Mississippi Congressman Steven Palazzo was in Gulfport today explaining the pros and cons of the $1 trillion infrastructure bill recently passed by the Senate. The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill passed with bipartisan support in the Senate and would allocate about $4.46 billion to Mississippi. About $3.3 billion will go toward Mississippi roads and a couple hundred million for bridges. Rep….
Flooding woes have popped up and will continue across South MS as more and more rain moves through. Several inches have already fallen since early this morning, mostly in East Harrison and Jackson Counties, causing flooded roads and rising rivers. Expect these trends to continue as Nicholas has slowed to a crawl and will continue to force moisture into the…
For the 36th time, the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi is holding its $10,000 Drawdown. It is scheduled for this Saturday, September 18th at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi, beginning with cocktails at 6 p.m. In an effort to insure the safest possible experience for guests, this year’s event will take place on the front…
Although the Mississippi Songwriters Hall of Fame Award show at the Mary C. Theatre has been postponed because of COVID-19 precautions, the 12th annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival will continue on in downtown Ocean Springs and Gautier. The festival will start Thursday with the kick-off party at the Neon Moon in downtown Ocean Springs. The show will feature some of Nashville’s…
Beau Rivage Resort and Casino donated six pallets of water to the American Red Cross. This is a part of a larger on-going supply drive to help Hurricane Ida victims. Earlier this month, Beau Rivage provided thousands of bath and hand towels, as well as ten cases of toiletries, hundreds of shampoos, conditioners, soap and lotions for comfort and hygiene…
C Spire has completed a 225-mile fiber optic cable along the Gulf Coast, running from the Kiln to west Mobile. Completion of the route is the third major fiber long haul project covering the Mississippi and Alabama Coast. The latest route also provides fiber backbone to the company’s cell sites and resilience and redundancy for the network. C Spire says…
A weakening Nicholas will continue to impact the central Gulf Coast with torrential tropical rainfall and potential flash flooding through Friday. In Harrison County, both a flash flood watch and coastal flood advisory are active until Thursday at 7 a.m. In eastern Harrison County around six to seven inches of rain has fallen since yesterday and more is expected. Flood…
The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System’s Mobile Medical Unit was at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5699 in Ocean Springs for a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for veterans, caregivers, and other eligible beneficiaries. The mobile medical unit is a vehicle specifically designed to deliver primary care and other services to enrolled veterans with limited access to VA healthcare services…
Governor Tate Reeves says he plans to take legal action against new federal vaccine mandates imposed by President Biden’s administration. Reeves joins a growing list of Republican governors upset over the mandates. Last week, the president signed an executive order requiring all federal employees, including government contractors, to get the COVID-19 vaccine or undergo weekly testing. President Biden has also…
The supply of U.S. homes for sale is near a record low and that likely won’t change soon and Boeing says demand for jobs remain strong. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
This Saturday, the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum is holding its $10,000 drawdown. If you aren’t familiar with this event, don’t worry. Corey Christy is in studio with more information. Categories: Local News, News Tags: $10000 Drawdown, Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum
Today, MSDH is reporting an additional 2,353 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 39 deaths. Thirty-five of these deaths occurred between August 13th and September 14th. An additional four deaths occurred between September 5th and September 8th, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi’s total of COVID-19 cases is now 468,498 with 9,100 deaths. To get help with a vaccination appointment…
The main concern the next few days will be heavy rainfall, with the potential for ongoing flash flooding. A FLASH FLOOD WATCH and COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY is ins effect Hourly rainfall rates can be 1.5 to 2 inches (and possibly higher) in the bands crawling eastward across the area. 24 hour precipitation totals through tonight are expected to be in the…
TD Nicholas is weakening near the Lake Charles area. Drier air has been wrapping around the southwest quadrant of the storm. Satellite appearance is more resembling of an extra-tropical pattern. The main concern will, of course, be heavy rainfall, with the largest portion of it to occur in the next 12-18 hours. Moisture flow never really falls off to any great extent,…
This will be the first notable wet period of an upcoming seven day stretch of wet weather. Cloudy with very high rain chances, but that`s not the most important headline. This will be the period of the approach of Nicholas’ remnant weakening circulation. Our local airmass will continue to moisten from the west, so expect excessive rainfall and potentially significant…
St. Patrick Lady Irish hosting West Marion in a district clash. St. Patrick takes the third set 25-17 en route to the 3-0 sweep of this region 8 class 3A match-up. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: High School Volleyball, sports
I expected at least a few heavy showers this afternoon, but so far only a light rain over most of South MS. The light rain will continue, but through the night and into tomorrow it will be joined by more pockets of moderate-to-heavy showers. Expect them to begin a few hours before sunrise, and continue through almost all of Wednesday….
The Gautier City Council voted tonight to approve its 2022 budget and a plan to offer competitive pay for all city workers. For city employees salaries of various positions will be increased to be competitive with the compensation offered in neighboring cities within Jackson County. A minimum three percent raise will be granted for positions already competitive with nearby cities….
High School Volleyball on a Tuesday night with D’Iberville and visiting Ocean Springs. Lady Greyhounds needed extra points to get it done, 26-24 in the second set, and then cruising in the third 25-18 for the 3-0 sweep. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: High School Volleyball, sports
The nation’s top JUCO cornerback according to 24/7 Sports is leaving Mississippi. MGCCC’s DeCarlos Nicholson has committed to Kentucky after making his official visit over the weekend. The former Petal Panther was committed to Mississippi State, but decommitted from the Bulldogs a month ago. Nicholson converted from quarterback to cornerback following his freshmen season at Perk and now he’s heading…
The New Orleans Saints are getting some help at wide receiver this week, having re-signed their fifth-round pick of the 2013 NFL Draft, 29-year-old Kenny Stills. Stills played in New Orleans for two seasons before being traded to the Miami Dolphins where he played for the next four years. He was then traded to the Houston Texas where he spent…
As if the New Orleans Saints haven’t been through enough already, still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, Sunday’s week two game at Carolina is now in question. As first reported by ESPN, eight members of the Saints organization have tested positive for COVID-19, including six offensive coaches, one player, and a nutritionist. Today, the team placed Michael Thomas…
One indicator that it is officially spooky season in South Mississippi is the return of Terror on the Coast. For the seventh year, creepy clowns, goblins, and zombies have set up shop in Gulfport ready to scare the thrill-seekers that venture out to Terror on the Coast. This year, the event’s warehouse has been transformed into the haunted hotel where…
I expected at least a few heavy showers this afternoon, but so far only a light rain over most of South MS. The light rain will continue, but through the night and into tomorrow it will be joined by more pockets of moderate-to-heavy showers. Expect them to begin a few hours before sunrise, and continue through almost all of Wednesday….