September is Suicide Prevention Month and today we are shining a spotlight on our veterans. Crusaders for Veterans is hosting a PTSD Awareness Poker Run this Saturday. Here to tell us more about it are Kevin Cuttill and Debbie Benoit from Crusaders for Veterans. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Crusaders for Veterans, Mississippi Gulf Coast Veterans Resource Fair
This is a big week for the South Mississippi trio Chapel Hart. The group is competing to win America’s Got Talent. Danica and Devynn Hart and cousin Trea Swindle will perform in tomorrow’s live finals, which will air on NBC. You can vote during the show using this link. Results will be announced on Wednesday. In a show of support…
The Federal Government is launching an investigation into the water crisis in Jackson. The Environmental Protection Agency confirmed Sunday that a team with the Inspector General’s Office will be collecting data and conducting interviews. The investigation will look into the history of Jackson’s troubled water system. Despite a $42 million federal commitment, the city’s mayor said it is not enough…
The main story is a cold front overhead moving SE. The upstream support will press east allowing the high to surge the front south and east through our area this evening. Not anticipating a sharp wind shift/moisture gradient as it swings through as overall it is a relatively weaker front, but lower surface dew-points will bleed into northwestern areas later…
Early this morning, we will continue to see decaying showers over coastal Mississippi, with a remnant boundary possibly leading to a few re-developing isolated showers over marine areas through this afternoon. Otherwise, it’s a clear and calm start to the day. Taking a step back and looking at the current regional overview, main story is an approaching cold front just to…
The main headline for the short term is a front is actually coming to the Central Gulf Coast! This cold front is currently located upstream of the region across east-central TX, stretching northeastward ArkLaTex and the central MS River Valley. The boundary is marked by a decent temperature and dewpoint gradient (upper 80s/lower 90s temperatures and lower 70s dewpoints ahead…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. — The Yellowjackets (2-1) led the Trojans (1-2) wire to wire in their dominating 48-20 home victory. Watch the Friday Night Showcase highlights in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase Tags: high school football, st. martin, Trojans, West Marion, Yellowjackets
PICAYUNE, Miss. — The defending 5A state champion Maroon Tide (3-0) asserting its championship swagger in a defensive 21-7 win over Gulfport (2-1), its fourth straight triumph over the Admirals. Watch the Friday Night Showcase highlights in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase Tags: ADMIRALS, Gulfport, high school football, Maroon Tide, picayune
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. — The Greyhounds (3-0) led the Rebels (0-3) at the half 33-0 and tacked on a field goal in the second half of their 36-0 shutout, cruising to their 13th straight regular season win dating back to the start of 2020. Watch the Friday Night Showcase highlights in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase Tags: George…
Tomorrow, we’ll only see slight changes as the overall pattern shows little change. The upper low will still be in place overhead, but likely weakening at this point. Model suggests PW will creep up to around 2″ which will support higher rain chances, thus carrying similar POPs to today. The one plus to higher rain chances and upper low in…
With the anniversary of 9/11 this Sunday — an organization shows their appreciate by contributing free lunch to local first responders in Gulfport. WOW, Women of Wisdom, is a non-profit marketplace ministry. Along with community partners and volunteers, the organization fed over 800 first responders along the Gulf Coast in remembrance of 9/11. “I’m really passionate about this, my oldest…
Students at North Woolmarket Elementary paid tribute to first responders as we approach 21 years since 9/11. A police officer and member of the military read to two classrooms today. Given the sensitive nature of the events of 9/11, teachers chose books that focused on the Twin Towers before the tragedy. Emma Brooks, an 8th grader who serves on the…
On Sunday, the nation will pay tribute to those we lost during the 9/11 terror attacks. The 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base paid tribute to 9/11 victims Friday morning by hosting a ruck march. The security forces squadron led the march 5 miles around the flightline. This event gives airmen and women time to reflect, remember, and honor…
The largest and most realistic dinosaur exhibit is invading the coast once again, and this time it’s even bigger and better. Dinosaur fans have the chance to experience life-like moving and roaring dinosaurs, dinosaur-themed rides and attractions. There are live dinosaur shows, interactive science and art activities — including a giant fossil dig with real fossils. There’s also something for…
The Ocean Springs Library is closing for renovations starting tomorrow. The $1.63 million dollar project includes plans to replace the roof, a new heating and air system, LED lighting, paint, carpeting, tile, and a family bathroom. While the library is closed, patrons are encouraged to visit the St. Martin Public Library next to the community center.
A tasty annual tradition returns to Biloxi tomorrow. Gates open at 10 AM at the Biloxi Town Green. The two-day event features a wide range of local seafood vendors, delicacies, and live music. There will be plenty of other fun to be had as well. Admission is five dollars, but kids 12 and under get in for free!
Tomorrow will be quite similar as the overall pattern shows little change. The upper low will still be in place overhead, but likely weakening at this point. Model suggests PW will creep up to around 2″ which will support higher rain chances, thus carrying similar POPs to today. The one plus to higher rain chances and upper low in place…
A stationary front draped along the coast east through the central Florida panhandle will continue to bring showers/t-storms. A few showers could bring heavy rain as rain rate will be 1.25-1.75″ per hour. A few t-storms will be capable of severity include mainly strong, sub-severe storms with the average threats being 30-40 mph downdraft winds and small hail less than…
The same closed mid to upper-level low pressure remains parked over our area, centered generally over SE LA. The same corridor of deeper moisture continues along progressive S to N flow just to our east over the central Gulf coast states. Today, most activity will remain confined near coastal areas or offshore adjacent marine areas closer to the fetch of…
We could see some lingering showers and thunderstorms this evening. Heading into tomorrow, an upper low will be completely closed off at this point and meandering around south Louisiana. It should be deeper at this point, which will both likely support higher rain chances but also keep temps down below normal (the 2nd effect of its local presence). There`s a low…
The Biloxi Shuckers are on the outside looking in when it comes to Southern League playoff chances, having lost 15 out of their last 18 games. Law of averages say they’re due for a win. Shuckers hosting the Mississippi Braves in game three of the six game series, final homestand of the year for Biloxi. The Shuckers get their second…
Another big time offer for Pascagoula defensive lineman Jeffery Rush, Jr. who is adding Missouri his bag this week. The four-star junior already holding six other offers from Florida State, Ole Miss, Southern Miss, Austin Peay, Central Arkansas, and Samford. Rush also celebrated a birthday yesterday! Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: high school football, Jeffrey Rush Jr., sports
Can’t fault them for trying, Penn State is the latest Power Five school to offer Picayune running back Dante Dowdell, who committed to Oregon back in May. The four-star senior is already off to the races in 2022, having racked up 273 yards and three touchdowns on 43 carries en route to a pair of double digit wins for the…
Some old Conference USA rivals already scheduling their four-year reunion with Southern Miss and Louisiana Tech agreeing to a home-and-home football series in 2025 and 2026. USM will make the trip to Ruston in September of 25 and La Tech returns to Hattiesburg in September of 26. The Golden Eagles are 36-17 in the all-time series, the second longest in…