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…
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…
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
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…
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…
Ole Miss Head Men’s Basketball Coach Kermit Davis agreed to a four-year contract extension running through 2025 heading into his fourth season in Oxford. Davis certainly made a strong impression, leading the Rebels to the NCAA Tournament in his first year and winning SEC Coach of the Year honors along the way. Last season, Ole Miss barely missed out on…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
The Greenhouse on Porter Avenue, known for its signature biscuits, will close its oven for good by the end of November. The beloved Ocean Springs Coffee Shop opened in 2014. The owners hadn’t even known each other for two months when they decided to become business partners. Now, they’re dishing out new sweet and savory biscuits daily at a new…
A trip to the chiropractor may sound intimidating, but it shouldn’t be. Troy Thompson met with a chiropractic expert to bust some myths in this week’s edition of Living Well. Tags: Living Well with Troy Thompson
Small turkeys could be hard to find this Thanksgiving and it could be a big day for Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Market site with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
The Pascagoula Gun Show is taking place this weekend at the Jackson County Fairgrounds. Here to tell us what they’ll have to offer is the event’s promoter David Chancellor. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Pascagoula Gun Show
Remember when you were still in school and everyone asked what do you want to do when you grow up? Sometimes it can be hard to envision your future or where you’ll thrive, even once you’ve started your career. Here to help us re-imagine your career path is Kimberly Hall from Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi. Tags: Goodwill Industries of…
New numbers from the state health department today show fewer than 400 COVID cases were reported in the last 24 hours. There are an additional 395 cases in Mississippi and six deaths. Those deaths occurred between September 26th and this past Monday. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: COVID-19, health, mississippi state department of health
Governor Tate Reeves is speaking out against federal mandates for COVID vaccines, saying its nothing short of ‘tyranny.’ He made a post on Facebook Tuesday telling people he’s working with the Attorney General’s Office to file a lawsuit against the Biden Administration by the end of the week. In that same post, the governor talks about new guidance released this…