14th annual Souper Mudfest happening in Bay St. Louis Saturday

The annual Souper Mudfest is happening in Old Town Bay St. Louis Saturday. From 4 to 6 p.m. at the Main Street Methodist Church you can purchase artisan soup bowls for only $20. Not only do you get a one-of-a-kind bowl from a local artist, but free soup from over 20 local businesses. You might be wondering why Mudfest is…

Gulf Coast Industries visits the Mississippi Aquarium

Among the busloads of people at the Mississippi Aquarium this morning was Pine Belt Mental Health Care Resources showing its participants new ideas about employment. Around 30 guests were there by way of the Walmart Community Grant awarded to Gulf Coast Industries and Pine Belt Mental Health Care Resources. Gulf Coast Industries helps adults with intellectual disabilities find and keep…

PRCC Men’s Basketball’s attending to unfinished business

“Well, I think we’re done talking about legacy now that we’re here. I think this team’s legacy has already been made. Now it’s just icing for the cake. Depending on how we play next week depends how much icing goes on the cake. But to accomplish what they’ve accomplished, 28-0, the way they’ve done it, it’s something that will always…

War in Ukraine interrupts adoption process for Gulf Coast families

Between the three families are eight Ukrainian children waiting to call South Mississippi home.

  The love of a parent knows no bounds– no matter the time, distance, or language barrier. For three South Mississippi residents– that love has grown to include children in Ukraine they were in the process of adopting when Russia invaded. The bond they share is special. It’s based in faith and the pieces of their hearts that are a…

3/11 – Roob Knight’s “Severe Potential” Friday Morning Forecast

Today, an upper level disturbance/frontal boundary is expected to influence the area. Scattered to numerous showers and storms will be possible, mainly in the afternoon hours looking at the models. Southerly surface winds ahead of the storms will allow for warm air and moisture advection into the area. Strong to possibly severe storms will be possible along the MS coastal…

Twenty-one Mississippi children gain forever homes in Jackson County

Families are all unique, but created out of love, and today more than ten families welcomed a new member or members into their forever home. The courtroom was standing room only, as family, friends, and love filled the room and overflowed into the hallways. The children adopted today came through the Child Protection Services Agency, making their adoptions a means…

3/10 – Rob Martin’s “Stormy Then COLD” Thursday Evening Forecast

We’re looking good early tonight, but a vigorous cold front approaching from the NW tomorrow. Rain will move back in overnight with elevating rain potential Friday afternoon/night. The stationary front will begin to dissipate with the approaching cold front NW Friday afternoon. The SPC has the area under a “MARGINAL THREAT” for severe potential Friday afternoon/evening with the main threat…

Waveland family builds home out of shipping containers

Shipping containers are being used for more than just shipping items these days. One family in Waveland has turned some containers into a home. Homeowner David Cole said, “I thought what could I do that was affordable that would be able to be sustainable and also durable.” After leaving Arizona to move back to the Coast, David Cole wanted something…

Kreole Primary Elementary students learn the importance of exercise breaks

Larry Calhoun, the star from the ‘Move to Learn’ exercise videos, popped into Kreole Primary Elementary today. Students took an exercise break and got moving with Coach Calhoun. He makes exercise dance videos called ‘brain breaks’ that gets the classroom moving for five minutes so the students can get rid of any pent-up energy and be ready to focus. Students…

Former South Mississippi resident living in Ukraine

Several years ago, a missionary from South Mississippi followed a calling that took him to Ukraine. His dedication to ministry, serving others, and eventually parenthood gave him a reason to stay, even in the face of war. Clinton White is a native Mississippian who spent a large portion of his life living on the Gulf Coast. Now nearly 6,000 miles…

Civilian Response to Active Shooters Presentation at Lyman Senior Center

Harrison County Sheriff’s Office held a Civilian Response to Active Shooters presentation at the Lyman Senior Center to help prepare seniors in the event of an emergency. The presentation is designed and built on the avoid, deny, defend strategy that provides strategies, guidance, and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event. Harrison County Sheriff’s Office spoke on topics…

Morning Business Report: March 10th, 2022

One in five U.S. adults quit their job last year and Costco and Sam’s Club battle for gas dominance. Jane King has those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report

Three Pillars Pale Ale to be released tomorrow

The Mississippi Aquarium is teaming up with Chandeleur Island Brewing Company to re-release a popular pale ale. Three Pillars Pale Ale is a part of Chandeleur’s conservation series and pays tribute to the aquarium’s mission of education, conservation, and community. Beer sales will also help go towards conservation efforts in South Mississippi. Three Pillars Pale Ale will be available once…

Free pet vaccine clinic at Long Beach Senior Center Saturday

If your furry friends are not vaccinated, bring them to the Long Beach Senior Center this Saturday. For Pet’s Sake Rescue is partnering with Petco Love to provide pet owners free vaccines for their pets. Vaccines are HCP for cats and the DAPPV for dogs, which are part of their yearly booster shots. All participants need to have their cats…

Mississippi Department of Education announces online tutoring services at no cost

The Mississippi Department of Education announces new virtual tutoring services for students across the state. Thirteen school districts in South Mississippi are on the list to receive those services at no cost. In all, 121 districts across the state will have access to online tutoring in math and English language arts.  It is open for students in grades three through…

Death benefits for first responders who contract COVID

Tomorrow Governor Reeves is set to sign a house bill that will ensure families of law enforcement and firefighters who died after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty will receive full state death benefits. Survivors’ benefits are $100,000 per first responder. As part of House Bill 779, $5 million will be transferred from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund…

3/10 – Rob Knight’s “Pleasant” Thursday Afternoon Forecast

A brief dry period today will change overnight as the stationary front drifts north, along with a vigorous cold front approaching from the NW. Rain will move back in overnight with elevating rain potential Friday afternoon/night. The stationary front will begin to dissipate with the approaching cold front NW Friday afternoon. The SPC has the area under a “MARGINAL THREAT”…