Mississippi Power offers tips for dealing with heatwave

As an extreme heatwave sends temperatures soaring across the country, everyone’s tempted to crank up the AC to stay cool. Mississippi Power saw its peak customer demand Wednesday afternoon. While temperature remain in the triple digits, Mississippi Power wants customers to know the company’s generating facilities are ready to meet the demand. Mississippi Power customers are also urged to stay…

Picayune police searching for theft suspect

Picayune police are searching for a suspect in at least two shoplifting cases at area Walmarts. The most recent happened Tuesday night when a male suspect entered the Picayune Walmart, filled a shopping cart, and left through the fire escape door he disabled in the garden center. The suspect loaded the stolen items in this Chrysler minivan that didn’t have…

Firework safety for Coastal birds

As the 4th of July holiday approaches, Audubon Delta is urging everyone to prioritize the well-being of our feathered friends during the celebrations. The festivities, marked by fireworks, barbecues, and beach gatherings, can be a threat to local beach-nesting birds, like Least Terns, who lay their eggs directly on the sand to rely on survival of their offspring. But loud…

39th annual Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Fest kicks off

Excitement is mounting in Bay St. Louis as locals and visitors gather for Our Lady of the Gulf’s 39th annual Crab Fest. The festival features crafts booths, a midway with rides for the kids, and live music, but the star of this show is the food. With its enticing aromas, lively atmosphere, and mouthwatering gumbo prepared by Mayor Mike Favre,…

Ocean Springs Chamber holding 99 Days of Summer campaign

Are you bored this summer at home and absolutely need something to do? Well, Ocean Springs is guaranteed to have something fun for you and the family. The 99 Days of Summer for tourists and locals has begun. The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Main Street and Tourism Bureau begins the campaign from Memorial Day and it runs through September….

More aid needed for Moss Point

The City of Moss Point is still in desperate need of assistance and state and federal aid. One Jackson County nonprofit organization is calling on officials to act faster with rising concerns over shelters. Comeback Coolers out of Ocean Springs is a nonprofit organization that provides support and aid to those in need when disaster strikes. The nonprofit provides food,…

Morning Business Report: June 29th, 2023

Airline travel delays are already starting and we aren’t even in the holiday weekend yet and calls to the Social Security Administration are leading to a lot of frustrations. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Meet the Candidates Political Rally in Stone County

Primary election day for statewide, legislative, county, and district races is August 8th. That will be here before you know which means now is the time to learn more about your candidates. Stone County is hosting a Meet the Candidates Rally this weekend. Organizers Dick O’Neal and Lyndy Berryhill are in studio with more.

6/29 – Chris’s “The Heat Is On” Thursday Afternoon Forecast

An EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is in effect until 8pm. High pressure is still centered just south of the central Louisiana coast. High pressure isn’t going anywhere through Friday night, meaning not much is going to change with the forecast. While the threat of a thunderstorm is not zero over the next two days, areal coverage is expected to be extremely…

St. Martin Track and Field’s Baylor Barrett signs with Spring Hill

St. Martin’s Baylor Barrett signed a national letter of intent with Spring Hill in Mobile today, choosing to stay close to home despite having 30 plus offers from all over the country. The out-going senior is going for both cross country and track as a mid-distance runner and pole vaulter for the latter. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Baylor Barrett,…

Biloxi Shuckers vs. Mississippi Braves

Biloxi leading off a six-game series against the Mississippi Braves, one day late so they can play a home game with fireworks the day before the 4th of July. Shuckers win 9-3. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports

How to help veterans enjoy Fourth of July

For many, shooting off fireworks is simply a way of showing their pride during the Fourth of July, but for some who gave us the freedom to do so, it can be a difficult holiday. “We experience you know, a lot of unique situations without going into detail but that the normal human being wouldn’t normally see. So as far…

6/28 – Jeff’s “Extremely Hot” Wednesday Night Forecast

Warm and humid conditions will remain in place overnight. Temperatures will be in the low-80s for the most part out the door tomorrow. This unrelenting hot pattern will continue through the end of the week. An Excessive Heat Warning will be necessary from 10 AM until 8 PM for tomorrow and Friday. Heat index values of 110 degrees or higher…