Justin Steele named to 2023 MLB All-Star roster

On Sunday, three Chicago Cubs players were named to the MLB National League all-star roster, and one player specifically hit really close to home. For the first time in his career, George County alum Justin Steele can finally put All-Star on his baseball resum. The left handed pitcher has made 15 starts while navigating his second full season on staff,…

7/4 – Chris’s “July 4th” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast

Happy Independence Day! Scattered showers and an occasional rumble of thunder have developed and moved across the area this morning moving to the NE. Isolated activity will continue this afternoon but rain chances will drop off to 30%. A Low pressure system is to the Northwest while high pressure remains in the Gulf of Mexico. Rain chances are definitely on…

7/4 – The Chief’s “Independence Day” Tuesday Morning Forecast

Happy Independence Day! Scattered showers and an occasional rumble of thunder have developed across the area this morning moving to the NE. While rather isolated in coverage at the moment, trends are pointing towards a continued increase in that coverage as the morning continues. Isolated activity will continue this afternoon but rain chances will drop off to 30%. A Low…

Moss Point calling on skilled labor volunteers

The City of Moss Point is rebuilding — but with any process it has setbacks. Paige Roberts, the volunteer and donations coordinator for Moss Point, is calling on skilled labor volunteers to help clean up debris and trash. She is also asking for help repairing holes left in residents’ roofs. While food and water are appreciated, there is a more…

Tips to stay safe this Fourth of July

More than 10,000 people were treated for fireworks-related injuries in the U.S. last year. The consumer product safety commission has some tips you may want to consider to help you and your family celebrate safely this Fourth of July: Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks, including sparklers Keep a bucket of water or garden hose handy in…

Firework sales slowly returning to normal

After Spending many Fourth of July’s six feet apart, the firework industry is slowly starting to pop off again! Firework sales came to an abrupt halt after the pandemic began. Now the emergency mandate has been lifted and firework sales are slowly starting to increase as people start celebrating holidays again with friends and family. According to the American pyrotechnics…

Agencies asking for long-term relief committee

Two weeks after an EF-2 tornado hit Moss Point, area agencies are asking for a long-term relief committee to help with the recovery. Jackson County is the only coastal county without an active relief committee. The long-term relief is funded by MEMA with a sum of up to $250,000 in the face of disaster for affected areas. The committee was…

Coastal woman plays vital role in fishing rodeo

Behind the scenes of the 75th Annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, a remarkable woman plays a vital role in supporting the success of the event. You’ve probably seen Barbara Viskup handling the fish after it comes in to be weighed. Viskup, a volunteer, makes sure everyone is following the rules of the 75th Annual Deep Fishing Rodeo. That’s because…

7/3 – Jeff Vorick’s “Warm & Humid” Monday Evening Forecast

Coverage of showers and thunderstorms has remained very spotty today. Cloud coverage did increase some at times but sunshine and hot temperatures dominated. It will remain warm and humid tonight with partly cloudy skies on average. Be sure to look up tonight as a full Buck Moon will rise. It will be about 7% larger and brighter than usual. For…

7/3 – Chris’s “July 4th Eve” Monday Afternoon Forecast

This afternoon, the Bermuda high “High Pressure” extends westward across Florida into the northern Gulf of Mexico. A front is extended from Lake Erie into Oklahoma which coupled with daytime heating will be the culprit for thunderstorms the next couple of days. Temperatures will be slightly cooler this afternoon compared to Sunday, which may make it somewhat easier for afternoon…

7/3 – The Chief’s “Independence Day Eve” Monday Morning Forecast

At the surface, the Bermuda high “High Pressure” extends westward across Florida into the northern Gulf of Mexico. A front is extended from Lake Erie into Oklahoma which coupled with daytime heating will be the culprit for thunderstorms the next couple of days. Temperatures will be slightly cooler this afternoon compared to Sunday, which may make it somewhat easier for…

Coaching changes for Gulfport volleyball

A pair of familiar faces in the Gulfport volleyball program have earned some much-deserved promotions. Resi Fitzgerald has earned the honors of being named the new interim head volleyball coach for the Lady Admirals and Rylee Swilley will join her as the new associate head volleyball coach. The Lady Admirals had an incredible run last season, making an appearance at…

USM Pitcher Tanner Hall receives All-American honors

In just one-week, Southern Miss ace Tanner Hall has received not only one, but two different All-American honors for his performance this year. The Hall American was named a starting pitcher First Team All-American by Baseball America and D1 Baseball. In 2023, the Golden Eagle junior was 12-4 with a 2.48 ERA with 124 strikeouts in 112-and-a-third innings. Those 12…

Volunteers feeding tornado victims in Moss Point

With disaster comes an outpour of compassion and love from others. In Moss Point, fellow locals and Mississippians helped to feed victims of the recent tornado. The distribution of food and water was sponsored by Blackman Temple and Sweetwater Church in Jefferson Davis County, K and B Body Shop, and others. In helping feed residents, some of the volunteers know…