Pascagoula High School students celebrated Kindness Counts Week by raising money for the victims of the Moss Point tornado. Earlier this month, the four class presidents at Pascagoula High School held a contest to see which class could raise the most money. The junior class won that competition. A total of $500 was collected by the students to give back…
The Moss Point Fine Art Gallery is holding a free reception tonight to celebrate its new three-dimensional art exhibit. Artist Megan Zaniewski stopped by the exhibit meeting attendees. Her exhibit, Nature Comes to life in Silk and Thread, showcases unique embroidery art. Based in Biloxi, Megan’s art is inspired by nature. She uses embroidery techniques to capture nature’s realistic detail….
Today marks the anniversary that Hurricane Camille made landfall, killing over 250 people. Camille has been named the second most intense hurricane to hit the continental U.S. It’s been 54 years since Hurricane Camille washed up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, however, her memorial is held in honor of three women who fell victim on that fateful day. Faith, Hope,…
Governor Tate Reeves hosted a round table this afternoon at the Great Southern Club. The round table discussed the importance of the military, but mainly the resources needed for military spouses and family members. With service members and their families often moving from base to base, it is difficult for spouses to find employment and a community. Members of the…
One leading official in the Moss Point recovery is urging citizens ahead of time to combine aid from FEMA and the county’s Long Term Recovery Fund to effectively rebuild. FEMA is now accepting calls to hear cases for damaged homes and businesses. The agency is currently in the process of setting up a disaster center and is urging citizens to…
Greyhound Nation will come together tonight to celebrate the start of a new school year. The Ocean Springs School District community pep rally officially kicks off at 6:45 this evening with vendor booths opening at five. There will be lots of fun activities for the whole family, plus performances by Ocean Springs cheerleaders, band members, and athletes. All the action…
It’s time to Rock N’ Rollover! The Humane Society of South Mississippi’s annual fundraiser kicks off at six tonight at the Hard Rock. The theme this year is ‘welcome to the jungle’ and the event will feature plenty of good music and rockin’ silent auction items. Many of the shelter’s lovable friends will also attend the event looking for forever…
Even though school just started, we’re talking about homecoming! Tessy Lambert with the Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs is here with us to talk about JA’s Homecoming Closet coming up next weekend. The event takes place August 26th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Zone. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: homecoming closet, Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs
This afternoon there is a stationary front to the south of the area; it is keeping moisture well to the south as very, very strong dry air continues to move in to the area. Due to this feature rain chances are very low to non-existent for the area the rest of the afternoon. Although not as low as yesterday dew…
Pumpkin spice season has already begun and business leaders don’t like remote work but say they may be stuck with it. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
A Wednesday afternoon accident sends one person to the hospital and causes damage to a Harrison County bridge. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan says the crash happened on East Wortham Road in Saucier. The person involved suffered only minor injuries. Road crews from Harrison County will be working on repairs to the bridge later today, traffic will be effected…
Temperatures are mild across the area this morning below average for some. There is a stationary front to the south of the area; it is keeping moisture well to the south as very, very strong dry air continues to move in to the area. Due to this feature rain chances are very low to non-existent for the area. Although not…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) — The St. Stanislaus football program obviously doesn’t have any players left on the roster from the 2014 and ’15 South State champion teams, but the Rock-a-Chaws do have a new head coach from the glory days, first-time HC Tim Lala. “The things that you remember the most, for me, are one, just how special…
It will be pleasant overnight as the break from the humidity will continue for a bit longer. Skies will be mainly clear, if not totally sunny to begin your Thursday. Other than some clouds from time to time, it will be slightly hotter. Humidity will remain tame until the second half of the day when the sea breeze moves in….
Clouds will clear out this evening and it will remain relatively mild. Hot temperatures early will cool off to manageable levels for any plans around sunset. Humidity will continue to be tame for about the next 24 hours. Expect sunny skies and a mild start to your Thursday. Thursday will be a tad hotter but the humidity won’t be terrible…
Families can get ahead of the flu season this year by visiting a Gulfport or Biloxi Walmart on Saturday. Starting at 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on August 19th, customers can receive free glucose, cholesterol, BMI, and blood pressure screenings to make sure their bodies are healthy. Plus, Walmart will be offering affordable vaccines including HPV, tetanus, hepatitis, and flu….
Are your kids interested in art or simply have a craft at drawing or painting? Well, the Walter Anderson Museum of Art has open registration to sign them up for an after-school program. The Walter Anderson after-school program is for grades 2nd through 6th. The program will begin September 12th and ends in November. Each Tuesday students will have the…
The Pascagoula River Audubon Center is recruiting students interested in volunteering. This volunteer program will allow students to play a more active role in the preservation of the local environment while earning service hours. Ambassadors will have the opportunity to volunteer in education, media, wildlife, or guest services. Ambassador responsibilities can include camp counseling, posting on social media, or even…
The Gulfport Police Department is cracking down this Labor Day on drunk drivers and releasing a campaign to help you understand your options if you find yourself in a difficult situation. There’s no doubt that some people love to celebrate Labor Day with friends and a few drinks. However, DUI related deaths have risen by 14 percent. Drunk driving accounts…
Pearl River County has implemented a burn ban. This burn ban is effective until further notice and comes just days after Hancock County implemented its own ban days ago in response to woods fires over the weekend. This ban means no outdoor burning of any kind will be allowed. Violating the ban may result in fines of up to $500….
This afternoon a disturbance extended from Lake Ontario to near Memphis, southwestward into east Texas. Showers and thunderstorms yesterday afternoon brought much needed rain to the area as the cool (Not Cold) front has slipped directly overhead this afternoon. Any precipitation today or tomorrow should be limited to the outer coastal and the open coastal waters. Fortunately, dew points are…
Here’s the aftermath of a tree struck by lightning Tuesday at Bayou Vista Golf Course. The strike hit around 5 yesterday evening when the severe thunderstorms rolled through the Coast. Gulfport fire crews responded to the scene. Jesse Vincent with Gulfport Fire Department said, “Three minutes away and lightning hit the pine tree. Came out earlier it was on fire…
Harrison County fire crews were busy yesterday afternoon responding to calls as storms moved through South Mississippi. In addition to reports of trees and power lines down across some local roads, two homes were struck by lightning within minutes of each other. Firefighters were able to respond quickly and limit the damage to those homes to a minimum. However, one…
Lending a helping hand is what Harrison County volunteers do as training begins for ‘Friends of Court.’ People who signed up with the Harrison County Advocacy Center have spent some time this week preparing to work alongside chancery court judges with family-related issues to assist those in need. The trainees have two more days of eight-hour training sessions left. Tuesday,…