Many other churches held services and community events yesterday in recognition of Easter Sunday. Lighthouse Baptist Church in Biloxi held its Easter Resurrection Celebration after Sunday’s service. 165 kids were in attendance, eager to go hunting for Easter eggs, play games, and go home with gifts and some stuffed animals. The church recently reopened after being closed since 1988 and…
It was one big party as a Biloxi church celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Sunday. More than 2,000 people graced the floors of New Life Family Church Gulf Coast for the Easter weekend. The Easter celebration featured a petting zoo, fun activities for the whole family, and multiple church services. The church held its first Easter Sunday in…
The Shuckers home opener is tomorrow at MGM Park and there are some great ways to celebrate the return of baseball in Biloxi. Joining us this morning is David Reese, the owner of Fly Llama Brewing with more on what they’re doing tomorrow to mark the home opener.
Back Bay Mission has something coming up that is sweet and for a good cause! Here to give us all the details is Rev. James Pennington from Back Bay Mission. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: back bay mission
The end of the school year is fast approaching, but that’s not stopping Grant Chighizola from heading to the classroom to highlight another star teacher here in South Mississippi. Our Class Act this month is a kindergarten teacher who is dedicated to providing a safe and comfortable environment for all of her students. You’ll find calming lamps and lots of…
An upper high pressure builds east rapidly, it will flatten an upper trough east of the Rockies and cause it to orient more west to east over time. The upper jet winds of the subtropical jet will also get involved to the front “south side” of this trough causing winds to become stronger on this side of the trough causing it…
Harrison County Fire Rescue battled a fire at a single story brick home Sunday night. The call came in about 8 p.m. about a house on fire off Vidalia Road. The house was fully involved when firefighters arrive. No one was home at the time of the fire, Fire Rescue officials said. Pass Christian Fire Department and CRTC also responded…
The feature that is about to give rise to our forecast is currently located over the Nebraska/Kansas border. This is seen as a weak low pressure reflected at the surface from a strong short upper level disturbance moving over the NE portion of an aggressive upper ridge. Currently, this feature is moving down the back side of an upper trough….
A gloomy and cool day was in store for much of Easter Sunday. Temperatures will be in the low-to-mid 50s out the door tomorrow and cloud coverage will remain in the picture. Some peeks of sunshine are possible tomorrow particularly in the afternoon. The pattern is about to change in a big way. A low pressure is going to form…
The Mississippi Sea Wolves hosting the Motor City Rockers for their final weekend home stand. The Mississippi Coast Coliseum was rocking as the fans were celebrating the 90s night and the Seawolves were definitely ‘getting jiggy with it’ in their fresh jerseys, but they also had a game to play. Sea Wolves win 6-2. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: hockey,…
Southern Miss basketball standout Austin Crowley has chosen to test out the NBA waters while keeping his college eligibility. He started in all 33 games as a Golden Eagle while leading the team in scoring with 16 points per game and steals with a total of 63. Crowley was named a Lou Henson All-American, a member of the first team…
Yesterday was a bittersweet day at Gulfport High School where the boys basketball program celebrated the end of an era upon the departure of Head Coach Owen Miller, but the good news is he isn’t going far. Miller stepping down from his post to accept the same position at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College where his father used to play….
Shower and thunderstorm coverage will increase overnight as energy rides along the front. The stationary front will eventually move out of the area through this weekend. But first, the most impactful rainfall will occur during the first half of Saturday. Coverage of showers and thunderstorms will diminish through the afternoon tomorrow. Drier times will be around for Easter. It will…
The threat of severe weather over the weekend has caused a few events to reschedule. The Cruisin’ for Missions Car Show at Crosspoint Church has been rescheduled for April 15th from 9:30 to 2 p.m. The event will still take place at Crosspoint Church and offer fun activities for the family. The second Saturday Hazardous Waste Collection Day is also…
A wise crab once said ‘everything’s better under the sea’ and you can find out if that’s the truth at the Mississippi Aquarium’s ZZZ’s by the Sea. The Mississippi Aquarium is offering children the opportunity to have a sleepover at the aquarium. They’ll get to feed the sting rays and learn about the marine life around them. Kids will also…
A wetter outlook is here for the next 24 hours. Showers and thunderstorms are possible this evening, then more rain will move in overnight. 80-90% coverage of showers and thunderstorms can be expected from the pre-dawn hours Saturday through early afternoon. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until tomorrow morning for Pearl River and Hancock County due to the…
One of the biggest annual events in the south is returning to the Coast next Thursday. Black Spring Break will be taking over Biloxi from the 13th of April through the 16th. Events will be going on nonstop all weekend long. A number of activities are already in place for spring breakers including concerts, beach parties, pool parties, and more….
As others prepare for a relaxed weekend with family, Feed my Sheep is stepping up to bring an Easter meal to everyone. Instead of taking the holiday off, they’ll be serving their usual meals and adding something special on Saturday. They wrapped up Fish Fridays and people who wouldn’t have an Easter meal usually will enjoy smoked brisket and Boston…
It was a day for Easter eggs and sweets for a good cause at one local senior living facility. Summerfield Senior Living of Gulfport held its inaugural Bake Sale and Egg hunt Easter Eggstravaganza today. Residents spent the week baking cookies, cakes, cupcakes, and other delicacies. Close to $1,000 was raised during the event. Proceeds from the sale will benefit…
Seniors at the Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands enjoyed a fun filled morning getting into the Easter spirit. Family members gathered with the seniors at the Claiborne to take pictures with the Easter bunny, decorate place mats, and decorate Easter bags. Life Enrichment Director Stacy Powell said, “We wanted to bring a little bit of happy for them so we brought…
Crosspoint Church holds a vintage car show each year with classic vehicles, games for the kids, food, and more, all to benefit its missions program. Here to tell us more are Rev. Israel Cox and Rick Bostick. The car show takes place April 15th from 9:30 to 2 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Crosspoint Church, Cruisin’ for Missions Car Show
Club Thirty IV in Gulfport is the place to be tonight if you want a chance to perform for Mr. Too Official. QCDJ’s spring showcase tour hits Gulfport tonight. Here to tell us more are the producer for the event DJ Tony T and Mr. Too Official from Quality Control Record Label. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Club Thirty IV, QCDJ’s…
We want to give you a heads up on some road work in Biloxi that may disrupt your drive. On Monday, crews will begin installing fiber optic cable along Popp’s Ferry Road from North Country Club Lane to Sunkist Country Club Road. There will be intermittent lane closures from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day for a little more…
Former Moss Point Mayor and Alderman Robert Byrd has died. The city made that announcement Thursday. In a statement, current Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight says Byrd passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday with his family by his side. Flags in Moss Point will be lowered to half staff in his memory until noon Sunday. In the course of…