National Catholic School Week
Sunday marks the start of National Catholic School Week. OLA Student Ambassadors Ainsley Luffey and Rebecca Baxter are in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: National Catholic School Week
Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra to perform this weekend
They’ve been bringing music to the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the past six decades. If you haven’t had an opportunity to enjoy the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra, this may be your chance. The symphony has two performances this weekend. Here to tell us more about the concert is Music Director Dr. Peter Rubardt. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: gulf coast symphony…
Lynn Meadows hosting vaccine event
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is partnering with Memorial Hospital to host a community vaccine drive tonight from 5 to 7. The Pfizer vaccine will be available for anyone 12 years and up, while the Moderna vaccine is available for anyone 18 and older. Booster shots will also be available and no appointment is needed to get a vaccine. Anyone under…
1/28 – Rob Knight’s “Sunny But Cool” Weekend Forecast
Main concern will be temperatures. Mid and high cloud cover should hang around a good bit of the day, but do expect to see some sunshine late in the day. Overnight lows pretty much in the middle of the guidance envelope tonight and tomorrow night. Northern areas are expected to remain above Hard Freeze criteria (25F), and the coastal counties…
1/28 – Rob Knight’s Friday Morning “Cold Front” Forecast
Weak cold front will blasts through the area this afternoon and evening, but the airmass is too dry to produce precipitation. Not anticipating any weather systems in the wake of this disturbance through the weekend. Main concern will be temperatures. Mid and high cloud cover should hang around a good bit of the day, but do expect to see some…
Southern Miss Baseball Preview: Opening Day just three weeks away
In 2021, Southern Miss baseball found success despite being labeled a young squad, making it all the way to the NCAA Oxford Regional final game, ultimately falling to Ole Miss. Ahead of the 2022 season, it’s the loss of that young talent that may make the Golden Eagles even more of an unknown than last year. USM is just three…
Hoopsfest returns to the Coast Coliseum
After a one-year hiatus due to COVID, one of the premier high school basketball events in the state of Mississippi returns this Saturday. Recognized as a premier hardwood classic in the southeast, Hoopsfest often features the best talent in the region. In years past, Hoopsfest showcased seven boys varsity games, comprised of 14 teams from across the region. Slightly downscaled…
Resurrection Catholic names Eric Denmark as new head football coach
Tuesday, Resurrection Catholic promoted within, naming long-time Eagles assistant Eric Denmark as their next head football coach, replacing Lavon Capers, who coached Resurrection for the past three seasons. Denmark is no stranger to the football community, especially in Jackson County. In 1981, Denmark graduated from Pascagoula High School and went on to play college ball at Ole Miss. Starting his…
Merit Health Biloxi holding blood drive Friday
Merit Health Biloxi will host a blood drive tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Nancy Harville Room at the hospital campus. Blood donors are need daily throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast to help hospital patients. Less than five percent of the eligible donor population gives blood, the need exists for more people to donate and donate more…
George County teen injured in Highway 26 road collapse returns home
A George County teen injured in the Highway 26 road collapse is out of the hospital after five months of treatment. The City of Lucedale welcomed Layla Jamison with a homecoming celebration at city hall, proclaiming today as Layla Day. City and county officials rolled out the pink carpet as law enforcement and firefighters escorted Layla Jamison and her family…
MS Gulf Coast Chamber preparing for annual meeting
On Tuesday, February 1st, Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce will celebrate all their accomplishments of 2021 and present the Pat Santucci Award at the 2022 annual meeting. Last year, the chamber had more than $37,000 in small business grants, $14,000 in city-division scholarships, and doled out more than $68,000 in community investments. Coast Chamber CEO Adele Lyons says she’s…
Protecting your home from wildlife during the winter
With cooler temperatures, people have been cozied up at home, but they are not the only ones. Local wildlife has also been looking for a warm environment to seek food and shelter from the cold weather. Stark Exterminators, a pest and termite control company, shared a few tips on how to prevent wildlife from entering your home. Seal all exterior…
