Pet of the Week: Kato is looking for a forever home!

Christmas wish lists are filling up and often we see puppies and kittens on those lists. Our friends from the Jackson County Animal Shelter are here today with some ideas, along with some important reminders about these cuddly gifts. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week

Christmas Feed the Needy program deadline is December 12th

As part of their Feed the Needy initiative, law enforcement agencies across Harrison County will be delivering meals on Christmas day to those in need. If you would like to sign up to get a free meal just contact your local police department or the sheriff’s office. The agencies are also asking for monetary donations and volunteers to help deliver…

Flu vaccine event Friday

Memorial Health System is partnering with Gulfport and the NAACP to host a flu vaccine event Friday. Vaccines will be administered at the Isiah Fredericks Community Center on Martin Luther King Drive from 9 a.m. to noon. The CDC says everyone from six months and older is recommended to get a flu shot, including healthy adults. Those at serious risk…

New program coming to Orange Grove Public Library

The Orange Grove Public Library has a new program called ‘Life upon the Wicked Stage’ that will give guests an up-close look at the art of theater. The first installment will feature Center Stage Biloxi’s Artistic Director Chuck White and Gulf Coast actors Anthony Kalberg and Bill Lipscomb. They will give a glimpse backstage into Center Stage’s final show of…

11/29 – The Chief’s “Afternoon/Overnight SEVERE THREAT” Tuesday Morning Forecast

The latest trends in models have increased confidence in the risk for severe weather to our area and there is now a slight risk for severe storms capable of producing damaging winds, tornadoes and hail along and north of the I-10/12 corridor this afternoon through the overnight hours. There is a slight risk for excessive rainfall across southern Mississippi and a marginal…

Saints Report: Saints shut out for the first time in 21 years

During the Sean Payton and Drew Brees era of New Orleans Saints football, they were known for high-flying offense and putting up points with ease, but times have changed following Sunday’s shutout loss to the San Francisco 49ers. First goose egg on the scoreboard for the Saints since 2001, 21 years since they’ve suffered a loss quite like this one,…

Southern Miss football going bowling for first time since 2019

For the first time since 2019, Southern Miss is going bowling on the back of its 20-10 road win at Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday. The key sequence coming in the fourth quarter, starting with a Brendan Toles blocked punt followed by a 33-yard touchdown run on the very next play, courtesy of Frank Gore Jr., who went off for a career-high…

Spectacular Christmas light display at the MS Coast Model Railroad Museum

The Model Train Railroad Museum welcomes visitors and invites them to enjoy their light display. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children. It includes rides on their locomotives across their two-million light display as well as entrance into the museum itself. Our camera crew hopped aboard the Miss Laurene and journeyed through the display with the Deaton family….

11/28 – Brittany’s “Pleasant” Monday Evening Forecast

Pleasant weather with seasonable temperatures have been observed throughout the day today on the backside of a shortwave trough lifting into mid-atlantic CONUS as height rises and stable air keep things quiet today. This will change, however, beginning overnight tonight in preparation for a more prolific, deep trough that will dig into the central plains. A lee cyclone is developing…

City of Ocean Springs begins work on rebuilding Gay Lemon Park

The City of Ocean Springs has begun a much-needed makeover on Gay Lemon Park for the first time in quite a while. The park was built several decades ago, but has seen some deterioration in recent years. After receiving a grant for about $260,000 from the U.S. Park Service, the city decided it was time for a remodel. So far,…

Dr. Robert Taylor introduced as new State Superintendent

The State Board of Education has named a North Carolina educator and Mississippi native as the next state superintendent. The department announced Dr. Robert Taylor as the new leader of Mississippi’s 140 public school districts. His appointment ends a monthslong search after former superintendent Carey Wright stepped down from the position in June. Dr. Taylor was most recently a deputy…

Recently retired Pascagoula captain dies of cancer

A long-standing member of the Pascagoula Police Department died on Thursday after a battle with cancer. Former Detective Bureau Command Captain Shannon Massey spent 23 years with the Pascagoula Police Department before recently retiring. He began his career with the department as a jailer and climbed his way up to captain of administration. Prior to his time with the police…

Gulfport Civic League hosting 60th annual Tour of Homes

It’s that time of year again for the Gulfport Civic League’s Tour of Homes, an event that benefits children and adults with special needs. For 60 years now, the Tour of Homes has showcased beautiful houses across the city. This year’s tour, coming up this weekend, will feature houses on Second Street. Civic League officials say the tour brings families…

The Art House hosting inaugural Very Merry Art Market in Ocean Springs

The Art House in Ocean Springs is hosting its inaugural Very Merry Art Market this Saturday. Members of the Ocean Springs Art Association will be selling their original paintings, pottery, glass, and jewelry, all perfect for holiday gifts. Dancers from Donna’s Visual and Performing Arts Center will present impromptu performances. Three gift baskets valued at more than $200 each will…

Salvation Army hoping to raise $25K through Red Kettle Campaign

As you’re out and about shopping this holiday season, don’t forget to take a second and donate to the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. Due to inflation, the number of people experiencing homelessness continues to increase. The Salvation Army remains committed to helping individuals and families have a safe place to rest as well as provide food, rent, utility, and…

Shaggy’s restaurants present $50K check to Pass Christian Early Learning Collaborative

A Coast favorite restaurant made a big donation to the Pass Christian School District. Shaggy’s Restaurant presented a $50,000 check to the district for the Pass Christian Early Learning Collaborative. The early learning collaborative is a one-to-one tax credit program that aims to provide high-quality early education to four-year-old children. The pre-k children at the presentation were ecstatic to see…

South Mississippi businesses participated in Small Business Saturday

The holidays are all about giving and the best gift you can give local businesses is your support by shopping small. While Black Friday and Cyber Monday offer major savings, those two days aren’t the only opportunities to find gifts for everyone on your list. Hillyer House was one of the many South Mississippi businesses participating in Small Business Saturday…

Morning Business Report: November 28th, 2022

Disney CEO Bob Iger held a town hall with employees today and billions are expected to be spent today on Cyber Monday, but with sales starting so early, is Cyber Monday still a thing? Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Asgard Motorcycle Club holds 38th annual Toy Run

Asgard Motorcycle Club held its 38th annual Toy Run for charity this weekend. Riders were encouraged to donate one new toy, clothing, or pay $10 per motorcycle at Big Dawg’s Roadhouse in the Kiln. Riders participate in this event the Sunday after Thanksgiving each year. Many cruised to different stops in South Mississippi, picking up more toys and more bikers…