Wilkes Drawbridge closing overnight next week

For those of you who drive over the Wilkes Drawbridge in Gulfport, we want to give you a heads up about some closures scheduled next week. Crews will be doing some overnight work on the Highway 605 Bridge which means they will be closing it to traffic during those hours. If you use the Cowan-Lorraine Road Bridge between 10 p.m….

Ocean Springs School District students and staff thank local medical heroes

One Coast school district decided there’s no time like the present to remind our healthcare heroes how valued they are. Students and staff of the Ocean Springs School District presented banners to our local medical workers. In the lobby of Singing River’s Ocean Springs Hospital, there were plenty of smiling faces as the banners were handed over to the hospital’s…

Gulfport Police Department seeking new officers

The Gulfport Police Department is looking for men and women with a penchant for service amid staffing shortages along the Coast. The department will start officers with no experience at $39,000 per year, including benefits. Candidates must complete the civil service exam which is set for November 18th as well as a series of physical tests the same day. If…

11/04 – Brantly’s “Chilly” Thursday Morning Forecast

Mostly cloudy skies are expected today, although a few glimpses of sun not are out of the question. We can’t rule out a few sprinkles either, especially over lower portions of the coastal counties today, but it’s going to be tough to squeeze out 0.01 inch in most locations. Right now, rain chances are just at 20 to 30 percent….

Saints WR Michael Thomas out for season

Already down to their third string quarterback last week, the New Orleans Saints might have even bigger problems at wide receiver. Today, star wide receiver Michael Thomas announced he’ll be out for the rest of the season after “a small setback” while recovering from off-season ankle surgery. Thomas started the year on the physically unable to perform list, but was…

11/03 Ryan’s “Overcast” Wednesday Night Forecast

Overcast skies for tonight and tomorrow afternoon, but we'll see them clear out before the weekend.

This morning was still on the sunny side, but overcast skies are starting to move in. In fact they’ll continue to build into tomorrow, but thankfully won’t bring any concerning weather or last long. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies with a light northerly breeze and a slightly warmer low near 52. Tomorrow afternoon will actually cool slightly thanks to the…

High School Boys Basketball: Pascagoula vs. Long Beach

Last month, Capital Sports ranked the Pascagoula boys basketball team fifth in the state in its overall pre-season rankings and second in class 6A, both best on the Coast. Panthers playing host to Long Beach in some early season non-district action. Pascagoula-64 Long Beach-32 Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: basketball, boys basketball, high school basketball, sports

Student Athlete of the Week: Ocean Springs Volleyball’s Maddy Corrall

Back again for another edition of Student Athlete of the Week featuring another spotlight-worthy volleyball player from here on the Coast this time hailing from Ocean Springs. During the pandemic, Greyhound volleyball was sent a gift from the state of Washington: outside hitter Maddy Corrall. To many, a cross country move in the middle of a nation-wide quarantine and starting…

Coast Coliseum hosting three Federal Prospects Hockey League games

Slap shots and Zamboni’s returning to South Mississippi in less than a month as a part of Biloxi Pro Hockey’s ‘Bring Hockey Back Tour.’ And a hard freeze already underway at the Coast Coliseum, home to three regular season neutral site games played by three different teams in the Federal Prospects Hockey League. Starting December 2nd between the Columbus River…

Stone Volleyball’s Bailey Baker signs with Itawamba

Fresh off Stone Volleyball’s best run in program history, senior standout Bailey Baker is heading to the next level having signed with Itawamba Community College earlier today. Baker was all over the court for the Lady Tomcats on their run to 4A South State, leading the team in kills and serve receptions. She was also a three-time district champion. Tags:…

House fire pulls a community together

After a fire burned down the home of a Vancleave family, they’re picking up the pieces to rebuild and make it stronger. The fire began around 2 a.m. Tuesday night while the family was sleeping. The drop in temperatures that night led the family to turn on the heat for the first time this season. The dirty filter on the…

D. Hopkins Fine Art Gallery grand opening in Pass Christian

After seven years of selling her art online, Denise Hopkins opened the door to her physical store front in Pass Christian. Hopkins Fine Art hosted its grand opening and ribbon cutting today and joins small local businesses in downtown Pass Christian. Located on Davis Avenue, the celebration was filled with fine art print giveaways, a wine and cheese reception, and…

11/03 Ryan’s “More Clouds” Wednesday Evening Forecast

Still not too bad, but we're seeing more clouds moving in as we head into Thursday.

This morning was still on the sunny side, but more and more clouds have moved in. In fact they’ll continue to build into tomorrow, but thankfully won’t bring any concerning weather or last long. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies with a light northerly breeze and a slightly warmer low near 52. Tomorrow afternoon will actually cool slightly thanks to the…

Pet therapy dogs bring smiles to Gulfport High students and staff

To help learn about mental health, students at Gulfport High School decided to invite some furry friends to class today. Students were greeted with wagging tails and smiling furry faces inside of Mrs. Katheryn White’s English class thanks to Gulfport Behavioral Health bringing in some of their pet therapy dogs. Mrs. White says the students were learning about ways of…

New café in Biloxi offering plant-based meals

A new plant-based café has opened its doors in Downtown Biloxi. Makin’ Groceries is located at 871 B Howard Avenue and specializes in offering vegan and vegetarian friendly food options. The owner, Lauren Turner, wanted to bring more healthy eating options to the city. She specializes in cooking a variety of different dishes and buys from local farmers. So, while…

Pascagoula Gun Show returns to the Jackson County Fairgrounds

The Pascagoula Gun Show is coming back this weekend to the Jackson County Fairgrounds. This gun and ammo superstore will host more than 235 vendors selling a wide array of merchandise. Guests will also be able to bring their own guns from home to get appraised. The show will be held inside the Civic Center and is open to anyone…

Motel residents left without shelter in Pascagoula

The sudden closure of a motel in Pascagoula left more than a dozen families scrambling to find housing. Residents living at the Crown Inn were given short notice before the closure once the city deemed the property hazardous. The Crown Inn, which some Coast residents have called home for years, closed this week after city officials condemned it over structural…

Memorial Hospital hosting job fairs

Memorial Hospital is hoping to find some new recruits by hosting virtual and on-site job fairs this month. In an effort to attract nurses in particular, Memorial is offering student loan repayments up to $20,000 for RNs. There’s also a pay incentive of up to $10,000. The virtual job fairs will be next Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to…

Ingalls employees hold vaccine mandate protest in Pascagoula

Vaccine mandate protests have been popping up along the Coast and employees at Ingalls Shipbuilding holding the latest one today. Ingalls employees, their friends, and families took a stand at the Ingalls Shipbuilding grounds to fight for their rights. Rally coordinator Nolan Mann said, “Many people have left so far because they know there’s a good group of people that…

Mississippi Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith on vaccine mandate

Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith announced they have joined a congressional review act challenge to stop President Biden’s vaccine mandate. The mandate says private businesses must require COVID vaccines for their employees. The CRA is the official process for Congress to eliminate an executive branch rule and will be filed immediately after the Biden Administration issues its final rules…