On February 21st, the Senate passed an anti-transgender healthcare ban with Bill HB 1125. Governor Tate Reeves prepares to sign the bill Tuesday. The bill prohibits transgender related healthcare in Mississippi for people under 18. Care such as gender-affirming hormone therapy and puberty blockers would be inaccessible. Governor Reeves will sign the bill at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Jackson and…
In Gulfport, Winter Guard teams battled it out for a chance to advance to the World Championships. The WGI Regional Qualifier was held at Gulfport High, the third time the school has hosted the event. The competition featured 44 of the best Color Guard programs from Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi. Teams were able to bring music to life…
A handful of teams gathered in Gulfport over the weekend to compete in the Prince Jones Relays. Teams competed in the long jump, pole vault, discus, shot put, a number of relay races, and more. It was a great showing for these student athletes to sharpen their skills in hopes of improving for future track meets down the road. Alexa…
We are getting into the heat of crawfish season as spring approaches. The Shrimp Basket in Ocean Springs teamed up with some pretty popular social media influencers to give you more of that local flavor. You may have seen them going viral on TikTok or you might have heard of them through YouTube or Instagram, but Saturday night was the…
The Mississippi Aquarium marked invasive species week by educating the public on many of the invasive species we see in our South Mississippi habitats. Over the past week, visitors received education on conservation efforts and how to spot creatures that are not native to Mississippi and the Gulf Coast. The Mississippi Aquarium partnered with the Department of Marine Resources invasive…
Local racing season is just around the corner. The opening practice of the 2023 season was held over the weekend at Outlaw Speedway. Outlaw Speedway is in George County on Vestry Road between Highways 15 and 57. Track workers have been hard at work to get the half-mile dirt oval ready to go for the first practice day, bringing the…
This weekend, the sixth annual Zebra Run will be held in Ocean Springs. The run begins at 10 a.m. at Fort Maurepas. Joining us to talk about the event are Amber Olsen and Dr. George Luokatos. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Zebra Run
There are fewer U.S. restaurants today than in 2019. It’s not clear when, if ever they’re coming back. Arguments begin this week over the Biden Administration’s plan to forgive federal student debt. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
This Saturday marks the return of the Beer and Bacon Festival benefiting a great cause. The festival takes place Saturday, March 4th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 3420 Giles Road in Gulfport. For more information email gcbeerbaconfest@gmail.com. Here to tell us more are Katherine Sutton and Kevin Bacon with Mississippi Heroes. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Beer and Bacon…
Temperatures are soaring into the 80s for a lot of the area. Winds will remain elevated with gusts of 25-30 MPH this afternoon. Winds will back off and clouds will increase tonight. There is a 20% chance of showers this afternoon. The mild conditions will continue tonight with the potential for fog to develop. More sunshine will be around tomorrow…
Ahead of a front today will be quiet the windy day and warm. Because we will be able to mix out quite high we will also be rather breezy this morning and through midday. The strongest wind gusts will likely occur just after sunrise and through noon. By midday and through the afternoon much of the region will likely see…
The mild pattern continues across South Mississippi. Winds will become elevated after midnight, keeping any fog outside of light patches at bay. Morning low temperatures in the 60s will warm efficiently into the 80s across our area. Partly cloudy skies and southwesterly winds of 15-25 MPH can be expected. A cold front will approach our area from the northwest. There…
Biloxi Police are investigating an early morning shooting on Howard Avenue. About 2:06 a.m., officers responded to the 900 block of Howard Avenue in reference to fight. When they arrived, someone fired a weapon in the area. The 900 block is behind MGM Park. Additional officers were dispatched and a 23-year-old victim was found with a non life-threatening gunshot wound….
It was definitely another warm one today, even with the amount of cloud cover. As fog the forecast tonight and through the weekend there are mainly just 2 things to discuss, first is the fog tonight and second is the temps but even though we will be warm this weekend it does look like we will be a touch cooler…
High school basketball quarterfinals still raging on at Pearl River Community College where the West Harrison Lady Hurricanes are taking on West Jones for the right to go to the Big House. Great season for West Harrison, but it comes to an end in the form of a 50-29 defeat. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: basketball, High School Girls Basketball,…
Regular season finale for the Southern Miss men’s basketball team, first place on the line in the Sun Belt at Texas State. Go ahead and cut down the nets Southern Miss, 79-69 final, 18-win turn around and counting. Marshall loses so the Golden Eagles are the Sun Belt Conference champions after being picked 13th in the pre-season. How about the…
In honor of Black History Month, the Gulfport Arts Center hosted a celebration of arts and culture. The celebration of art and culture is a free exhibit spotlighting African American artists and writers all weekend long. The exhibit includes beautiful quilts, pottery, paintings, drawings, and crocheted items. This incredible exhibit was brought to life by Lois Hawthorne, who is a…
Baseball season is now in full swing and the Coastal Mississippi Wildcats hosted their very first baseball tournament. The Coastal Mississippi Home School Association was formed to give home school students a chance to play competitive sports once they’ve aged out of the recreational leagues. The Coastal Mississippi Wildcats are hosting the Jeff Page Memorial Baseball Tournament at MGM Park…
Biloxi High School held a Career Exploration Day for students who did not meet criteria to go off campus for Career Day. Students were able to not only interact with businesses, but take part in hands-on activities with some of them. For instance, if interested in photography, the student was able to actually take photos and see what the job…
The Humane Society of South Mississippi hosted a free health clinic for cats and dogs. The event started at noon and ran until 6 p.m. HSSM offered free vaccines and microchips. Those who attended the event also received a voucher for a spay or neuter. After the pet’s checkup, HSSM also had food, flea and tick preventative, and collars available…
It was definitely another warm one today, even with the amount of cloud cover. As fog the forecast tonight and through the weekend there are mainly just 2 things to discuss, first is the fog tonight and second is the temps but even though we will be warm this weekend it does look like we will be a touch cooler…
For the first time, CannaCon makes it way to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. CannaCon is a one stop shop for all your cannabis business needs, including innovation, education, business, and legal advice, branding, and more. Exhibitors across the U.S. had their products available for purchase like seeds or specific soils, but no cannabis was for sale. Seminars…
The Child Development Center in Bay St. Louis held a fiesta luncheon for first responders in Hancock County. Because of the many interactions first responders have at the center, as well as the number of volunteers who are first responders, organizers thought a free lunch would be the perfect way to give back and say thank you. To go along…
A hunger relief program is helping Harrison County schools provide kid friendly meals. The Rotary Club of Gulfport Orange Grove, Coast Electric Power Association, and Harrison County School District are joining forces to launch its Backpack Buddies program to help families in need. Food items were provided by Feeding the Gulf Coast and were delivered today to schools across Harrison…