Art in the Pass celebrates 25 years

The first ever Art in the Pass event started 25 years ago in someone’s backyard. Now, art vendors from all across the country come to Pass Christian to be a part of this unique art show. Food, music, and art are the ingredients needed for one of the most respected art shows amongst the art community. Assemblage Artist John Walrod…

Biloxi Chamber of Commerce holds 5th annual Craft Beer Fest

The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce held its 5th annual Craft Beer Fest at MGM Park over the weekend. Guests were seen sampling many local craft beers from area breweries. New at the festival this year was a cigar lounge for enthusiasts. Festivalgoers were able to learn the difference between IPA beers, lagers, ales, and other types of beer. Urban South…

Celebrate the Gulf raising habitat awareness

In South Mississippi, the weekend provided an opportunity for children of all ages to learn a little more about the environment around them. Celebrate the Gulf Marine Education Festival is held each year on the first Saturday of April at War Memorial Park in Pass Christian. Guests were able to explore more than 35 exhibits to learn about wildlife and…

Hancock middle school student arrested for making threats

A Hancock County middle school student was taken into custody on Sunday night after threatening to “shoot up the school” on the social media app Snapchat. The student was identified and taken into custody Sunday night. In addition to being subject to youth court and charges there related to making threats, the student also faces alternative school or expulsion for…

4/3 – The Chief’s “Warm & Muggy Pattern” Monday Morning Forecast

An upper level disturbance Memphis is moving quickly eastward in zonal flow across the southern states. Another strong upper disturbance is moving onshore in the Pacific Northwest. At the surface, the warm front that moved through during the evening has progressed northward to about Interstate 20. Over the local area, isolated to scattered showers were moving northeastward, with perhaps a…

4/2 – Jeff’s “Thunderstorm Chances” Sunday Night Forecast

Warm and muggy conditions return overnight as a disturbance in the atmosphere makes its way east. It will provide for scattered thunderstorms overnight and into the first portion of Monday. Rain chances will lower and skies will clear out somewhat into partly cloudy conditions in the afternoon. It will be breezy and warm as well. Warm and humid conditions will…

High School Baseball: Gautier vs. George County

Tonight, high school baseball teams from across the Gulf Coast taking the diamond for the last time in March for some pivotal district games. One of them just so happens to be Senior Night for Gautier High School. Gators playing host to their Region 8 Class 5A foe George County as the Class of 2023 soaks it all in before…

Tougaloo College visits the Coast to recruit students

Hundreds of high school students looking to further their educations were in Pascagoula today, learning what one Mississippi Historically Black College has to offer. Historically black colleges and universities, commonly referred to as HBCUs, are an experience like no other. They are well known for producing world leaders, great musical programs, and unique Greek life. Tougaloo Vice President of Enrollment…

3/31 – Brittany’s “Gloomy” Friday Evening Forecast

An upper level trough dropping out of the Rockies will deepen as it tracks across the northern/central Plains today. It`ll continue east through the upper Mississippi Valley and across the southern periphery of the Great Lakes Saturday. This track, and lack of southward digging, means that the cold front associated with this system will struggle to even reach the CWA….

Bark’N Good Time this weekend at Harrison County Fairgrounds

You and your dog can have a barking good time this weekend! The Mississippi Gulf Coast Kennel Club is hosting Bark’N Good Time all weekend. There will be dog sports running all day, such as fast cat, dog shows, and more. Even children can get involved in the pee-wee division. All breeds are welcome to compete, making it the pawfect…

Sky Zone Trampoline Park opens in Biloxi after three years

After nearly three years, Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Biloxi is finally ready to open its doors. Sky Zone welcomed their first guests with applause after cutting the ribbon. The indoor trampoline park also has slides, ziplines, and more. It is located near the food court at Edgewater Mall. Prices start at $20 for an hour-and-a-half of jump time. Memberships…

Sailors compete in annual regatta in Ocean Springs this weekend

If you are driving over the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge this weekend, expect to see some colorful sails in the Sound. The Hobie Midwinters East and April Fools Regatta is officially underway in Ocean Springs. Sailors from across the country are in Ocean Springs right now, competing in the annual regatta. The Ocean Springs Yacht Club is hosting the competition and…

Rotary Walk 2023 raises money for Casting Nets program

The Rotary Club of Gulfport partnered with St. Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal Church to help raise money for the Casting Nets program. Today, people were able to take a stroll around Jones Park at the 2023 Rotary Walk. Registration was $35 and walkers received a t-shirt and donuts. Casting Nets is a ministry of St. Peters that serves students…

Gulf Ship hosts apprenticeship signing ceremony

Gulf Ship and Gulfport Marine Service celebrated the official launch of a new apprenticeship program that has been certified by the Department of Labor. More than 70 employees at Gulf Ship signed an agreement that marked the start of Gulf Ship’s new Department of Labor approved apprenticeship program. The program will cover workers across four separate trades, including welding, ship…

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the City of Bay St. Louis planted pinwheels and decorated Hancock County Courthouse blue to raise awareness. Experts from diverse fields including psychology, social work, law enforcement, education, and healthcare joined together. This approach ensures that every aspect of child abuse prevention and intervention is addressed, from identifying and reporting child abuse to…

Morning Business Report: March 31st, 2023

Skinny soda cans are everywhere these days and less than half of U.S. workers use all their vacation days. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report