A federal judge delayed sentencing of a former state welfare director in a case about misspending money intended to help needy families. John Davis pleaded guilty to federal and state charges in September 2022 and agreed to testify against others in the state’s largest public corruption case. His sentencing was originally set for February 2nd, but federal prosecutors filed papers…
A murder mystery dinner theater and a costume gala are just a few of the things on tap for next weekend’s Harlem Renaissance Event at the 100 Men Hall. 100 Men Hall Director Rachel Dangermond is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: 100 Men Hall, Harlem Renaissance Weekend
Walmart wants to open 30 more Sam’s Club stores in the next five years and Chipotle will hire 15,000 workers ahead of ‘burrito season.’ Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Prom season is coming up, and the Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs is getting ready for its annual Prom Closet. The event offers girls a chance to shop through donated prom gowns and accessories, and purchase them at a discounted price. This year’s prom closet will offer a variety of long and short dresses. All long dresses are $15. Short…
Infinity Science Center is offering a program that is geared toward getting more girls interested in engineering. Joining us to talk about the Girls in Engineering Program is Ann King with Infinity. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Girls in Engineering, Infinity Science Center
It’s the final Friday of the month and that means it is time for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Chamber Member Spotlight. This month, we take you inside the new Gulfport restaurant that aims to make the world a more flavorful place. Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight Tags: Chamber Member Spotlight, mississippi gulf coast chamber of commerce
At the surface, high pressure was centered near the Sabine River. High pressure will slide eastward to the Carolina coast by Saturday evening. This will allow winds to turn onshore during the day on Saturday. Might be some high clouds moving through the southwesterly upper flow today, and potentially some mid-level clouds on Saturday, but overall, should be a nice…
There is SW’erly upper flow across the local area this morning with an area of high pressure along N’tern Mississippi. At the surface, high pressure was centered near the Sabine River. Clear skies and light winds across the area with temperatures ranging from the low-mid 30s. High pressure will slide eastward to the Carolina coast by Saturday evening. This will allow…
As medical marijuana dispensaries across the Coast will receive products in the coming days, Roots Remedy, a medical marijuana company owning property on 31st Avenue in Gulfport, hopes one day they will too. Because of the city’s current dispensary zoning ordinance, their building sits vacant. Today, during the city planning commission meeting, the dispensary zoning ordinance was addressed. The outcome…
Last season, Southern Miss baseball ranked 13th in the entire country in home attendance out of more than 300 Division I programs. That tends to happen when you keep raising the bar and breaking records and the Golden Eagles say they won’t stop until they finally make it back to Omaha. “It’s one of those things, like, everybody talks about…
Mostly clear skies and cold temperatures will continue through the night. The only cloud cover expected will be a few high level cirrus clouds passing through on the back of the strong westerlies in place aloft. Winds will also be light with the surface high over the area, and this will also support strong radiational cooling both tonight and tomorrow…
One person was injured after a crash on Highway 49 earlier this evening. Two vehicles collided while heading northbound on Highway 49 past I-10. Gulfport police and Gulfport Fire Department responded to the scene. The crash caused a backup on the highway for over an hour before the cars were towed and the road was cleared. We will have more…
The Drug Enforcement Administration and local law enforcement agents were at the house of Biloxi City Councilman Robert Deming this morning. The DEA served several search warrants along the Gulf Coast including Deming’s residence and the locations of his businesses the Candy and Kratom Shop. The warrant was put into action in attempts to gather type of evidence that may…
The region will be dominated by a strong surface high in the low levels, and a largely zonal flow regime in the mid to upper levels through Friday night. A very dry and stable airmass will remain in place through the period, and this will lead to mostly clear skies and a larger than average diurnal range through the period….
Today, Bishop Kihneman of the Diocese of Biloxi paid a visit to St. Patrick High School. The bishop speaks at each of the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Biloxi annually and this is his sixth year. This year’s theme is ‘the love of Christ.’ His talk focused on how to love Christ and love like Christ with topics about…
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. It’s the perfect reminder for women to get their annual pap smears that can detect cancer. One year ago, Kelly Ardoin had her regular pap smear checkup. In that exam, abnormal cells were found. Those cells turned out to be adenocarcinoma, a type of cancer found in the uterus. Ardoin was recommended to a…
Now that we know Congressman Mike Ezell has been appointed to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and Homeland Security, we wanted to talk with him about what that could mean for South Mississippi. Ezell says for transportation, the key focus is updating shoulders on roads and funding the improvement of infrastructure. He is also focusing on the renewal of the…
The Gulfport Fire Department is still investigating the early Wednesday morning fire at the William Bell apartment complex. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley said the fire started in the kitchen. The flames first appeared on the stove-top before engulfing the second floor, leaving six-year-old Vashun Viverette and four-day-old Kakashi Aubrey dead and six others hurt. While it’s alleged the smoke…
Americans plan to increase Valentine’s Day spending despite squeezed budgets and Facebook and Instagram will reinstate former President Donald Trump after a two-year ban. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Bubbles and Bonbons is back and that means it is time to plan a night out for a pre-Valentine’s Day of champagne and delicacies at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art. Brenda Blount is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Bubbles and Bonbons, Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art
Mississippi Heroes is inviting you to get involved with its Mardi Gras fun with the help of Champion Chrysler Dodge Jeep in Gulfport. Mississippi Heroes is an organization that recognizes and celebrates nonprofessional and professional caregivers in Mississippi who choose to serve others. On February 21st, local heroes and caregivers will ride on a float during the Pass Christian and…
A chef from an Ocean Springs restaurant is up for a James Beard Award. Alex Perry of Vestige Restaurant is a semifinalist for ‘best chef south region.’ The nomination, which also names his wife, puts them on a list of 20 chefs up for the award. The James Beard Awards, considered to be among the nation’s most prestigious honors, recognize…
The accolades keep coming for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College President Dr. Mary Graham. She was just selected by the Mississippi Business Journals as one of this year’s top CEOs. Dr. Graham was recognized with other honorees at a special breakfast in Jackson this morning. Top CEOs in the state will also be recognized in a special issue of the…
Long Beach Police and Public Works are in the process of cleaning up a fuel leak on the tracks at Lang Avenue. Assistant Chief Bruce Carver said an 18-wheeler crossed the tracks at Lang, which is too steep to cross. As a result, the truck pulled its fuel tank off the truck, spilling fuel on the roadway and the tracks….