By MARK SHERMAN and JESSICA GRESKO WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority on Wednesday signaled it would uphold Mississippi’s 15-week ban on abortion and may go much further to overturn the nationwide right to abortion that has existed for nearly 50 years. The fate of the court’s historic 1973 Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion throughout the United…
A west-northwestly flow will remain in place through the next 36 hours while an upper level disturbance moves through the upper and middle MS Valley today. Upper level high-pressure rebuilds behind it keeping conditions dry with a continued warming trend bringing temperatures into the middle 70s for highs though the next several days, with lows in the upper 40s to…
A candle is being blamed for an early morning fire at a mobile home in Harrison County. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan said the occupant of the home woke to find the home filling with smoke and fire about 4:30 a.m. The resident was able to escape unharmed, but the home was a complete loss. Harrison County Fire Rescue,…
High pressure will remain over the area bringing dry conditions with mild days and clear cool nights. A west-northwestly flow will remain in place through the next 36 hours while an upper level disturbance moves through the upper and middle MS Valley today. Upper level high-pressure rebuilds behind it keeping conditions dry with a continued warming trend bringing temperatures into the…
Dry weather is here to stay through the near term. Conditions will remain rain-free, even with the passage of a weak disturbance; however, ahead of it, we will see some thin high cirrus clouds pass over the region late tonight and through Wednesday morning. Skies will then quickly clear by Wednesday afternoon. High pressure dominates the forecast over the next…
Over the weekend, Alabama could not keep Gulfport alum Derick Hall out of the backfield. The junior defensive end recorded a season high three sacks during the Iron Bowl. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Derick Hall, football, iron bowl, play of the day, sports
Colder days and the holiday season are some indicators that high school hoops are back in full swing. Just one of many basketball games happening across the Coast, Long Beach boys varsity hosting St. Stanislaus in a non-district match-up. The Rock-A-Chaws are hoping to get a second win under their belt while the Bearcats are on the hunt for their…
It’s official! Brian Kelly has left Notre Dame to become the next head football coach at LSU. The university confirmed the hire today, announcing Kelly agreed to a 10-year $95 million contract with incentives. Kelly spent the last 12 seasons at Notre Dame where he amassed a school record 113 victories, led the Irish to a BCS title game, and…
Biloxi High School is bringing winter magic to the community while raising money for their clubs and activities. Tonight was the kick off of the five-day Winter Magic Holiday Experience at Biloxi High School. Starting now and throughout the month of December, five different Winter Magic nights will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Biloxi High…
In celebration of the Walter Anderson Museum of Art’s 30th anniversary, an inaugural Silent Light Festival will transform the museum into an illuminated wonderland. The week-long celebration of the winter season will be fueled with outdoor installations, digital projection, and nature-inspired illumination. Special events during Silent Light include a silent auction from December 9th through the 12th and a light…
The Gulfport Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Robert Lawrence Slater. Slater is wanted for several Burglaries and a Credit Card Fraud through the City of Gulfport. Slater is also wanted by the Pass Christian Police Department, Bay St. Louis Police Department, and the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC). Slater should be occupying a black 2001…
Dry weather is here to stay through the near term. Conditions will remain rain-free, even with the passage of a weak disturbance; however, ahead of it, we will see some thin high cirrus clouds pass over the region late tonight and through Wednesday morning. Skies will then quickly clear by Wednesday afternoon. High pressure dominates the forecast over the next…
Gulf Coast Community Ministries in Gulfport is gearing up for their annual Camping for Hope giveaway. Each year, churches and businesses come together to equip 150 local homeless individuals with everything needed for the cold, wet winter months such as coats, sleeping bags, under garments, and hygiene kits. To make sure everyone gets a chance to participate in the event,…
Today marks the end of the 2021 Hurricane Season. Many storms appeared on the U.S. radar, but here on the Gulf Coast, Hurricane Ida made the most impact. According to MEMA, overall, it was the third most active year on record with a total of 21 tropical systems. Four of those systems were major hurricanes, including Ida, which caused significant…
The Kiwanis Club is serving their hot, fluffy pancakes tomorrow for their 65th annual Pancake Day. This is the club’s largest fundraiser of the year. About 75 volunteers come in to serve pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. A total of about 2,500 plates of pancakes are served each year at the event. The funds raised at this event…
The Mississippi Aquarium is getting ready to celebrate the holidays. This year, they’re using their Christmas tree decorations to bring awareness to the current state of our oceans. Christmas trees are usually decked out in bright lights and shiny ornaments, but that’s not the case for the ones at the Mississippi Aquarium. Instead, you’ll find plastic waste decorations and strong…
Have leftover change after a round of slots? Why not take that change and donate it to a local charity. The Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort is now making that an easy option with their new donation option on their kiosks. Just take the slip with the change on it and insert it into the kiosk. It will then ask the…
Today is Giving Tuesday and while most people truly have your best interest at heart there are scammers and fake charities waiting to take your money and steal your information. Thomas Goldsworthy, a captain with the Biloxi Police Department, shared a few tips to keep everyone safe this giving Tuesday. If a person calls over the phone requesting money, do…
The Supreme Court’s hearing on Mississippi’s abortion law will be held tomorrow and with cases like these come varying opinions. The state is asking the court to overrule both the Roe v. Wade decision and the ruling in 1992’s Planned Parenthood v. Casey hearing. This request by Governor Reeves has sparked the community to share their opinions on the case….
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 549 new COVID-19 cases and 21 deaths. Twelve of those deaths occurred between November 4th and November 23rd, including one death in Harrison County and another in Jackson County. The other nine deaths happened over the past nine days, including one in Jackson County. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: COVID-19, health,…
Today’s Hooked on Science features Mr. Science on location at the American Paper Optics. Tags: education, Hooked on Science, science
Scammers are sending fake store surveys and impersonating well known American companies and Amazon is poised to pass UPS and FedEx to become largest U.S. delivery service. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Marketsite with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
For more than six decades, the Kiwanis Club of Gulfport has hosted its annual Pancake Day Classic and this year will be no different. Travis Moore joins us in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Kiwanis Club of Gulfport, Pancake Day Classic
If you’re looking for a new fur baby to bring home this Christmas season, the Jackson County Animal Shelter may have the perfect pet for you. Here with one sweet pup who’s looking for a new home is Maridee Mallette. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week