Pet of the Week: Bon Jovi is looking for a forever home!
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.
Annual Military One Coast Update
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….
New location donated to Loaves and Fishes in Biloxi
Loaves and Fishes finally has a new home, but it’s going to take some time and money to get it up and running. The nonprofit has been working out of Back Bay Mission’s parking lot for the past year as a temporary solution while they searched for a forever home. Thanks to a generous donor, they have found a new…
3/7 – Jeff Vorick’s “Clearing & VERY Warm” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast
Low-end rain chances will be in the picture this afternoon. Skies will clear out towards this evening but before that, temperatures will near record highs this afternoon. This evening, expect mild conditions and the potential for fog to develop towards daybreak. Shower coverage will be slightly higher tomorrow along with cloud coverage. Fog will have the potential to develop again…
3/7 – The Chief’s “Record High Temps Possible” Tuesday Morning Forecast
A very warm start to the day with another warm day expected across the region and no sign of a change at least in the short term. Patchy fog this morning will reemerge again tomorrow and Thursday morning as high pressure continues to shape the forecast. Over the next 24 to 48 hours we will actually see the high pressure…
3/6 – Brittany’s “Mild” Monday Night Forecast
Another warm day across the region and no sign of a change at least in the short term. Fog was an issue this morning and could be again tonight. Highs today were in the lower to mid 80s everywhere except the immediate MS coast thanks to the MS Sound and with the increasing moisture the humidity temps felt like upper…
High School Softball: West Harrison vs. Pass Christian
On the high school diamond, West Harrison hosting Pass Christian in some non-district softball. Lady Pirates would plate three more in the top of the sixth, but the Lady Canes come all the way back, winning on a walk-off 7-6. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: High School Softball, Pass Christian, softball, sports, West Harrison
Mississippi State’s Tolu Smith wins Howell Trophy, Ole Miss’ Angel Baker wins Gillom Trophy
Mississippi State’s Tolu Smith taking home this year’s Howell Trophy, going to the most outstanding men’s college basketball player in the Magnolia State. Smith topping Austin Crowley out of Southern Miss and Matthew Murrell out of Ole Miss and he certainly has the stats to back it up, averaging 15 points per game while also leading the Bulldogs in rebounds…
Long Beach residents hold prayer session for future of oak tree
Long Beach residents gathered at the large oak tree on Fourth Street and Jeff Davis Avenue earlier tonight for a prayer. The residents found out a couple of months ago that developers want to tear the tree down to build a hotel in the spot. They prayed for tomorrow’s meeting where they are hoping to hear good news relating to…
State of Mississippi unveils new legislation to fully fund MAEP
The Mississippi Senate unveiled legislation to fully fund the Mississippi Adequate Education Program and add an additional $181.1 million into school budgets. The proposal comes on the heels of the largest pay raise in the state’s history, a $240 million investment in education. The three technical updates to the MAEP formula were explained at a joint meeting today, the updates…
3/6 – Brittany’s “Warm & Humid” Monday Evening Forecast
Another warm day across the region and no sign of a change at least in the short term. Fog was an issue this morning and could be again tonight. Highs today were in the lower to mid 80s everywhere except the immediate MS coast thanks to the MS Sound and with the increasing moisture the humidity temps felt like upper…
Ocean Springs named Best Small-Town Shopping Destination by USA Today
Ocean Springs has been named USA Today’s Best Small-Town Shopping Destination by popular vote. The City of Ocean Springs has been voted USA Today’s Best Small-Town Shopping Destination. This acknowledgement is one Miner’s Toy Store, a nearly 40-year establishment, has been waiting for. Owner Merileigh Miner Furr said, “It’s so wonderful and it’s so gratifying because those of us here…
Bird found with catfish stuck in throat released
After only four days in rehabilitation, the double-crested cormorant rescued by Wild at Heart is making his way home. This cormorant was found on the beach with a catfish and hook stuck in its throat. When someone found him, Wild at Heart sprang into action. Dr. Askew, an exotic vet, was able to remove the catfish and hook from his…
