Gruesome details were revealed in court Wednesday during a preliminary hearing for Robert Oshinski, charged with murder in the death of Ashley Barbara. Children of the couple said during a forensic interview that Oshinski beat Barbara with a concrete pipe. This information comes from our media partner, the Sun Herald. After Barbara lost consciousness, security cameras show Oshinski brought her…
The TSA is hiring at airports nationwide. The Federal Reserve is teeing up a March interest rate increase. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
If you’re looking to add some color to your life, there’s a good opportunity to do so this weekend. It’s the Gulf Coast Orchid Society’s Show and Sale. Gulf Coast Orchid Society Treasure Marilyn Ladner has more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulf Coast Orchid Society Show and Sale
More than $37,000 in small business grants, $14,000 in city-division scholarships, in all, the Coast Chamber of Commerce last year doled out more than $68,000 in community investments. There’s much to celebrate as chamber members prepare to gather for their annual meeting on Tuesday. Coast Chamber CEO Adele Lyons is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: mississippi gulf…
A weak cold front diving southward through the mid-west and lower Tennessee valley will move across the area during the day on Friday, with the upper flow returning northwesterly into the weekend. There isn’t sufficient moisture so I’m not expecting any weather with passage with the exception of a few outer coastal showers early Friday morning. Cold high pressure moves…
A five-time state champion, All-State selection, six-time Gatorade Mississippi Runner of the year, and that’s barely scratching the surface of Brooklyn Biancamano’s accomplishments. As part of Long Beach High School’s cross country and track and field teams, Biancamano has been dominating the competition since the seventh grade. Watch the video above to hear the story behind Biancamano’s running journey told…
The Seawolves are one step away from making a permanent return to the Coast. Monday, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission voted ‘yes’ to bringing professional hockey back. To finalize the lease with the coliseum, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors also needs to vote ‘yes.’ On February 7th at 9:30 a.m., the board will determine the fate of the Seawolves’…
Superheroes sprang into action today at Memorial as they scaled down the side of the hospital. For the second year in a row, employees for Wallace Window Cleaning Services dressed as iconic superheroes and made a brave journey down the side of the main hospital. The four heroes were Batman, Iron Man, Superman, and Mr. Incredible. The heroes were able…
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro joined Ingalls Shipbuilding today for a shipyard tour. Along with Del Toro was U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith and U.S. Representative Steven Palazzo. This tour featured three ships, the amphib ship LPD 29 and two destroyer ships DDG 125 and DDG 1002. Del Toro was also given updates on infrastructure projects…
A medical marijuana bill is on the way to Governor Tate Reeves. The bill would create a medical marijuana program for people with serious medical conditions. The House and Senate passed a final version on Wednesday and it’s expected to become law. The Magnolia State would join the majority of states that let people use cannabis for medical reasons. Governor…
State officials joined the public today for a ribbon cutting at Stennis Airport as the facility adds a state-of-the-art hangar. The $5 million project will add some high-paying jobs to the Gulf Coast. What was once a large patch of green on the grounds of Stennis International Airport is now a bay where two Bell Boeing V-22 Ospreys sit. On…
Memorial has decided to reopen its south Biloxi walk-in clinic back into a COVID-19 vaccination clinic only. Vice President of Clinic Operations Matt Walker says the team began to notice a slight decrease in COVID cases at their locations so he decided to switch focus back onto vaccination efforts rather than testing. The clinic is located at 189 C Walmart…
The Mississippi State Department of Health confirmed the tenth pediatric COVID-19 death today. The department says none of the pediatric deaths were vaccinated. Since COVID was diagnosed in Mississippi in 2020, the MSDH has reported one infant death, two deaths in the one to five age range, one death in the six to 10 age range, and six deaths in…
Rotary Club of Bay St. Louis will host their 15th annual Chili Mac n Cheese Cook Off Thursday, February 3rd from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the BSL Community Hall. The cook off has become one of the largest fundraisers in Hancock County. For $10 you can taste all the chili and mac n cheese you want. Teams are…
Jackson County Board of Supervisors President Randy Bosarge presented the 2022 State of the County Address during the Pascagoula Rotary Club meeting at Grand Magnolia Ballroom in Pascagoula. At the address, Bosarge discussed the county finances and the continued proactive steps the county is taking to encourage and prepare for a growing economy. Bosarge touched on economic development and increasing…
The Navy has discharged its first sailors who refused the COVID-19 vaccine. The discharges came Tuesday, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over mandatory shots. This comes as a number of service members are being discharged due to the vaccine begins to climb. The Army is now the only one left to…
In this week’s edition of Living Well, Troy Thompson sits down with a dermatologist to get some skin tips. Tags: living well, Living Well with Troy Thompson
National rent hits another new all-time high and the Federal Reserve could outline its first interest rate increase in three years. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
This Friday, Singing River is hosting their ‘What the Health’ Conference. The conference will feature engaging and entertaining discussions from some of the Coast’s best physicians on health topics pertaining specifically to women. Shannon Wall and Melissa Schnoor have the details. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: health, Singing River Health System, What the Health, Womens Health
Pascagoula is cracking down on illegal burning. The city is now issuing fines of up to $1,000. For anyone caught burning in city limits without a permit, the Pascagoula Fire Department will begin strict enforcement of those fines beginning next month. If you need to burn any leaves or tree limbs in Pascagoula, you can apply for a permit online,…
Biloxi Police are asking for donations to help victims of the Colorado wildfire that has destroyed so many homes and businesses right after the holidays. Here to tell us more about how you can help is Captain Thomas Goldsworthy. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Biloxi Police Department, colorado wildfires, donation drive
The Internal Revenue Service kicked off the 2022 tax filing season Monday. They are sending an urgent reminder to taxpayers to take extra precaution this year to file an accurate tax return electronically to help speed up refunds. Due to the pandemic, the IRS is still facing a significant backlog from last year. To help smooth the process out, they’re…
Cold weather shelters across South Mississippi are preparing to open their doors again today. In Hancock County, the shelter at the EOC on Highway 603 in the Kiln was open last night and will be open again tonight from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. Anyone needing a ride to that shelter can call Hancock County Dispatch at 228-255-9191 for assistance….
We have an update on that shooting in Gautier that sent two people to the hospital Monday. Gautier police say it started as a domestic incident that led to a shooting. Thirty-year-old Neftali Rodriguez and 30-year-old Jorge Yordanis both remain hospitalized in critical condition right now. As we reported Monday, both victims were found at a home on Rue De…