Uber driver shot in Harrison County shares her story

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…

Mississippi Aquarium hosting annual Mardi Gras Bead Recycling program

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…

Three Coast soccer teams bring home state titles

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…

Community sends off Gulfport Lady Admirals soccer as they head to State Championship

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,…

20th annual Lizana Parade cruised through the community over the weekend

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…

Gautier Convention Center hosted 43rd annual Gulf Coast Orchid Society Show

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…

Krewe Unique rolled down the streets of Ocean Springs Saturday

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 Elks Mardi Gras Parade tradition continued in Ocean Springs Saturday

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 community comes together to help a neighbor in need

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 relishes Senior Bowl experience

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….

Morning Business Report: February 6th, 2023

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

Taste of South Mississippi event coming to Kroc Center

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

Krewe of Barkloxi Parade takes place Sunday

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…

2/6 – Jeff’s “GORGEOUS” Monday Afternoon Forecast

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…

Tyjae Spears, Jaren Hall making Senior Bowl waves

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…

Port damage exercise crucial to enabling fleet and adds jobs on the Coast

A training exercise for the Seabees was hosted today. The Port of Gulfport is hosting the Seabees Field Training exercise. It’s a full-on training operation which features new road installations, demolition, and port damage repairs. LCDR Mike Duffy with Underwater Construction Team 1 said, “Port damage repair is crucial to enabling our fleet and the ability for us to re-arm,…

2/3 – Jeff’s “COLD” Friday Night Forecast

Temperatures will continue to drop through the rest of tonight. While lighter than earlier, winds will remain slightly elevated. This will make overnight low temperatures in the 30s feel like the  20s around daybreak. However, frigid temperatures will be short-lived. Under clear skies, temperatures will warm into the upper 50s to near 60 degrees Saturday afternoon. Clouds will be around…