This week is a time to highlight all women working in the construction industry as part of Women in Construction Appreciation Week. Since childhood, Tawnya Lundberg knew that she wanted to build things when she got older, thanks to growing up with her dad and helping him when it came to using her hands. She wanted to stick with her…
The Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area and Homeland Security Investigations Gulfport hosted their annual awards presentation at the Golden Nugget Casino and Resort. The two-day training and awards ceremony is an opportunity to recognize the collaborative efforts and successful work of these law enforcement partnerships in combating drug trafficking in the southeast. At the ceremony, Homeland Security Investigators…
There is a critical bill for food insecurity that is making its way through the Mississippi Legislature. House Bill 1723 passed the state House of Representatives with a 117-0 vote. The bill would allow for a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for business contributions to a 501(C)3 food bank. With inflation affecting so many people, food insecurity is at an all-time high…
1 in 9 senior citizens say they still don’t have life figured out and new cars are more expensive than ever, but used cars keep dropping. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
It’s one of the most popular events of the year in Bay St. Louis and it combines two beautiful and tasty art forms. Here to tell us about this weekend’s Souper Mudfest is the director of the Bay St. Louis Creative Arts Center Steve Barney. Tags: Bay St. Louis, Souper Mudfest
Cloud coverage will be more dominant today as compared to the previous couple of days. Some peeks of sunshine can be expected this afternoon. Also, 30-40% coverage of pop-up showers will be present. This evening, a piece of energy to our north will be close enough to our area to provide for a 30% chance of showers. Rain chances will…
A weak backdoor frontal has dropped south in to the area and will be a focal point for a few afternoon showers/t-storms. To the south of this front, light onshore flow will persist. At the same time, a persistent mid to upper level ridge axis will continue to induce strong subsidence aloft. The combination of warming due to the subsidence…
Today, the Bay High boys soccer team was honored with a proclamation by Mayor Mike Favre in celebration of the program’s second state championship all time and its first since 2012. The Tigers took down North Pontotoc 2-0 on February 4th in the 4A title game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bay High, boys soccer, soccer, sports
West Harrison baseball rolling out the welcome mat for Gautier and Ole Miss baseball signee Kaden Irving. West Harrison wins 13-3 Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Gautier, High School Baseball, sports, West Harrison
No significant changes in the overall synoptic pattern that has been influencing the region for the past several day is anticipated through Thursday night. A weak backdoor frontal boundary will remain stalled just to the north and northeast of the forecast area. To the south of this front, light onshore flow will persist. At the same time, a persistent mid…
In Gulfport, Lady Admirals hosting Ocean Springs in some non-district softball. Lady Admirals win 9-6. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Gulfport, High School Softball, Ocean Springs, softball, sports
Back in June, Southern Miss hosted a super regional at home for the first time in program history against Ole Miss, who went onto not only win that best two-out-of-three, but also the entire College World Series for the first time in program history. Tonight, they took the diamond together for the first time since. 22nd ranked Southern Miss paying…
Tensions continued to rise as residents attend the Long Beach aldermen meeting to fight for a 200-year-old oak tree. The residents in favor of keeping the tree in place had the opportunity to discuss their concern with the potential removal. One of the causes supporters, Lucius Marks III, spoke and offered to meet with the hotel projects team and hopefully…
No significant changes in the overall synoptic pattern that has been influencing the region for the past several day is anticipated through Thursday night. A weak backdoor frontal boundary will remain stalled just to the north and northeast of the forecast area. To the south of this front, light onshore flow will persist. At the same time, a persistent mid…
In a recent survey, 69 percent of individuals have financial anxiety and that same survey found that despite recent inflation prices, one in four people don’t budget. Whether or not financial anxiety is caused by the lack of funds or too much debt, the most common reaction to financial anxiety is avoidance. However, avoiding your finances instead of managing them…
An Ocean Springs woman ran a 100-mile ultra marathon and finished first in the state in her category. Amanda Ray competed in the Carl Touchstone Memorial Mississippi Trail Run this past weekend on the Longleaf Horse Trails in DeSoto National Forest. Her 100 mile race kicked off at noon Friday and she endured 24 hours on the grueling trail course….
This is National School Social Work Week. River Oaks Elementary uses this as an opportunity to recognize the work of their social worker Gail Esters. School social workers are professionals within the school work field who work with teachers, parents, and school administrators. They help students deal with mental health and behavioral challenges and provide academic and classroom support. They…
The Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Fatima in Biloxi hosted a Spring Red Cross Blood Drive. Blood is always needed to save lives and volunteers rolled up their sleeves to help the cause. Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. It’s essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries, whether a patient receives whole…
A Pentagon report published by the Wall Street Journal says the military sees Chinese-made cranes operating in U.S. ports as a potential ‘Trojan Horse’ that China could use to gather intelligence on materials being moved in and out of the country. This comes hard on the heels of a report that a Chinese balloon shot down off the Coast of…
Six years ago, a fun day on the Coast turned deadly for tourists from Texas after a train and bus collision in Biloxi. Six years ago, a train collided with a tour bus stuck on the tracks here. Even as time has passed, it’s one day that many say they have not forgotten. Especially the City of Biloxi, who has…
A big airline merger is reportedly on the edge of being rejected and housing affordability is at the lowest level in over a decade. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
The Pass Christian School District has two events coming up this month, one for prospective job applicants and one for everyone! Michael Lindsey and Dr. Mandy Lacy are in studio. The career fair takes place Saturday March 11th from 10 a.m. to noon at Pass Christian Elementary Middle School. Contact Michael Lindsey with questions at mlindsey@pc.k12.ms.us. The Read. Write. Run…
It’s time for this week’s Pet of the Week! Maridee Mallette is here from the Jackson County Animal Shelter and she’s brought along this week’s pet, Bon Jovi.
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce held its annual Military One Coast meeting this morning. Local military base commanders gathered at the Knight Nonprofit Center in Gulfport to provide an update on base activities. Colonel Chad Gemeinhardt with Keesler Air Force Base 81st Training Wing touched on their new marina, turf field, workout facility, and child development center renovations….