CASA of Hancock County’s tenth annual Poker Run

It’s half-way to Mardi Gras and CASA of Hancock County is ready to let the good times roll with a poker run. The tenth annual poker run presented by Lindsey Lind of Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty and Parker Contracting is tomorrow in Bay St. Louis. Registration is $20 and starts at noon with the poker run taking off at 4…

Safe Haven Baby Box installed at Long Beach Fire Station

Mississippi’s first Safe Haven Baby Box has been installed at the Long Beach Fire Station on Klondyke Road. The box is now undergoing required testing before being officially rolled out for use. It’s been a ten-month process to get this box put into. We will keep you updated when the box is fully ready for use. Categories: Local News, News…

Morning Business Report: July 14th, 2023

Taylor Swift’s impact on the economy has caught the eye of the Federal Reserve and the FDA approves the first over the counter birth control pill. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Chapel Hart performing in Gulfport tonight

A popular Poplarville trio is thrilled about performing a show close to home tonight. Chapel Hart will be continuing their Glory Days Tour as they pass through Gulfport. The trio has been all over the country performing and their favorite part has been embracing fans and expressing gratitude for their support since their journey on America’s Got Talent. Tonight’s show…

Local organization hosts domestic violence awareness workshop

Community leaders and organizations joined forces this morning to host a workshop aimed at raising more awareness for domestic violence. The Safe Haven Center for Domestic Violence presented the workshop at the Biloxi Visitor Center. Domestic Violence survivor and advocate Dawn Schiller organized the discussion. Law enforcement officials, other domestic violence advocacy organizations, and survivors all talked about their experiences…

Recovering on the Court: Pascagoula hosting alumni games vs. Moss Point

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — On Saturday, Pascagoula High School is hosting alumni basketball games versus Moss Point, with all proceeds going towards the MPHS basketball program as it works to repair its gymnasium from damages sustained in last month’s EF-2 tornado. The women’s game will take place at 4 p.m. and the men’s game to follow at 5 p.m. Tickets…

Deceased identified in deputy-involved shooting in Harrison County

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving Harrison County Sheriff’s Department that occurred on July 13th, 2023, around 9 p.m. near 27648 Highway 53 in Gulfport. Deputies were responding to a call regarding a burglary in progress when the involved subject pointed a weapon towards responding officers. The subject received fatal injuries. Harrison…

Local discus athlete prepares for the Junior Olympics

An athlete out of Gulfport is on track for chasing his dreams of becoming an Olympic Athlete. Discus is a track event that requires a high level of skill, patience, and determination. Those three things and much more are qualities of Christian Collegiate Academy Discus Thrower Sean Fairley. “My dad started me out in the sixth grade and then it…

7/13 – Jeff’s “Humid Pattern” Thursday Night Forecast

Humidity and cloud cover will remain dominant overnight. Rain chances should remain fairly isolated until the start of the day tomorrow. Friday will bring the potential for scattered thunderstorms. Also, a Heat Advisory will be in effect from 10 AM until 8 PM due to how stifling the heat and humidity will make it feel. The overall pattern will be…

Citations issued for underage sales in Picayune

Over the past several weeks, the Picayune Police Department Narcotics Division attempted to buy tobacco, vape, and alcohol products from 14 different businesses within city limits. They used someone under the required age for purchase. Eleven of the businesses sold products to the underage person and citations were issued to the cashiers who sold the products. Categories: Local News, News…

Suspects wanted for property theft in Jackson County

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help finding two suspects in a burglary, accused of stealing over $35,000 worth of property. The burglary happened in Vancleave. The first suspect is heavyset and was wearing a blue Polo shirt and blue jeans. The second suspect is also heavyset, wearing a long sleeve white shirt, blue jeans, a baseball cap,…

Local librarians making mats for the homeless

The librarians at the University of Southern Mississippi are collecting trash bags for a good cause. Whenever you leave a fast-food restaurant or a grocery store with a plastic bag, your first thought may be to head for the trash can, but there is a librarian at Southern Miss that is using them to help the homeless. Karen Shaw was…

Ocean Science Camp is underway at USM Marine Education Center

The Marine Education Center at Southern Miss welcomed campers back this year for a week of marine filled fun. The week-long day camp offers 7th to 12th grade students an in-depth journey into ocean sciences. Campers have the opportunity to take a trip on the USM research vessel, explore a research facility, and build their own autonomous vehicle model. Today’s…

Long Beach Police and Fire conduct active shooter training drills for school district

Long Beach police and fire departments teamed up this week with the school district to conduct active shooter training drills. The departments partnered with the Long Beach School District to focus on emergency response to an on-campus active shooter incident. Morning classroom training was followed by active shooter scenarios at Harper McCaughan Elementary, headed by Police Captain Patrick Craig. The…

Fast growing app ‘Threads’ aims to rival Twitter

There is a hot new app on the block that is picking up conversations fast. It’s called ‘Threads.’ Last week, META, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, launched its most recent social media app. Many experts agree that Threads was launched to rival Twitter with its similar text-based functions. The app is becoming the fastest growing social media platform…

Enrollment now open for MGCCC Culinary Arts Program

Since July is Culinary Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to remind students they can enroll in Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s culinary arts program. The two-year program provides a solid foundation in the methods and science of cooking through exposure to classical, American, and international cuisines as well as baking and pastry making. The program also places special emphasis…

Renovations underway on two piers in Back Bay Biloxi

Two piers on Biloxi’s Back Bay are now closed as a major renovation project begins. Deemed unsafe for public use by the city, the Forrest Avenue Pier and Porter Avenue Pier are being completely demolished and rebuilt. Crews have already started removing decking, handrails, and a pavilion at the Forrest Avenue Pier. Once work there is done, workers will do…

Stone County Sheriff Candidate Forum tonight

The Stone County Republican Committee will host a candidate forum with the six men vying for the office of sheriff. The forum will start at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at MGCCC in Perkinston. Incumbent Sheriff Mike Farmer is retiring at the end of his current term, opening up the field for the six men who want to succeed him….