Senior centers along Harrison County are going the extra mile to ensure their seniors are safe. Lt. Robert Lincoln held an active shooter prevention class for all senior center staff members across Harrison County. The class is a two-hour long presentation that shows how people respond to emergency situations psychologically and then how to use that to their advantage. The…
You can get paid more to save money than at any time in the past 15 years and retail crime is growing and getting more violent. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Tomorrow is a perfect time to get rid of some of those unused or expired prescription drugs you may have still lying around in your medicine cabinet. Here to tell us more about National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Singing River Health System Pharmacist Chris Ayers. Tags: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The popular cosplay event is back and bigger and better than ever! The Hancock County Library System is hosting Fan Fest this weekend. Here to tell us about the free event are Executive Director of the Library System John Brdecka and Raven Wallace, who will be MC for the event. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Fan Fest 2023, Hancock County Library…
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Main Street Tourism Bureau is celebrating its restaurants by naming May ‘Food Month.’ Food Month was dubbed by Ocean Springs as a way to show appreciation for restaurants and eateries. Throughout the month the city will be hosting food-related festivities. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Cynthia Sutton said, “It’s a cool way for them to…
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport has filed suit against the former Stone County Hospital and a medical clinic for more than $450,000 in unpaid building repairs. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, a lawsuit was filed in Harrison County Circuit Court this week. Memorial says it entered into a 2019 operations lease with the Stone County hospital and clinic….
Harrison County Fire Rescue responded to a call about a house fire in Saucier yesterday. They had assistance from the Combat Readiness Training Center. The homeowner called for help after returning home to find the house full of smoke. No one was injured. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Categories: Local News, News Tags: house fire, saucier
A surface, a cold front will slowly move across the area with a nearly solid line of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. The main forecast issue in the short term will, of course, be the showers and thunderstorms currently on our doorstep. Looking at forecast soundings and analysis continues to show that the more favorable conditions for strong convection will…
Early this morning, a strong upper disturbance extended from the Upper Mississippi River Valley southward into Texas. At the surface, a cold front extended from northern Indiana, to near Texarkana, to central Texas. A nearly solid line of showers and thunderstorms extended from northern Mississippi, to near Monroe, to east of Lake Charles. The main forecast issue in the short…
Harrison Central softball has four state championships in program history so even though the Red Rebelettes didn’t win the Region 8 Class 6A title, they know how to turn it on whenever the playoffs roll around. Two-seed Harrison Central playing host to Oak Grove, Lady Warriors the three-seed from Region 5. Harrison Central wins 15-3. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags:…
Clouds will increase overnight as a system draping a cold front moves into the region. It will be mild and dry overnight light south-to-southeasterly winds. Cloud coverage will be dominant through the day. A complex of thunderstorms will work east into our area by mid-day. While it will be weakening, there is the low-end potential for a strong thunderstorm or…
A former nurse made a move from Louisiana to the Mississippi Coast and decided she wanted to help her new community in a different way. Today, she is the manager of the nonprofit organization Airman’s Attic which has served the Keesler community for years. That’s why Judy Coleman is this month’s Hometown Hero. Being married to an Army veteran, Judy…
The City of Discovery held their annual State of the City inside the Mary C. Local leaders reflected on the city’s past year of growth and are building excitement for the future. Ocean Springs has been making headway as a travel destination, not just on a regional level, but nationwide level for its small beach town charm. City leaders are…
On Wednesday — the Coast Guard rescued three men after the yacht they were on crashed into a tug boat in the Mississippi Sound near Bay St. Louis. One of the men is in critical condition. The other boaters were reported to be in stable condition. The Coast Guard did not say what time the crash occurred. Categories: Local News,…
Storytime this morning was extra special at the Vancleave Public Library! Children gathered around Jackson County Chief Deputy Randy Muffley who read books about life as an officer. Once the books were complete, participants were in for a treat as they met the chocolate lab K9 Officer Beau. After Beau received all the love and hugs, kids got to channel…
The power of volunteering does not go unnoticed and this week is an opportunity to highlight those who are bettering their communities with their service. The third week of April is set aside each year to honor and celebrate those who serve our community through volunteer work. The Salvation Army Kroc Center held its volunteer appreciation breakfast, recognizing the volunteers…
It was an emotional day for the 2023 senior classes of Hancock County as they prepare to say goodbye to high school. The Hancock Chamber Education Committee held its 11th annual High School Seniors Appreciation Breakfast at Hancock High School. For the first time since COVID-19, seniors from all private and public schools of Hancock County were celebrated under one…
Today marks the 13th anniversary of the start of the BP oil spill disaster, marking the start of one of the largest ecological disasters for the Gulf South in recent history. On April 20th, 2010, an explosion rocked the Deepwater Horizon oil rig off the Coast of Louisiana, killing 11 rig workers and causing an oil spill in the Gulf…
The Scarlet Pearl Casino has been getting a lot of attention lately, especially when a picture on their Facebook with the owner and actor John Travolta has been shared over 700 times. It is no secret that a movie is being filmed at the Scarlet Pearl Casino in D’Iberville. Production scouted multiple casinos on the Coast before choosing which they…
Yet another warm and quiet day across our area as our pattern is in transition. Humidity is on the increase ahead of a storm system. Clouds will increase overnight and temperatures will remain mild with 60s for the morning. There is the potential for fog to develop in some spots. Tomorrow will be more active across South Mississippi. A system…
People gathered at Parker’s Lake Bridge for a ribbon cutting to mark the end of a year long project. The bridge on Wade-Vancleave Road has been closed since March of last year as a new one was built. Wade-Vancleave is one of only five crossings between the east and west side of the Pascagoula River. Locals have been patiently waiting…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in partnership with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department and the Harrison County Board of Supervisors held a ribbon cutting for the new Harrison County Law Enforcement Training Academy Facility. The new facility is a full-service center offering basic certifications and advanced courses in communication, corrections, and law enforcement. The academy also has state-of-the-art classrooms, office…
Facebook users can now claim settlement money and public pessimism about the economy hits a record high. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Celebrating the healing power of cannabis is what this weekend’s Cannabis Festival aims to do. Here with details about the event are Organizer Natalie Bonner and Co-Founder Shana Burney. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulf Coast Cannabis Festival