Morning Business Report: July 20th, 2022

Netflix loses fewer subscribers than anticipated and the Twitter/Elon Musk battle gets a court date. Brian Martin is in Los Angeles with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Ocean Springs July Sidewalk Sale

This Friday and Saturday, the businesses of Downtown Ocean Springs will be offering big discounts to customers who come through their doors. Here to tell us more about the July Sidewalk Sale is Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Cynthia Sutton. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Ocean Springs July Sidewalk Sale

Mega Millions grows to $630 Million

The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $630 million after there were no winners to match all of Tuesday’s numbers. There were four lucky people who drew the first five numbers, they win $1 million apiece. According to the Mega Millions website, the $630 million prize is the 5th largest ever offered. If someone wins at that level, it’ll be…

Fort Bayou Bridge closing tonight from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

The Fort Bayou Bridge in Jackson County is closing tonight so crews can work on correcting a malfunction that tied up traffic yesterday. The bridge was stuck in the up position for several hours yesterday. It’s closing tonight from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for repairs. Drivers are advised to find an alternate route during those hours and please drive…

Highway 90 Pearl River Bridge closed through January 6th

Work on the Pearl River Bridge on Highway 90 in Pearlington is taking longer than expected. What was supposed to take two weeks is now stretching into the new year. According to MDOT, the Highway 90 drawbridge over the Pearl River won’t reopen until January 6th. That route was often used by people who wanted to avoid backups on I-10,…

7/20 – Rob Knight’s “Dangerous Afternoon Heat” Mid-Week Forecast

A Heat Advisory is in effect… The upper level high pressure will gradually continue to get stronger from west to east across the region. That and a continued low level return flow from the Bermuda high pressure over the western Atlantic should keep moisture flowing into the area. Combined these and heat index values will climb well into the 100s each…

7/20 – The Chief’s “Heat Advisory” Wednesday Morning Forecast

The focus early in the forecast will be the topic of heat. Heat Advisories were needed yesterday as compressional heating gradually increased, especially over the western tier. The upper level high pressure will gradually continue to get stronger from west to east across the region. That and a continued low level return flow from the Bermuda high pressure over the western…

Gautier alum Bryson Hurst no longer at Ole Miss

Former Gautier football star Bryson Hurst appears to be looking for a new place to call home, posting a Tweet today simply saying “free agent,” tagging himself at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The former four-star recruit signed his national letter of intent with Ole Miss in December, but he doesn’t appear on the 2022 roster for the Rebels. A…

Free dental services for Scarlet Pearl employees

Scarlet Pearl employees opened wide for on-site dental care services. Today and tomorrow, Jet Dental brings the dentist office to the casino. Six mobile dental rooms offer exams, cleanings, x-rays, teeth whitening, and more. The services are no cost to employees and their immediate family with company dental insurance. With more than 50 employees signed up for dental care, they…

Biloxi Little Theatre holds ‘A Little Acting Lab’ summer camp

Students are getting an opportunity to see what life is like under the stage lights. The Biloxi Little Theatre is hosting a summer experience called ‘A Little Acting Lab.’ Students ages eight to 13 are learning new onstage techniques and explain their theatrical skill set. They are getting to explore the fundamentals of stage acting including authentic character building, onstage…

Morning Business Report: July 19th, 2022

The latest drama at Netflix could be its second quarter earnings and a popular toy store is making a comeback. Brian Martin is in Los Angeles with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Jackson County CASA distributing school supplies to CASA families

Jackson County CASA is hosting its back-to-school supply pick up now through Thursday. Supplies were donated from community members and now CASA is distributing them to CASA families to help them prepare for the new school year. Books, clothes, baby items, toys, hygiene products, and more are available for children who have a designated CASA representative. Supplies are available for…

Mississippi Mega-Millions Jackpot up to $555 million

If you’re feeling lucky today, you may want to head out and purchase a Mega-Millions ticket. The jackpot has grown to $555 million. That’s a cash value of $316.9 million. Tonight’s drawing is at 10. Tomorrow’s Powerball drawing is up to $101 million. Categories: Local News, News Tags: lottery, Mega Millions, Mississippi Lottery

Special Election for House District 119 now underway

If you live in House District 119 in Gulfport, don’t forget to go vote in today’s special election. There are two candidates on today’s ballot: Gary Fredericks and Jeffrey Hulum III. One of them will be filling the seat of Representative Sonya Williams-Barnes, who resigned this year to take a new job. Polls will be open until 7 tonight. Just…