Halloween is on the horizon and what better way to get in the spooky spirit than with festive drinks? Troy Thompson met with a mixologist to get his professional advice on how to get the party started. Tags: Living Well with Troy Thompson
Ships waiting to get into the California ports are now at a record high and rising gas prices will take a big bite out of holiday spending. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Market site with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce’s Diversity Council is hosting a complimentary breakfast this Friday and attendees will be treated with more than just good food. The Chamber’s Diversity Chair Carmelita Scott is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Diversity Council, mississippi gulf coast chamber of commerce
The holidays are upon us and so is the need for seasonal workers. On this Workforce Wednesday, Goodwill’s Chief Workforce and Economic Development Officer Kimberly Hall is in studio to discuss seasonal work. Tags: Seasonal Work, Workforce Wednesday
Congressman Steven Palazzo spoke on the floor of the United States House of Representatives to honor the life of fallen Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. Palazzo introduced a bill, H.R. 3175, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 135 Main Street in Biloxi as the “Robert S. McKeithen Post Office Building.” You can watch Congressman…
MSDH is mourning the loss of a giant in public health. Dr. Alton B. Cobb passed away this past weekend. Tuesday would have been his 93rd birthday. Dr. Cobb served as state health officer for Mississippi for 1973 to 1992. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Dr. Alton B. Cobb
A region of high pressure NE of the area is steadily moving SE’ward, allowing for more moisture to move in from the south. A weakness in the pattern south of the area is flaring up showers/t-storms moving NNE. This activity will continue through the day as an approaching cold front from the NW will move into the region Thursday. I’m…
Today, wet weather returns to the forecast. We are expecting quite a bit of shower activity along with a few thunderstorms. Although there may not be more than 30-50% coverage at any one time, fully expect 60-80% coverage by the end of the day over the forecast area. High pressure centered northeast of the area will remain in place for…
In the 6A ranks, Ocean Springs paying a visit to Brandon. Lady Greyhounds led by their 11 seniors, not ready to play their last match just yet. Lady Greyhounds take one, but that’s not enough as the Lady Bulldogs get it done at home, ending the dream season for OS 3-1. In the 1A ranks, Resurrection Catholic making it four…
Volleyball history ready to be made in tonight’s 4A South State finals between Stone High and Pass Christian. History already has been made by both schools in their first-ever trips to the semi-finals. The Lady Tomcats have won three consecutive district titles since the program’s inception, but have made it to this point and same goes for the Lady Pirates…
The weather has been nice since last weekend, but today was the last seasonal day we’ll see for over a week. This afternoon was still warm with lower humidity, but it will rise sharply through the night. Expect a considerably warmer low than last night, now near 68 degrees on the coastline. Inland areas will be slightly cooler, but will…
Prior to last year, Our Lady Academy volleyball had won eight state championships in a row. Crescents hosting St. Patrick in the 3A South State finals, already the deepest run in school history for the Lady Fighting Irish. OLA taking the second, third, and fourth sets to win 3-1. The program is now in line to take home its 15th…
Tonight, the Long Beach Historical Society brought life back to a place known for being a final resting place. Story tellers and re-enactors share the stories of those who have gone before us. Tonight, five storytellers shared pictures, facts, and history from Long Beach residents in their earlier days. Over 30 guests listened to stories told about those who have…
With a vision of a healthy Mississippi, the Children’s Center for Communication and Development cut the ribbon for their new therapy playground today in Long Beach. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation awarded a grant of $323,540 to the Children’s Center at the University of Southern Miss through the USM Foundation. Tuesday, kids involved with the center…
Last week director of the Institute of Marine Mammal Studies Dr. Moby Solangi traveled to Jackson to speak before the state’s ports and marine resources committee about the proposed Mid-Breton Sound diversion on the Mississippi and Louisiana state line and its anticipated impacts on the Gulf Coast’s ecosystem. When the Bonnet Carre Spillway was opened in 2019 for 123 days…
The weather has been nice since last weekend, but today was the last seasonal day we’ll see for over a week. This afternoon was still warm with lower humidity, but it will rise sharply through the night. Expect a considerably warmer low than last night, now near 68 degrees on the coastline. Inland areas will be slightly cooler, but will…
The Singing River Pharmacy will be hosting a National Drug Take Back Day event this Saturday. The Take Back Day will be held in the parking lot of the Singing River Healthplex in Pascagoula from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drug Take Back Day is a way for people to dispose of unused prescription drugs while also being educated about…
Memorial Hospital has announced a vaccine drive to be held in collaboration with multiple local agencies this weekend. Along with the Gulfport NAACP, Gulfport city officials, and the Links Organization, a health fair will be held to administer Pfizer COVID vaccines along with booster shots and health screenings for the public. The fair will be held on Saturday from 9…
Macedonia Baptist Church in Ocean Springs hosted a drive-thru lunch to show their appreciation to all the first responders in the area. Last year, the lunch was canceled due to the pandemic, so the church gave out gift baskets. Over 100 meals were given out at the drive-thru lunch. First responders were able to choose from a variety of meal…
There is an urgent need for blood nationally and locally. News 25’s Janae Jordan spoke with the American Red Cross and the Blood Center about how low donor turnouts are causing a blood shortage. Fall is typically a time when the blood supply rebounds from summer blood shortages, but that is not the case this year as many people opted…
A Biloxi Middle School student and a Biloxi High School student were caught playing with a weapon at their bus stop today. In an email sent to parents today, school administrators say they were alerted to the situation and searched the students. One of the students was found in possession of an unloaded gun without a magazine or bullets. Law…
The Walmart located on C.T. Switzer Drive in Biloxi was evacuated for a time earlier this afternoon following reports of a bomb threat. According to Biloxi police, the Walmart received a non-specific bomb threat. All employees and staff were evacuated and BPD searched the building to look for potential threats. Biloxi police determined there was no threat to the area…
For today’s experiment, we’re going to show you how to make your broom stand up all by itself. Tags: Hooked on Science
American Express has a unique solution to the work from home dilemma and Amazon is stepping up its hiring ahead of the holidays. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Market site with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report