June 11th at Pascagoula’s Beach Park, the Jackson County Recreation Department will host its second annual Sand Jam 2022 ‘Turtle Up Mississippi.’ The Sand Jam is a celebration of Mississippi’s native wildlife and habitats. This free event has more than 20 activity booths, live turtle ambassadors, kayaking, fishing for children 15 and under, a turtle art competition for all ages,…
Ocean Springs High School seniors took the stage to accept their diploma. ‘Once a Greyhound, always a Greyhound!’ The Ocean Springs class of 2022 chanted and cheered during graduation practice one final time before crossing the stage in front of family and friends. This year’s graduating class earned and accepted over $14 million in scholarship money. Valedictorian Margaret Brune said,…
A typical summer pattern of afternoon/evening slow-moving storms is on display this final day in May. The southeast flow will continue this scenario through mid-week. These types of storms pop up quickly and tend to rain themselves out while moving slowly, then dissipate shortly after sunset. This means about a 20-30% chance through the work week. Overnight temps will generally…
This Saturday, Beauvoir is celebrating Jefferson Davis’ 214th birthday. There will be historians on the grounds giving visitors a glimpse of what life was like when Davis lived there. What was once known as Orange Grove is today’s Beauvoir. Construction on the property began in 1848 and on it sits Jefferson Davis’ home, which is the first ever beach house…
Wayne Rodolfich spent 17 years as superintendent at the Pascagoula-Gautier School District and is set to retire at the end of June. While being superintendent, he was able to complete $135 million worth of upgrades and new technology including the Pascagoula High School Performing Arts Center. In March, the district was one of only two districts named ‘a district of…
Grab your gloves and shovel and get to gardening. With rising prices from inflation making it harder for people to afford groceries, gardening can be a key factor when it comes to offsetting that inflation. At Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, they have seven different gardens on the museum campus where people are allowed to pick up fresh and healthy food….
Mississippi waters recently reopened for shrimp season. Over at Quality Poultry and Seafood in Biloxi, they have more than 75 years of experience in selling fresh seafood in their market. They are optimistic for a plentiful shrimp season. Past years were affected by the Bonnet Carre Spillway and fresh water intrusion. One concern for the market is how shrimper’s fuel…
The Congressional Primary Elections for Mississippi are one week from today. Residents of the Fourth Congressional District can head to the polls and vote in either the Republican or Democratic primary. The incumbent, Steven Palazzo, will be challenged by six other Republicans. Palazzo is facing off against Raymond Brooks, Carl Boyanton, Mike Ezell, Kidron Peterson, Clay Wagner, and Brice Wiggins….
It’s a mind-blowing science experiment you are going to want to try. All you need are a few ingredients from around the house. Tags: Hooked on Science, science
Gas prices hit yet another record high and flight cancellations piled up on a busy Memorial Day Weekend. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
This weekend, you’re invited to Pascquale’s Speakeasy for Italian Godfather Don Martini Giuseppi’s birthday celebration. The only problem, there’s been a murder. Here to tell us about their mafia mystery dinner theatre show is Jimmy Duggan and David Biagini. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Mafia Murder Mystery Dinner Show, the Italian American Society
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch and the Mississippi State Board of Contractors are warning against contractor scams this hurricane season. After a storm, individuals can pose as licensed contractors as a way to prey on vulnerable citizens. Here are a few ways you can avoid being scammed: Be wary of door-to-door repair operations or people who demand deposits or payment…
Current upper level analysis shows a ridge centered near the Appalachian Mountains and a trough encompassing nearly half of the western US. A slither of that ridge will try to expand southwestward across northern LA and into Texas over the next couple days. At the same time, tropical moisture will be pass across the Bahamas to the western Gulf of…
Current upper level analysis shows a ridge centered near the Appalachian Mountains and a trough encompassing nearly half of the western US. A slither of that ridge will try to expand southwestward across northern LA and into Texas over the next couple days. At the same time, tropical moisture will be pass across the Bahamas to the western Gulf of…
Heavier showers that went through Harrison County this afternoon have dissipated, but more could come in off the gulf by early Tuesday morning. With a sustained southeast flow off the gulf, we’re back to humid conditions and elevated overnight temperatures through the extended period. So, most of the short term forecast period will be dry, with a good bit of…
Former Biloxi Shucker and Mississippi State alum Ethan Small made his Major League debut today and his first career strikeout was against two-time All-Star Willson Contreras. The former first round pick punched four tickets across two-and-two-third innings, but struggled with his command, giving up two runs on four hits and four walks. His career Minor League numbers suggest better days…
When you’re on the bubble of the NCAA Tournament, hosting a watch party can be risky business, knowing there’s a chance there’s nothing to party about. But Southern Miss is one of 16 teams that didn’t have that problem coming into Selection Monday, having already been picked as one of 16 regional host sites on Sunday. Now USM just needs…
Some spotty, heavier showers will approach the coast this Memorial Day afternoon and evening, but widespread activity is not expected. With a sustained southeast flow off the gulf, we’re back to humid conditions and elevated overnight temperatures through the extended period. So, most of the short term forecast period will be dry, with a good bit of sunshine. A weak…
During the Memorial Day Weekend, several families decided to travel back in time to meet some friendly and not-so-friendly giants. This past Saturday, the Mississippi Aquarium officially opened up the Dinosaurs around the World exhibit which features a variety of animatronic dinosaurs. Each dinosaur has fun facts in front of it such as its name, size, geographic location, and more…
Memorial Day is a time that family and friends can come together and enjoy each other’s company. At the pier on Courthouse Road, beachgoers were asked why they chose to attend this specific spot. Several answers included the view, the company, and the beach, but the most common answer was the proximity and the ability to get there. That most…
The City of Gautier reminds us of the true reason of Memorial Day. Earlier today, the American Legion Post of 1992 held their eighth annual Avenue of Flags Ceremony. This program was set up for family and friends to dedicate a flag as a way to honor their veteran who has passed away. Coordinator Paul Mohning brought the ceremony to…
Today, veterans, first responders, and the public came together in Ocean Springs to remember our fallen American heroes. Many people use this holiday as a day of rest, but it wouldn’t be that if not for all of those who died for the U.S. on foreign soil. More than ten percent of Mississippians, about 200,000 men, served in the Vietnam…
Police are searching for an Ocean Springs man who has been missing from Government Street Grocery since Friday. Lloyd Daniel Cecil Jr. went missing after walking out of the Grocery at around 9 or 10 p.m. that night. He’s 5’11” and weighs about 195 pounds with hazel eyes and light brown hair. He was wearing khaki shorts and a light…
Hancock County Coroner Jeff Hair has identified the two people who died in a Memorial Day Weekend tragedy. At 10: 25 p.m. Saturday, 58-year-old Mark Failor and 52-year-old Candace Failor, both from Magee, died in a house fire in the Kiln as they were visiting the Coast for the weekend. Neighbors say they heard an explosion before the house erupted…