The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Main Street Tourism Bureau hosted their Lunch with Legislators event at Phoenicia Gourmet Restaurant. At the luncheon, community members and business leaders heard from Representative Hank Zuber, Senator Brice Wiggins, and Representative John Read in a relaxed setting. Each legislator provided a brief update on what they have been working on while in office….
This week is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and to honor those victims the District Attorney’s Office hosted their annual candlelight and award ceremony. Survivors, law enforcement, and family members of victims gathered together at First Baptist Church in Gulfport to honor those who lost their lives in senseless acts of violence and celebrate those who made it out. District…
Disney has begun its largest round of layoffs and teens may face a slower summer job market. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report.
The Biloxi Fire Department has a summer camp aimed at teaching your children about what firefighters do and some tips on what to do if there is a fire at home. Joining us to talk about the Kids Fire Academy is Assistant Chief Jason Davis and Denise Shell. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Biloxi Fire Department, Kids Fire Academy
A little yodel and a whistle note made the judges on The Voice take note and put their support behind Mississippi’s Holly Brand last night. The Meridian native put her own spin on Patsy Cline’s ‘Blue Moon of Kentucky’ that blew the judges away and propelled Brand into the next round of the singing competition. A member of Kelly Clarkson’s…
Long Beach city leaders say work to repair the harbor is finally starting. The harbor was severely damaged during Hurricane Zeta three years ago. The city was just awarded a combined $6.6 million from the state to make repairs. Part of those renovations include adding a concrete wall around the harbor. City leaders are still hoping FEMA will help fund…
Starting on Wednesday, a disturbance over the northwest is expected to eject over the southern plains. This will pick up a stalled front over the coast and turn it into a warm front as it surges northward ahead of the trough. At the least, temperatures will be noticeably warmer and more humid on Wednesday. Although moisture increases and temperatures heat up,…
With a disturbance over the Great Lakes, and another disturbance over the northwest, we look to stay in zonal flow for the next couple of days, keeping a stalled front just off of the coast. This will cause conditions to be similar today, so patchy drizzle can’t completely be ruled out. Starting on Wednesday, the aforementioned disturbance over the northwest…
On the high school baseball diamond, Pass Christian hosting Raymond in the first round of the 4A playoffs. The Pirates get hot and remain hot as they get 15 runs on the board, winning game one 15-0. Pass Christian heads to Raymond on Friday for game two. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, High School Baseball, sports
Picayune shooting guard Troy Carter officially put pen to paper today signing with Belhaven University. This year, Carter was named the 5A Region 7 Offensive Player of the Year and helped lead the Maroon Tide to the 5A state championship match. Carter averaged more than 14 points per game, 54 percent field goal percentage, and four rebounds per game. Categories:…
Cloud coverage has thinned tonight which will help temperatures fall. Temperatures will fall into the 50s across South Mississippi overnight with light northeasterly winds. Winds shift to southerly through the day tomorrow which will help temperatures and moisture rebound. Expect passing clouds tomorrow and temperatures in the 70s. Any rain would be very light sprinkles if it all does not…
The St. Martin High School drone team won first place at the Aerial Drone Championship held over the weekend in Jackson. The team of five, made up of sophomores and freshmen, had maintained the 10th position throughout the competition. However, in the final round, they were selected by another team to form an alliance. Together they secured victory. This is…
‘Carl the Rooster, a children’s book’ is now available for purchase. Chelsea Prince, the author, moved to Ocean Springs three years ago with her family. While visiting town often with her children, Prince had the chance to know Carl by watching his daily activities. Prince was inspired to write her first book on Carl since he was not only the…
Cloud coverage has remained across the area today. Clearing will come tonight and winds will relax somewhat which will allow for more efficient cooling. On and off cloud coverage with more widespread afternoon warmth can be expected for Tuesday. Winds will begin to shift to a southerly direction as high pressure to our north moves to its east. Rain chances…
Today is the second day of National Library Week, a week that promotes local libraries and their workers. The theme for this year’s Harrison County Library System is “there’s more to the story” to highlight things beyond finding books at the library. The library offers a variety of resources such as computers, printers, online databases, programs, and items such as…
In the aftermath of Black Spring Break, city officials and the police force have been studying how other cities have handled the event in the past. Much like Biloxi, Panama City and Panama City Beach are hot tourist spots. Spring break was a yearly event in Panama City Beach that Sheriff Tommy Ford helped maintain. Until that changed. “The straw…
Today, students at Pearl River Central got a look at what could happen if they partake in underage drinking and driving during prom season. Prom season is here and students at Pearl River Central got a first hand look at the dangers of underage drinking and driving. Don Mieger with the Carriere Fire Department said, “We put on what is…
It’s been 30 days since tornadoes tore through central Mississippi. So far, the American Red Cross has identified over 800 homes with major damage. As the days go on, some people have found temporary housing, but many are still living in shelters and need assistance. Nearly 7,000 households have received some form of assistance from the American Red Cross. They…
A man was convicted of felony leaving the scene of an accident today. John Cole of Biloxi hit a pedestrian while driving on Highway 609, running from the scene. The pedestrian, Douglas Couey of Jacksonville, Florida, died at the scene. Cole was sentenced to the maximum prison term, serving 15 with five years on post-release supervision. Categories: Local News, News…
An Ocean Springs man died in a boating accident over the weekend. Department of Marine Resources and Jackson County sheriff’s deputies were called out to Old Fort Bayou on Sunday about a boating accident near the Sanctuary subdivision. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. identified the victim as 22-year-old Steven Nall. DMR told us the incident is under investigation and…
The Girls Auxiliary of Macedonia hosted their first Youth Explosion at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Ocean Springs where important topics of discussion were on the table. The event covered important talks about sex trafficking, bullying, drug and sexual abuse, suicide, and gun violence. Each topic was presented by speakers of organizations that had experience or were trained in those…
Ocean Springs School District’s JROTC program now has its first permanent obstacle course! On Saturday, the ribbon was cut on the new course and cadets attempted the obstacles for the very first time. This PT Course is unique to the Coast and soon it will host JROTC PT competitions, welcoming schools from all over the southern states. Cadets and student…
The Hancock County Library System’s Fanfest gave gaming and comic book enthusiasts a chance to celebrate all things pop culture this weekend. Participants were able to compete in cosplay and art contests, view exhibits, and tour the expo hall where guests interacted with creators and performers from every type of fandom. Library System Executive Director John Brdecka is excited to…
A new report says business travel will never be what it was before the pandemic and Bed, Bath, and Beyond throws in the towel. Jane King is the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report