Several local restaurants to stay open for Christmas

Sometimes cooking for the holidays can be a hassle. Luckily, a variety of restaurants will be open Christmas Day for those in need of a meal. Locations of restaurants of all price ranges will be available for lunch and dinner. Some chain restaurants like Applebee’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Denny’s, Dominos, iHOP, and McDonalds will be open or offering heat-and-eat on…

Christmas Card Lane tradition continues in Waveland

When it gets near Christmas time, Mollere Drive in Waveland transforms into Christmas Card Lane. Christmas Card Lane is a tradition that has stood for 30 years. Residents of the neighborhood place large Christmas cards on their front yards with different messages and Christmas wishes on them. The tradition used to be celebrated with block parties, Christmas carols, lights, and…

Animals at Berlin Zoo enjoy Christmas gifts

What do you give a Panda Bear for Christmas? At the Berlin Zoo, the answer is a holiday platter with specially made gingerbread men and sugar cookies. While Panda Bears are quite happy with a white Christmas, it is more of an adjustment for some of the tropical animals, but the furry capybaras, who hail from the much warmer climate…

Morning Business Report: December 24th, 2021

This year the number of data breaches has already topped that of 2020 and several big companies have been impacted including Facebook, T-Mobile, and Volkswagen. Jane King has a report on how each new year brings new strategies taken by identity thieves and fraudsters. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Christmas travel tips: Staying safe while on the Road

MDOT is offering tips to keep you and your loved ones safe as you hit the road. Plan ahead with the MDOT traffic mobile app that shows real-time road conditions along your travel route. Get plenty of rest before driving. Remember to plan frequent stops if traveling long distances and always buckle up. MDOT says seat belt use is one…

Mississippi Highway Patrol Class 66 Applications open

Mississippi Highway Patrol is looking for applications for their next cadet class which will be the first class to be comprised of only certified law enforcement officers. Qualifications of Cadet Class 66 include a minimum age of 21, being a citizen of the United States, and must be a resident of Mississippi. A high school diploma or GED is required,…

12/24 – Rob Knight’s “Christmas Eve” Morning Forecast

We are on track to quickly warm up later this morning and into the afternoon hours. High-pressure along the region will shape the forecast through the weekend. Tonight, winds remain a bit breezy in the evening hours which may remain elevated enough overnight to reduce radiational cooling more than previous nights. A Few low clouds around with some thin upper-level cirrus…

Saints send four to the Pro Bowl

On a more positive note, the 2022 Pro Bowl rosters have been finalized and the Saints are sending four players from the Big Easy to the City of Lights. Defensive end Cameron Jordan will be attending the Pro Bowl for the seventh time, becoming the defensive player with the most selections in Saints history. Running back Alvin Kamara is now…

COVID-19 takes toll on Saints roster

The latest surge of COVID-19 continues to ravage rosters across the professional sports world, putting the Saints in a tough situation for week 16. Last week, Head Coach Sean Payton missed the game against the Bucs after testing positive and Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen stepped in as interim head coach. Earlier this week, tight ends Adam Trautman and Juwan Johnson…

Seafood sales skyrocket during the holiday season

Seafood along the Coast is already popular, but during the Christmas season sales make a quick rise. Local seafood shop Desporte has noticed this sales increase pretty quickly. Owner Sean Desporte says the store has had to restock many items in the shop multiple times. The most popular items on the store’s list this season by far has been their…

AARP Foundation looking for volunteers to help seniors with taxes

AARP is looking for some helping hearts to assist seniors in our area for tax season. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is offering free tax assistance to those elderly who need it the most. They are looking for friendly individuals to join for the upcoming tax season. Those interested will receive training and learn new skills while helping others. AARP is in…

Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum hosted ‘Donuts with Santa’

Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum has been hosting Christmas events all month long and today children enjoyed donuts with Santa. Children were able to enjoy a late breakfast of confections from ‘Hello Donuts’ with the jolliest of elves and also spend some quality time talking to Santa about their wish lists and getting a picture taken with Santa before heading…

New toy trends for the holidays

With COVID restrictions lifted and shoppers back on the streets, local toy stores have all the info on what gifts are trending this Christmas. Miner’s Doll and Toy Store in Ocean Springs ordered extra stock to keep up with demands. The employees at Miner’s Doll and Toy Store say customers are flocking to brick-and-mortar shops in post-pandemic Ocean Springs. This…

Jazzy J’s gives out free plates in D’Iberville

One local eatery continues the Coast trend of getting free food to community members in need. Collard greens, mac and cheese, fried chicken are just a few of the free offerings at Jazzy J’s Bistro today. The owners decided to give back to the community that keeps the bistro going after it opened eight months ago. Over Thanksgiving, the pair…

Memorial brings joy to residents of Driftwood Nursing Center

Memorial Hospital was finally able to return back to the Driftwood Nursing Center today to host their annual Christmas party. The past two years, Memorial was unable to host the festive event due to COVID-19, but today the festivities finally returned with gifts, music, singing, and eating. Most of the 100 plus residents were able to make an appearance at…

Local bakeries preparing for the busiest time of the year

It’s the busiest time of the year for local bakeries and they’ve been making more than just cookies for Santa. Before dawn you can find pastry chef Renee Loranger baking buttery scones and stuffing her favorite cheese Danishes. Since opening in October, business has been consistent for the new shop, baking through Halloween, Thanksgiving and now Christmas. “Even been selling…

Morning Business Report: December 23rd, 2021

Seventy-six percent of Americans want to better their finances for the New Year and don’t expect many, if any, year-end or holiday deals on new vehicles this year. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Mississippi families receive financial bump

Across Mississippi, families in need are receiving a financial bump to help them get through the holiday season. More than 1,500 low-income Mississippi families are set to receive a one-time payment of $1,000 from the Mississippi Department of Human Services. Households must qualify for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to be eligible. The funding comes from the American…