Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, as well as Congressman Steven Palazzo, welcomed the distribution of more than $36.7 million to the state of Mississippi. The money went to its three coastal counties for coastal conservation, restoration, and hazard mitigation activities. The funding represents the state’s share of revenues generated through the 2006 Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act. The…
With the extension of the student loan repayment pause until August 31st, that has given borrowers more time to prepare for their monthly payments. However, it has also opened up opportunities for scammers. Student loan scams are on the rise amid confusion among borrowers about when they’ll be paying student loans again and whether or not their debt will be…
A two-year-old boy in the Kiln accidentally shot himself Saturday and is now in a New Orleans hospital. According to Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam, who spoke with our media partner the Sun Herald, the shooting happened in the Ridgewood subdivision off Highway 43. Sheriff Adam says the boy’s father had fallen asleep when the toddler found the loaded gun…
Head’s up for Jackson County drivers, MDOT has announced more overnight closures for the Fort Bayou Drawbridge. The bridge will be closed each night starting tonight and running through this Friday from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. It will remain open during the day. The overnight closures will allow crews to work on the pilings underneath the bridge as well…
For agencies around the Coast, Saturday marked Drug Take Back Day. The D.E.A. and other law enforcement encourage citizens to clear their cabinets of old prescriptions. Twice a year, you can hand over your old medicines to a local police department so they can be safely disposed. Gulfport PD Sgt. Jason Ducre says the event greatly reduces the risk of…
The annual Dragon Boat Festival returned to Gulfport as part of a fundraising effort by United Way of South Mississippi and its partners. Dragons, boats, dragon boats, and dragging boats — these are the things that make the Dragon Boat Festival what it is. At the dock off Seaway Road, hundreds grouped up on the shore to experience the mighty…
Gulfport authorities hosted an event all about training and introducing first responders to curious kids. Community advocates joined Gulfport police and fire departments to invite children living with autism to talk to officers, play with sensory toys, and get a look at some of the equipment their heroes use on the job. While this teaches the kids about first responder…
Demand for summer camps is expected to be the highest in years and investors are entering one of the most pivotal weeks this year. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
The Kentucky Derby is happening in just five days and the Singing River Foundation is giving people an opportunity to celebrate the festivities right here on the Coast. In studio on behalf of the foundation is Laura Sessum with details. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Derby Mixer, Kentucky Derby, Singing River Foundation
It looks like we are going to see another above average storm season with 16 to 20 named storms, six to eight hurricanes, three to five of which are predicted to be major hurricanes. This week is Hurricane Preparedness Week in Mississippi. MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney is in studio to talk about the importance of being prepared. Categories: Community…
Today on Mom to Mom, we have an easy, yet adorable Mother’s Day gift. Tags: Mom to Mom
A weakening disturbance west will move east across the region with no significant convective development today. Beyond tonight, high-pressure over the western Gulf of Mexico should keep any significant convection away from the area through Wednesday night. There is some question as to whether cirrus will be thick enough to significantly limit heating today, as we’ll probably lose the cirrus during…
A Texas disturbance will move across the area this afternoon and evening. It appears to be weakening at this time, with no significant convective development today. Beyond tonight, high-pressure over the western Gulf of Mexico should keep any significant convection away from the area through Wednesday night. There is some question as to whether cirrus will be thick enough to…
After hitting the transfer portal in early March, it didn’t take very long for Mississippi State wide receiver Jacobi Moore to find a new home. The Harrison Central alum is heading to Ole Miss for the 2022 season after going catchless in his true freshman season with the Bulldogs. Moore signed with MSU in December of 2020, following a senior…
The NFL Draft has been around since 1936 and after all that time, no Mississippi State offensive lineman has been a higher draft day selection than left tackle Charles Cross. Last night, the Seattle Seahawks picked Cross in the first round with their ninth overall pick, making him the fifth highest MSU player ever drafted. In 2021, the former Laurel…
D’Iberville, Region 7 Class 6A champion, rolling out the welcome mat for Pearl in game one of the second round series. Warriors win 5-3. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: d’iberville, High School Baseball, sports
The developing pattern into next week is looking more like summer than spring, but without the outright summer heat. This will bring overnight temps up to around 70 this weekend, and to the lower 70s next week. It’ll stay rather humid with highs in the low-mid 80s this weekend, then mid 80s by mid-week. Inland areas could hit upper 80s…
Gulfport baseball hosting the Petal Panthers, who just knocked off Ocean Springs in three games. Admirals take game one 10-6. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Gulfport, High School Baseball, sports
At some stadiums playing simultaneous baseball and softball home games would be impossible due to the risk of adjacent foul balls. Gulfport High School has no such issue with both teams ready to roll in the second round of the 6A playoffs coming off their first-round byes. Lady Admirals hosting St. Martin. Gulfport walks it off in ninth, 7-6 win…
Fishermen’s paradise is back in Biloxi with the South Mississippi Boat Show. This is the second year running for the show which features about 50 boats from four local boat dealers including Crown Leisure, Seven Seas, Ocean Marine, and Furlans. These boats range in price starting at about $35,000 all the way to over $200,000. The show will continue Saturday…
The Harrison County Fire Rescue responded to three separate house fires this morning and afternoon. At two of the houses, firefighters were able to quickly stop fires in the rooms where the fire started, reducing the heat and smoke damage. The third fire was at an empty trailer which was destroyed by the fire. No injuries were reported in the…
A south to southeasterly flow has established dominance over the area. This will bring overnight temps up to around 70 this weekend, and to the lower 70s next week. It’ll stay rather humid with highs in the low-mid 80s this weekend, then mid 80s by mid-week. Inland areas could hit upper 80s during this time. As for showers and thunderstorms,…
Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich addressed the shooting spree that took place on Wednesday, leaving four people dead including three at the Broadway Inn Express in Biloxi and also the house party shooting leaving a Biloxi teen injured. On Saturday night, a shooting took place in Biloxi at a house party on Rachel Drive and Terrace Court leaving a 16-year-old…
A coalition of healthcare providers hosted a caregiver symposium for family caregivers. Seniors and caregivers had a chance to browse tables with healthcare information and talk to professionals. Seniors were also able to get information on Medicare, social security, and senior living. After hearing from speakers, lunch was served. Home Instead Client Care Coordinator Christopher Thompson said, “This caregiver symposium…