Biloxi Shuckers vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos

Biloxi Shuckers are on the road tonight, winners of four in a row, looking to keep it going against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. Blue Wahoos walk it off with a sac fly and just like that, the streak is over. Shuckers lose 5-4 in ten innings. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports

PRCC stays in Winners Bracket in NJCAA World Series

When it comes to post-season college baseball, double-elimination is a great safeguard against the randomness that is baseball. But truth be told, life is just better in that winners bracket and who doesn’t want a better life? Top ranked Pearl River asserting its dominance once again late last night with a run rule victory over Lansing, it’s second victory in…

Jackson County holding second annual Sand Jam

June 11th at Pascagoula’s Beach Park, the Jackson County Recreation Department will host its second annual Sand Jam 2022 ‘Turtle Up Mississippi.’ The Sand Jam is a celebration of Mississippi’s native wildlife and habitats. This free event has more than 20 activity booths, live turtle ambassadors, kayaking, fishing for children 15 and under, a turtle art competition for all ages,…

Ocean Springs Class of 2022 graduates at the Coast Coliseum

Ocean Springs High School seniors took the stage to accept their diploma. ‘Once a Greyhound, always a Greyhound!’ The Ocean Springs class of 2022 chanted and cheered during graduation practice one final time before crossing the stage in front of family and friends. This year’s graduating class earned and accepted over $14 million in scholarship money. Valedictorian Margaret Brune said,…

5/31 – Night Rob’s “Early June” Tuesday Evening Forecast

A typical summer pattern of afternoon/evening slow-moving storms is on display this final day in May. The southeast flow will continue this scenario through mid-week. These types of storms pop up quickly and tend to rain themselves out while moving slowly, then dissipate shortly after sunset. This means about a 20-30% chance through the work week. Overnight temps will generally…

Beauvoir to celebrate Jefferson Davis’ 214th birthday

This Saturday, Beauvoir is celebrating Jefferson Davis’ 214th birthday. There will be historians on the grounds giving visitors a glimpse of what life was like when Davis lived there. What was once known as Orange Grove is today’s Beauvoir. Construction on the property began in 1848 and on it sits Jefferson Davis’ home, which is the first ever beach house…

Superintendent Wayne Rodolfich reflects on time at Pascagoula-Gautier School District

Wayne Rodolfich spent 17 years as superintendent at the Pascagoula-Gautier School District and is set to retire at the end of June. While being superintendent, he was able to complete $135 million worth of upgrades and new technology including the Pascagoula High School Performing Arts Center. In March, the district was one of only two districts named ‘a district of…

Using gardening to offset inflation

Grab your gloves and shovel and get to gardening. With rising prices from inflation making it harder for people to afford groceries, gardening can be a key factor when it comes to offsetting that inflation. At Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, they have seven different gardens on the museum campus where people are allowed to pick up fresh and healthy food….

Consumers can expect higher shrimp prices this year

Mississippi waters recently reopened for shrimp season. Over at Quality Poultry and Seafood in Biloxi, they have more than 75 years of experience in selling fresh seafood in their market. They are optimistic for a plentiful shrimp season. Past years were affected by the Bonnet Carre Spillway and fresh water intrusion. One concern for the market is how shrimper’s fuel…

Congressional Primary Elections next Tuesday

The Congressional Primary Elections for Mississippi are one week from today. Residents of the Fourth Congressional District can head to the polls and vote in either the Republican or Democratic primary. The incumbent, Steven Palazzo, will be challenged by six other Republicans. Palazzo is facing off against Raymond Brooks, Carl Boyanton, Mike Ezell, Kidron Peterson, Clay Wagner, and Brice Wiggins….

Morning Business Report: May 31st, 2022

Gas prices hit yet another record high and flight cancellations piled up on a busy Memorial Day Weekend. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Ways to avoid contractor scams as hurricane season begins

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch and the Mississippi State Board of Contractors are warning against contractor scams this hurricane season. After a storm, individuals can pose as licensed contractors as a way to prey on vulnerable citizens. Here are a few ways you can avoid being scammed: Be wary of door-to-door repair operations or people who demand deposits or payment…

5/29 – Britt’s “Last Day of May” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast

Current upper level analysis shows a ridge centered near the Appalachian Mountains and a trough encompassing nearly half of the western US. A slither of that ridge will try to expand southwestward  across northern LA and into Texas over the next couple days. At the same time, tropical moisture will be pass across the Bahamas to the western Gulf of…

5/31 – Britt’s “Warm & Muggy” Tuesday Morning Forecast

Current upper level analysis shows a ridge centered near the Appalachian Mountains and a trough encompassing nearly half of the western US. A slither of that ridge will try to expand southwestward  across northern LA and into Texas over the next couple days. At the same time, tropical moisture will be pass across the Bahamas to the western Gulf of…

MSU alum/former Biloxi Shucker Ethan Small makes first MLB start

Former Biloxi Shucker and Mississippi State alum Ethan Small made his Major League debut today and his first career strikeout was against two-time All-Star Willson Contreras. The former first round pick punched four tickets across two-and-two-third innings, but struggled with his command, giving up two runs on four hits and four walks. His career Minor League numbers suggest better days…

Southern Miss hosting NCAA Regional

When you’re on the bubble of the NCAA Tournament, hosting a watch party can be risky business, knowing there’s a chance there’s nothing to party about. But Southern Miss is one of 16 teams that didn’t have that problem coming into Selection Monday, having already been picked as one of 16 regional host sites on Sunday. Now USM just needs…

Dinosaurs take over at the Mississippi Aquarium

During the Memorial Day Weekend, several families decided to travel back in time to meet some friendly and not-so-friendly giants. This past Saturday, the Mississippi Aquarium officially opened up the Dinosaurs around the World exhibit which features a variety of animatronic dinosaurs. Each dinosaur has fun facts in front of it such as its name, size, geographic location, and more…