Morning Business Report: June 10th, 2022

Another breakfast staple is being blamed for causing upset stomachs and fresh numbers on inflation are out. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Summer Fair open at the Coast Coliseum

The summer fair is in full swing in Biloxi. It opened last night. The rides are sitting still for now, but they’ll be going strong again tonight. Gates open at 5. You can get a wristband for unlimited rides for $30. As usual, there’s much more to enjoy than just the rides. There’s also a Jurassic Quest, an extreme illusionist…

Hattiesburg Super Regional: Southern Miss vs. Ole Miss

This weekend the Southern Miss and Ole Miss baseball teams are playing each other in Hattiesburg for the right to go to the College World Series. We’ll know which Mississippi team is headed to Omaha by Monday at the latest, maybe even before with games one and two with the first-ever Hattiesburg Super Regional set for 3 p.m. both Saturday…

PRCC wins NJCAA Division II College World Series

Pearl River Community College won the NJCAA Division II College World series and this is the first time ever for the Wildcats to clutch a national championship. Coach Michael Avalon is in studio along with two of his players, MVP DK Donaldson and Outstanding Offensive Player Tate Parker. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, PRCC, sports

6/10 – Brittany’s “Cooler” Friday Morning Forecast

The risk for severe weather today will be greater than what we saw yesterday, with the main risks being damaging straight line winds around or > than 60mph, large hail and can`t not mention intense rainfall rates leading to localized flooding (given 1.8-2″ PW`s). Environmental conditions remain supportive for a few locally strong thunderstorms. This complex is quickly out of…

Ocean Springs QB Bray Hubbard offered by Alabama

When high profile high school football recruits from the state of Mississippi start pulling in big time Division I offers, Ole Miss and Mississippi State are usually the first SEC schools to come calling. Not the case for Ocean Springs Quarterback Bray Hubbard. Today, the rising senior adding the University of Alabama to his bag, fresh off winning Mr. Football…

USM only regional winner in final C-USA season

Ever since Southern Miss won the 2016 Conference USA Tournament title game, things have been a little different for USM baseball. In fact, that was the first of six Conference USA championships over the next six seasons, culminating with this year’s regular season crown. Now, the Golden Eagles are the only C-USA team left standing in their final season in…

Gulfport Sports Hall of Fame to welcome Class of 2022

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Gulfport Sports Hall of Fame is eager to induct its 12-member class of 2022 to its already prestigious ranks. On Saturday, a dozen of the finest players and coaches from the City of Gulfport will be honored with a banquet at the Lyman Community Center where they’ll be presented with their brand-new…

6/9 – Night Rob’s “Watch Out For Friday Storms” Thursday Night Forecast

After the heat peaked today, we’re done with the rain tonight at least in the short term. Pascagoula (Moss Point-Trent Lott International Airport) led the way again this afternoon with a real-feel temperature of 110 degrees at 2 PM. Heavier showers cooled things down a bit, but only temporarily. Temperatures tonight will barely fall from their early-evening readings. Tomorrow is…

Teams hoping to reel in monster catches at the Billfish Classic

News 25 was at the Point Cadet Marina this morning as teams were preparing for their voyage out to sea for the Billfish Classic. Each team has their eye on the large cash prize, but this isn’t your ordinary fishing trip. They’ve prepared their boats with top notch equipment. Competitors are hopeful to snag a monster sized fish lurking in…

Ocean Springs residents celebrate Carl the Rooster at Carl Fest

The Walter Anderson Museum of Art hosted Carl Fest, celebrating the life of the rooster Carl 2.0, Ocean Springs’ unofficial mascot. He was killed back in April. Ocean Springs musicians, artists, chefs, and Carl fans came out to celebrate his life. Since the death of Carl, local artists have produced and created art pieces inspired by the city’s beloved mascot….

6/9 – Night Rob’s “Severe Potential Tomorrow” Thursday Evening Forecast

Pascagoula (Moss Point-Trent Lott International Airport) led the way again this afternoon with a real-feel temperature of 110 degrees at 2 PM. Heavier showers cooled things down a bit, but only temporarily. Some more heavy showers are possible early this evening before it quiets down into another warm, muggy night. Tomorrow is a different story, as a more significant severe…

CTA offering Free Transit Day June 16th

With gas approaching $5 a gallon, Coast Transit Authority is inviting you to ‘dump the pump.’ Finding ways to save gas and money all year, CTA wants you to try their Free Transit Day on Thursday, June 16th. All CTA buses are free so you can hop aboard the trolley, like the beachcomber or casino hopper, to get where you…

Golden Nugget hosting career fair Saturday, June 11th

Are you looking for a job in the hotel industry? If so, the Golden Nugget has an opportunity for you. This Saturday from 10 to 3, the Golden Nugget will be hosting a hotel job fair in the Deer Island Ball Room. The hotel is eager to hire 40 plus immediate openings which include seasonal and permanent positions. Applicants will…

Toddler shot with air rifle while playing with brother in Mobile County

A 13-year-old is in a youth detention center in Mobile County after allegedly shooting and killing his three-year-old brother on accident. The sheriff’s department says EMS rushed to a home in Grand Bay, Alabama around midnight. The three-year-old was taken to a hospital and a CT scan showed a projectile had entered the child’s head above the right eye. Authorities…

Morning Business Report: June 9th, 2022

Used car prices are going up again and mortgage demand hits 22-year low as interest rates rise. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Summer Fair opens at Coast Coliseum today

Another big event is getting ready to open in Biloxi. The Summer Fair at the Coast Coliseum opens at 5 tonight and will be here for the next ten days. People always look forward to the rides, but this year, this is a lot more to look forward to including a Jurassic Quest, an extreme illusionist show, K9 in Flights…

26th annual Billfish Classic returns to the Gulf Coast

Anglers are now out at sea hoping to reel in a winning catch for the Billfish Classic. This is the biggest fishing tournament on the entire Gulf Coast and teams are searching for marlin, tuna, blue wahoo, and dolphinfish. The competition is fierce as millions of dollars in prize money is up for grabs. You can see what they’ve reeled…

Federal complaint filed against IMMS after sea lion died while under anesthesia

A national watchdog group filed a federal complaint against Gulfport’s Institute for Marine Mammal Studies after a sea lion’s death. According to the complaint, on March 5th, 2020, Jester, a six-year-old sea lion, underwent surgery on his left eye to remove a lesion and died while under anesthesia. On March 11th, 2021, IMMS received a critical violation inspection from the…