Yesterday was Justin Steele’s 28th birthday. It was also his son Beau’s first birthday. It was also Steele’s first-ever Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The Chicago Cubs pitcher out of George County High School making Lucedale proud, pitching a scoreless fifth inning for the National League Team, allowing just one hit and no walks to go along with an inning-ending…
Tonight, a half-dozen high school volleyball standouts from the Coast taking part in the Mississippi Association of Coaches North/South All-Star Game at Millsaps College. Shoutout to Gulfport’s Kailey Johnson, Resurrection Catholic’s Amelia Kate Frederic, Biloxi’s Abigail Radicia, OLA’s Ava Alonso, and the duo from East Central Makayla Cooper and Morgan Mears. However, it’s the north winning in straight sets 25-19,25-20,25-22….
The Gautier football program is coming off its best season in more than 20 years and Dillon Alfred was a big part of that, leading the Gators in both receiving yards and touchdowns. However, the four-star wide receiver has played his last game at the Swamp. Today, Alfred announcing his plans to transfer to Saraland High School, the defending 6A…
There will be quieter times overnight with even some clearing by daybreak. However, the unsettled pattern continues into your Thursday. Rain chances will be elevated much of the day tomorrow with the potential for a couple of rounds of rain. Thunderstorms could bring flood concerns if efficient rainmakers set up. Friday will still provide for thunderstorm chances but coverage will…
A Mississippi trio from Poplarville is making their way to the Gulf Coast. Chapel Hart will be bringing their Mississippi roots mixed with some Louisiana spice to the Immersive Media Performing Arts Center on the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Harrison County campus on Friday, July 14th at 7 p.m. The trio of Danica, Devynn, and Trea reached fans around…
The Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art invites you to celebrate southern art and culture on Saturday. The museum is holding a birthday bash to celebrate the legacy of Mississippi artist George Ohr. At the festival you can try your hand at ceramics, shop local craft vendors, and groove to the best music on the Coast. The festival will take place…
A Gulfport musician has been awarded the Mississippi Arts Commission Grant. Dreko tha Prophet has been pursing music independently since 2012. He also helps other artists find their voice in the industry by organizing talent showcases and networking events that establishes connections among Mississippi artists. This grant is a portion of more than $1.6 million in grants MAC awarded in…
Things have quieted down from earlier but scattered thunderstorm chances are possible this evening. Eventually, there will be quiet time and even some clearing overnight. Thursday will be another unsettled day with the potential for heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms could come in a couple of rounds, once in the morning hours and again for the afternoon. The pattern is eventually going…
School is fast approaching for kids as parents try to make sure their kids are immunized. Coastal Family Health Center hosted its eighth annual ‘Excel by 5’ Biloxi Schools Immunization Fair. The fair was held at Lopez School to help parents get their kids shots before school starts back in the coming weeks. Dr. Wendy Williams says it is important…
The next Powerball drawing is tonight and there’s a lot of cash at stake. The estimated jackpot is now at $725 million after no one won Monday night’s drawing. Tonight’s prize is the seventh-largest in the promotion’s history. If someone matches all of the numbers in the drawing and decides to take the lump sum option, the cash value will…
The Hallmark Channel will set sail with a holiday cruise and credit card interest rates hit new record highs. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Coming up this Saturday is a big event featuring a lot of fun for a fantastic cause. April Parker and Lindsey Richard are in studio with more about CASA of Hancock County Poker Run. The poker run takes place Saturday, July 15th in Bay St. Louis. It is a $20 entry fee. Registration begins at 12 p.m. and check in…
This afternoon a subtle SW’tly flow has taken over which helpes bring deeper Gulf moisture into the area. Daytime heating will be the main factor producing showers/t-storms, with VERY efficient rainmakers. The main concern is the chance for localized flash flooding. This very deep tropical airmass will confidently yield sufficient rain rates, in the 2-5″ range or higher at times…
Small businesses in downtown Ocean Springs are preparing for renovations after being awarded facade grants by Ocean Springs Main Street. Main Street partnered with Mississippi Power and the United Way of Jackson and George Counties to award nearly a dozen businesses in the downtown district. The grants will help businesses improve the outsides of their buildings — such as adding…
USM is heading to the high seas on July 14th with a screening of “Moana.” The Gulf Park campus is hosting Cinema Under the Oaks on Friday, July 14. The movie starts at 6 p.m. at the Fleming Education Center auditorium. Concessions and games will be available and all proceeds will benefit student organizations. Heather Miller, USM director of academic…
This morning there is an area of low pressure situated over the AR/LA/TX region with a decaying stationary front north of our area. Out ahead of this feature, a subtle SW’tly flow has taken over which has helped bring deeper Gulf moisture into the area. Daytime heating will be the main factor producing showers/t-storms, with VERY efficient rainmakers. The main…
The last three years the last day of the MLB Draft has fallen on the same day as the MLB All-Star Game. Perhaps a reflective time of the year for guys like Devin Williams, now a two-time National League All-Star more than ten years after being picked in the second round of the 2013 draft by the Milwaukee Brewers. Before…
Clearing skies before midnight will lead to only a few clouds overnight. A 20% chance of rain cannot be ruled out towards daybreak but the persistent pattern of thunderstorms will remain through midweek. Tomorrow brings scattered to numerous thunderstorms in the afternoon. Heavy rainfall could be an issue with some activity. Thursday has the potential to provide for efficient rainmakers…
The hot summer continues for Ocean Springs class of 2026 recruit Sharroid Whitehead, who is up to a half-dozen Division I offers, pulling in TCU Sunday and now Kansas today. The rising sophomore has other looks from Oklahoma, Penn State, Florida State, and Virginia Tech. In 2022, Whitehead rushed eight times for 72 yards with a ten-yard catch. Categories: Local…
Back in March, we reported that the first Safe Haven Baby Box was coming to the state of Mississippi. Less than three months later, the baby box has arrived in Long Beach and is ready to be installed. The process of placing the first ever Safe Haven Baby Box in the state of Mississippi has taken a total of ten…
Yesterday, construction workers closed the Menge Avenue overpass running across I-10 to get ready to demolish it and put up a wider overpass for the long-awaited Buc-ee’s Travel Center. The addition is set to bring an added boost in revenue to the area when complete, but for the time being, local business owners are on edge about how this could…
Not only is Menge Avenue causing some headaches, but there is some other construction causing safety concerns. Concerns are rising with the increased amount of construction on I-10 which is forcing drivers to seek alternate routes to reach their destinations. The construction on the Pearl River Bridge, which resulted in a lane closure on I-10, has also contributed to people’s…
Once again, scattered to numerous thunderstorms in the area will gradually come to an end this evening. They will be capable of very heavy rainfall and frequent lightning at times. It will remain warm and humid overnight with clearing skies. Expect a few clouds around at daybreak. Tomorrow will bring a lot of the same. Partly cloudy skies early on…
On July 29th, the City of Gulfport will celebrate 125 years with a party at Jones Park. The event will not just be a day of celebration, but remembrance of the city founded by pioneers of the railroad and maritime industry. Mayor Billy Hewes is excited about what the celebration will look like and how the city plans to honor…