Airmen in Keesler’s air traffic control classes now have 24/7 access to simulators. Utilizing the latest in computer technology, these simulators are able to offer the same level of training on a desktop sized system that previously required a room size simulator. The class is just five days away from testing up to the final portion of their 70-day course….
A week from today, there will be a special election to fill the seat for House District 119 in Gulfport. Tonight, you can hear from the candidates. The North Gulfport Civic Club is hosting a forum from 6 to 8 tonight at the Isaiah Fredericks Community Center. Both candidates, Gary Fredericks and Jeffrey Hullum III, have been invited to participate….
Locally, there’s still some form of residual frontal boundary that moved through to the area Sunday, with an area of low-pressure which developed east of the area. A secondary disturbance within the trough weakness of the region will drive further south on Wednesday. This will bring a frontal boundary towards the area. This setup will likely produce coastal showers and storms…
An upper level high pressure system centered near the 4-Corners region extends to the east coast north of Florida. This eastern portion of the ridge is rapidly eroding as an upper disturbance is diving south across the Great Lakes to the Ohio River Valley today. Locally, there’s still some form of residual frontal boundary that moved through to the area Sunday….
Biloxi Shuckers Catcher Jakson Reetz in need of a new challenge, receiving a promotion to Triple A Nashville this afternoon. Through 64 games this season, Reetz spending more time out of the stadium than in the stadium with a Southern League leading 22 home runs. Reetz also pacing the league in RBI, slugging percentage, and OPS to go along with…
This season, five of Tanner Hall’s 17 starts for the Super Regional Southern Miss baseball team resulted in shutouts over at least seven innings. Today, Hall was up to some of his usual tricks for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team. Hall threw four scoreless frames for the stars and stripes as a part of a 2-0 win over Cuba….
Over at Gautier High School, rising senior wide receiver A.J. Phillips decomitting from Alcorn State today, having announced his decision over Twitter. Phillips says the Braves will still be at the top of his list, but he wants to take the time to make sure he’s making the right decision for both him and his family. Since his original commitment…
A stationary front along the coast will meander there all week long, providing spotty storms and the potential for heavy rain. If there’s some good news, it is that Tuesday doesn’t look as wet as some of the earlier forecasts had indicated. High temperatures should get close to 90 Tuesday with heat index values topping out around 100, and lower…
The car of a missing Ole Miss student was located earlier today. Investigators say the vehicle belonging to Jimmie Lee, also known as Jay Lee, was located at a towing company. The vehicle was removed from the Moll Bar Trails apartment complex last Friday. Lee was last seen leaving Campus Walk apartments just before 6 a.m. on July 8th. Lee…
A man was hit by gunfire just a few hours ago in Gulfport. The shooting happened around 7 p.m. at MLK Jr. Blvd and Ohio Avenue at Kings Food Mart. A male victim has been taken to an area hospital. Gulfport police have no information on a possible suspect at this time. If you have any information about this incident,…
Still hot today with enough sunshine to get those real-feels in the 103 – 108 range. A stationary front along the coast will drift north and south for several days, providing spotty storms and the potential for heavy rain. If there’s some good news, it is that today and tomorrow don’t look as wet as some of the earlier forecasts…
American long jumper, Olympic gold medalist, and a seven-time world champion, Brittney Reese will become Gulfport High’s girls track and cross-country coach. At tonight’s school district meeting, the board announced Reese’s anticipated addition to Gulfport High School. The school hopes to add more state championships to their legacy under her leadership. For Reese, the goal is to get students scholarships,…
This Wednesday, Gulfport leaders are seeking your input on plans to extend Airport Road and create a new I-10 overpass near the Outlet Mall. It’s a plan they’ve been discussing for several years now. The plan would essentially extend Airport Road west of Highway 49 to create a new route over I-10 near Gulfport Premium Outlets that would allow access…
The City of Biloxi is hosting a job fair Wednesday. The city is looking to fill several positions in the police and fire departments. There are openings for utility crews, maintenance workers, mechanics, and engineers. The city is hosting the job fair this Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Biloxi Civic Center on Howard Avenue and again…
‘Fill the Bus’ has officially kicked off. The Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport has partnered with United Way of South Mississippi in the annual school supply drive to collect supplies for children in the Gulfport, Long Beach, Pass Christian, and Harrison County schools. People can drop off supplies in collection bins at the Gulfport Highway 49 Walmart Supercenter starting today through…
Two New Orleans women were killed Saturday when their vehicle was hit by a truck as they turned into traffic on Bienville Boulevard in Ocean Springs. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. said Elizabeth Kelly and Mary Kelly were the victims. They were reportedly sisters-in-law. The wreck happened on U.S. 90 near Rouse’s Grocery store and Raising Canes. Four vehicles…
An Oklahoma man is behind bars charged on the Coast with burglary of a residence in Bay St. Louis. Bay St. Louis police say 27-year-old Cash Socia of Vinita, Oklahoma was arrested Saturday after a warrant was issued in a residential burglary case in the 800 block of Highway 90. The burglary happened Thursday. Socia’s bond was set at $50,000….
A postal service rate increase took effect Sunday and the average price of gas in the U.S. fell 19 cents. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Saturday marked the recognition of George Ohr’s 165th birthday. So, to celebrate the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art held a birthday party. To celebrate the Mad Potter’s big day, the museum threw a free celebration of art and creativity. At the event, there were things to do for the whole family including live paintings, art vendors, ceramic molding activities, and free…
The Mississippi Farms to School Network held a grand opening for its new community garden. It’s next door to the Salvation Army’s Kroc Center in Biloxi. The garden was created to give families and children an opportunity to come out and learn how to grow their own food. People are invited to visit the garden, plant their own produce, and…
Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi held a puppy graduation over the weekend to honor this past year’s therapy teams and their services. The dogs honored at this graduation all passed evaluations last July and helped serve the community through the therapy program the past year. This year’s class featured three first-year therapy pups as well as eight re-registered pups…
The Crusaders for Veterans held its seventh annual Freedom Ball this weekend in honor of our military. This ball got its start to encourage people to be proactive in helping the military and our veterans. Crusaders for Veterans President Kevin Cuttill says it is a way to honor and recognize our servicemen and woman and all they’ve achieved. This year,…
Members of the ‘Nam Knights of America’ traveled to Long Beach this weekend to present a flag to a Biloxi resident. The Spirit of ’76 chapter out of Fort Walton Beach traveled with the Chattahoochee Valley Chapter out of South Georgia to deliver this flag to Phillip LeCara. The flag was given to LeCara’s family in honor of his brother…
Students at the Hancock County Performing Arts Center are bringing the musical Moana Jr. to life. Here to tell us more about the upcoming performances are Annalise Hoeg and Amelie Necaise who are both sharing the role of Moana for the run of the show. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Hancock Performing Arts Center, Moana Jr.