A medical marijuana business conference took place in Biloxi. The conference aims to educate business owners on how to be successful in the industry. The event features speakers, sessions, exhibitor booths, and networking opportunities. Steve Marritt is one of the featured speakers. He’s opening Southern Sky Brands, a medical marijuana distribution center in Canton, Mississippi. Marritt has been involved in…
Living and working in a small town doesn’t mean you have to think small. Thinking outside the box grabbed the attention of regional magazine ‘Country Roads’ which named Stephanie and Michael Paoletti as ‘Best Small Town Chefs.’ The couple, who owns ‘Food, Booze, and Hiccups,’ catering business, returned to Michael’s hometown of Ocean Springs a few years ago and decided…
Passersby who saw an accident that injured a mother and trapped three children inside their car leaped into action to get the people out of the vehicle. Video of the accident was provided by Ken Conn, who said the accident happened about 3 p.m. yesterday afternoon on Highway 90 in front of the Ocean Springs Walmart. A woman in a…
If you’re looking for a way to escape the summer heat, you may want to consider ducking inside the AC and enjoying what the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi has to offer. And while you’re there, you’ll likely notice some beautiful works of art on display. The artist behind the work is Mike Koskie. Categories: Entertainment, Local News,…
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT – 7PM This afternoon most showers/t-storm activity should be found west of the Miss River close to the coast. A sea-breeze boundary will get going around 1pm today and this will help once again develop a few thunderstorms. Friday will not be much different with thunderstorms but could see a few more north of the coast….
Last night, Biloxi Shuckers right fielder Joey Wiemer broke the internet, not once, but twice earning not one, but two spots on Sportscenter’s Top 10 with a pair of home run robberies. So, what would he do for an encore? Shuckers hosting the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, game two of their six game series. Biloxi has to win all six of…
The Southern Miss Home Run King Matt Wallner is still clearing the fence on a regular basis as a member of the Wichita Wind Surge, the double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. Last night, the 39th overall pick in 2019 hit two jacks in a 9-2 win, bringing his yearly total up to 15 long balls as he now paces…
As the legend of the rally paddle lives on in Hattiesburg, Charlie Fischer is moving on to get a fresh start in Lincoln for his senior season. The four-year Southern Miss fan favorite is transferring to Nebraska following a junior season that saw him hit just .167 after back-to-back campaigns in which he hit over .300. Overall, he leaves USM…
Day one of heat advisories is in the books, and day two comes Thursday. It was certainly hot this afternoon, but we were actually a bit hotter at the end of last week. The humidity wasn’t as oppressive as it could have been, and that kept that heat index “down” a bit compared to what it could have been. However,…
Ole Miss commit and St. Stanislaus slugger Seth Farni is in some elite company as one of just two players from Mississippi to be invited to Major League Baseball’s Prospect Development Pipeline League. Farni tore the cover off the ball during his junior season with the Rock-a-Chaws, hitting at a clip of .364 while leading SSC with nine home runs…
Head Coach Mike Bianco said, “We try to remind them, enjoy this. Yeah, it’s a business trip and all those things and all those coaches speak stuff that we all would think, but the truth is they need to enjoy it. I mean this is why they’re doing it. This is their passion and you play to win and have…
Grab your sails and head out to the sea! The Sea and Sail Adventure Programs at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum are happening all summer long. The camps are designed to bring about a greater awareness of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s original history and maritime heritage through a variety of fun and educational activities. Today, the campers learned how…
A multi-car accident on I-10 west bound near the Alabama state line left a few people injured today. All lanes of traffic are now reopened in Jackson County near mile marker 45. State troopers worked on four crashes involving several injuries. Two semi-trucks, an overturned vehicle, and a rear-ended van were involved in the crash. Mississippi Highway Patrol believes wet…
Hot this afternoon yes, but we’ve had hotter this season. The humidity wasn’t as oppressive as it could have been, and that kept that heat index “down” a bit compared to what it could have been. However, real-feel temperatures did nudge that heat advisory criterion of 108, and remember this is only day one of several advisories. Pascagoula led the…
Camp Astro is taking off at the Infinity Science Center in Pearlington. During camp, students learn about a multitude of science and space topics. In this class, students are drawing the new Artemis space suits that NASA will hopefully be using for future explorations. The camp hopes to inspire the next generation of scientists, researchers, and engineers to pursue careers…
Volunteers didn’t let the heat stop them from getting a little dirty planting a Labyrinth garden at Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art. What was once the site of the former Tullis-Toledano Manor will now be home to Labyrinth semi-permanent garden structure. Over 125 shrubs were planted to create a meditative maze. Marketing and Public Relations Director Molly Jo Shea said, “First,…
The stakes for Ole Miss baseball are simple, win and they’re in the championship series in Omaha for the first time in program history. That series begins Saturday. Lose and they’re right back at it tomorrow against the Razorbacks, facing elimination. Arkansas topped Auburn last night 11-1 to stay alive. While Ole Miss waited for their next opponent, they practiced…
D’Iberville is looking to build one of the first-ever Sports Illustrated Resorts on the Gulf Coast. The resort, which would be named Blue Water Beach, would be built on what was originally to be the site of the Gulf Coast Galleria Shopping Center. The 78-acre property would be located directly south of the Promenade on the south quadrant of the…
The Friday night pizza isn’t as cheap as it used to be and companies that have struggled to fill job openings are starting to ask if they really need those workers. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Merit Health Biloxi is now offering a free support group for adult children, caregivers, and other family members of seniors who face health issues like Alzheimer’s and dementia. Here to tell us more about the group and how you can participate is Merit Health Biloxi’s Director of Behavioral Health Ted Wooten. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Caregiver Support Group, Merit Health…
It may only be June, but today we’re going to imagine a beautiful winter wonderland in Hancock County filled with glittering white snowflakes. You can help make it happen through a unique fundraiser with the Hancock County Chamber of Commerce and the Hancock Community Development Foundation. Wendy McDonald with the foundation is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags:…
USA Today has proclaimed what Coastians have known for years, we have some of the best coastal small towns in the country. The newspaper held a contest last month asking readers to vote in the 2022 Travel Awards Contest for Best Coastal Small Town and Best Small Town Cultural Scene. It’s no surprise that Ocean Springs was named number one…
Construction is finally underway for the Bayou La Croix boat launch located just off of Highway 603, next to the Bayou La Croix Bridge. When the boat launch is completed, there will be a 35-foot-wide boat ramp and an ADA accessible bathroom trailer which can be moved when severe storms threaten the area. The project has been in the works…
A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT This afternoon will bring somewhat warmer Heat Index temps and lower number of showers/t-storms. Placement of highest concentration will also be a bit different today. Heat Index values will snuggle up next to warning criteria for the next several days and could get into the lower end of these numbers (113+) over the…