Elected officials, employees, and others from around the state gathered in Biloxi this week for the Mississippi Municipal League’s 92nd annual conference. This year’s conference is titled ‘Get in the Game: a Playbook for Municipal MVPs.’ Attendees gathered to network and share ideas to move their communities and state forward. Incoming Municipal League President Mayor Toby Barker explains what the…
It’s been exactly one week since the City of Moss Point was hit by an Ef2 tornado. Now, the city is entering the recovery phase. Last Monday afternoon, the River City was knocked on its back by an Ef2 tornado. After just one week, Moss Point has moved into the recovery phase. Volunteer and Donations Coordinator Paige Roberts said, “We…
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies released two sea turtles in Pass Christian today and this is an extra special release. The turtles, Delbert and Elee, are originally from Massachusetts and underwent long-term rehabilitation at the institute’s facility. Every time the turtles come to the surface for a breath of air, their location is documented. Researchers are assessing how these…
A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM this evening. Hot and humid conditions are here for the week with strong high pressure and intense sunlight. Overnight, expect clearing skies and a warm/muggy feel out the door tomorrow. An Excessive Heat Warning will be in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM for all of our Southern 6 Counties….
Has a good brunch spot been on your mind lately? Well, today’s your lucky day with the grand opening of a new downtown Biloxi restaurant. The Toasted Yolk Café opened its doors for its grand opening as people filled the new venue. The restaurant, located right across from MGM Park on Howard Avenue, opens as the 34th spot of the…
There are so many summer camps to choose from here on the Coast, but today we’re spotlighting a camp that’s all about teaching kids crafts and culture. Ethotera in Ocean Springs has organized an ‘Art around the World’ summer camp series. The camp is designed for youngsters aged 9 through 12 and each session runs for a week. Every week…
A regular at the Lyman Senior Center celebrated a very special birthday today. Helen Calehuaff is turning 100 years old on July 5th. She celebrated the milestone with her friends and family at the Lyman Senior Center. Helen’s friends gave speeches, describing her as full of life and energy. According to Al Jones at the senior center, she loves dancing,…
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
It’s almost that time for an annual Bay St. Louis tradition featuring good seafood, great local musicians, and days worth of fun. Jimmy Osborn is in studio to talk about the Our Lady of Gulf Crab Fest coming up later this week and this weekend. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Fest
Scrapin the Coast is now in the books, but it left us with some memorable custom builds in the process. Lifted trucks, mini trucks, low riders and more drew thousands of car enthusiasts from all over the country for the 21st annual Scrapin the Coast car show. For some, it is the perfect opportunity to show off their custom builds….
Kids in Hancock County cast their lines and had a good time over the weekend at an annual fishing rodeo designed just for them. It was the 37th edition of the Gulf Coast Sportsman’s Club’s Kids Fishing Rodeo. So many kids took home prizes for the fish they reeled in at the Washington Street Pier in Bay St. Louis. The…
A club in Pass Christian is celebrating 100 years of community service with its annual fundraising event. Paddle the Bay with a 5K is hosted by the Rotary Club of Pass Christian to help with the advancement of youth education and the arts to keep the Pass prospering. Those in the running spirit met at Henderson Point Park at the…
Volunteers from across the Gulf Coast were in Moss Point over the weekend, helping with tornado cleanup and recovery. Several church organizations, local high school sports teams, volunteers from Keesler Air Force Base, and many others spent Saturday and Sunday cleaning up debris. Those directly impacted by the tornado were also able to pick up essentials like water and blue…
A quick traffic note for drivers in Gulfport. The Wilkes Drawbridge on Cowan-Lorraine Road will be closed several nights this week for inspections. You may have seen the electronic signs already up on Cowan Lorraine warning of the nightly closures. MDOT says the work will be each night Monday through Thursday this week. Categories: Local News, News Tags: road closure,…
A line of Thunderstorms associated with a cold front to the NW made its way through our area prior to sunrise. There are two main concerns with the forecast in the next 36 hours: first is the cold front to the NW and potential activity making its way into our area again. The second is the potential for another day…
The hot and very humid pattern has arrived. A Heat Advisory will be in place between 11 AM and 7 PM tomorrow for heat index values around 110 degrees! A complex of thunderstorms will move south into our area overnight. There is the possibility of strong wind gusts with some thunderstorms but it will be on a weakening trend. The…
Dr. George Loukatos, owner of Alphacare Urgentcare shares some tips for beating the summer heat and staying healthy in the sun. What could the consequences be of a sunburn? Should babies wear sunscreen? Lori finds out in this week’s edition of Expert Talk. Categories: Expert Talk
Dr. Karen Slater from Coastal Hearing Center sat down with Lori this week to talk about the newest technology in hearing aids and the affordable options you may not know about. Categories: Expert Talk
Gulfport girls soccer’s Mary Frances Symmes was named the Gatorade Player of the Year for Mississippi. That’s three in a row for Gulfport, including Kate Smith winning the award two years in a row, and the cherry on top for Symmes who helped lead the Lady Admirals all the way back to the 6A state championship game for the third…
MLB Pipeline’s top ranked prospect Jackson Chourio plays for the Biloxi Shuckers, but the Chattanooga Lookouts have their own top 20 player in Noelvi Marte. First game of a double header. Lookouts win the first game 4-2. In the night cap, Lookouts win 4-3. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
Southern Miss linebacker T.Q. Newsome has always been a fan favorite, but even more so last season for Dahlia Landers. As a kinesiology intern at the Live Well Center of Forrest General, Newsome helped her learn how to walk again following a long stay in the ICU and with his help, she was able to walk into MM Roberts Stadium…
A hot and humid pattern is on its way back into our area. Expect isolated thunderstorm chances and hot conditions this weekend. However, it should be fantastic the majority of the time for any events or beach going. The ring of fire pattern builds in for the workweek. Rain chances will be present around the start of the workweek with…
Scrapin the Coast is officially back in Biloxi. Today began registration for the 21st annual Scrapin the Coast located at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. Hundreds of cars are already lined up and ready to go for the festivities happening all weekend long. The main attraction will be the car and trucks shown at the event, but there’s…
LSU Tigers did it the hard way, playing five games in six days and winning four of them to come all the way out of the loser’s bracket and move onto the College World Series championship series. Last night, the Tigers gutting out their first extra innings win in more than a month, courtesy of Tommy White’s two-run homer in…