Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of October.
Good morning, Biloxi.
With Hurricane Isaias nearing the coast, southern Mississippi sites offer self-serve sandbags to help protect homes from flooding; one is at 195 Main St. in Biloxi + others statewide.
Residents must bring shovels and heed warnings as heavy rains and winds are expected.
Linda Thompson and Jennifer Rushing preview a senior prom at IP Casino Resort where seniors will dance and share memories on November 19 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. — the event offers a lively night for the community.
Cruisin’ organizers said weekend events in South Mississippi remain on despite a weather threat, though concerts and fireworks at Hollywood Casino in Bay St. Louis and Gulfport Dragway gasser events on Friday and Saturday have been canceled.
Cruisers continue to enjoy local activities while keeping an eye on changing conditions.
The Second Liners Mardi Gras Club will host its inaugural Mississippi Gulf Coast Queens’ Tea on Sunday, Oct.
25, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Biloxi Civic Center to honor women who served as Mardi Gras queens (Kimberly Kennedy will provide details).
Mississippi Public Service Commission hosted its 'From Recovery to Resilience Hurricane Preparedness Summit' today to boost coastal readiness for storms.
Commissioner Wayne Carr spoke with frontline responders about new safety plans + steps to improve response and recovery.
Today, D’Iberville Warriors defeated Ocean Springs Greyhounds 35+14 in a high school football game with quarterback Jordan Walley scoring early and running back Christian Butler adding a key touchdown while Ocean Springs scored twice but could not overtake the undefeated Warriors.
The West Harrison Hurricanes overcame an early deficit to beat the Harrison Central Rebels 20-12 on Friday night in Harrison County.
Key moments included a fumbled snap that gave the Hurricanes a chance — a play that shifted the game in their favor.
The Pass Christian Pirates beat Greene County 38-14 on Thursday, Oct.
8, in Region 8-4A play, improving to 6-0. Senior quarterback Paris Trivillion rushed for 164 yards — powering the win as the game was moved earlier due to weather.
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