Nature Conservancy relocates to USM Gulf Coast Campus

Research scientists at the University of Southern Miss Gulf Coast Campus make room for the Nature Conservancy. The nonprofit organization’s partnership with Southern Miss Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs brings the two departments even closer to one another as the Nature Conservancy continues to foster and preserve the Coast’s landscape and ecosystem. The conservancy works in all 50…

Local restaurant ‘Sea Level’ welcomes new owner

A young 23-year-old entrepreneur has taken over a beloved local restaurant in the Pass Christian Harbor. Kyle Thomas is a Pass Christian native and has been employed with Sea Level where he was the manager for six years and always dreamed of owning the restaurant. Last February, the previous owners Dana and Thomas Barrett began working with Kyle to purchase…

Local players compete in Mississippi Women’s Amateur Championship at Windance Country Club

One of the biggest golf tournaments of the year is taking place at Windance Country Club. The course in Gulfport is hosting the Women’s Amateur Championship and the Women’s Senior Amateur Championship. The youngest participants in the tournament begin with some of our local high school golfers on the Gulf Coast and extend to golfers 50-and-older for the senior division….

Public invited to Chill with a Cop in Bay St. Louis

Now who doesn’t love a good snow cone to cool off in the summertime? Ms. Mary’s Old Town Snow-Ball in Bay St. Louis invited the public to chill with a cop this morning. The very popular snow ball stand teamed up with the Bay St. Louis Police Department to beat the heat wave and bridge the gap with the community….

Dunkin’ Donuts initiative raises awareness for childhood cancer

Dunkin’ Donuts is bringing awareness to childhood cancer with its annual Shine Gold Initiative. Dunkin’ is giving guests a sweet way to support children battling cancer with the return of its Shine Gold Initiative. Now through Saturday, August 5th, Dunkin’ is inviting its customers to ‘Shine Gold’ in a joint effort to bolster the mission of the Dunkin’ Joy in…

Tax Free Holiday kicks off this weekend

The highly anticipated tax-free weekend is just around the corner, promising big savings for all. As the back-to-school season kicks in, everyone is gearing up to take advantage of the tax-free holiday that runs Friday and Saturday. The tax-free weekend applies to a variety of items with a primary focus on back-to-school. Shoppers can take advantage of tax-free deals on…

7/26 – Jeff Vorick’s “Hot” Wednesday Evening Forecast

Skies this evening will clear out towards the overnight hours. It will be mild out the door tomorrow but there will be some increases in humidity and warmth. Changes will be very gradual towards this weekend as the pattern returns to what we’ve been used to. It will be hot again tomorrow with a slight uptick in humidity. For Thursday…

Traffic signal improvements underway in South Mississippi

Traffic signal improvement projects and camera replacements are currently underway in Harrison and Hancock counties. Due to damage caused by Hurricane Zeta, repairs and replacements are being made at 42 intersections along U.S. 90 from Bay St. Louis to Biloxi. The work on high priority signals in Gulfport and Biloxi is complete and the contractor is working from east to…

When will the bridge work in Pearlington start? No one seems to know.

The bridge replacement project on Highway 90 in Pearlington is not currently scheduled by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. LDOT Communications Director Rodney Mallett said the $250 million project does not even have a project number. The state does not have the funding in place for the project, he said. The bridge in Pearlington — and four others…

Morning Business Report: July 26th, 2023

Wendy’s unveils a new cold brew coffee drink based on its Frosty and UPS and the Teamsters Union reach an agreement on a new contract. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

National Vets Creative Arts Competition

The VA is holding an arts competition that will allow veterans to show their creatives sides. With  more about the Creative Arts Competition is Alona Thompson. The application deadline to enter is Friday, August 4th. For rules and how to enter call 228-523-8352 or visit gulfcoastvacreativearts@va.gov. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: National Vets Creative Arts Competition

7/25 – Jeff’s “Gradual Return To Usual” Tuesday Night Forecast

Another mild night can be expected as humidity is still fairly tame. The front to our south will retreat northward and our normal summertime pattern builds back in. Sunny skies early tomorrow will turn to a few clouds to partly cloudy skies with stray afternoon shower chances. High pressure moving to its east will help bring our usual humid conditions…

Delta Sigma Theta Alumni host Meet the Candidates forum

Delta Sigma Theta alumni hosted a ‘Meet the Candidates’ forum at Orange Grove Community Center. The forum included candidates for Harrison County sheriff, circuit court, and district 4 supervisor and judge. The audience was able to submit questions to a specific office and then candidates answered two to three questions in a debate style. Some of the hot topics included…

7/25 – Jeff Vorick’s “Quiet” Tuesday Evening Forecast

Typical summer heat continues but humidity remained at bay again today. A few clouds early will clear out overnight and another mild night can be expected. The front to our south will begin to gradually move northward into tomorrow. Tomorrow will feature sunny skies early with some clouds in the afternoon. Stray to possibly isolated showers are on the table…

Community Action of South Mississippi hosts teacher training

Not all heroes wear capes, but these educators do and they are ready to make sure their students have a successful school year. Community Action of South Mississippi held its annual two-day pre-service training for its pre-k ward teachers. Educators went through a series of team building exercises while also learning new skills and techniques to better serve their students….

Sun Belt Media Days: Southern Miss football on the rise

Today, hundreds of Sun Belt Conference logos filled the eighth-floor halls of the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel as representatives from all 14 football programs gathered for the league’s annual media days. The Southern Miss spirit was sky high at the Sun Belt Media Days in New Orleans, fresh off USM’s first bowl game win since 2016 and Frank Gore Jr.’s…

Walmart helping shoppers save and offering sensory hours

A local Walmart is rolling back its prices and offering shoppers a pleasurable experience. School supplies can be costly and that is why the Walmart in Biloxi on CT Switzer Drive is helping patrons save at the register. Right now, Walmart shoppers can cash in on these deals and keep a little extra money in their wallets. Also, every Saturday…

White Pillars chef featured on tonight’s episode of Chopped

Austin Sumrall, chef and owner of White Pillars restaurant and lounge in Biloxi, will be featured tonight on Chopped! You may remember when we caught up with Austin in May after he won ‘Alex vs. America’ against three other chefs. He also taped an episode of ‘Chopped’ with Food Network, where he put his fine dining skills to the test….

Riemann Family Funeral Homes holds Peace of Mind education seminar

A local funeral home is assisting the community in preparing for life after death. Riemann Family Funeral Home held a peace of mind educational seminar, providing families with resources and tools to ease their minds with the stress of leaving behind their possessions. At the seminar, guests learned the benefits of setting up a trust, the rights that a power…