After an active morning, we had a relatively quiet and warm day. We’ll be on tap for a chilly night though. Given the clear skies and light winds, we’ll see plenty of radiational cooling which will provide for temperatures to bottom out into the mid to upper 40’s. Through the remainder of the work week the forecast will remain quiet….
The City of Ocean Springs passes the torch of municipal judge and prosecutor. The City of Ocean Springs swore in not one, but two municipal court positions. Newly elected Circuit Court Judge Calvin Taylor passes the torch and swears in Monte Tynes as Ocean Springs Municipal Court Judge. Judge Tynes served as the prosecutor for Ocean Springs for ten years…
After a rather active evening and overnight last night things are far quieter. Line of convection has moved off to the east rapidly and by 19z was already stretching from central NC into the northeastern Gulf. Sunny skies dominated the region and temperatures had climbed into the 70s but the slightly cooler air is still on the way. Through the…
Chapel Hart received some much-deserved love from the Mississippi Legislation today. House Resolution 2 was adopted and commends the music group for their success on America’s Got Talent and accomplishments throughout their career. The resolution also extended best wishes for the group and hope for continued success in the future. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Chapel Hart
Tomorrow is the day to flip the switch from the Christmas season to Mardi Gras! At 5, the public is invited to gather at the Biloxi Visitor Center, after an hour, the lights of the center will be turned off and everyone will parade to City Hall. Once the parade arrives at City Hall, the lights of carnival will be…
5 Star Nutrition in Gulfport has a gadget to help keep you on track with your fitness and health goals this year. The In-Body Machine gives you a full break down on your body fat, muscle density, and how many calories you can burn naturally. The store offers this to everyone for free and recommends you come in every two…
It’s no secret that women and men train differently in the gym. For women, getting in shape is not so easy due to different factors. Fitness can mean a lot from activities and goals to weight loss and toning, but no matter the goal, women can find it difficult to start a healthy lifestyle, whether it’s physiology or other challenges….
A baby dolphin was found dead on the beach in Pass Christian today. He is the first, with more to come as stranding season begins. The Mississippi Sound is home to the most bottle-nose dolphins in the U.S. Because of this, anywhere from 50 to 60 dolphins will find themselves stranded on the beaches. According to the Institute for Marine…
The United States Postal Service is looking for new postal workers. Here to tell us about tomorrow’s hiring fair is Long Beach Postmaster Lindsey Necaise. The job fair takes place from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. at the Bay St. Louis Post Office located at 1200 Highway 90 in Bay St. Louis. Open positions are available in Biloxi, Gulfport, Long Beach,…
As the holiday season comes to an end, Gulfport Harbor Lights are saying goodbye until next year. Taking down the Harbor Lights is a long process. The set up begins in September and the tear-down can take until the end of February. Everything is meticulously put away so that it can be enjoyed the following year. Planning for the next…
The Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA wants to help you start the new year off on the right foot so they’re hosting an open house today. It’s your chance to stop by and see what the Y has to offer. Tables are set up for guests to browse and get information on each department including aquatics, active adults, membership, tradition, sports,…
Can you touch a bubble without it popping? Our Science Guy Jason Lindsey says you can and all you need is a special glove.
Credit card rates could spike again this year and Moody’s says we should get ready for a ‘slowcession’ in 2023. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Every other Wednesday, we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Katie King with HSSM is in studio with this week’s Pet of the Week, Ginger! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
High pressure to the NW will continue to move in and shape the forecast into the weekend. With insolation during the afternoon hours, expect temperatures to again be above average across the area. CAA gets a bit stronger in time, which will help drop temperatures to more seasonal averages by later tonight and especially on the day Thursday. Surface winds…
A cold front is currently east of the area moving east with a few lingering showers. Behind the front, very subtle Cold Air Advection will lag just a bit. With insolation during the afternoon hours, expect temperatures to again be above average across the area. CAA gets a bit stronger in time, which will help drop temperatures to more seasonal averages…
It’ll be a warm and wet night in advance of an approaching cold front that will make its way overhead by early tomorrow morning. By tomorrow afternoon, conditions will be clearing with partly cloudy skies and temperatures maxing out well above seasonal norm. A largely zonal flow regime will be the dominant feature through the long term period. Embedded within…
Harrison Central boys coming off its run to the championship game of Gulfport’s Holiday Classic and looking to start off the new year right against Hancock. Red Rebels escape with the win at home 54-52, HC still hot before and after the New Year’s holiday. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: basketball, high school basketball, High School Boys Basketball, sports
On the hardwood, the Hancock girls basketball team is a perfect 18-0. Lady Hawks putting their undefeated mark on the line at Harrison Central. Hancock escapes with the 38-36 win and most importantly improves to 19-0 and 2-0 in Region 8 Class 6A district play. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: basketball, high school basketball, High School Girls Basketball, sports
Long Beach resident Brian Currie and his family of five were in Tampa, Florida to support Mississippi State as they played in a bowl game against Illinois Monday. Currie, a Mississippi State alum, has always supported the dawgs when it comes to sports. The football players seemed focused on winning in honor of Coach Mike Leach, who died December 12th….
A day of recommitment for the current and commitment for the new! Hundreds of people gathered at the Jackson County Courthouse to witness the oath and investiture of familiar faces and some new ones. Jackson County judges who took the oath for the first time include Circuit Court Judges Keith Miller and Calvin Taylor, Chancery Court Judge Ashlee Cole, and…
Conditions remain favorable for locally heavy rainfall and isolated flash flooding events to impact portions of the forecast area tonight. These conditions are driven by a combination of several factors. The first of these factors is a weak frontal boundary that is slowly pushing to the east across western Louisiana this afternoon. This front is expected to gradually stall over…
If you’re looking to get your 2023 fitness goals off on the right track, the Kroc Center is hosting an event that is perfect for you. The Frosty Kroc Run will take place on Saturday, January 7th at 8:30 a.m. at the Golden Nugget Casino. Three different races will be held including a 10K, a 5K, and a one-mile fun…
A warning for a road closure that starts next month. Hanshaw Road in Ocean Springs will be closed for sewer force main repairs on February 1st. The road will be closed to thru traffic from Highway 90 to Old Spanish Trail and is expected to last for eight weeks. Drivers will need to find detours if they normally use the…