The St. Martin Public Library is offering the opportunity for anyone to write a letter to Santa and have it mailed to the North Pole. The program started today and runs through December 2nd. Children may visit the library and write a letter and place it in Santa’s mail box to be sent out. All materials will be provided by…
From the Delta all the way to our beautiful Gulf Coast, Extra Table is delivering thousands of turkeys to local food pantries. The middle of November is here and Thanksgiving season is kicking into high gear. Although many are looking forward to the holiday season, it can be a very challenging season for some as well. With the high cost…
With the temperature dropping along the Coast, the use of in-home fireplaces and space heaters is on the rise, which can cause severe problems if not properly handled. For fireplaces, keep the chimney regularly cleaned to avoid potentially flammable buildup inside. It is also recommended to use hard-seasoned wood to burn and to avoid green wood which can pop and…
A group of anti-abortion doctors in the state say the validity of the law banning most abortions remains uncertain. The doctors argue in a lawsuit filed today that another legal victory is required to clarify the ban and protect them from punishment by medical institutions. The lawsuit argues that while the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the state’s…
The horrifying weekend Air Show crash in Dallas likely hits home for some South Mississippians. The B-17 Flying Fortress involved in the accident was on the Coast for an air show about six months ago. This is video of when it was stationed in Gulfport at Million Air Airport as part of a commemorative Air Force air show. Some people…
Family and friends came together to honor William ‘Prince’ Jones as Gulfport High School dedicated their track and field complex to him Saturday. Coach Jones is remembered as the legendary coach that brought the school 12 state championships. Beyond his strict coaching skills that turned some individuals into Olympic medalists, he was also a fatherly figure to most, making sure…
Toys are getting smaller and cheaper this holiday season and Disney plans to freeze hiring and cut jobs. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Santa has some extra helpers here on the Coast. Captain Al’s Steak and Seafood in Gulfport started gathering gifts early at their annual Cruisin with Captain Al’s Toys for Tots Car Show. The car show had more than 80 participants who brought wrapped gifts for a good cause. Car winners took home special awards in different categories. This year, the…
The annual Celtic Music Festival and Scottish Highland Games took over the Harrison County Fairgrounds over the weekend. Those who went were really transported back in time as they were treated to a variety of traditional activities, Scottish music, food, beer, and highland dancing competitions to name a few. You could even learn about your own Scottish heritage and clan…
Back Bay Mission teamed up with Biloxi Bicycle Works to host a walk, ride, or run to raise awareness around hunger and homelessness. According to James Pennington, the executive director at Back Bay Mission, there’s 1,700 people living on the streets in Mississippi and on the Coast, about 300 people. “I think it’s really critical right now. We’re seeing a…
It’s time to highlight a local teacher making a difference in the lives of their students. For this month’s Class Act Segment, let’s go to Oak Park Elementary in Ocean Springs where one kindergarten teacher is helping her young students reach for the stars at an early age. For Oak Park Elementary’s Ashley Tatham, education has been a lifelong passion….
Despite the very cold start, temperatures are warming in quick order. High temperatures will struggle to reach the 60s across South Mississippi. Northeast winds will become easterly this afternoon around 10 to 15 MPH. Cloud coverage will be in place ahead of our next storm system. The storm system is forming in the western Gulf of Mexico and will move…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fiery single-car crash that killed a woman on Saturday. Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr., identified the victim as Christina Osborn, 41, of Vancleave. Deputies responded to the 7000 block of Old Fort Bayou Road on Saturday night, where a car was parked in front of a home. Before deputies arrived, however, the car took…
A Gulfport man is behind bars after allegedly shooting and injuring two people in downtown Ocean Springs this weekend. 21-year-old Jeremy Liberto is charged with two counts of aggravated assault. His bond was set at $250,000 per count for a total of $500,000. Ocean Springs Police say Liberto was initially involved in a physical altercation with one of the victims…
The main weather maker for the week is the system that will impact the local area over the next 24 hours. Dry air will modify quickly ahead of a New Mexico disturbance moving east. This disturbance will lift into the middle Mississippi River Valley overnight tonight as a surface frontal wave develops along the front over the northern Gulf of…
Tonight will be another cold night across South Mississippi. Temperatures will plummet into the 30s in quick order. Upper-level clouds streaming in combined with a slight wind shift should keep temperatures above the freezing mark in most locations. Monday will provide for a brief pattern transition. Winds will shift to more of an east-southeasterly flow. A system to our west…
Defending 5A State Champion Picayune, led by Mr. Football for Class 5A Dante Dowdell, ready to roll tide roll over Laurel. Picayune wins 24-9 and heads to the next round. Oak Grove -28 Biloxi-7 Vancleave-41 Hattiesburg-35 West Jones-38 East Central-0 Hamilton-31 Resurrection Catholic-10 Poplarville-48 Newton County-21 Stone-17 North Pike-16 Quitman-39 Moss Point-13 Raleigh-30 St. Stanislaus-21 Categories: Friday Night Showcase Tags:…
Before last week, the Gautier football program was riding its first eight-game winning streak in 23 years. Picayune needed overtime to defend its Region 4 Class 5A title, but the Gators proved they very much belong in the state title conversation. Gautier led by Ole Miss baseball signee Kaden Irving hosting Wayne County out of Region 3. Gautier wins 38-21….
Over at Gulfport, two-seed Admirals looking for their first opening round win since 2019, playing host to Warren Central out of Region 3. Warren Central wins 38-6, closing the book on the Admirals 2022 football season. The Admirals had an overall record of 9-3 and a regional record of 6-1. Categories: Friday Night Showcase Tags: Friday Night Showcase, high school…
We’ll have a strong cold front make its way through our area late tonight into early tomorrow morning. The cold front will bring along with it increasing clouds and low rain potential, mainly for tomorrow morning. By tomorrow afternoon, we’ll see clearing and cooler conditions. By Sunday, we can expect clear skies and cold temperatures. We could see overnight lows…
The high school football playoffs are underway across the entire state tonight and it’s pretty safe to say the Gulf Coast is going to have some first-round winners. Starting with Region 4 Class 6A champion Ocean Springs, having won 21 out of its last 22 games and showing no signs of slowing down. Not to mention the Greyhounds have quarterback…
Main forecast concern in the short term will be temperatures and winds with the greatest forecast question being morning lows Sunday and Monday morning. Remnants of Nicole continue to lift to the north and will be all but absorbed by the L/W trough which will dominate the eastern CONUS. As the trough axis moves across the MS Valley it will…
If you want some unique gift ideas, you may want to head over to Bay St. Louis this weekend. The Krewe of Nereids is hosting its Mermaid Arts and Crafts Show this weekend. They have more than 75 vendors selling a variety of homemade items at the Historic Train Depot. They’ll be out there from 9 to 5 on Saturday…
Happening this weekend, the return of the Highland Games and Celtic Music Festival. After a COVID-induced hiatus, the popular event is coming back to the Harrison County Fairgrounds. It’s open Saturday from 9 to 5 and again Sunday from 9 to 4. You will be treated to jousting, live animals, storytelling, authentic food, and live music. Admission to the Highland…