SUMMARY: On April 18, the Stevie Foundation will host a World Autism Awareness Celebration at Martin Luther King Park in Bay St. Louis from 5 to 7 PM. Danisha Johnson, a mother of a 5-year-old with autism, emphasizes the importance of community support and resources for families navigating autism spectrum disorder, which affects 1 in 36 children in the US. The event will feature food, fun, and a designated Easter egg hunt for the autistic community. To get involved, individuals can contact the foundation via email or Facebook to donate or learn more about resources.

Happening April 18: World Autism Awareness Celebration

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SUMMARY: On April 13, 2025, 6-year-old Gracelynn Vick was found dead inside a barrel near her home in Harrison County. Authorities investigated the scene and found no signs of foul play. Security footage showed Gracelynn entering the barrel on her own and closing the lid, trapping herself inside. Autopsy results revealed no trauma or neglect, and the cause of death is believed to be a combination of heat stress and limited oxygen, similar to being trapped in a hot car. The investigation remains open, with final reports pending. The community is urged to respect the grieving family and refrain from spreading rumors.

The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department held a press conference on Thursday to reveal new details in the death of 6-year-old Gracelynn Vick.

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SUMMARY: A pleasant, sunny Thursday is expected for South Mississippi, with temperatures starting in the upper 40s to low 50s in the morning and reaching the upper 70s to low 80s in the afternoon. Winds will pick up from the southeast, gusting over 20-25 mph along the coast. Dew points will remain comfortable but rise over the weekend, bringing increased humidity. While rain is unlikely until Saturday, a storm system could bring rain around Easter Sunday, though its timing is still uncertain. The upcoming week may see more unsettled weather, with scattered showers and storms possible along the Gulf Coast.

Chief Meteorologist Eric Jeansonne brings the latest on pleasant weather expected on the Coast.

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