IP Casino Resort Spa hosted a job fair
IP Casino Resort Spa in Biloxi spent the day looking for energetic and outgoing individuals to join their team. IP offered an in-person job fair, giving those interested in working for the facility a chance to get well acquainted with the atmosphere and all it has to offer. IP Casino Resort Spa was looking to fill all positions, including bartenders,…
Lynn Meadows hosting vaccine event Friday
The Lynn Meadows Discovery Center partnered with Memorial Hospital to host a community vaccine drive Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Pfizer vaccine will be available for anyone 12 years and up while the Moderna vaccine is available for anyone 18 and older. Booster shots will also be available. No appointment is needed to get a vaccine. Anyone…
COVID safeguards extended in Mississippi courts
Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Randolph today extended the order for COVID-19 safeguards in all courts for another month and gave judges discretion to postpone jury trials scheduled through February 25th. Since March 2020, the Supreme Court has issued a series of orders to address changing circumstances and evolving guidance provided by health authorities. The emergency administrative order says…
Medical Marijuana: what are the plans moving forward
Mississippi lawmakers sent a bill to Governor Tate Reeves on Wednesday that would establish a medical marijuana program for patients. With a 46-4 vote in the Senate and a 103-13 vote in the House, lawmakers are in a majority agreement on the medical marijuana bill. While it has been over 14 months of discussion and compromise since the original initiative…
New details on Robert Oshinski: case bound over to grand jury
Gruesome details were revealed in court Wednesday during a preliminary hearing for Robert Oshinski, charged with murder in the death of Ashley Barbara. Children of the couple said during a forensic interview that Oshinski beat Barbara with a concrete pipe. This information comes from our media partner, the Sun Herald. After Barbara lost consciousness, security cameras show Oshinski brought her…
Morning Business Report: January 27th, 2022
The TSA is hiring at airports nationwide. The Federal Reserve is teeing up a March interest rate increase. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
Gulf Coast Orchid Society Show and Sale
If you’re looking to add some color to your life, there’s a good opportunity to do so this weekend. It’s the Gulf Coast Orchid Society’s Show and Sale. Gulf Coast Orchid Society Treasure Marilyn Ladner has more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulf Coast Orchid Society Show and Sale
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce 2021 Accomplishments
More than $37,000 in small business grants, $14,000 in city-division scholarships, in all, the Coast Chamber of Commerce last year doled out more than $68,000 in community investments. There’s much to celebrate as chamber members prepare to gather for their annual meeting on Tuesday. Coast Chamber CEO Adele Lyons is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: mississippi gulf…
1/27 – The Chief’s “Approaching Cold Front” Friday-Eve Morning Forecast
A weak cold front diving southward through the mid-west and lower Tennessee valley will move across the area during the day on Friday, with the upper flow returning northwesterly into the weekend. There isn’t sufficient moisture so I’m not expecting any weather with passage with the exception of a few outer coastal showers early Friday morning. Cold high pressure moves…
Student Athlete of the Week: Long Beach’s Brooklyn Biancamano
A five-time state champion, All-State selection, six-time Gatorade Mississippi Runner of the year, and that’s barely scratching the surface of Brooklyn Biancamano’s accomplishments. As part of Long Beach High School’s cross country and track and field teams, Biancamano has been dominating the competition since the seventh grade. Watch the video above to hear the story behind Biancamano’s running journey told…
Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission votes ‘yes’ on Seawolves return
The Seawolves are one step away from making a permanent return to the Coast. Monday, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission voted ‘yes’ to bringing professional hockey back. To finalize the lease with the coliseum, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors also needs to vote ‘yes.’ On February 7th at 9:30 a.m., the board will determine the fate of the Seawolves’…
Superheroes rappel down Memorial Hospital building to boost morale
Superheroes sprang into action today at Memorial as they scaled down the side of the hospital. For the second year in a row, employees for Wallace Window Cleaning Services dressed as iconic superheroes and made a brave journey down the side of the main hospital. The four heroes were Batman, Iron Man, Superman, and Mr. Incredible. The heroes were able…