SUMMARY: The Christmas Market in Diamond Head showcases local crafters, providing crucial support for small businesses during the holiday season, as reported by Austin Johnson. Owners like Ashley Rashu rely on such events to sell her homemade sourdough, which she started baking to address her son’s skin allergies. Without a traditional storefront, she can avoid regulatory hurdles. Michelle Alfonso also participates, selling barbecue shrimp to fundraise for feeding the needy, emphasizing the event’s importance for all vendors. With nearly 60 vendors and food trucks, the market fosters community spirit, highlighted by sentiments from a young attendee about the significance of Christmas.

Local crafters and makers set up shop in Diamondhead as part of the 2nd annual Christmas Market.

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SUMMARY: Meteorologist Aaron Colby announces the end of the Atlantic hurricane season, noting it was above average with 18 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and 5 major hurricanes. The season was marked by strong storms, like Hurricane Barrel, which became the earliest Category 5 on record. The Gulf of Mexico saw significant activity, with five hurricanes making landfall, including major systems like Hurricanes Helen and Milton. As December begins, cold weather settles in for South Mississippi, with temperatures dropping to the 30s in the mornings and highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s over the next week.

Meteorologist Aaron Colby wraps up the 2024 Hurricane Season with a look back, plus has more details about the cold …

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SUMMARY: As Thanksgiving concludes, families are excitedly anticipating the holiday season, highlighted by the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival starting November 29. McKenzie Martin provides a preview of the festival, showcasing millions of lights, including 19 digital RGB trees, artistically programmed to display vibrant patterns. New attractions like “Inky,” a large decorative figure, and two children wrapped in garland add to the festive spirit. Guests can explore Santa’s Workshop, featuring Santa’s big chair. The festival promises fun and excitement for everyone, welcoming visitors starting at 5:30 PM this Friday.

The festival includes over 1.5 million lights throughout 40 acres in Jones Park.

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