South Mississippi superintendents and officials who represent Mississippi school districts attended a meeting with the state auditor to discuss legal ways to spend incoming stimulus money. According to State Auditor Shad White, the state budget is normally about $6 billion annually. With the next round of stimulus money, an additional $4 billion is expected for the state. Tuesday’s meeting opened…
Enviva, a world-leading bioenergy company, could call Stone County home, exciting many residents, but leaving others wary. Residents on both sides of the argument voiced their opinions in a Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday in Wiggins. “The ones who are in favor are because of the jobs it creates, the growth and the tax base it brings to Stone County,…
The Humane Society of South Mississippi has collected more than $10,000 in donations in two days — thanks to the Betty White Challenge The effort stemmed from a viral social media trend that asked people to donate at least $5 to animal shelters in honor of the late actress and animal advocate, who died December 31, 2021. The Jackson County…
A rather complex forecast scenario will play out over the short term period. High pressure will remain centered east of the area, and this will allow for continued warm air and moisture advection into the forecast area. As a result warmer than average temperatures are expected today. In advance of an approaching cold front, the increase in moisture and instability will…
FINAL: D’Iberville 55, St. Martin 33 Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: d’iberville, high school basketball, st. martin, warriors, Yellowjackets
FINAL: Biloxi 2, Gulfport 0 Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: ADMIRALS, biloxi, Gulfport, high school soccer, indians
FINAL: Gulfport 3, Biloxi 0 Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: ADMIRALS, biloxi, Gulfport, high school soccer, indians
FINAL: St. Patrick 64, St. Stanislaus 40 Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: fighting irish, high school basketball, Rock-a-Chaws, ssc, St Patrick, St. Stanislaus
FINAL: St. Patrick 7, Resurrection Catholic 0 Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Eagles, fighting irish, high school soccer, RCS, Resurrection Catholic, St Patrick
Back for round two, Hancock House Floats will again be awarding prize money to the Hancock County residence and business with the best purple, gold, and green decorations. The contest, which began last year to keep the Mardi Gras spirit alive and well despite no big celebrations, is returning. Co-founders Elise Deano and Kay Kell say with COVID still lingering…
In a continued effort to integrate art into the community, the city of Bay St. Louis has awarded a grant to the Katrina High Water Mark Revitalization Project. In 2010 two concrete slabs were constructed to memorialize the flood peak water level after Hurricane Katrina. 12 years later the markers are getting re-branded. Hancock Leadership Council’s Michelle Fleming said, “As…
Casa of Hancock County will kick-off the Mardi Gras season on Saturday with their Krewe of Casa 10th anniversary Mardi Gras gala. Chuck Underwood– a supporter of Casa– was crowned the king and Rhonda Herring– a volunteer with Casa– was crowned queen. The gala is a fun night with food served by Jimmy Ladner and the Casa Cooks as well…
Beau Rivage Casino & Resort recently announced that a familiar face — Brandon Dardeau — is taking over as president of the resort. And with Dardeau’s arrival comes some exciting changes as well. Dardeau will be overseeing a renovation of all 1,700 hotel rooms — from new wallpaper and furniture to other amenities. The renovations will begin in April and…
The 2nd annual Coastal Charm fundraiser benefiting Holy Trinity Catholic School in Bay St. Louis is set for January 29. The event will be held from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church Community Center. The night will feature music, food and drinks and include a silent auction with donations from talented artists and…
Since 2017, the St. Peter’s By The Sea Biscuit Brigade has cooked a warm breakfast for those using the Salvation Army’s cold weather shelter in Gulfport. This winter, the shelter is closed for renovations, compelling the brigade to expand their resources. When temperatures are predicted to drop below 35 degrees at night, St. Peter’s By The Sea Episcopal Church at…
The U.S. Army is offering its largest signing bonus to date with up to $50,000 available for qualified recruits who enlist for six years of active-duty service. Staff Sgt. Jeremy Ruland, a Gulfport recruiter, said the bonuses are higher than what he’s seen. “It’s not something that I have seen since I have been a recruiter for the past four…
Warmer temperatures overnight as the winds will become southerly along with increasing cloud coverage. Moisture levels will continue to increase Wednesday in advance of an approaching cold front. During the day Wednesday, convective development will be rather limited as even with dew points gradually rising into the mid and upper 50s. Temperatures climb into the 70s on Wednesday, but will…
The first 24 hours of the forecast is rather benign, as the high pressure shifts eastward, with perhaps 5 degrees of warming of high temperatures today from yesterday with winds slowly gaining an onshore component. This will bring considerably warmer temperatures tonight. Moisture levels will continue to increase Wednesday in advance of an approaching cold front. During the day Wednesday,…
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College women’s basketball team did itself a big favor last week, taking down rival Pearl River 80-74 in overtime to keep pace in the MACCC standings with a league mark of 3-1. Another one of those 3-1 teams is Coahoma. Lady Bulldogs hosted those Lady Tigers, looking to build on a four-game winning streak. Coahoma…
Twelve of the 25 members of the Pearl River Community College cheer program hail from the six coastal counties and now those 12 and those 25 are all national champions. On Saturday, PRCC placed first in the open division of the Universal Cheerleaders Association All Girl National Championship in Orlando, Florida. The Wildcats posted a first-run score of 88.7 to…
Harrison Central in the Metro as well, ready to rumble against Mississippi State signee Kimani Hamilton and the reigning state champion Clint Arrows. Harrison Central couldn’t stop Hamilton and the Arrows would pull away late 68-55. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: high school basketball, Rumble in the South, sports
In the high school ranks, some Monday night hoops at Rumble in the South, Pascagoula taking on Callaway. Callaway wins 47-42. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: basketball, Rumble in the South, sports
In Starkville, Mississippi State’s Iverson Molinar named SEC Player of the Week for the second time in his career. What a week it was for the junior guard, who led the Bulldogs to a perfect week at home with wins over Georgia and 24th ranked Alabama. Molinar averaged 26 points across the two wins, including a career high 28 points…
An emotional Friday night for the Pass Christian girls soccer program, having retired the number 10 jersey of the late Abby Bosarge. Her teammates and coaches taking part in a post-game ceremony for their captain, honoring her with matching number 10 shirts and her AB initials around their shin guards. Bosarge passed away in late October after a hard-fought battle…