Pro-Life Mississippi reacts to Supreme Court decision

Pro-Life Mississippi was excited about the decision made today in the Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Case. Overturning the Roe and Casey decisions now returns the abortion issue back to the state legislatures where they expect a quick response to uphold the Mississippi laws against abortion. The organization expects the abortion industry to make every effort to avoid the…

ACLU MS reacts to Supreme Court decision regarding abortion

The Supreme Court choosing to overturn Roe v. Wade has created a lot of noise in the state of Mississippi. The American Civil Liberties Union believes the ruling is shameful. ACLU sees the overturning as “an unprecedented attack on women’s rights and reproductive freedom.” They feel that this decision “is turning back the clock and putting Mississippi on the wrong…

Mississippi senators give statements on SCOTUS decision

Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith both gave statements regarding the reversal of Roe v. Wade. Senator Wicker authored a congressional brief supporting Mississippi’s case. He said the state should be proud of their role in the effort. Senator Wicker said he will continue to support efforts to protect unborn life at the federal level. Senator Hyde Smith gave the…

Morning Business Report: June 24th, 2022

Wine pours at restaurants are shrinking and US airlines cancel and delay hundreds of flights again. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Traffic plan easing congestion on Highway 90 in Biloxi

With Scrapin’ the Coast and the Alan Jackson concert tonight at the Coliseum you can expect heavy traffic along Highway 90. But don’t worry, Biloxi has a plan. The familiar orange cones have once again been placed along Highway 90 as part of Biloxi’s routine event traffic plan. It limits Highway 90 to one-lane westbound and one-lane eastbound. Officers will…

Palazzo and Ezell to face off in Primary Runoff June 28th

We’re just days away from the Republican Primary Runoff in the 4th Congressional District Race between incumbent Steven Palazzo and Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell. The runoff is this coming Tuesday. If you need to vote absentee, today and tomorrow are your last chances to do so in person. You can visit your Circuit Clerk’s Office today during normal business…

Mississippi state officials react to Supreme Court Ruling

Governor Tate Reeves says this is a ‘joyous day.’ He released a statement minutes after the decision regarding Roe v. Wade was announced, praising Supreme Court justices for the ruling. But he warns, “the work is not over yet.” Governor Reeves says, “The Pro-Life Movement must dedicate itself to ensuring mothers and their babies receive the support they both need…

6/24 – Rob Knight’s “EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING” Friday Morning Forecast

High pressure continues to dominate the upper level pattern. Heat will be the biggest concern tonight through Saturday. The high pressure is still building/staying over our area, and general convection appears to be similar to yesterday, meaning an isolated t-storm could be possible, but most areas will be dry. As a result, heat index values are forecast to be above 108…

6/23 – Britt’s “Warm” Thursday Evening Forecast

Not a lot is going to change between now and Saturday other than subtle changes. The heat will remain into the weekend but some changes are on the way with respect to the heat. A look into the upcoming weekend and into early next week illustrates the same anomalously strong high-pressure center parked over the lower MS valley region. There…

Bear visits home in Saucier

What would you do if a bear showed up at your house? David Hamm of Saucier sent us video he took of a morning visitor at his home this week. Although bears are not frequent visitors to South Mississippi, they have been known to roam the area during mating season which is around this time. They typically have a 150-mile…

MS Aquarium helps their animals beat the heat

When the sun blazes and temperatures soar, animals already know what to do. While visiting the aquarium, we learned birds spread their wings out to cool down. Alligators and crocodiles open their mouths to stay cool and the otters take frequent dips in the water or hide in their log to beat the heat. Along with natural adaptations to high…

Biloxi Shuckers vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos

Biloxi Shuckers hosting the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. Shuckers in need of four straight wins to steal the Southern League South first half crown away from the Blue Wahoos. Pensacola wins 10-6. Blue Wahoos win the Southern League South First Half crown. Game four set for tomorrow. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports

New medical residency students welcomed at Memorial

Memorial Hospital welcomes ten new family medical residency students. During today’s meet and greet, residents met staff and were welcomed on behalf of the hospital. The residents will be working in Memorial clinics and hospitals for the next three years. As physicians, the residency transitions them to become independent doctors. They will be supervised and trained to give the best…

6/23 – Britt’s “Excessive Heat” Thursday Afternoon Forecast

Not a lot is going to change between now and Saturday other than subtle changes. The heat will remain into the weekend but some changes are on the way with respect to the heat. A look into the upcoming weekend and into early next week illustrates the same anomalously strong high-pressure center parked over the lower MS valley region. There…

St. Martin Middle School Robotics team headed to Dallas for national competition

The St. Martin Middle School Robotics Team is headed to Texas. This year has been beyond successful for the Yellowjackets. The team competed at William Carey for district, won the state competition in Jackson, and they are now headed to Dallas for the national tournament. Different categories in the tournament include building airplanes, the solar car sprint, and the tech…

Results from the 1st Preliminary for Miss Mississippi

Thirty-one candidates from all over the state resume competition tonight for the title of Miss Mississippi and the opportunity to represent the state and compete at Miss America in December. One of top winners in the 1st preliminary Wednesday night was Ole Miss student Abigail Church, Miss University, who won talent. Southern Miss student Karsyn Ulmer, Miss Jones County, was…

Sen. Hyde-Smith condemns Biden admin at news conference held over proposed rule

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith held a news conference, along with Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville and others, on the 50th anniversary of Title IX. Hyde-Smith condemned the Biden administration’s proposed rule issued today that allows transgender individuals to take part in sports of their preferred gender. Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program receiving federal dollars….

Tips to keep your power bill low

Summer is here and as temperatures continue to rise, so does your electric bill as you try to stay cool. To save money, Mississippi Power offered some energy saving tips. When it comes to saving money, set your thermostat to 78 degrees or higher in the summer. Use a ceiling fan in occupied rooms to make yourself feel cooler. Close…