The love of a parent knows no bounds– no matter the time, distance, or language barrier. For three South Mississippi residents– that love has grown to include children in Ukraine they were in the process of adopting when Russia invaded. The bond they share is special. It’s based in faith and the pieces of their hearts that are a…
Today, an upper level disturbance/frontal boundary is expected to influence the area. Scattered to numerous showers and storms will be possible, mainly in the afternoon hours looking at the models. Southerly surface winds ahead of the storms will allow for warm air and moisture advection into the area. Strong to possibly severe storms will be possible along the MS coastal…
Mississippi State making a tournament run of its own, 10-seed Bulldogs taking on 7-seed South Carolina in the second round of the SEC Tournament. Bulldogs live to see another day, winning 73-51. Two-seed Tennessee awaits at 5 p.m. tomorrow. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: basketball, mississippi state, SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament, sports
The Rotary Club of Bay St. Louis, along with its Interact Club, packed bags for foster children at the new youth court building in Hancock County. The bags stuffed will be handed out to children when they appear in court for child neglect or abuse cases. The bags are filled with coloring books that explain the court process as well…
Families are all unique, but created out of love, and today more than ten families welcomed a new member or members into their forever home. The courtroom was standing room only, as family, friends, and love filled the room and overflowed into the hallways. The children adopted today came through the Child Protection Services Agency, making their adoptions a means…
We’re looking good early tonight, but a vigorous cold front approaching from the NW tomorrow. Rain will move back in overnight with elevating rain potential Friday afternoon/night. The stationary front will begin to dissipate with the approaching cold front NW Friday afternoon. The SPC has the area under a “MARGINAL THREAT” for severe potential Friday afternoon/evening with the main threat…
Shipping containers are being used for more than just shipping items these days. One family in Waveland has turned some containers into a home. Homeowner David Cole said, “I thought what could I do that was affordable that would be able to be sustainable and also durable.” After leaving Arizona to move back to the Coast, David Cole wanted something…
Larry Calhoun, the star from the ‘Move to Learn’ exercise videos, popped into Kreole Primary Elementary today. Students took an exercise break and got moving with Coach Calhoun. He makes exercise dance videos called ‘brain breaks’ that gets the classroom moving for five minutes so the students can get rid of any pent-up energy and be ready to focus. Students…
Several years ago, a missionary from South Mississippi followed a calling that took him to Ukraine. His dedication to ministry, serving others, and eventually parenthood gave him a reason to stay, even in the face of war. Clinton White is a native Mississippian who spent a large portion of his life living on the Gulf Coast. Now nearly 6,000 miles…
A local artist has created a series of sculptures surrounding a theme of gun violence, focusing on the horror and fear of deadly crimes. Mitchell Gaudet has been crafting the pieces since 2015. Each year he displays one in front of New Orleans City Hall, where he will often have an emotional exchange with any stranger who finds a loved…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office held a Civilian Response to Active Shooters presentation at the Lyman Senior Center to help prepare seniors in the event of an emergency. The presentation is designed and built on the avoid, deny, defend strategy that provides strategies, guidance, and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event. Harrison County Sheriff’s Office spoke on topics…
A bill headed to the governor’s desk implements a new number to call during a mental health crisis. 988, pretty soon those experiencing a crisis or a mental health emergency will be able to dial the number to be assessed and receive aid. Federal legislation was passed in 2020 requiring states to get on board with using the number so…
His story is inspirational. He lost more than 200 pounds and is now helping others accomplish their weight loss goals. Ray McIntyre has more on his journey. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: fitness, health, Ray McIntyre
One in five U.S. adults quit their job last year and Costco and Sam’s Club battle for gas dominance. Jane King has those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
The Mississippi Aquarium is teaming up with Chandeleur Island Brewing Company to re-release a popular pale ale. Three Pillars Pale Ale is a part of Chandeleur’s conservation series and pays tribute to the aquarium’s mission of education, conservation, and community. Beer sales will also help go towards conservation efforts in South Mississippi. Three Pillars Pale Ale will be available once…
If your furry friends are not vaccinated, bring them to the Long Beach Senior Center this Saturday. For Pet’s Sake Rescue is partnering with Petco Love to provide pet owners free vaccines for their pets. Vaccines are HCP for cats and the DAPPV for dogs, which are part of their yearly booster shots. All participants need to have their cats…
The Mississippi Department of Education announces new virtual tutoring services for students across the state. Thirteen school districts in South Mississippi are on the list to receive those services at no cost. In all, 121 districts across the state will have access to online tutoring in math and English language arts. It is open for students in grades three through…
Tomorrow Governor Reeves is set to sign a house bill that will ensure families of law enforcement and firefighters who died after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty will receive full state death benefits. Survivors’ benefits are $100,000 per first responder. As part of House Bill 779, $5 million will be transferred from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund…
A brief dry period today will change overnight as the stationary front drifts north, along with a vigorous cold front approaching from the NW. Rain will move back in overnight with elevating rain potential Friday afternoon/night. The stationary front will begin to dissipate with the approaching cold front NW Friday afternoon. The SPC has the area under a “MARGINAL THREAT”…
After starting the season with a record of just 6-6, Mississippi State must have realized it wasn’t giving opposing teams the total experience of playing the defending national champions. Which brings us to last night and MSU’s nine-run bottom of the fourth inning that served as a reminder to not only Texas Tech, but also the 5,800 fans in attendance…
Southern Miss hosting Florida International in the second round of the C-USA Women’s Basketball Tournament. USM dominates 78-60 final. Lady Eagles get Middle Tennessee tomorrow at 2 p.m. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: basketball, C-USA Women’s Basketball Tournament, Southern Miss, sports
It’s Opening Day for two new art galleries at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center in Ocean Springs. Local artists Jerrod and Jessie Partridge created a gallery showing a timeline of their art, their lives together as husband and wife, and growth of their family. Jerrod, the painter, hand makes the paper he uses in his portraits. The second…
The same front that’s been bringing the rain and thunderstorms is still hanging around just off shore. We’re on the cooler, more stable side of it, so we’re looking at mainly just occasional showers through tonight. Any development over land will be elevated so we are not looking for any severe weather there, but it will need to be watched…
The Pascagoula River Audubon Center rotates artists every eight weeks in their gallery. They’re currently exhibiting the work of Billy Solitario. Solitario was raised in Gautier. He paints landscapes inspired by sand dunes, coastal savannas, and barrier islands along the Louisiana and Mississippi Gulf Coast. His work will be on display until May 3rd inside the Moss Point Fine Art…