A celebration steeped in tradition and history returns to the Pass Christian Harbor this Saturday. The annual Blessing of the Fleet returns and organizers hope it brings awareness to the struggles faced by our Coast seafood industry. Chairman Kirk Kimball said, “It’s an honor to bring back something that we can put back on the pedestal that was once dusty…
We have an update on that shooting in Gulfport we first reported on last night, the victim has died. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer identified the man as 29-year-old Trevor Walker of Gulfport. He says Walker died at the hospital from multiple gunshot wounds. Gulfport police say they found Walker after he had been shot at Emerald Pines Apartments around…
A Biloxi man accused of capital murder in the death of his two-year-old stepson was in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing. Our media partner the Sun Herald reports Biloxi Investigator Nick Sonnier said 21-year-old Hailey Lynn Heard told police her husband, 38-year-old James David Heard, held his son’s hands over his head while punching him in the stomach two…
Today will be quiet, humid, and warm with HI readings mostly in the mid to upper 90s and a few 100s. Saturday the chance for rain will increase. Southwest flow aloft, slowly cooling mid level temps, and increasing moisture should help to provide a better chance for storms. On the other hand mid level heights will actually increase and there…
Today will be quiet, humid, and warm with HI readings mostly in the mid to upper 90s and a few 100s. Saturday the chance for rain will increase. Southwest flow aloft, slowly cooling mid level temps, and increasing moisture should help to provide a better chance for storms. On the other hand mid level heights will actually increase and there…
It’s more of the same at least into Thursday as high pressure in the gulf remains in control. The northwestern periphery of the high will start to break down by Friday, especially in the mid and upper levels. However, some slightly drier (although still humid) air over the western Gulf of Mexico will get pushed around the periphery of the…
St. Stanislaus baseball standout Tanner Reinke is heading to the next level, signing with Mississippi Gulf Coast this morning. The two-way senior helped lead the Rock-a-Chaws all the way to the third round of the playoffs, pacing SSC with 54 strikeouts across 50 innings pitched to go along with a 3.64 ERA and a .278 batting average at the plate….
Take a South State championship team from the year before that returns more seniors than it had the year before and you’ve got the recipe for something special. Resurrection Catholic went undefeated in regular season against every MHSAA team on the schedule. The Eagles are now just one win away from heading back to state. Eagles hosting Ethel in game…
The City of Gulfport hosted its first of seven ‘Meet with the Chief’s events. As a way of community outreach, Police Chief Adam Cooper and Fire Chief Billy Kelley collaborated in a meet and greet with Gulfport residents. From 4 to 5 p.m., police officers and firefighters stood at MLK Jr. Boulevard and Arkansas Avenue available to answer any questions…
Amid the current baby formula shortage, moms across the country are donating and selling breast milk to make sure no baby goes hungry. Moms are connecting on Facebook, the group ‘Human Milks for Human Babies’ creates a space for moms to request or offer breast milk in their area. First time mom Casey Green of Ocean Springs realized her milk…
The weather pattern will hold through the short-term period with a broad area of high pressure off the Southeast U.S. coast extending westward along the northern Gulf Coast. The northwestern periphery of the ridge will start to break down by Friday, especially in the mid and upper levels. However, some drier air over the western Gulf of Mexico will get…
The Humane Society of South Mississippi took some linens off the hands of Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort Hotel today. For the donations, Scarlet Pearl loaded up a truck full of linens that would have otherwise been thrown away. They also brought in a load of supplies for all the potential pets waiting to be adopted. Pallets of food and bedding…
The Mississippi Maritime Museum officially announced a winner for its ‘Name a Catboat’ contest held this month. The contest was held to name the catboat the museum received about two years ago. T.J. Sampson, a sixth-grade student at Trent Lott Middle School, won the contest with the name ‘Sea’s the Day.’ He will be an honorary guest for Pascagoula’s Maritime…
With the weather creeping into the 90s already, it feels like Christmas is a long way off, but a group on the Coast is holding a beach walk this weekend to raise funds for the wreaths that are laid at the graves in the Biloxi National Cemetery each holiday season. Kevin Cuttill’s group, Wreaths for BNC, is holding its wreath…
May is Community Action Month and each year Community Action of South Mississippi hosts celebrations in each of the counties they serve. People were out at West Side Community Center for food, drinks, and treats. While some kids enjoyed face painting, seniors enjoyed some bingo. Informational tables were also set up so guests could learn about the many services offered…
Over 700 students packed the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies including students all the way from Arkansas eager to learn about marine life. While Coastal Mississippians are used to beaches, fishing, and marine life, many students from Arkansas at Carlisle Elementary School have never experienced coastal life. Teacher Ashley Gwynne said, “This might be their only chance to ever experience…
The Biloxi Police Department welcomes a new chaplain after the passing of Robert Burriss. Officer Reuben Sabio is taking on the responsibility of being a pillar of support within the department. Officer Robert McKeithen was murdered outside the Biloxi Police Department in 2019. The department keeps his memory alive. McKeithen’s patrol car – emblazoned with an officer memorial graphic –…
One major bank predicts record high gas prices this summer and the FDA authorizes Pfizer booster shots for kids ages five to 11. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
It’s that time of year when allergy sufferers are desperate for any type of relief. Today, we have the indoor air quality experts at Green Home Solutions here with us to offer some solutions. Mike Barnes with Green Home Solutions has more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Green Home Solutions
If you see smoke in the Ocean Springs area today, it is because the fish and wildlife service is conducting a prescribed burn at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. The burn site is 362 acres located west of Seaman Road and north of I-10 in Ocean Springs. The fires help officials restore the native wet pine Savannah and…
The synoptic pattern will hold through the short-term period with a broad area of high pressure off the Southeast U.S. coast extending westward along the northern Gulf Coast. The northwestern periphery of the ridge will start to break down and become more zonal, especially in the mid and upper levels. However, some drier air over the western Gulf of Mexico…
When Vancleave and East Central both crashed on their course to the 5A South State Finals, it was hard to imagine a world in which this series would not be decided by a game three. Tonight is win or go home, East Central rolling out the welcome mat for the Bulldogs, having won three of the five total match-ups this…
Another new chapter for Mississippi Gulf Coast shortstop Cade Crosby, who is heading off to Nicholls State to wrap up his collegiate baseball career. Having transferred from Southern Miss prior to the 2022 season, Crosby showed out during his time at Perk, leading the Bulldogs with 50 hits and ten doubles to go along with five homers, 29 RBI, 31…
The East Central softball program is no stranger to the big stage, having just played for the 5A State Championship last season. This year, the Lady Hornets are South State champions once again and to the surprise of no one are once again playing a Neshoba Central program in search of its ninth consecutive state crown. Neshoba Central wins game…