Folks driving on Highway 90 in Biloxi this afternoon may have done a double take if they saw a 1400s era ship sailing into port. But make no mistake, it is a replica of Christopher Columbus’ famous ship, the Pinta, coming into Biloxi for dockside education tours next week. The Pinta Tours is a sailing museum that educates the public…
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and two local shops are preparing for the occasion. The busiest time of year at Village Florist is fast approaching and the floral shop is swamped preparing their arrangements and gift baskets. Village Florist Owner Tanya Jones said, “We have got from fresh flowers to green plants to blooming plants to stuff animal…
Visitors can take a step into history at the ‘Black Like it Never Left’ exhibit. Showcasing iconic fashion and tools used in the black community, the exhibit encapsulates what it means to be art. Anthony Badon created the exhibit after a friend of his mentioned his father giving him a jar of Murray’s, a hair pomade created in 1925. This…
Linda Buford, an Uber driver on the Coast, was shot last month and shares her story and progress since the incident. It was another Friday night working a side job to try to make ends meet for Linda Buford, or so she thought. Buford owned a small fitness center called Cycology, primarily focused to help women. When COVID hit, the…
Keesler Federal Credit Union is donating rolling duffle bags for children in foster care. Volunteers at Keesler Federal Credit Union are working in an assembly line, putting personal hygiene items into bags. The work is tedious and long, but when it’s finished, around 2,800 children in foster care and child advocacy centers will have a duffle bag full of items…
Mississippi Aquarium is once again hosting its annual Mardi Gras Bead Recycling Drive. Starting today, instead of tossing those beads away, you can drop them off at the Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport and they’ll take the beads to the Arc of Greater New Orleans to be recycled. The Arc is a nonprofit dedicated to the independence and well-being of people…
Later this year we may start to see work begin on widening I-10 in Hancock County. As we’ve reported, President Biden has awarded a $60 million mega-grant for improvements on I-10. The project will widen I-10 from four lanes to six lanes just west of Diamondhead to just east of County Farm Road in Harrison County. It’s called the ‘I-10…
On Saturday, three teams from the Gulf Coast made the long trip back from the Metro with some shiny new hardware riding shotgun. Bay High found redemption from last year’s title game loss with a 2-0 win over North Pontotoc in the 4A boys championship. Second title all time, first since 2012. In the 5A boys sector, Long Beach turning…
The Gulfport Girls Soccer team is state championship bound! The Lady Admirals began their day with a group prayer then loaded up the bus that would take them to the championship game at Ridgeland High School, but they couldn’t leave that easily. The high school halls were filled with applause and cheers from their fellow classmates and teachers. High fives,…
Over in Harrison County, it was a family affair as the Lizana Mardi Gras Parade went cruising through the community. The 20th annual Lizana Parade has become a staple in the community. Fans were flooded with beads from Mardi Gras floats, four-wheelers, and by horseback. The parade started at Lizana School Road, making its way down Cable Bridge Road and…
The 43rd annual Gulf Coast Orchid Society show and sale featured an array of aromas and variety of colors during the three-day event. It was an opportunity for orchid enthusiasts to learn from the experts on how to grow and sustain their flowers. Orchid breeders from Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Florida all competed in the show. Several displays were grouped…
The fun did not stop in Ocean Springs with the Elks Parade, the crowd was ready for more beads and more floats and more music presented by Krewe Unique. That parade featured marching bands, marching clubs, and a competition amongst Mardi Gras floats. For some, it was more than just a party, it was also a celebration of life. Narleen…
The good times rolled in the City of Discovery as the Elks kicked off its annual Mardi Gras Parade Saturday. Mardi Gras lovers packed the streets with friends and family, filling the air with excitement and joy. The crowd and parade featured first-time participants as well as long-time paradegoers. The parade started at Front Beach and Porter Avenue and ended…
Gautier business and city leaders are helping a neighbor get back on his feet. You never know what people are going through, it’s never too late to lend a helping hand to those in need and the City of Gautier is proving this true. After finding out a community friend was in need, Gumbo Life Owner Monica Mingo stepped up…
Gulfport alum Derick Hall improved his NFL draft stock more than almost anyone this weekend in Mobile and that’s without even playing in the Reese’s Senior Bowl. Already more than four years since Derick Hall’s National Signing Day with Auburn University, the former Gulfport Admiral showing how far he’s come in a short amount of time at the Senior Bowl….
A new survey finds men consider themselves better money savers than women and U.S. credit card debt hit a new record high. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
The Salvation Army’s Kroc Center is whisking up some competition for its largest fundraiser of the year. Kroc Center Director Danielle Emery and Marketing Coordinator Morgan Shiyou are here to tell us about this year’s Taste of South Mississippi. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Kroc center, Taste of South Mississippi
The Krewe of Barkloxi is set to paw across the Biloxi Town Green this weekend. Here with more on this popular pawrade is Katie King and Birdie from the Humane Society of South Mississippi and Tina Ross-Seamans with the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber. The parade takes place Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Biloxi Town Green. Pre-registration is $15 and…
A beautiful afternoon is on tap for our area. Temperatures will be warmer than seasonal averages and there will be abundant sunshine. Clouds will be on the increase along with moisture tonight. There is the potential for fog to develop overnight. Skies Tuesday will be partly to mostly cloudy at times. There is a 30-40% chance of showers during the…
A beautiful start to our workweek is expected with high pressure remaining in control over the area. Afternoon high temperatures will sit in the low to mid 70s under plenty of sunshine. Winds will gradually shift onshore through today which will bring even more warm air into the area along with reintroducing some moisture as well. A frontal boundary sitting over…
The weekend has finished out on a bright note. Temperatures will dip into the 40s tonight with the potential for patchy fog to develop overnight. Monday will be a warm and sunny day with temperatures reaching 70-degree readings across our area. Tuesday will feature more cloud coverage and a 30% chance for showers. Rain chances will peak later on in…
Today, Ball State named Jeff Mitchell as its next director of athletics, having previously served as the Southern Miss Deputy Director of Athletics since 2018. Mitchell will be formally introduced to Cardinal Nation at a program at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Ball State, Jeff Mitchell, Southern Miss, sports
Almost three years since COVID-19 pandemic took sports away from us, what we’re all learning is everyone has their COVID moment, where you were when the sky fell, what were you doing? For Gulfport alums Blake Johnson and Gabe Lacy their moment is more surreal than most. The 2018 graduates finding their way back to the same diamond in 2020…
They say the draft starts in Mobile where more than 120 of the best players in all of college football descend upon the Azalea City as they make their final push leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. Exciting week of Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium where some familiar names are making waves in front of scouts. Tulane…