Black Spring Break made a roaring return to Biloxi over the weekend. Since 2010, people from all over the country have flocked to the Mississippi coast for a widespread spring break celebration. The beach was packed with people as thousands walked along Highway 90. As with every spring break event, traffic was bumper to bumper along the beach, especially in…
A fire engulfed a wooded area in Gulf Park Estates, burning hundreds of acres in Jackson County over the weekend. No official word yet on what caused the massive blaze, but it is now fully contained. It all started at around 2:15 Saturday afternoon and jumped across Fontainebleau Road in several areas. No homes were damaged and so far no…
The Pascagoula Gautier School District Board of Trustees announced this morning that Billy Ellzey will be the next superintendent of the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. Ellzey has served as superintendent of Kosciusko School District since 2017. During his tenure, he built a reputation as a strong communicator with both internal and external stakeholders, the board said in announcing the decision. He…
An Army private who died in World War II was finally laid to rest on the Coast on Saturday after 80 years. Private Andrew J. Ladner was killed in action in the Pacific theater in 1942. He was a native of Lizana and was 30 years old when he died. Ladner, whose remains were positively identified in 2020, served in…
Today, southerly surface winds will help advect moisture and warm air into the area. Low level convergence will help to enhance lifting in the environment. Looking at the models, some isolated showers will be possible this afternoon with the enhancement of daytime heating/instability. Tuesday into Wednesday, a disturbance is expected to move through the area. Southerly surface winds ahead of the…
The next trough in line, starting out farther south than the Monday one, begins digging south and east over the southern Rockies on Tuesday. At the same time, upper ridge anchored east of the area over the western Atlantic begins to amplify. A shear axis between the trough to the northwest and ridge southeast will promote shower and thunderstorm development…
How about some Biloxi Shuckers Opening Day action? Shuckers on the road in Pensacola. Shuckers win 13-11 in 11 innings. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
On paper Senior Night is just another game on the schedule that counts just the same in the win-loss column, but that doesn’t do Senior Night justice. It’s more about that energy in the air, that feeling something special is about to happen. Gulfport hosting Harrison Central in game two of the three-game series. Gulfport wins this one 11-1, five…
Great news in the near-term! Our red flag warning and wind advisories have expired. However, humidity will remain very low through Saturday, so outdoor burning still requires caution. For tonight, it gets even chillier; by daybreak Saturday all will be in the 40° – 45° range, with areas around Pascagoula possibly in the upper 30s. Temps rebound nicely Saturday under…
A RED FLAG WARNING and WIND ADVISORY are in place until 7 PM this evening. Outdoor burning is discouraged with these gusty winds and very low humidity hovering in the 20-30% range. Winds will calm down to the 10-15 MPH range by 8PM. The lack of mixing will allow the heavier, cool air to hug the surface and cause temperatures…
West Elementary in Gulfport held a pretty unique type of pep rally this afternoon for students. We’ve all heard of football pep rallies and basketball pep rallies, but West Elementary decided to host an exam pep rally. As students of West Elementary begin to prepare for their state exams, the faculty at the school decided to do something unique to…
Stamp vendors and collectors came together for the Gulfpex Stamp and Postcard Show at the St. Martin Community Center. This year, the theme at the show was ‘Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the United States Air Force.’ Specialized stamps from the Air Force over the years were on display. The show brings in dealers from southeast U.S., incorporates club member…
Today, the public got to preview Ocean Springs city property up for auction tomorrow. Ever wanted to buy a police-issue Crown Vic? The Ocean Springs Public Works Department is selling off its surplus goods – and there’s a lot of it, about 200 items total. Of note, retired first responder vehicles are going to the auction block. These Crown Victoria…
This year marks the 100th year anniversary of the 100 Men Hall and to celebrate they are hosting a Reggae Jamaican style event. On Saturday, guests will be able to eat and dance Jamaican-style with Ronald Reggae and the Evolution Band. The Evolution Band has performed along the Gulf Coast and New Orleans, spreading soulful Reggae vibes wherever they play….
As spring breakers make their way to the Gulf Coast, the Pascagoula River Audubon Center urges Coast visitors to keep an eye out for our avian friends. Our least terns here on the Gulf Coast lay eggs in the sands along the water. If you come across a small pocket of eggs, be sure to stay clear and don’t try…
Black Beach Spring Break Weekend has returned to South Mississippi with a major influx in visitors anticipated. Local law enforcement is offering safety and traffic tips to keep events running smoothly. Black Beach Weekend kicks off Friday and local law enforcement is preparing for an increase in visitors and traffic, especially on Highway 90 where cones are separating the lanes….
Today at Rock N’ Nutrition in Escatawpa, Jackson County sheriff’s deputies were collecting donations for Special Olympics Mississippi. For every dollar donated, the deputies will do one push up. On a later date, the Jackson County deputies will gather together to do the pushups. They’re going to post a video on social media challenging another law enforcement agency and rumor…
Taxpayers could see a delay in refunds as the tax season winds down and U.S. consumer debt jumped by $40 billion in February. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
If you like jazz, this will be music to your ears. The Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra is performing at MGCCC’s IMPAC Center tomorrow evening. In studio with more is the Orchestra Executive Director Stacy Pair. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: gulf coast symphony orchestra, ‘A Night with Louis Armstrong and the Symphony
For the first time in five years, Seabee Day is back. Making it even more special, this year marks the 80th anniversary of the U.S. Navy Seabees and Gulfport’s own Naval Construction Battalion Center. Here with more on the upcoming Seabee Day is Deborah Brockway, the director of NCBC’s Morale Welfare and Recreation Department. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: naval construction…
The Biloxi Shuckers are ready to play ball. The Minor League squad will open up their season tonight in Pensacola taking on the Blue Wahoos. This year’s roster features what should be a star-studded outfield where two of the top three prospects in the Brewers organization will play to start the campaign. Following this weekend’s series, the Shuckers will return…
A loyal K9 officer in Gautier is retiring. Gautier City Council just approved K9 Officer Caesar’s retirement. Caesar became a member of the Gautier Police Department in 2015. While in service, he helped seize $2.5 million in cash and more than 500 pounds of narcotics. Caesar will retire to the home of Lt. Trace Williams who’s not only been Caesar’s…
A quick reminder about Spring Break traffic, Biloxi police are reminding drivers to try to avoid Highway 90 this weekend. The cones are already out on Beach Boulevard as part of the department’s traffic plan. Should things get too congested, they’ll start limiting traffic to two lanes between Cowan Road and I-110 to ensure emergency vehicles can still get through…
Surface high pressure that is edging into the Great Plains this morning will continue to shift eastward, crossing the local area on Saturday, and be centered over Florida on Sunday. A strong disturbance moving into the Pacific northwest today will be moving into the northern Plains on Sunday. This will develop a low pressure system over Kansas. The pressure gradient…