Morning Business Report: June 15th, 2023

A drop in mortgage rates sparked some interest in the housing market and the Federal Reserve pauses interest rate hikes for now. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

King Master Tournament underway in Biloxi

Anglers are on the Gulf Coast vying for the King Master Tournament. The teams competing in it sped out to a shotgun start this morning. There are 22 boats vying for more than $125,000 in cash prizes. The boats launched in four-foot seats that made for a wild ride as they headed for blue water south of the Barrier Islands….

Procession for Pearl River K9 officer Friday

Tomorrow, Pearl River County residents will line the streets to say goodbye to a beloved K9. Earlier this week, the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department announced the loss of K9 Soyer after recent health issues. Soyer was responsible for several arrests and got a lot of dangerous drugs off the streets. A procession is planned for 9 Friday morning in…

Suspect in hit-and-run that injured 13-year-old girl arrested

Gulfport Police have arrested a 20-year-old Gulfport man in connection with the hit-and-run on Saturday that injured a 13-year-old girl. Police have arrested David Harrell on a charge of leaving the scene of an accident causing serious injury. He was taken to Gulfport Police Department for processing. He will then be taken to the Harrison County jail. Bond is set…

6/14 – Jeff’s “Hot & Unsettled” Wednesday Night Forecast

It will remain warm and humid overnight. Winds out of the southwest will continue to keep the hot pattern in place for South Mississippi. Any threat of severe weather will be out of the picture overnight. Tomorrow will be another very hot and humid day across South Mississippi. The storm track will shift slightly and bring more rain potential. This…

American Legion Post 119 hosts Flag Retirement Ceremony

Today is National Flag Day as active and veteran service members salute the flag in its honor. The American Legion Post 119 held a flag ceremony to honor the stars and stripes. Former and active military assisted in taking down the American Legion’s flag and burning it as part of the retirement ceremony. People in the community were invited to…

Biloxi Lions Club honors Father of the Year

In honor of Father’s Day this weekend, the Biloxi Lions Club recognizes one man as the Father of the Year. Since 1999, the Biloxi Lions Club presents the annual Father of the Year award. This year, the prestigious honor was awarded to father of six, Steve Gautreaux. Steve is a nurse anesthetist in the U.S. Air Force who is dedicated…

MDOT offers resources and advice for hurricane season

Hurricane season is here and the Mississippi Department of Transportation is advising residents how to be safe in the face of danger. MDOT provides free resources to help Mississippi residents prepare for a hurricane evacuation when a storm system threatens. The MDOT traffic mobile app, hurricane evacuation kit checklist, and the 2023 MDOT hurricane evacuation guide gives residents a checklist…

STEM camp for local youth in Jackson County

Young campers in Jackson County are getting an introduction into the world of STEM. The City of Gautier Parks and Recreation is teaming up with Old School Tutoring and Toys, hosting a weekly camp for kids interested in the world of science, robotics, themed art, and engineering. This week, children were learning how to construct and operate bottle rockets, create…

City of Biloxi holds job fair

Biloxi is looking for employees who will run toward danger and a career with the city. Biloxi held a job fair at the Woolmarket City Center to bring together job seekers and job openings, offering great opportunities for those in search of employment. The job fair today showcased Biloxi’s fire and police departments, along with the communication division. Biloxi Assistant…

Feeding the Gulf Coast provides meals for Salvation Army summer camp

Feeding the Gulf Coast is an organization providing meals to families in need. Their goal is a hunger-free Gulf Coast. They are providing free meals to children under 18 this summer. Feeding the Gulf Coast donated meals to the Salvation Army’s summer camp. Children attending the camp have the opportunity to bring their own lunch or take advantage of the…

Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Brandon Presley reveals campaign plan

The Democratic candidate running for Governor was in Gulfport today, pledging to cut taxes for Mississippians if elected. Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley unveiled the first plank of his ‘cutting taxes, creating jobs’ campaign, vowing to put money back into taxpayers’ wallets. Presley says by eliminating grocery tax and slashing car tag registration fees in half, Mississippians would see an…

Annual Supervisors Convention continues in Biloxi

County supervisors from across the Magnolia state are in town for networking and continuing education. They have been on the Coast since Monday for the 94th edition of the Mississippi Association of Supervisors. Executive Director of the National Association of Counties Matt Chase showed thanks to the supervisors for their hard work and proceeded to give national updates. The big…

Morning Business Report: June 14th, 2023

Avatar and Star Wars fans will have to wait years to see the next films and pay raises just caught up with inflation for the first time in two years. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Juneteenth Freedom Weekend in Gulfport

Freedom Weekend is almost upon us. There’s a Juneteenth Celebration in Gulfport this weekend. Here to tell us how you and your family can participate are Executive Director of the Juneteenth Celebration Bobby Hudson III and Rutha Evans from the GRIOTS Society. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Freedom Weekend, Juneteenth

Flag retirement ceremony at American Legion Post 119

Today is Flag Day, a day to honor the symbol of our unity, resilience, and shared values. The American Flag was first adopted on this day in 1777. The veterans at the American Legion remind us that proper flag care is an essential sign of respect and patriotism including knowing the proper way to fold and handle a flag and…

Waveland pastor receives backlash after sermon on Trump indictment

A Waveland pastor’s sermon has gone viral after he claimed Donald Trump’s indictment is ‘war.’ Shane Vaughn is a pastor at First Harvest Ministries. He has traveled all the way to Miami, Florida to support former president Donald Trump as he was taken into custody. But while he’s there, a video of his sermon has caught the eye of nearly…

6/13 – Jeff’s “Continued Heat” Tuesday Night Forecast

It will remain warm overnight as temperatures will not drop significantly. The humidity will remain in place as we are in meteorological summer. There is the low-end potential for a shower/thunderstorm overnight. Isolated thunderstorm chances will be around the next couple of days as there are thunderstorm complexes moving through the region and daily local influences. Some of the storm…