The Gulfport Chamber of Commerce gave out grants to three Harrison County School District teachers to help fund projects they created for their students. The recipients were Bel-Aire Elementary’s Heather Nittianandan for her project ‘feeding the future,’ West Harrison High’s Bethany Seal for her project ‘tiny house for story characters,’ and West Harrison Middle’s Georgene Danjanic for her project ‘book…
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Vancleave High School raised $1,700 for a local donut shop owner. Kathleen Nicholson, also known as Mrs. Kat, is the owner of Lou-Joe’s Donut Hut less than a mile away from the high school. She also has a son who attends VHS as a senior. Mrs. Kat was recently diagnosed with breast cancer…
The team at St. Joseph Hospice visited the Gulfport Police Department today to offer free lunch to all of the officers. The team began cooking hotdogs and burgers early in the morning and brought the food to the department. The hospice set up an outside location and gave out about 100 lunch servings to the working police officers. The team…
Aggressive drivers be warned that the Harrison County School District is taking measures to report school bus stop arm violators to police. The district buses now carry a robust camera system that can track plate numbers of passing cars with ease. Each bus is equipped with $2,000 in back and front facing cameras, amounting to $400,000 in federal funds for…
Due to labor shortages delaying shipments nationwide, school cafeterias are growing short on food and supplies. Despite the shortage, cafeteria workers and nutritionists are inventing new ways to feed students. Gulfport High School is running out of plastic forks. The cause is a cascading effect that reaches all the way to labor shortages in shipping yards, interrupting supply chains across…
Many people gathered today at Mosaic Church in Ocean Springs to say their final goodbyes to Pascagoula Fire Captain Jacob Latch. Thirty-eight-year-old Captain Latch passed away last week after an aggressive form of cancer. Three weeks ago, he was diagnosed with EHE, a cancer that grows from the cells that make up the blood vessels. Latch was a lifelong resident…
Halloween is on the horizon and what better way to get in the spooky spirit than with festive drinks? Troy Thompson met with a mixologist to get his professional advice on how to get the party started. Tags: Living Well with Troy Thompson
Ships waiting to get into the California ports are now at a record high and rising gas prices will take a big bite out of holiday spending. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Market site with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce’s Diversity Council is hosting a complimentary breakfast this Friday and attendees will be treated with more than just good food. The Chamber’s Diversity Chair Carmelita Scott is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Diversity Council, mississippi gulf coast chamber of commerce
The holidays are upon us and so is the need for seasonal workers. On this Workforce Wednesday, Goodwill’s Chief Workforce and Economic Development Officer Kimberly Hall is in studio to discuss seasonal work. Tags: Seasonal Work, Workforce Wednesday
Congressman Steven Palazzo spoke on the floor of the United States House of Representatives to honor the life of fallen Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. Palazzo introduced a bill, H.R. 3175, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 135 Main Street in Biloxi as the “Robert S. McKeithen Post Office Building.” You can watch Congressman…
MSDH is mourning the loss of a giant in public health. Dr. Alton B. Cobb passed away this past weekend. Tuesday would have been his 93rd birthday. Dr. Cobb served as state health officer for Mississippi for 1973 to 1992. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Dr. Alton B. Cobb
A region of high pressure NE of the area is steadily moving SE’ward, allowing for more moisture to move in from the south. A weakness in the pattern south of the area is flaring up showers/t-storms moving NNE. This activity will continue through the day as an approaching cold front from the NW will move into the region Thursday. I’m…
Today, wet weather returns to the forecast. We are expecting quite a bit of shower activity along with a few thunderstorms. Although there may not be more than 30-50% coverage at any one time, fully expect 60-80% coverage by the end of the day over the forecast area. High pressure centered northeast of the area will remain in place for…
In the 6A ranks, Ocean Springs paying a visit to Brandon. Lady Greyhounds led by their 11 seniors, not ready to play their last match just yet. Lady Greyhounds take one, but that’s not enough as the Lady Bulldogs get it done at home, ending the dream season for OS 3-1. In the 1A ranks, Resurrection Catholic making it four…
Volleyball history ready to be made in tonight’s 4A South State finals between Stone High and Pass Christian. History already has been made by both schools in their first-ever trips to the semi-finals. The Lady Tomcats have won three consecutive district titles since the program’s inception, but have made it to this point and same goes for the Lady Pirates…
The weather has been nice since last weekend, but today was the last seasonal day we’ll see for over a week. This afternoon was still warm with lower humidity, but it will rise sharply through the night. Expect a considerably warmer low than last night, now near 68 degrees on the coastline. Inland areas will be slightly cooler, but will…
Prior to last year, Our Lady Academy volleyball had won eight state championships in a row. Crescents hosting St. Patrick in the 3A South State finals, already the deepest run in school history for the Lady Fighting Irish. OLA taking the second, third, and fourth sets to win 3-1. The program is now in line to take home its 15th…
Tonight, the Long Beach Historical Society brought life back to a place known for being a final resting place. Story tellers and re-enactors share the stories of those who have gone before us. Tonight, five storytellers shared pictures, facts, and history from Long Beach residents in their earlier days. Over 30 guests listened to stories told about those who have…
With a vision of a healthy Mississippi, the Children’s Center for Communication and Development cut the ribbon for their new therapy playground today in Long Beach. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation awarded a grant of $323,540 to the Children’s Center at the University of Southern Miss through the USM Foundation. Tuesday, kids involved with the center…
Last week director of the Institute of Marine Mammal Studies Dr. Moby Solangi traveled to Jackson to speak before the state’s ports and marine resources committee about the proposed Mid-Breton Sound diversion on the Mississippi and Louisiana state line and its anticipated impacts on the Gulf Coast’s ecosystem. When the Bonnet Carre Spillway was opened in 2019 for 123 days…
The weather has been nice since last weekend, but today was the last seasonal day we’ll see for over a week. This afternoon was still warm with lower humidity, but it will rise sharply through the night. Expect a considerably warmer low than last night, now near 68 degrees on the coastline. Inland areas will be slightly cooler, but will…
The Singing River Pharmacy will be hosting a National Drug Take Back Day event this Saturday. The Take Back Day will be held in the parking lot of the Singing River Healthplex in Pascagoula from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drug Take Back Day is a way for people to dispose of unused prescription drugs while also being educated about…
Memorial Hospital has announced a vaccine drive to be held in collaboration with multiple local agencies this weekend. Along with the Gulfport NAACP, Gulfport city officials, and the Links Organization, a health fair will be held to administer Pfizer COVID vaccines along with booster shots and health screenings for the public. The fair will be held on Saturday from 9…