The next step in getting passenger rail service restored in South Mississippi takes place this week. Amtrak train crews are on the Coast performing required trips and stops to familiarize themselves with the four stops they’ll be making here on the Coast. Tomorrow, officials from Amtrak, the Southern Rail Commission, and other state and local transportation officials will kick off…
Some shower activity is passing through our area. There will be 40% coverage of showers for the remainder of this afternoon. Skies will be mostly cloudy and temperatures will reach into the low 70s. Tonight, fog has the potential to develop in the form of sea fog. Winds would have to be less than 10 MPH sustained for widespread dense…
At the surface, high pressure was along the Atlantic Coast with an area of low pressure over western Ontario had a cold front to near Chicago, St. Louis, Dallas and on to the Texas Big Bend area. As onshore flow continues to become better established today, isolated showers will be possible in the marine regime. Warm temperatures in the low levels…
High school basketball district tournaments underway across the state, Harrison Central hosting the Region 8 Class 6A dance, one-seed Biloxi taking on four-seed Hancock. Biloxi wins 57-37. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: basketball, High School Boys Basketball, sports
Shoutout to D’Iberville High School, home of the Class III Girls Bowling State Champions today. That makes the Lady Warriors the best of the best in the 6A ranks! Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: bowling, D’iberville High School, sports
Today, Moss Point High School announced John Feaster as its next head football coach after stepping down from the same position at Stone High School last week. The Region 8 champion Tomcats are coming off their deepest playoff run since 1991, all the way to the 4A South State title game. During his seven years at Stone, Feaster posted an…
One-seed Hancock Lady Hawks take on four-seed Biloxi Lady Indians in Region 8 6A Girls Basketball Tournament. Biloxi beats Hancock 42-30. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: basketball, High School Girls Basketball, sports
Tonight through Wednesday morning… Upper level ridging will dominate the pattern for the next couple of days. Southerly surface winds will help to advect warm air and more moisture back into the environment. Weak upper level divergence during the daytime hours tomorrow will help enhance some lifting as well. As a result, looking at the models, a shower or two…
Seven soccer state champions have been crowned in the state of Mississippi, leaving just one game in the girls 6A ranks for the right to hold up a gold ball, something the Gulfport Lady Admirals are aiming to do for the third time in four years. Word on the street is, they’ve got it from here, taking on Clinton at…
The Rotary Club in Bay St. Louis is having their 16th annual Chili and Mac & Cheese Cook-Off. The event has 28 teams competing to get an award for best chili. This is the biggest fundraiser the club throws every year. The event entry is $10 and for kids five through 12 is $5. Along with the tasting, there will…
The occupational therapy assistant program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Perkinston Campus received a perfect pass rate for the National Certification Examination administered by the National Board for Certification in occupational therapy. After successfully completing this exam, the 15 students are now eligible to be certified occupational therapy assistants. Graduates of the program can work under the supervision of…
Folks driving on Highway 90 in Biloxi this afternoon may have done a double take if they saw a 1400s era ship sailing into port. But make no mistake, it is a replica of Christopher Columbus’ famous ship, the Pinta, coming into Biloxi for dockside education tours next week. The Pinta Tours is a sailing museum that educates the public…
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and two local shops are preparing for the occasion. The busiest time of year at Village Florist is fast approaching and the floral shop is swamped preparing their arrangements and gift baskets. Village Florist Owner Tanya Jones said, “We have got from fresh flowers to green plants to blooming plants to stuff animal…
Visitors can take a step into history at the ‘Black Like it Never Left’ exhibit. Showcasing iconic fashion and tools used in the black community, the exhibit encapsulates what it means to be art. Anthony Badon created the exhibit after a friend of his mentioned his father giving him a jar of Murray’s, a hair pomade created in 1925. This…
Linda Buford, an Uber driver on the Coast, was shot last month and shares her story and progress since the incident. It was another Friday night working a side job to try to make ends meet for Linda Buford, or so she thought. Buford owned a small fitness center called Cycology, primarily focused to help women. When COVID hit, the…
Keesler Federal Credit Union is donating rolling duffle bags for children in foster care. Volunteers at Keesler Federal Credit Union are working in an assembly line, putting personal hygiene items into bags. The work is tedious and long, but when it’s finished, around 2,800 children in foster care and child advocacy centers will have a duffle bag full of items…
Mississippi Aquarium is once again hosting its annual Mardi Gras Bead Recycling Drive. Starting today, instead of tossing those beads away, you can drop them off at the Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport and they’ll take the beads to the Arc of Greater New Orleans to be recycled. The Arc is a nonprofit dedicated to the independence and well-being of people…
Later this year we may start to see work begin on widening I-10 in Hancock County. As we’ve reported, President Biden has awarded a $60 million mega-grant for improvements on I-10. The project will widen I-10 from four lanes to six lanes just west of Diamondhead to just east of County Farm Road in Harrison County. It’s called the ‘I-10…
On Saturday, three teams from the Gulf Coast made the long trip back from the Metro with some shiny new hardware riding shotgun. Bay High found redemption from last year’s title game loss with a 2-0 win over North Pontotoc in the 4A boys championship. Second title all time, first since 2012. In the 5A boys sector, Long Beach turning…
The Gulfport Girls Soccer team is state championship bound! The Lady Admirals began their day with a group prayer then loaded up the bus that would take them to the championship game at Ridgeland High School, but they couldn’t leave that easily. The high school halls were filled with applause and cheers from their fellow classmates and teachers. High fives,…
Over in Harrison County, it was a family affair as the Lizana Mardi Gras Parade went cruising through the community. The 20th annual Lizana Parade has become a staple in the community. Fans were flooded with beads from Mardi Gras floats, four-wheelers, and by horseback. The parade started at Lizana School Road, making its way down Cable Bridge Road and…
The 43rd annual Gulf Coast Orchid Society show and sale featured an array of aromas and variety of colors during the three-day event. It was an opportunity for orchid enthusiasts to learn from the experts on how to grow and sustain their flowers. Orchid breeders from Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Florida all competed in the show. Several displays were grouped…
The fun did not stop in Ocean Springs with the Elks Parade, the crowd was ready for more beads and more floats and more music presented by Krewe Unique. That parade featured marching bands, marching clubs, and a competition amongst Mardi Gras floats. For some, it was more than just a party, it was also a celebration of life. Narleen…
The good times rolled in the City of Discovery as the Elks kicked off its annual Mardi Gras Parade Saturday. Mardi Gras lovers packed the streets with friends and family, filling the air with excitement and joy. The crowd and parade featured first-time participants as well as long-time paradegoers. The parade started at Front Beach and Porter Avenue and ended…