The Art House hosting inaugural Very Merry Art Market in Ocean Springs

The Art House in Ocean Springs is hosting its inaugural Very Merry Art Market this Saturday. Members of the Ocean Springs Art Association will be selling their original paintings, pottery, glass, and jewelry, all perfect for holiday gifts. Dancers from Donna’s Visual and Performing Arts Center will present impromptu performances. Three gift baskets valued at more than $200 each will…

Salvation Army hoping to raise $25K through Red Kettle Campaign

As you’re out and about shopping this holiday season, don’t forget to take a second and donate to the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. Due to inflation, the number of people experiencing homelessness continues to increase. The Salvation Army remains committed to helping individuals and families have a safe place to rest as well as provide food, rent, utility, and…

Shaggy’s restaurants present $50K check to Pass Christian Early Learning Collaborative

A Coast favorite restaurant made a big donation to the Pass Christian School District. Shaggy’s Restaurant presented a $50,000 check to the district for the Pass Christian Early Learning Collaborative. The early learning collaborative is a one-to-one tax credit program that aims to provide high-quality early education to four-year-old children. The pre-k children at the presentation were ecstatic to see…

South Mississippi businesses participated in Small Business Saturday

The holidays are all about giving and the best gift you can give local businesses is your support by shopping small. While Black Friday and Cyber Monday offer major savings, those two days aren’t the only opportunities to find gifts for everyone on your list. Hillyer House was one of the many South Mississippi businesses participating in Small Business Saturday…

Morning Business Report: November 28th, 2022

Disney CEO Bob Iger held a town hall with employees today and billions are expected to be spent today on Cyber Monday, but with sales starting so early, is Cyber Monday still a thing? Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Asgard Motorcycle Club holds 38th annual Toy Run

Asgard Motorcycle Club held its 38th annual Toy Run for charity this weekend. Riders were encouraged to donate one new toy, clothing, or pay $10 per motorcycle at Big Dawg’s Roadhouse in the Kiln. Riders participate in this event the Sunday after Thanksgiving each year. Many cruised to different stops in South Mississippi, picking up more toys and more bikers…

Live Christmas trees for sale in Ocean Springs

Don’t have a Christmas tree yet?? Well, we might have just the place. You may find your perfect tree at the Christmas tree farm by the Coast Fireworks Building on Washington Avenue. If you’re in the market for a fresh cut North Carolina Fraser fir tree that can also be customized to your preference, you’re in luck. The trees have…

Breakfast with Santa at Margaritaville in Biloxi

Margaritaville in Biloxi is making it possible for children to not only share their Christmas list with Santa, but spend extra time with St. Nick eating brunch. Margaritaville hosts Breakfast with Santa twice during the holiday season at the Margaritaville Café. Families get to fix their own plates, choosing from a variety of buffet breakfast dishes. Children are then visited…

Mississippi Aquarium kicked off holiday specials

The holiday season kicked off not only with good deals on gifts, but holiday specials at the Mississippi Aquarium. Santa stopped by to take a dive in one of the aquarium’s tanks to say hello to visitors. You can take your picture with diving Santa at the Spiral Habitat. Just check the aquarium’s website for times. After you finish with…

Ole Miss honors Brittney Reese for her philanthropy

One of the greatest long jumpers in history, University of Mississippi alumna Brittney Reese is already recognized as the university’s most celebrated Olympian. However, her quiet efforts to help and serve others are often overlooked. That changed recently when the 36-year-old Reese was honored in Oxford with the Emerging Young Philanthropist Award by the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy….

11/28 – Jeff’s “Severe Weather Ahead” Monday Afternoon Forecast

This afternoon will have plenty of sunshine and temperatures warming to around 70 degrees. Winds will be southerly this afternoon into tonight. The light southerly breeze overnight will contribute to another fog setup for our area tomorrow. Tuesday will be an active day for the South. A frontal system will be racing to its northeast through the day tomorrow. Also,…

Mississippi Sea Wolves fire head coach Esposito

Phil Esposito was fired as head coach of the Mississippi Sea Wolves on Monday. Joe Pace Jr will be stepping up as interim head coach for the rest of the season, until a new coach can be found. All other staff will remain the same. Esposito was the first coach in Federal Prospects Hockey League Mississippi Sea Wolves history. His…

12-year-old dies in Russian Roulette; murder charges brought

A 12-year-old boy is dead after playing Russian Roulette with peers in Jackson, Mississippi, police say. Jackson’s Deputy Police Chief Deric Hearn identified the boy as Markell Noah, according to reports by Mississippi-based WLBT-TV. Following the death officers arrested two juveniles and one adult Friday. Police say the two juveniles are being charged with murder and the adult is being charged…

Murder suspect shoots himself in Moss Point

A man wanted on attempted murder charges has died after shooting himself in Moss Point over the weekend. 51 year old Johnny Lee Nichols –was wanted by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office for attempted murder in a recent stabbing case. According to Moss Point Police Chief Brandon Ashley, Nichols called the police department on Saturday afternoon wanting to turn himself…

11/28 – Rob Knight’s “Clearing Skies” Monday Morning Forecast

A pleasant day ahead with high-pressure to the NW shaping the short-term forecast. The primary headline to monitor beyond today is severe weather and excessive rainfall potential associated with the next frontal system on Tuesday night into Wednesday followed by cooler temperatures behind the front. A gradual warm up can be expected thereafter into the weekend with only slight rain…

The switch was flipped on Gulfport Harbor Lights

The Gulfport Harbor Lights Festival began today! Alyvia Parker, a 3-year-old from Gulfport who was born with a heart condition, flipped the switch for the harbor lights. Every opening night, it’s tradition the Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wish of a local child by having them participate and meet Santa! Alyvia just recovered from her second open-heart surgery and her mom…

11/25 – Brittany’s “Severe Potential Ahead” Friday Night Forecast

After a gloomy day, the dreary conditions will stick around throughout the rest of our night. We’ll see cloudy skies tonight with temperatures bottoming out around 60 degrees. Tomorrow, we’ll be under a MARGINAL threat for potentially severe weather. The greatest threats will be strong winds, heavy rainfall, and isolated tornadic activity. An upper level low currently situated in Texas…

2023 Gulf Coast parade schedule released

The 2023 Mississippi Gulf Coast parade schedule has been released! Festivities begin on February 4 in Ocean Springs for the Elks Club Parade. That will start at 1 PM. Parades will be held until Mardi Gras Day. Be on the lookout for February 18 — WXXV will be at the Krewe of Neptune Night Parade in Biloxi. That parade will…

Santa Claus coming to the coast

Now that Thanksgiving is over, it’s time for Christmas music, Christmas trees, and Santa Claus! That’s right, boys and girls will be waiting for the man with the bag to deliver their gifts Christmas night, but in the meantime did you know you could visit him now? Santa Claus is at Edgewater Mall excited to meet all the children on…

Small Business Saturday happening tomorrow

November 26 is Small Business Saturday, a day to celebrate and support small businesses. The Pecan House is a local business ran by family that has been passed down from one generation to the next. Originally the Peace House started in McHenry, where most production still takes place. In 2015, they opened up another store located in Gulfport on Lorraine…