Memorial receives five-star ratings for excelling in pacemaker procedure

Memorial Hospital honored their team for achieving Healthgrades’s five-star rating for excelling in pacemaker procedures and carotid procedures. Healthgrades evaluate approximately 45 million Medicare inpatient records for nearly 4,500 short-term acute care hospitals nationwide to assess hospital performance in 31 common conditions and procedures. These analyses show that patients treated at hospitals receiving a five-star rating have a lower risk…

New ENT clinic opens in Biloxi

A new ear, nose, and throat clinic is investing in technology that could spell the end to dizzy spells. Doctors at Coastal ENT, now open on Tommy Munro Drive, say they’re rolling out what they called a rotary chair. Chronic dizziness is commonly related to issues in the inner ear and this chair will help doctors diagnose the problem. It…

Biloxi Pawrade returns for 2022

A special parade in Biloxi Sunday might raise some ears, the annual Pawrade returns after it was cancelled last year due to COVID. Bring a lawn chair to the town green from noon to 3 p.m. for a view of the wet-nosed celebration. The king and queen pups of both this year and last year’s canceled pawrade are set to…

Biloxi Annual Children’s Mardi Gras Walking Parade takes place Saturday

Children 12 and under are invited to march in a Biloxi tradition. The annual Children’s Mardi Gras Walking Parade talks place in downtown Biloxi tomorrow. Registration starts at 9 a.m. underneath the I-110 overpass on Howard Avenue. It’s no cost to families and children are given beads to throw. The parade starts at 10 a.m., parading down Howard Avenue to…

Shannon Nobles named D’Iberville Chief of Police

The D’Iberville Police Department has a new top cop. Shannon Nobles will assume the role of chief in the D’Iberville Police Department. D’Iberville PD was established in 2008 and Nobles was one of their first officers hired. He has 25 years of law enforcement experience and has watched the department almost double in size and expand to their new facility…

Community leader Carmelita Scott passes away

Carmelita J. Scott, a community leader, passed away suddenly on Thursday. Many took to social media to express their love and condolences. Scott served on the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce Board for seven years and dedicated a lot of her time volunteering at many community events along the Coast. Scott served on the Coast chamber board for two years. She…

Morning Business Report: February 18th, 2022

Amazon Prime will get more expensive for new subscribers today and investors go into the holiday weekend with worries about Ukraine. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Marketsite with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

City of Gulfport considering short-term rental amendment

The City of Gulfport is considering adding a short-term rental policy to its comprehensive zoning ordinance. Right now, the city has no regulations on short-term rentals. With us today is Ward 2 Councilman Ron Roland, and his ward covers most of the area where short-term rentals are situated. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gulfport, Short term rentals

Ole Skool Cruzers hosting car show tomorrow

Mentoring young minds in Moss Point and across the Coast, that’s what the Ole Skool Cruzers are hoping to do with a special event tomorrow. Here to tell us more are Vice President Louis Callahan and Event Coordinator George Williams Sr. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: car show, Ole Skool Cruzers

Humane Society of South Mississippi seeing high numbers

The Humane Society of South Mississippi is experiencing an unusually high number of surrendered or abandoned animals this month. They posted these pictures on their Facebook page this week, talking about the abundant number of intakes they’ve had from animal control officers. HSSM says they took in more than 100 animals last week alone. They’re using every single space available…

Coast Guard suspends search for woman who jumped from Carnival Cruise ship

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for a cruise ship passenger who jumped from her balcony into the sea and is missing in the Gulf of Mexico. Yesterday evening the Coast Guard recalled its air crews after searching since Wednesday. The 32-year-old woman was apparently getting confrontational with security and may have been handcuffed when she leapt from…

2/18 – Rob Knight’s “Presidents Day” Weekend Forecast

With the cold front now east of our area, temperatures have begun to drop off. The low for tonight will be in the mid-30s. Skies tonight will contain a few lingering upper level non rain producing clouds. High pressure will make its way back into the area shaping this weekend’s forecast. The weekend will have sunshine and rebounding temperatures into…

2/18 – Rob Knight’s “Colder” Friday Morning Forecast

With the cold front now east of our area temperatures will begin to drop off. The high for today will be in the mid-50s with tonight’s low being in the mid-30s. Skies will slowly clear throughout this afternoon, with lingering upper level non rain producing clouds overnight. High pressure will make its way back into the area shaping this weekend’s…

MACCC Men’s Basketball: PRCC vs. Coahoma

After starting the season with a mark of 4-2, the Pearl River men’s basketball team is actually rolling right into the post-season, having won every other game on the schedule dating back to late November. 18th ranked Wildcats going for 15 in a row to close out the regular season, playing host to Coahoma on this Thursday night. Pearl River…

Mississippi State baseball eager to defend National Title

For the first time in program history, Mississippi State baseball entering the new year as defending national champions. Already more than seven months since that OmaDawg pile, but still the lingering confidence in Starkville that comes with winning it all. Now that can do one of two things for a team: either let all of the positive reinforcement go to…

Southern Miss ready to continue Opening Day tradition

When it comes to Opening Day baseball at Pete Taylor Park, life is almost always good. Southern Miss has won seven straight season openers and 20 out of their last 21 opening series games, dating back to 2015. Which brings us to the 2022 lead-off game against Northern Alabama, first pitch set for 4 p.m. tomorrow. Start fast, finish strong…

Gautier Family Clinic now open

The City of Gautier welcomes a new medical office. Today, city leaders and family and friends of Gautier Family Clinic cut the ribbon on the new business. The family who purchased the Mary Walker Marina in 2021 has now opened a family clinic for the Gautier community. Gautier Family Clinic serves as a primary care clinic for patients of all…

Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse annual Lundi Gras Parade rolls February 28th

Pirates are preparing to take over the Bay. The eighth annual pirate themed Lundi Gras parade rolls through Old Town February 28th. Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse is a nonprofit organization focused on economic development in Hancock County. The theme for this year’s parade is ‘burning down the house.’ The name comes from the U.S.S. Seahorse and the Battle of…

Seventh annual Mardi Gras Mambo at Lyman Community Center

Hundreds of seniors gathered at the Lyman Community Center in Gulfport to celebrate the 7th annual Mardi Gras Mambo. Gulfport Coast Medical Supply, Southern Care Hospice Services, and the City of Gulfport provided live music, door prizes, and food. Over 30 vendors were set up to pass out information on medical care, senior living, and insurance. Seniors were also able…

Companies show off electric powered school bus

Some manufacturers and dealers are getting ahead of the game in the auto industry, producing what some say is the future in commuting, but what about the schools? An electric-powered school bus was on display at the Marriot in Gulfport today. Check out this school bus. Functionally, it’s just like all the others – but the main difference starts here,…

Grant funds announced to help seafood industry in 25 states and territories

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $50 million in grant funds to help the seafood industry in 25 states and territories including Mississippi. The Consolidated Appropriations Act passed in December 2020 and Congress set aside a COVID-19 emergency relief portion. Each state is set to receive at least $200,000 in funding. State agencies can help companies that operate fishing vessels…

Congressman Steven Palazzo speaks at Gautier Rotary Club meeting

Congressman Steven Palazzo stopped by the Gautier Rotary Club meeting to speak with the elected officials, law enforcement officers, small business owners, and community leaders about the work he is doing in Washington. At the meeting, Palazzo focused on three points: securing the borders, funding and protecting law enforcement, and cybersecurity. In 2021, two million immigrants crossed the U.S. border…