South Mississippi AIDS Task Force hosted a candlelight memorial earlier this evening to honor those living with HIV and those who have died from the disease. The event was held at the Ken Combs Pier as people recognized HIV Long term Survivors Awareness Day. Everyone was able to light a candle in honor of someone who has HIV, someone who…
Isolated thunderstorms are possible this evening due to the favorable environment. There is the potential for a strong thunderstorm or two as well. Other than rain chances, it will be a warm and humid one overnight with southwest winds continuing. A Heat Advisory will be in effect from 11 AM until 7 PM for Friday. Heat indices will be in…
A retired Vicksburg officer had been abducted, bound, and left in a metal building for four days until a Gulfport police officer found him and saved his life. A retired law enforcement officer was at his home in Vicksburg one morning until he heard a knock on his door. The young man told Mike Ouzts his truck was broken down…
Sunday is Father’s Day and toddlers in Long Beach celebrated early with a date at the library. Long Beach Public Library hosted its weekly story time reading with the local toddlers and preschoolers with the theme centered around Father’s Day. Librarians read the children ‘How to Surprise a Dad’ by Jean Reagan. The children enjoyed dancing and singing and created…
NASA’s John C. Stennis Space Center tested an RS-25 engine during their ‘Blast into Summer’ event. Stennis has done 11 of these tests throughout the last couple of months and next week’s test will be the last of a 12-test certification series. These tests are designed to certify production of new RS-25 engines that will lead to future deep space…
A local community college has been recognized by Harvard University for being a catalyst for regional economic growth and opportunity. Over the years, MGCCC has become the leader in workforce training on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It’s one of five community colleges being featured by Harvard Business School in their book ‘America’s Hidden Economic Engine: How Community Colleges can Drive…
Coast Transit Authority invited everyone to ride free all day during Try Transit Day. CTA wants locals to experience how riding public transit can save passengers money, boost the economy, and promote a greener community. CTA offered free rideS all day during Try Transit Day as a way to introduce residents to public transit. Yvette Vogel, CTA’s marketing and mobility…
A Biloxi man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the murder of a Waffle House waitress in 2015. Fifty-two-year-old Johnny Max Mount was found guilty of first-degree murder of Julie Brightwell this afternoon after a three-day trial. Mount shot Brightwell in the head November 27th, 2015 after the waitress told him he could not smoke in…
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
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….
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…
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…
A Heat Advisory is in effect for our area from 11am to 7pm. This afternoon looks to be somewhat similar to the last day or two in terms of what to expect. The area will continue to be under a low-end threat for SEVERITY though this evening. Hot and humid with very windy conditions along with a chance of showers…
A few scattered showers have developed across the region early this morning, which will continue to develop into t-storms as we progresses towards midday. Today looks to be somewhat similar to the last day or two in terms of what to expect. Hot and humid with very windy conditions along with a chance of showers and thunderstorms which lines up…
On Monday, Southern Miss Senior third baseman Danny Lynch played his final game in a black and gold uniform more than 10 years after his older brother, Tim Lynch, played his first. The two brothers never played together at USM, but their Lynch Legacy is still one that’s better told together. Perhaps the greatest play in the history of Pete…
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…
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…
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…
There is the potential for severe weather in South Mississippi tonight. Our area is under an Enhanced, or Level 3 of 5 threat for severe thunderstorms. Any thunderstorms that make it through our area this evening have the potential to produce damaging winds in excess of 70 MPH and hail of golf ball size. Activity will clear our area by…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…