Gulf Islands National Seashore, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration, will begin construction of the Davis Bayou Bicycle and Pedestrian Path Project. Phase one of the project will include closures of the northern section of Park Road between Highway 90 and VFW Road from January 4th, 2022 tentatively through Spring 2022. Park facilities, including the Davis Bayou campground and…
The Humane Society of South Mississippi was able to adopt out 200 animals during their ‘Empty the Shelters’ adoption special right before the start of the year. There are still currently around 300 pets that are in need of a loving family. Many stray animals have been coming to the shelter along with people returning animals they purchased from the…
Up until this week, it hasn’t really felt like winter, but now that temperatures have taken a dive, a lot of families are doing what they can to stay warm, especially through the night. It’s a good time to go over some fire safety tips. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley is in studio with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots have been raised due to the excitement of players hoping to win big. Due to an increased nationwide enthusiasm, the Powerball jackpot is up to a whopping $610 million for tomorrow’s drawing. This is the 40th draw for the current jackpot. Meanwhile, Mega Millions has jumped to $254 million for tonight’s drawing which will be…
You’re not going to believe the science experiment you and the family can do with a toilet paper tube. Tags: Hooked on Science
Thirty-nine percent of workers are looking to change jobs and a jury convicts Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes on four counts of fraud. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
It’s Tuesday which means it is time for our Pet of the Week. Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi is in studio with Saint. Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
Tonight into Wednesday, zonal flow will continue to dominate the upper level pattern. Southerly surface winds will act to reintroduce warm air and moisture into the region, which will enhance some instability in the area. As a result, an isolated shower or two will be possible Wednesday, mainly during peak afternoon daytime heating hours along the coastal areas. Thursday, a…
Gulfport firefighters were called out to a house fire just before 6 p.m. Monday. Chief Billy Kelley said the call came in at 5:51 p.m. and the first units arrived at 2506 Madison Street minutes later. The house was fully involved, but was brought under control within about 30 minutes, Kelley said. No firefighters or civilians were injured in the…
Upper level moisture and clouds will move across the area this morning with more sunshine this afternoon. Tonight into Wednesday, zonal flow will continue to dominate the upper level pattern. Southerly surface winds will act to reintroduce warm air and moisture into the region, which will enhance some instability in the area. As a result, an isolated shower or two will…
Ole Miss wideout Dontario Drummond has declared for the NFL Draft, having played his final game for Ole Miss in Saturday’s Sugar Bowl. He went out on a high note, leading the Rebels in receiving with nine receptions for 104 yards, putting him over 1,000 yards for his junior season to go along with 76 receptions and eight touchdowns, all…
Tonight into tomorrow morning, north winds will help to push cold and dry air into the region. Clear skies and dry conditions will prevail through the evening. Very quick cooling will be likely this evening due to the clear skies and calmer winds in the forecast. Lows tonight heading into tomorrow morning will be in the mid-upper 20s to low…
Ole Miss junior running back Jerrion Ealy has declared for the NFL Draft, saying the Sugar Bowl was his last game in an Ole Miss uniform. A five-star recruit out of Jackson Prep, Ealy was very consistent during his time in Oxford, rushing for more than 700 yards all three years while totaling almost 3,700 all-purpose yards and 26 all-purpose…
One of the most electrifying high school football players to ever come out of South Mississippi is looking for a new home for his senior year of college. Ole Miss junior wide receiver John Rhys Plumlee is entering the transfer portal just two days after the Rebels’ 21-7 loss to Baylor in the Allstate Sugar Bowl. In 2019, Plumlee was…
The New Orleans Saints have already started four quarterbacks this season, which means they’ve had to rely pretty heavily on the run game. But what happens, when that’s not working. Well, the Saints found a way to win anyway against the Carolina Panthers. On Sunday, the Saints were held to negative rushing yards in the first half for the first…
In Starkville, the Mississippi State men’s basketball team dealing with COVID-19 issues within the program. Per SEC protocols, the Bulldogs are postponing their January 5th road game at Missouri. Bad timing for MSU, coming off four straight wins to close out the 2020 part of their season. They’ll be 10-3 whenever they get back on the court. Categories: Local Sports,…
Tonight into tomorrow morning, north winds will help to push cold and dry air into the region. Clear skies and dry conditions will prevail through the evening. Very quick cooling will be likely this evening due to the clear skies and calmer winds in the forecast. Lows tonight heading into tomorrow morning will be in the mid-upper 20s to low…
Community leaders are coming together, begging people to stop the violence after a New Year’s Eve shooting left four people dead and three people injured. New Year’s Eve is supposed to be a night of celebration but in the City of Gulfport, 50 shots rang out just minutes before the new year. Gulfport Councilman Kenneth ‘Truck’ Casey said, “It was…
As low temperatures sweep in along the Gulf Coast for the second night in row, cold weather shelters are open so no one has to sleep in the cold. What usually serves as the fellowship hall at St. Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal Church on 15th Street in Gulfport is now a space of warmth, security, protection, and comfort. Salvation…
We have photos of the first baby born at Merit Health Biloxi for 2022. Little Elijah was born on January 2nd at 2:39 p.m. Eliceia, Elijah’s mother, is very excited to welcome him to the world. Categories: Local News, News Tags: 2022, baby born, Merit Health Biloxi
The City of Biloxi’s Twelfth Night Celebration is back. The annual event kicks off Mardi Gras in the city, toasting to their 113th carnival season. The celebration starts at 5 Wednesday night where crowds will be gathering at the Biloxi Visitors Center. The royal courts of 2020 will turn off the Christmas lights at the Biloxi Lighthouse before parading down…
After years of work and planning, Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Kiln-Delisle Road in Harrison County welcomed parishioners home on Christmas Eve. After ten years, Father Paddy Mockler and the parishioners of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Pass Christian are worshipping in their new home, but they didn’t go very far from where they’ve spent the last decade….
The International Association of Firefighters has designated January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, firefighters have a 68% greater chance to get cancer than the average citizen. Common cancers amongst firefighters include lymphoma, prostate cancer, and lung cancer. However, the team with Harrison County Fire Service has implemented several protocols such as not…
Students are returning to school soon and COVID numbers are continuing to rise. Due to the spike, school districts are taking new precautions as well as following new protocols for the remainder of the year. In accordance with the CDC, the Ocean Springs School District has reduced its quarantine period from 10 days to five days. However, the school will…