Congressman Mike Ezell took the opportunity during a hearing Thursday to question officials about the Bonnet Carre Spillway. During a hearing on transportation and infrastructure, Congressman Ezell questioned the assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works Michael Conner about including Coast leaders and business owners in the comprehensive management study of the lower Mississippi River. “Our Gulf Coast community,…
Following a powerful storm, an animal control officer demonstrated dedication and compassion by rescuing an injured osprey. This act of kindness serves as a reminder of the efforts made by individuals to protect and care for animals during time of distress. When the tornado that hit Moss Point knocked an osprey nest out of a tree behind the police station,…
Moss Point leaders are getting ready for this weekend when scores of volunteers are expected to come in to help with tornado cleanup. Paige Roberts, CEO of the Jackson County Chamber, said volunteers are expected and needed to help clean up, but they also need to come prepared for the South Mississippi summer weather. Roberts said volunteers should report to…
Organizations partnered with the City of Ocean Springs to feed the block and assist tornado victims. The event, held in front of First Missionary Baptist Church, attracted both storm victims and volunteers from the wider community. The fish fry aimed to not only provide a nourishing meal, but also promote togetherness and support those affected by the tornado. Reverend Kevin…
One local youth soccer team is making history and wants to keep making more of it. After eliminating Louisiana, South Carolina, and Texas, the South Mississippi Soccer Club Elite ’09 Girls team went all the way into penalty kicks with Tennessee in Sunday’s championship game. The ladies from the Magnolia state came up just short, but they’re still one of…
Gulfport alum Derick Hall got the call of a lifetime back in April as a second round NFL Draft selection of the Seattle Seahawks. Throughout the process, Hall was very outspoken about the village that helped raise him, starting with his mom, Stacy Gooden-Crandle, who went above and beyond to not only get him on a football field, but to…
New research finds a home’s curb appeal can impact your social life and retailers are following Amazon and having deals in mid-July. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
A quick traffic note for drivers in Gulfport. The Wilkes Drawbridge on Cowan-Lorraine Road will be closed several nights next week for maintenance. 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 next week. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Cowan-Lorraine Road,…
A small plane crash happened in Ocean Springs this morning. Cleanup crews are on scene working to remove any fuel that is still onboard or may have leaked out. Around 7:40 this morning, the plane landed on a practice field at Ocean Springs Middle School, just across the street from the Ocean Springs Airport. According to Ocean Springs School District…
This afternoon there is a chance for showers and thunderstorms. This is because there is a stationary front overhead. However it will begin to get displaced by an area of low pressure currently out west. This new disturbance will provide a new front that will start moving SE Saturday but won`t make it this far south. Locally, there should be…
A stationary front overhead will begin to get displaced by an area of low pressure currently out west. This new disturbance will provide a new front that will start moving SE Saturday but won`t make it this far south. Locally, there should be a lot of similarities between yesterday and today. The current disturbance may move slightly north today. It…
A familiar face is taking over the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College women’s soccer program on an interim basis in the form of Ryan Joiner fresh off a five-year run at East Central CC. Joiner’s reputation precedes him, winning three straight 4A state titles at St. Stanislaus in 2014, 2015, and 2016 before returning to his alma mater to coach…
Thunderstorms will come to an end this evening. Mild conditions will once again take over as light northerly winds will be present tonight. The slightly less humid feel to the air will be out the window as high pressure builds back in. This will provide for hot and humid summertime weather to work in. Rain chances will either come from…
The John C. Stennis Space Center tested its last RS-25 engine for the season. This engine will send astronauts to the moon. As powerful as this one RS-25 engine sounds, it doesn’t have the power to launch Artemis V into space alone. Director of Safety and Mission Assurance Gary Benton said, “It takes four of these RS-25 engines to power…
Coast Electric has partnered with the Land Trust for Mississippi Coastal Plain to build a pollinator garden in D’Iberville. The garden will be a space for native bees, butterflies, and beetles. The property is 44 acres and is designed to be an environment where pollinators can thrive. The pollinator garden also features a nine-acre pond and an outdoor classroom space…
Every Thursday morning at 10 a.m., children gather at the Jerry Lawrence Memorial Library for Pre-K Storytime. The program, designed for children ages 2 to 5, inspires lifelong commitment to discovery and learning. From beloved fairy tales to exciting adventures, each story engages the audience and sparks their curiosity. In addition to the storytelling, the program incorporates several activities. Children’s…
WXXV and Memorial Health System teamed up to host a community job fair featuring a variety of companies from across the Gulf Coast. The fair lasted from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gulf Coast Events Center on Highway 49 just south of I-10 in Gulfport. Job seekers are learning more about the companies looking to hire, their mission,…
Local would-be sailors are learning to set sail at a summer camp The Ocean Springs Yacht Club hosts a two-week summer session to teach children the basics of sailing. The kids learn how to steer a sail as well as how to maintain the boat. Students also learn how to read winds and tread the tides and understand the weather…
Not sure if you know but there’s a new currency in town in Ocean Springs to help the tourism industry. To encourage locals and tourists to shop downtown the City of Ocean Springs is introducing the Pelican Pound. The coin is worth $5 dollars and is made of wood. The idea is to keep dollars in the local economy. The…
Tourism is thriving on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Gulf Coast Business Council met this morning to hear an update on tourism developments in South Mississippi. From casinos to eco-tours and fishing tournaments, tourists have an array of entertainment options. According to Coastal Mississippi CEO Judy Young, the number of tourists visiting the Coast is over 14 million annually. She…
The Pearl River County Industrial Park officially broke ground earlier this afternoon. The 126-acre site is near Highway 11 and I-59 and will have access to Gulfport, New Orleans, and Port Bienville in Hancock County. Norfolk Southern Railroad will run through the park, benefitting businesses in the area. It’s fully equipped with water, sewer, natural gas, and electricity services, making…
Isolated-to-scattered thunderstorm chances are in the picture this evening. Other than that, the pattern is gradually changing back to the usual hot and humid regime. Any rain chances will be out of the equation by late this evening. The front nearby is not very strong as area of low pressure is well to our east. But, thunderstorm chances will be…
A Virginia based non-profit is providing some tasty disaster relief in Jackson County. ‘Mercy Chefs’ is preparing meals for those impacted by the tornado that ripped through Moss Point on Monday. Joel Cauley, the organization’s director for church partnerships, is a Moss Point native. Cauley said being in Moss Point is personal to him, having grown up here. Yesterday evening,…
A long-term recovery fund has been established to help with the unmet needs in the recovery of Moss Point. An announcement was made in Moss Point about the rebuild Moss Point Fund, a 501 C3 that is being administered through the United Way. The fund is set up at Merchants and Marine Bank. Jackson County Chamber CEO Paige Roberts said…