The third annual Discover Christmas Parade is happening this coming Sunday in Ocean Springs. The parade is put on by multiple carnival associations and brings with it the excitement of a Mardi Gras parade. This year’s parade is interactive and will be bringing back its memorable pillow-fighting elves. Other Christmas characters from the North Pole will be in attendance, including…
Today is Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement that encourages people to do good in their community. Locally, you can consider donating to organizations like Loaves and Fishes in Biloxi. They’re still looking for a new space to lease or rent until their long-term option becomes available. With the help of other nonprofits, they have a feeding location, but still…
A traffic note now for those of you who travel Interstate 10 in Biloxi frequently. The construction zone that’s already causing daily backups is about to have another lane closed as part of ongoing construction. It’s only overnight and only two nights this week, starting tonight from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. tomorrow, eastbound traffic on I-10 from the Shriner’s…
Long Beach police make another arrest after a deadly shooting Sunday. Thirty-six-year-old Anthony Vanish of Gulfport is behind bars, charged with one count of accessory after the fact. Police say Vanish helped the murder suspect, Jonathan McNair, after the shooting on Via Don Ray Road. Vanish is currently being held at the Harrison County Jail one a $100,000 bond. Categories:…
As the warmer air begins to move into the area, fog will be a concern over the next few successive nights as conditions begin to strongly support the formation of dense fog. Patchy fog will be possible tonight for several locations but the best and strongest evidence of widespread dense fog will be Wednesday night into Thursday morning. An upper-level…
Very nice conditions will remain through the workweek, with the main issue over the next few nights being fog formation. This morning, conditions support low level layered light fog formation but this will change over the next few successive nights as conditions will begin to strongly support the formation of dense fog, patchy fog will be possible tonight for several…
Clear skies, calm winds, and surface high pressure sitting overhead will promote near perfect efficient cooling across the area tonight. This is going to allow for the bottom to drop out on temperatures, lows will likely be in the middle to upper 30s across most areas. Patchy frost will be possible for inland locations that have calm winds and temperatures…
During a big weekend of college football rivalries, D’Iberville’s Justin Walley helped Minnesota upset number 14 ranked Wisconsin, earning himself the honor of Big Ten Freshman Player of the Week. Saturday, the Gopher defensive back picked off Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz early in the third on a contested ball near the sideline, giving Minnesota the ball on Wisconsin’s 28. Two…
One of the Coast’s favorite Christmas light displays is a little delayed this year. However, the Long Beach Christmas light show will be returning for another holiday season. Every year, the Long Beach neighborhood Estates of Penny Lane goes all out with their Christmas decorations, creating a mile of Christmas lights that dance to music from a designated radio station,…
A local Biloxi church is doing their part to help provide shoes to those in need. Praise Temple of Biloxi kicks off their shoe drive today, asking the community to donate new or gently used shoes for others who may need them. The church is asking for donations through December 12th. If you have any new or gently used shoes…
Clear skies, calm winds, and surface high pressure sitting overhead will promote near perfect efficient cooling across the area tonight. This is going to allow for the bottom to drop out on temperatures, lows will likely be in the middle to upper 30s across most areas. Patchy frost will be possible for inland locations that have calm winds and temperatures…
Memorial opened its new physician clinic’s Pass Christian family medicine today. The clinic is located at 116 Menge Avenue, Suite B, in Pass Christian. Lainie Jorns, MD. is accepting new patients with clinic hours from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. through noon on Friday. This is currently the only Memorial Clinic in Pass Christian….
Midterm elections are practically a year away, but the race for Mississippi’s fourth congressional district is already garnering a lot of attention. That’s because nearly a dozen candidates have already announced their bid to challenge U.S. Representative Steven Palazzo. Qualifying begins in January and the list is already long. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell was one of the first to…
The Federal Prospects Hockey League will host three games in December with their first game set for Thursday, December 2nd at the Coliseum in Biloxi. The three games will give hockey fans a chance to pack the Mississippi Coast Coliseum as part of the Biloxi Pro Hockey back to the Coast. Seven years ago, the Mississippi Sea Wolves parted ways…
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is making it the easiest time to adopt. The shelter is now running a $25 adoption special for its animals through December 24th. The $25 adoption fee includes spay or neuter surgery, up to date vaccinations, rabies tag, starter bag of food, microchip, and a lifetime of love. Puppies and kittens are not included…
There are plenty of events this week and weekend in Biloxi to help everyone get into the holiday spirit. Beginning Thursday, Biloxi kicks off the holiday season with the annual lighting of the lighthouse in front of the visitors center on Highway 90 at 6 p.m. The public is welcome to gather at the city’s signature landmark for the ceremony…
For several years, the owner of the Blind Tiger and Marina Cantina has done a matching donation for CASA of Hancock County. However, this year he is expanding his reach. What started off as a kind gesture from Thomas Genin, owner of the Blind Tiger and Marina Cantina, has become a tradition where he matches the money raised from CASA…
The Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce is continuing the small business love along the Coast by bringing back its Christmas Passport program. More than 22 businesses including shops, restaurants, and bars are participating in this year’s event. Residents can either visit any of the participating businesses to pick up passports or visit the chamber’s website online. Passports can then be…
The Supreme Court will hear arguments this Wednesday in a bid from the state of Mississippi to overturn two landmark decisions on abortion. The state is asking the court to overrule both the Roe v. Wade decision and the ruling in the 1992 Planned Parenthood v. Casey hearing, which prevents states from banning abortions before 24 weeks of pregnancy. Justices…
Harrison County firemen were called out overnight to a fire in Saucier. Chief Pat Sullivan sent us this video from the scene showing the flames. Several trucks responded as crews fought lingering hot spots. Chief Sullivan says the blaze destroyed the building which was being used for storage. No one was injured. The cause of the fire is under investigation….
Small Business Saturday was hailed a success in Ocean Springs, giving shoppers a jump on collecting gifts at discounted rates. It was a perfect Saturday to take a leisurely walk through downtown Ocean Springs. Droves of visitors lined up outside the area’s independent shops. Not only does shopping locally help new business owners, it keeps money flowing through the area….
The McHenry Arts and Craft Fair drew hundreds of patrons to small businesses who set up shop Saturday. It was a mild day as the community came together for Small Business Saturday to do some Christmas shopping. Produce, hand-crafted goods, and hot food were the main attractions until 3 p.m. More than 100 vendors turned out for the day, doing…
Children at the De L’Epee Deaf Center in Gulfport got their own quality time with Kris Kringle Saturday morning thanks to some Southern Miss students. Speech pathology students from Hattiesburg taking American Sign Language as their second language traveled to the Coast to connect these kids with Old Saint Nick. Kids got to do arts and crafts, eat a hot…
This year was the 37th year the Asgard Motorcycle Club revved up its annual toy run, collecting donations in the name of kids who would otherwise go without Christmas. It’s been nearly four decades of thundering engines convening to deliver Christmas toys for needy kids. More than 200 bikes beat along the highway from the Gulfport Dragway to Home Depot,…