Public hearings to bring Amtrak passenger service back to the Coast

More talks centered around bringing Amtrak passenger service back to the Gulf Coast. The U.S. Surface Transportation Board held a public hearing this morning, discussing some of the roadblocks preventing the project from moving forward. Amtrak would need access to tracks operated by CSX and Norfolk Southern Rails in order to run two daily Amtrak trains between New Orleans and…

City of Waveland upgrading Gex Park on Coleman Avenue

Waveland Mayor Mike Smith’s plan to create a happy, healthier city got some help today. The city added outdoor fitness equipment to Gex Park. A pull-up bar, chest press, and cardio walkers are some of the equipment installed so adults can get a workout while the kids play. Mayor Smith hopes the addition of the equipment will also help grow…

Funeral services announced for community leader Dick Wilson

Funeral services for local community leader Dick Wilson have been released. Visitation will take place Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 8:30 to 9 a.m. at Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi. The funeral service will follow Monday’s visitation at 9 a.m. with burial afterwards at Biloxi National Cemetery. Wilson died on February 6th…

2/15 – Rob Knight’s “Spring-like” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast

High pressure will continue to shape the forecast today, however cloud coverage will start making its way into the area beginning tonight. Patchy fog will be in the area on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Stronger winds will begin to make their way into the area with breezy conditions starting tomorrow and lasting through Friday. The strongest winds will be on…

2/15 – Rob Knight’s “Big Changes Ahead” Tuesday Morning Forecast

High pressure still shaping the forecast today, however cloud coverage will start making its way into the area beginning tonight. Wednesday and Thursday mornings will have areas of patchy fog. Stronger winds will also make their way into the area with breezy conditions beginning tomorrow and lasting through Friday. The strongest winds will be on Thursday as a cold front…

Ocean Springs alum Sarah Edwards shines for LSU gymnastics

A late change to LSU’s vault line up Friday against Florida and it’s a win-win for the Tigers and for Ocean Springs alum Sarah Edwards. Full speed ahead for the former Greyhound and very near sticks the landing, scoring a season-high 9.875, helping fifth ranked LSU cut into fourth-ranked Florida’s lead. Gators win, but Edwards certainly a bright spot, smiles…

West Harrison Cheer wins National Championship

A very big congratulations in order for West Harrison High School and its varsity cheer program going back-to-back as national champions. This weekend, the Hurricanes placed first at the Universal Cheerleaders Association for the second year in a row. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: cheerleading, sports, West Harrison Hurricanes

High School Girls Basketball: Gulfport vs. Ocean Springs

The last time the Gulfport girls basketball team took the court, the Lady Admirals left it all on the court in a hard-fought loss to rival Harrison Central. They had to sit on those feelings all weekend, ready to take it out on whoever they played next. Unfortunately for Ocean Springs, Lady Greyhounds getting a tough draw in the first…

First COVID-19 vaccine deadline for healthcare workers

Today is the first deadline for healthcare workers to prove they have at least one dose of the COVID vaccine. On January 13th, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court permitted the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, also known as CMS, to enforce its final rule, requiring many providers and suppliers to vaccinate their staff for COVID-19. All staff must receive…

Local students deliver Valentine’s Day gifts to seniors at Summerfield Senior Living

Residents at the Summerfield Senior Living of Gulfport received lots of love on this Valentine’s Day thanks to health-science students at the Harrison County Career and Technical Center. Students stuffed around 80 hand made bags on Friday and delivered them to seniors today. Each goody bag was filled with blankets, puzzles, and books. One of the students reached out to…

MGCCC hosts Coastal Mississippi Job Fair

Dozens gathered at MGCCC Jackson County campus looking to start a new career. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College partnered with the Mississippi Department of Employment Security to offer the 2022 Coastal Mississippi Job Fair. More than 35 employers were set up, looking to help connect Mississippians with jobs. Those that could not make today’s job fair still have a chance…

Forestry Commission pulls burn permits for three coastal counties

People are being urged not to burn right now because it is just too windy. Harrison County Fire Rescue says the Mississippi Forestry Commission is pulling issued burn permits for the three coastal counties. Officials say high winds over the next couple of days will cause higher risk of fires getting out of control. There is no burn ban in…

Valentine’s Day flower sales keeping florist busy

It’s Valentine’s Day and it is one of the busiest days of the year for local florists. Customers flocked to Lois’ Flower Shop in Long Beach today to pick up fresh flowers for their loved ones. Valentine’s Day is an annual day celebrating romantic love, admiration, and friendship. Lois’ Flower Shop in Long Beach has assisted locals observing the day…

90’s Review Concert featuring Latona Coleman

There was a lot of great music that came out of the 90s and you can relive it all next month in Pascagoula. Get ready to mark your calendar for this special concert. Producer and featured artist Latona Coleman is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: 90s Review Concert, concert, Latona Coleman

Morning Business Report: February 14th, 2022

Valentine’s Day flower prices are at an all-time high and oil is getting closer to $100 a barrel as tensions increase in Russia. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Marketsite with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Porter Avenue Market open every Saturday in Ocean Springs

It was the little market that could, Ocean Springs’ Saturday market on Porter Avenue began just a few months ago and is on the rise. Joyce and Donald Champion are trying to get the word out – it’s an up-and-coming weekend market that takes place every Saturday, weather permitting, when the craftsmen of Ocean Springs and beyond sell their wares….