9/3 – Rob’s “Less Humid” Labor Day Weekend Forecast

This afternoon will bring hot temperatures in the wake of yesterday’s cold front. Temperatures will climb to around 90 degrees but will be rather tolerable a a less humid flow continues to dominate the region. The aforementioned frontal boundary will likely stall near the coast today through Saturday, with any diurnal afternoon convection being immediately along the coast or out…

9/3 – Rob Knight’s “Post-Frontal Passage” Friday Morning Forecast

In the wake of yesterday’s cold frontal passage, a less humid flow will dominate heading into the weekend. The aforementioned frontal boundary will likely stall near the coast today through Saturday, with any diurnal afternoon convection being immediately along the coast or out over the Gulf. Rain chances will generally be less than 20 percent today and Saturday afternoon, but…

09/02 – Brantly’s “Lower Rain Chances, Drier Air” Thursday Night Forecast

 An area of upper-level high pressure will continue to expanding eastward over the entire southeast U.S. through Friday afternoon. The surface boundary will be pushed southward with the storms overnight toward the coast, but then meander back north throughout the day Friday. Friday will likely be a much drier day overall, with little rain coverage outside isolated to low-end scattered…

Olympian Brittney Reese and Ocean Springs Night at MGM Park

The Shuckers were back in action tonight for the first time since last Friday as they opened up their home series against the Mississippi Braves while also welcoming the City of Ocean Springs and Olympian Brittney Reese to MGM Park. Ocean Springs Mayor Kenny Holloway and 2020 Tokyo long jump silver medalist Brittney Reese threw out the ceremonial first pitches….

MACCC Football: PRCC vs. Mississippi Delta

After playing just six games in 2020 due to COVID-19, the Pearl River Community College football program is finally getting its first full experience under second year Head Coach Seth Smith with a nine-game schedule starting tonight. Wildcats hosting Mississippi Delta in their home opener, ready to break in the Thursday night lights for the 2021 campaign. Mississippi Delta-31 Pearl…

Shaggy’s offering free burgers and beer to Louisiana residents

To anyone who has evacuated from Louisiana, Shaggy’s is offering free food to help ease the road to recovery. A free burger, fries, and beer is being offered to anyone with a valid Louisiana ID. In just the first day, over 1,000 burgers were given to evacuees. Friday is the final day of the free burger and beer special so…

09/02 – Brantly’s “Slightly Less Humid” Thursday Evening Forecast

 An area of upper-level high pressure will continue to expanding eastward over the entire southeast U.S. through Friday afternoon. The surface boundary will be pushed southward with the storms overnight toward the coast, but then meander back north throughout the day Friday. Friday will likely be a much drier day overall, with little rain coverage outside isolated to low-end scattered…

Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort reaches 100 percent COVID vaccination rate

Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort is the first casino in the country to reach a 100 percent COVID-19 vaccination rate among employees. All associates of Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort have had at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Scarlet Pearl invested over $500,000 to date for their vaccine effort, including $300 in cash to each associate and supervisor who…

Memorial transforms Biloxi clinic into COVID vaccination site

Memorial Hospital has decided to turn their Biloxi clinic into a full-time COVID vaccination site as of last week. The clinic made the transformation to help limit confusion on vaccination site locations and to make the vaccine more readily available. The site is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. This location is expected to stay as…

Moss Point Fire Department teams up with Red Cross for relief efforts

Disaster relief provided by the American Red Cross was available in Moss Point today. Prepared to bring relief to over 500 Moss Point residents, the American Red Cross and Moss Point Fire Department partnered up at City Hall for a drive-thru supply give away. A truck load of cases of water, storm clean up kits, including brooms and mops, multi-purpose…

Fundraiser for family of La’Mello Parker

A fundraiser will be held for the family of La’Mello Parker, the three-month-old baby who was shot and killed back in May during a shootout between police and the infant’s father. La’Mello Parker’s family lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and has been impacted by Hurricane Ida. Several organizations decided to come together to host a ‘free throw for La’Mello’ event…

Remembering District Fire Chief Mark Hilley

The community is mourning the loss of Gulfport Fire District Chief Mark Hilley who died from COVID-19. “He didn’t just go to work every day. He came to work. He made a difference.” “He was an excellent leader, fun to work with, fun to work for.” “Being a paramedic, running as many calls as he did over the years, he’s…

MDOT Labor Day safety tips

MDOT is reminding drivers to stay safe on the roads this Labor Day Weekend. An increase in traffic for holiday travel makes Labor Day Weekend one of the busiest on the roads. But no fear, you can keep yourself and others safe with a few tips from MDOT: Buckle up and make sure your passengers do as well. Make sure…

Morning Business Report: September 2nd, 2021

Weather disasters are more common, but fewer people are dying and more people are expected to hit the road for Labor Day travel. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report

MSDH reports 3,850 new COVID-19 cases statewide

Today, MSDH is reporting an additional 3,850 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 17 deaths. All 17 deaths occurred between August 14th and September 1st. Mississippi’s total of COVID-19 cases is now 443,511 with 8,507 deaths. Among cases and deaths already reported, MSDH has identified 16 additional COVID-19 cases in residents of long-term care facilities and no additional deaths. Current…

9/2 – Rob’s “Cold Frontal Passage” Afternoon Forecast

A cold front will continue to push south through the area providing dry air moving into the area. Despite the passing of the front, there will not be any noticeable cool off with highs staying in the upper 80s to low 90s through the weekend. Slightly drier air will help lower heat index values to the upper 90s to near…

9/2 – Rob Knight’s “Cold Frontal Passage” Thursday Morning Forecast

A mid-level disturbance will dip southward over the frontal zone and this will start an initial round of scattered showers and thunderstorms in coastal MS counties through the late morning hours. The frontal zone will shift further southwest into southern Ms through the day, bringing scattered to numerous thunderstorms into the I-10 corridor this afternoon. Activity will persist into the evening…

Northwood Church helps in Louisiana relief efforts

At their first Wednesday service tonight, Northwood Church contributes to Ida disaster relief for our neighbors in Louisiana. The church’s partnership with the Giving Bak Foundation will help feed people in the Denham Springs area. Tonight, church members donated cans of vegetables, aluminum pans, bread, Little Debbie snacks and propane tanks. Northwood Church Lead Pastor Jordan Ducote said, “One thing…

Louisiana evacuees get free burger and beer at Shaggy’s

As Louisiana evacuees make their way to our coastal cities, one local business has decided to try to make our neighbors feel more at home with a free hot meal and cold drink. Thursday and Friday, Shaggy’s will be giving all Louisiana residents a cheeseburger and draft beer on the house. All residents have to do is show their I.D….

09/01 – Brantly’s “Continued Heat, River Flood Threat” Wednesday Night Forecast

A stationary weak trough boundary from the remnants of Ida is still stalled along the northern Gulf coast of LA and MS this afternoon. With this system, there`s enough moisture in the region to support a few storms into the evening hours. Storms will be capable of producing frequent lightning, heavy rainfall, and downbursts of strong winds this evening before…