Gulfport alum Derick Hall relishes Senior Bowl experience

Gulfport alum Derick Hall improved his NFL draft stock more than almost anyone this weekend in Mobile and that’s without even playing in the Reese’s Senior Bowl. Already more than four years since Derick Hall’s National Signing Day with Auburn University, the former Gulfport Admiral showing how far he’s come in a short amount of time at the Senior Bowl….

Morning Business Report: February 6th, 2023

A new survey finds men consider themselves better money savers than women and U.S. credit card debt hit a new record high. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Taste of South Mississippi event coming to Kroc Center

The Salvation Army’s Kroc Center is whisking up some competition for its largest fundraiser of the year. Kroc Center Director Danielle Emery and Marketing Coordinator Morgan Shiyou are here to tell us about this year’s Taste of South Mississippi. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Kroc center, Taste of South Mississippi

Krewe of Barkloxi Parade takes place Sunday

The Krewe of Barkloxi is set to paw across the Biloxi Town Green this weekend. Here with more on this popular pawrade is Katie King and Birdie from the Humane Society of South Mississippi and Tina Ross-Seamans with the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber. The parade takes place Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Biloxi Town Green. Pre-registration is $15 and…

2/6 – Jeff’s “GORGEOUS” Monday Afternoon Forecast

A beautiful afternoon is on tap for our area. Temperatures will be warmer than seasonal averages and there will be abundant sunshine. Clouds will be on the increase along with moisture tonight. There is the potential for fog to develop overnight. Skies Tuesday will be partly to mostly cloudy at times. There is a 30-40% chance of showers during the…

Tyjae Spears, Jaren Hall making Senior Bowl waves

They say the draft starts in Mobile where more than 120 of the best players in all of college football descend upon the Azalea City as they make their final push leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. Exciting week of Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium where some familiar names are making waves in front of scouts. Tulane…

Port damage exercise crucial to enabling fleet and adds jobs on the Coast

A training exercise for the Seabees was hosted today. The Port of Gulfport is hosting the Seabees Field Training exercise. It’s a full-on training operation which features new road installations, demolition, and port damage repairs. LCDR Mike Duffy with Underwater Construction Team 1 said, “Port damage repair is crucial to enabling our fleet and the ability for us to re-arm,…

2/3 – Jeff’s “COLD” Friday Night Forecast

Temperatures will continue to drop through the rest of tonight. While lighter than earlier, winds will remain slightly elevated. This will make overnight low temperatures in the 30s feel like the  20s around daybreak. However, frigid temperatures will be short-lived. Under clear skies, temperatures will warm into the upper 50s to near 60 degrees Saturday afternoon. Clouds will be around…

Mississippi Sound Coalition meeting on Bonnet Carre Spillway

The Mississippi Sound Coalition held a special meeting this afternoon. The Harrison County supervisor’s conference room was filled with several Coast and statewide leaders to discuss the next steps in the Bonnet Carre Spillway lawsuit. In January, the U.S. District Court ruled that the U.S. Corps of Engineers must consult with the National Marine Fisheries before opening the Bonnet Carre…

2/3 – Jeff Vorick’s “Clear and Breezy” Friday Evening Forecast

Welcome back sunshine! The cold front made it through our area and with it, a drier and colder airmass is moving in. Elevated winds will back off somewhat tonight. Clear skies will remain and temperatures will drop into the 30s. Light northeasterly winds around daybreak will provide for a wind chill factor in the 20s! Temperatures will make it into…

New police station being built in Bay St. Louis

Bay St. Louis Police Department is in the process of getting their own station built. Supplies are steadily showing up at the property to keep production moving along. Walls are up and bricks are being cemented on the exterior of the building. The new building will be located right behind city hall which currently houses officers. The new building will…

Waveland Elementary students cheer on Bay High soccer as they prepare for State Championship

Waveland Elementary showed their support for the Bay High boys soccer team today as they get ready for the 4A State Soccer Championship this weekend. Students were shouting and waving posters and signs, cheering on the team as they paraded through the halls at Waveland Elementary. The soccer players handed out beads to the students as coaches collected handmade signs…

Local students spend a day learning about the rodeo

Students were invited to their own personal rodeo by the Professional Cowboy Association. Students learned how to say yee-haw and rope a calf, thanks to the Professional Cowboy Association. Each year the PCA Rodeo invites students from local schools to have a front row view to the rodeo, where they are able to learn everything from the breed of a…

Medical marijuana currently on the market in Mississippi

Now that medical marijuana dispensaries are open and doing business, you may be wondering what product is out there. Patients can only purchase flowers in Mississippi that do not exceed 30 percent THC. Bee’s Buds has sativa, indica, and hybrid strains. Sativa gives a more calming effect, indica can give someone more energy, and hybrid offers a combination of both….

Gulfport Fire Department partners with Home Depot

The Gulfport Fire Department wants to keep you and your family safe. After receiving a $25,000 grant from Home Depot, the Gulfport Fire Department’s fire prevention team is now providing fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and escape ladders to communities in need. By calling the Gulfport Fire Department, you can receive these fire safety installation services free of charge. Since partnering…

Raising awareness for heart health during National Heart Month

Employees at Memorial Hospital wore red today to increase awareness during National Heart Month. Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S., taking more lives than all forms of cancer combined. According to the American Heart Association, the disease claims more lives of women than men. The Cardiovascular Center at Memorial has been investing and improving…

Suspect wanted in Kentucky arrested in Biloxi

We’re getting more information about the arrest of a man who was wanted in Kentucky and was last seen in Ocean Springs. Aaron Jarvis Sr. was arrested this morning in Biloxi. Biloxi police say based on a tip, officers spotted Jarvis’ vehicle and pulled him over on a traffic stop and made the arrest. Jarvis is accused of shooting someone…

Morning Business Report: February 3rd, 2023

More Americans are doing something called ‘slow travel’ and Apple took a beating over the holidays, posting its first yearly sales drop since 2019. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report