Memorial Health System celebrates completing 400 robotic bronchoscopy cases
Memorial Health System celebrates 400 completed cases of robotic bronchoscopy. Memorial is the first in Mississippi to offer this new robotic bronchoscope to diagnose lung cancer at an earlier, more treatable stage. Doctors can see deep into the far reaches of the lungs to detect small nodules that are difficult to reach and at the same time obtain a biopsy…
Long Beach residents put together petition to save oak tree
Long Beach residents are putting together a petition to save a 200-year-old live oak tree on Fourth Street and Jeff Davis Avenue. A couple of months ago, some residents found out developers wanted to tear the tree down to build a hotel in the spot. The tree has survived many storms such as hurricanes Camille and Katrina. Some residents want…
City of Gulfport announces debris pick-up system
The City of Gulfport is reinstating rules for debris pickup, starting today. As of today, debris piles located south of I-10 will be picked up the first two full weeks of each month. Piles north of the interstate will be picked up the last two weeks of the month. Additionally, each residence and business that pays for city services will…
First responders partake in train derailment scenarios in training
With two train derailments happening in Ohio just one month apart, first responders across the Mississippi Coast are prepared to take action. A lot of trains run through the Coast, carrying hazardous materials. If a derailment were to happen, those materials could cause an explosion with damage to property, businesses, environment, and people. If faced with an incident similar to…
Three Harrison County residents killed in single-vehicle crash in Forrest County
Three Harrison County residents are dead after a one-vehicle crash on Highway 49 over the weekend. According to the Hattiesburg Police Department, emergency crews responded to the crash on Highway 49, just south of the US 98 East exit in Forrest County around noon Sunday. When the officers arrived, they found the driver and two passengers dead. The victims are…
Morning Business Report: March 6th, 2023
Some Americans say they would consider giving up their pets if food gets too pricey and bars, hotels, and restaurants have become the economy’s fastest-growing employers. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Mardi Gras and Mimosas fundraiser benefits Boys and Girls Club
Fat Tuesday may be in the rearview mirror, but the good times continue to roll all the way into March as the Boys and Girls Club raised money for a good cause. Mardi Gras and Mimosas was the theme of this event. The fundraiser supports the Boys and Girls Clubs along the Gulf Coast to provide more youth programs. The…
Southern Elite provides lacrosse opportunities to kids along the Gulf Coast
A not so common sport is beginning to gain more popularity in South Mississippi. Southern Elite Lacrosse is an organization that provides lacrosse opportunities for kids across the Coast. After starting with 15 kids in 2015, Southern Elite now produces anywhere between 60 to 90 lacrosse players a year. Since taking over from the Ocean Springs Lacrosse Organization, Southern Elite…
Local children learn how to fish and compete for prizes at Youth Fishing Rodeo
Local kids reeled in some fish and great prizes at the annual Harrison County Sheriff’s Youth Fishing Rodeo over the weekend. This is the fifth year the rodeo has been held at the sheriff’s farm off County Farm Road. The event was stocked with more than a thousand catfish swimming in the pond. Prizes were given to anglers by age…
Mississippi Heroes hosts Beer and Bacon Fest over the weekend
Mississippi Heroes’ 4th annual Beer and Bacon Festival cooked up funds for a great cause! The event had more than 40 breweries and restaurants on site for guests to sample from. These samples included unique beers, chocolate covered bacon, and many other pork themed dishes. This is Mississippi Heroes biggest fundraiser. It helps fund the organizations hero reveals and other…
Thousands of fans attended 45th annual CoastCon in Biloxi
CoastCon made its return to the Coast Coliseum over the weekend, bringing science fiction, gaming, and pop culture to life. CoastCon made its return to the Mississippi Gulf Coast over the weekend, drawing in thousands of fans. Aaron Vanderkooy with South Central Droid Builders said, “It’s a very fun event for everybody to be able to come and probably do…