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…

Air Expeditionary Force Compound Expansion at Keesler Air Force Base

Keesler Air Force Base has expanded its Air Expeditionary Force Compound to increase the efficiency of simulated training for the 338th training squadron. To help airmen and women in the 338th training squadron reach their fullest potential, Keesler Air Force Base expanded their air expeditionary force compound to increase the efficiency of simulated deployment training. Lt. Col. Tobiah Jones said,…

Change of Command Ceremony at Naval Construction Training Center

Today was a big day for the Seabees in Gulfport. A change of command ceremony was held at the Naval Construction Training Center, which is responsible for training Seabees assigned to Gulfport-based battalions. This ceremony is a time-honored tradition formally restating the authority of command. Commander Matthew T. Williams is the departing commander welcoming the new commanding officer, Commander Weurielus…

Morning Business Report: June 23rd, 2022

Home prices keep rising even as the market cools and a record 42 million people are expected to hit the road over the Independence Day holiday. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Shaggy’s Angler Camp returns to USM Marine Education Center

Shaggy’s is teaming up with USM Gulf Coast Research Laboratory’s Marine Education Center to offer an angler camp for teens. Students will get to do a lot more than just reel in some fish. Here with more is Collin Caranna, the marketing director for Shaggy’s, and Lacy Lindsey with the USM Marine Education Center. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Shaggy’s Angler…

Mississippi Marijuana Business Conference in Biloxi

A medical marijuana business conference took place in Biloxi. The conference aims to educate business owners on how to be successful in the industry. The event features speakers, sessions, exhibitor booths, and networking opportunities. Steve Marritt is one of the featured speakers. He’s opening Southern Sky Brands, a medical marijuana distribution center in Canton, Mississippi. Marritt has been involved in…

Ocean Springs couple wins ‘Country Roads’ Best Small Town Chefs

Living and working in a small town doesn’t mean you have to think small. Thinking outside the box grabbed the attention of regional magazine ‘Country Roads’ which named Stephanie and Michael Paoletti as ‘Best Small Town Chefs.’ The couple, who owns ‘Food, Booze, and Hiccups,’ catering business, returned to Michael’s hometown of Ocean Springs a few years ago and decided…

Watercolor artist brings Coast landmarks to life

If you’re looking for a way to escape the summer heat, you may want to consider ducking inside the AC and enjoying what the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi has to offer. And while you’re there, you’ll likely notice some beautiful works of art on display. The artist behind the work is Mike Koskie. Categories: Entertainment, Local News,…

Biloxi Shuckers vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos

Last night, Biloxi Shuckers right fielder Joey Wiemer broke the internet, not once, but twice earning not one, but two spots on Sportscenter’s Top 10 with a pair of home run robberies. So, what would he do for an encore? Shuckers hosting the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, game two of their six game series. Biloxi has to win all six of…

USM alum Matt Wallner dominating in Minors

The Southern Miss Home Run King Matt Wallner is still clearing the fence on a regular basis as a member of the Wichita Wind Surge, the double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. Last night, the 39th overall pick in 2019 hit two jacks in a 9-2 win, bringing his yearly total up to 15 long balls as he now paces…

USM baseball’s Charlie Fischer transferring to Nebraska

As the legend of the rally paddle lives on in Hattiesburg, Charlie Fischer is moving on to get a fresh start in Lincoln for his senior season. The four-year Southern Miss fan favorite is transferring to Nebraska following a junior season that saw him hit just .167 after back-to-back campaigns in which he hit over .300. Overall, he leaves USM…

St. Stanislaus centerfielder Seth Farni invited to 2022 PDP League

Ole Miss commit and St. Stanislaus slugger Seth Farni is in some elite company as one of just two players from Mississippi to be invited to Major League Baseball’s Prospect Development Pipeline League. Farni tore the cover off the ball during his junior season with the Rock-a-Chaws, hitting at a clip of .364 while leading SSC with nine home runs…