The oldest World War II veteran has died today at the age of 112. Lawrence Brooks had just celebrated his birthday in September. He was born in Norwood, Louisiana in 1909 as one of 15 children. Brooks moved to New Orleans before being drafted into the Army in 1940. After the war, Brooks worked as a forklift operator until retiring…
A lucky person could make history with Powerball this evening. The lottery says its jackpot is now worth $610 million. That’s Powerball’s ninth largest jackpot ever. The drawing for it will happen at 9:59 p.m. central time. It’s been three months and 39 drawings since someone has won the jackpot. Powerball says the odds of winning the top prize are…
Armed and dangerous. Hancock County Sheriff’s Department and Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers are looking for a man wanted on two felony warrants. Anthony Raymond Barnes is accused in a Christmas Eve shooting on West Issaquena Street in Bay St. Louis. Barnes is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and for being a felon in possession of a weapon….
COVID cases are on the rise once again just as students head back to class after Christmas break. So, what are the current COVID protocols for school districts in Mississippi? As of today, Moss Point School District is the only school system in the area requiring students and staff to wear masks. Masks are optional for students and staff in…
High pressure remains over the area but will be moving towards the northeast. It has warmed up a bit thanks to onshore flow bringing in some modest warmth and moisture. Some scattered showers are possible around the peak daytime heating hours today, but not anticipating any thunder with any precip that forms. Thursday is when a cold front will approach…
Tonight, with light and variable winds are expected and clear skies expected over most of the forecast area, efficient cooling will allow temperatures to drop into low 40s. With some moisture return over western portions of the area, some fog development is possible. With southerly winds over the area, moisture levels continue to increase. An isolated shower or two will…
In the night-cap, one loss St. Patrick hosting the Tylertown Chiefs. Nick Krass and company looking for their 17th win in a row. St. Patrick goes into the half trailing 35-32, but finds a way in the second half, 71-63 final score as the Fighting Irish improve to 17-1. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: basketball, High School Boys Basketball, sports
St. Patrick Head Girls Basketball Coach Dave Gaunce was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer the day before Thanksgiving. Just yesterday, his daughters started a GoFundMe page on his behalf, which has already raised more than $10,000 and counting. Now, tonight, Gaunce coaching in his final game before starting chemotherapy. Lady Fighting Irish playing host to Tylertown in a region 8 class…
The City of Pascagoula is once again ushering in the new while preserving the old. Sitting vacant since a fire in 2012, the Ice House in Pascagoula will soon see new life. Back in December, city council unanimously approved a tax increment financing plan for development on the property where the ice house sits. Pascagoula City Manager Michael Silverman said,…
Today, Lawyer Stacie Zorn announced her candidacy for Jackson County Youth Court Judge. Zorn is a life-long resident of Jackson County. After finishing law school at Ole Miss, she returned home to work as an attorney in private practice at Heidelberg Steinberger, where she’s been for over 18 years. Her experience is in serving children and families. Zorn gained judge…
Tonight, with light and variable winds are expected and clear skies expected over most of the forecast area, efficient cooling will allow temperatures to drop into low 40s. With some moisture return over western portions of the area, some fog development is possible. With southerly winds over the area, moisture levels continue to increase. An isolated shower or two will…
We have a traffic alert for drivers in Harrison County that could impact your route for the next six months. Starting Wednesday night, Mississippi Department of Transportation will close the northbound side of the state route 605 drawbridge, also known as the Wilkes Drawbridge. Traffic will reduce from four lanes to two. The traffic shift will stretch from Reichold to…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and Singing River Health System are building on a successful history of collaboration to provide better access to high-quality care for MGCCC students, employees, and dependents of employees. On Monday, Singing River Health System assumed the sole responsibility of providing health care services at MGCCC’s on-campus clinics in Perkinston, Harrison County, George County, and Jackson…
South Mississippi is rallying around a St. Patrick Catholic High School coach after a recent pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Dave Gaunce has coached football and basketball across the Gulf Coast for 38 years, including time spent at Ocean Springs and Gautier. Gaunce, who celebrates his 40th wedding anniversary later this month, is also a father of two and a grandfather of…
Eating healthy is one of the more popular New Year’s resolutions, but it’s a lot easier to make than it is to keep. Singing River Health System Registered Dietician Ambrea Davis says she has a lot of patients come in at the beginning of the year looking to lose weight. She helps them do this through many different ways, including…
Gulf Islands National Seashore, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration, will begin construction of the Davis Bayou Bicycle and Pedestrian Path Project. Phase one of the project will include closures of the northern section of Park Road between Highway 90 and VFW Road from January 4th, 2022 tentatively through Spring 2022. Park facilities, including the Davis Bayou campground and…
The Humane Society of South Mississippi was able to adopt out 200 animals during their ‘Empty the Shelters’ adoption special right before the start of the year. There are still currently around 300 pets that are in need of a loving family. Many stray animals have been coming to the shelter along with people returning animals they purchased from the…
Up until this week, it hasn’t really felt like winter, but now that temperatures have taken a dive, a lot of families are doing what they can to stay warm, especially through the night. It’s a good time to go over some fire safety tips. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley is in studio with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots have been raised due to the excitement of players hoping to win big. Due to an increased nationwide enthusiasm, the Powerball jackpot is up to a whopping $610 million for tomorrow’s drawing. This is the 40th draw for the current jackpot. Meanwhile, Mega Millions has jumped to $254 million for tonight’s drawing which will be…
You’re not going to believe the science experiment you and the family can do with a toilet paper tube. Categories: Hooked on Science Tags: Hooked on Science
Thirty-nine percent of workers are looking to change jobs and a jury convicts Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes on four counts of fraud. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
It’s Tuesday which means it is time for our Pet of the Week. Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi is in studio with Saint. Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
Tonight into Wednesday, zonal flow will continue to dominate the upper level pattern. Southerly surface winds will act to reintroduce warm air and moisture into the region, which will enhance some instability in the area. As a result, an isolated shower or two will be possible Wednesday, mainly during peak afternoon daytime heating hours along the coastal areas. Thursday, a…
Gulfport firefighters were called out to a house fire just before 6 p.m. Monday. Chief Billy Kelley said the call came in at 5:51 p.m. and the first units arrived at 2506 Madison Street minutes later. The house was fully involved, but was brought under control within about 30 minutes, Kelley said. No firefighters or civilians were injured in the…