City of Biloxi hosting Job Fair

Not one, but two opportunities this week for you to learn about job opportunities in Biloxi. The city is hosting a job fair this Wednesday and again on Saturday. Here with all the details are Biloxi Public Affairs Manager Cecilia Dobbs-Walton and Lt. Grandver Everett with the Biloxi Police Department. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Biloxi Police Department, City of Biloxi,…

Shopping local at the Community Market every Tuesday and Thursday in Biloxi

Vendors selling all sorts of goodies gather underneath the I-110 overpass on Howard Avenue in Biloxi on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Vendors selling fresh produce, plants, and jewelry, among other things, sets up for a community market every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. This summer, the market has finally made its comeback from COVID.  Two years ago,…

Upgrades for airmen learning air traffic control at Keesler

Airmen in Keesler’s air traffic control classes now have 24/7 access to simulators. Utilizing the latest in computer technology, these simulators are able to offer the same level of training on a desktop sized system that previously required a room size simulator. The class is just five days away from testing up to the final portion of their 70-day course….

House District 119 Candidates Forum in Gulfport tonight

A week from today, there will be a special election to fill the seat for House District 119 in Gulfport. Tonight, you can hear from the candidates. The North Gulfport Civic Club is hosting a forum from 6 to 8 tonight at the Isaiah Fredericks Community Center. Both candidates, Gary Fredericks and Jeffrey Hullum III, have been invited to participate….

7/12 – The Chief’s “Threat For Heavy Rain” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast

Locally, there’s still some form of residual frontal boundary that moved through to the area Sunday, with an area of low-pressure which developed east of the area. A secondary disturbance within the trough weakness of the region will drive further south on Wednesday. This will bring a frontal boundary towards the area. This setup will likely produce coastal showers and storms…

7/12 – The Chief’s “Tropical Flow” Tuesday Morning Forecast

An upper level high pressure system centered near the 4-Corners region extends to the east coast north of Florida. This eastern portion of the ridge is rapidly eroding as an upper disturbance is diving south across the Great Lakes to the Ohio River Valley today. Locally, there’s still some form of residual frontal boundary that moved through to the area Sunday….

Shuckers Catcher Jakson Reetz promoted to Nashville

Biloxi Shuckers Catcher Jakson Reetz in need of a new challenge, receiving a promotion to Triple A Nashville this afternoon. Through 64 games this season, Reetz spending more time out of the stadium than in the stadium with a Southern League leading 22 home runs. Reetz also pacing the league in RBI, slugging percentage, and OPS to go along with…

USM’s Tanner Hall dominates for USA Collegiate National Team

This season, five of Tanner Hall’s 17 starts for the Super Regional Southern Miss baseball team resulted in shutouts over at least seven innings. Today, Hall was up to some of his usual tricks for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team. Hall threw four scoreless frames for the stars and stripes as a part of a 2-0 win over Cuba….

Gautier WR A.J. Phillips decommits from Alcorn State

Over at Gautier High School, rising senior wide receiver A.J. Phillips decomitting from Alcorn State today, having announced his decision over Twitter. Phillips says the Braves will still be at the top of his list, but he wants to take the time to make sure he’s making the right decision for both him and his family. Since his original commitment…

Ole Miss student missing since Friday

The car of a missing Ole Miss student was located earlier today. Investigators say the vehicle belonging to Jimmie Lee, also known as Jay Lee, was located at a towing company. The vehicle was removed from the Moll Bar Trails apartment complex last Friday. Lee was last seen leaving Campus Walk apartments just before 6 a.m. on July 8th. Lee…

Male victim taken to hospital after shots fired in Gulfport

A man was hit by gunfire just a few hours ago in Gulfport. The shooting happened around 7 p.m. at MLK Jr. Blvd and Ohio Avenue at Kings Food Mart. A male victim has been taken to an area hospital. Gulfport police have no information on a possible suspect at this time. If you have any information about this incident,…

Olympic Gold Medalist Brittney Reese named Gulfport High girl’s track and cross-country coach

American long jumper, Olympic gold medalist, and a seven-time world champion, Brittney Reese will become Gulfport High’s girls track and cross-country coach. At tonight’s school district meeting, the board announced Reese’s anticipated addition to Gulfport High School. The school hopes to add more state championships to their legacy under her leadership. For Reese, the goal is to get students scholarships,…

Interconnecting Gulfport: Public input meeting this Wednesday

This Wednesday, Gulfport leaders are seeking your input on plans to extend Airport Road and create a new I-10 overpass near the Outlet Mall. It’s a plan they’ve been discussing for several years now. The plan would essentially extend Airport Road west of Highway 49 to create a new route over I-10 near Gulfport Premium Outlets that would allow access…

City of Biloxi hosting Job Fair Wednesday

The City of Biloxi is hosting a job fair Wednesday. The city is looking to fill several positions in the police and fire departments. There are openings for utility crews, maintenance workers, mechanics, and engineers. The city is hosting the job fair this Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Biloxi Civic Center on Howard Avenue and again…

Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport partners with United Way of South MS for ‘Fill the Bus’ supply drive

‘Fill the Bus’ has officially kicked off. The Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport has partnered with United Way of South Mississippi in the annual school supply drive to collect supplies for children in the Gulfport, Long Beach, Pass Christian, and Harrison County schools. People can drop off supplies in collection bins at the Gulfport Highway 49 Walmart Supercenter starting today through…

New Orleans women killed in wreck in Ocean Springs Saturday

Two New Orleans women were killed Saturday when their vehicle was hit by a truck as they turned into traffic on Bienville Boulevard in Ocean Springs. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. said Elizabeth Kelly and Mary Kelly were the victims. They were reportedly sisters-in-law. The wreck happened on U.S. 90 near Rouse’s Grocery store and Raising Canes. Four vehicles…

Oklahoma man charged in burglary of a residence in Bay St. Louis

An Oklahoma man is behind bars charged on the Coast with burglary of a residence in Bay St. Louis. Bay St. Louis police say 27-year-old Cash Socia of Vinita, Oklahoma was arrested Saturday after a warrant was issued in a residential burglary case in the 800 block of Highway 90. The burglary happened Thursday. Socia’s bond was set at $50,000….

Morning Business Report: July 11th, 2022

A postal service rate increase took effect Sunday and the average price of gas in the U.S. fell 19 cents. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Ohr-O’Keefe Museum throws party for Ohr’s birthday

Saturday marked the recognition of George Ohr’s 165th birthday. So, to celebrate the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art held a birthday party. To celebrate the Mad Potter’s big day, the museum threw a free celebration of art and creativity. At the event, there were things to do for the whole family including live paintings, art vendors, ceramic molding activities, and free…

MS Farms to School Network opens community garden in Biloxi

The Mississippi Farms to School Network held a grand opening for its new community garden. It’s next door to the Salvation Army’s Kroc Center in Biloxi. The garden was created to give families and children an opportunity to come out and learn how to grow their own food. People are invited to visit the garden, plant their own produce, and…

Visiting Pet Teams of South MS holds puppy graduation for newest therapy dog teams

Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi held a puppy graduation over the weekend to honor this past year’s therapy teams and their services. The dogs honored at this graduation all passed evaluations last July and helped serve the community through the therapy program the past year. This year’s class featured three first-year therapy pups as well as eight re-registered pups…