Mona Moore

Alabama

Service Desk Editor at McClatchy Newspapers

Service Desk Editor for @SunHerald, @LedgerEnquirer, @MaconTelegraph & @MahoningMatters Past: @SouthernLadyMag @TroyMessenger @WDNweb @nwfdailynews @ColProgress

Articles

This MS Coast beach named 1 of the best places to vacation with your dog

3 days ago | sunherald.com | Mona Moore

Ocean Springs, Mississippi, was recently rated one of the best waterfront destinations to take your dog on vacation. Dog-friendly East Beach ranked no. 6 on a list compiled by HomeToGo. The study, which analyzed 45 locations nationwide, focused on pet policies, accommodation affordability, low crowd levels, and visitor satisfaction. Ocean Springs was the only Mississippi destination included on the list, which included piers, parks, beaches and lakeshores.
This MS Coast beach named 1 of the best places to vacation with your dog

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Mona Moore

Ocean Springs, Mississippi, was recently rated one of the best waterfront destinations to take your dog on vacation. Dog-friendly East Beach ranked no. 6 on a list compiled by HomeToGo. The study, which analyzed 45 locations nationwide, focused on pet policies, accommodation affordability, low crowd levels, and visitor satisfaction.
Mom's crave an ocean escape to this MS Coast city, says survey

4 weeks ago | sunherald.com | Mona Moore

A recent survey found that Ocean Springs was the most popular dream destination in Mississippi for moms looking for rest and relaxation. Conducted by Present.com, the survey of more than 3,000 moms asked what they wanted for Mother's Day. Keep the flowers and candy. Most of those surveyed just wanted space, an escape from daily stresses. "Mother's Day is about more than gifts - it's about giving moms a real moment to recharge," says Sanjit Sandhu of Present.com.
Will an Omega block rain on Mother's Day? See the MS forecast

1 month ago | sunherald.com | Mona Moore

If you've ever wondered what an Omega block was, you're living through it now. The term describes the weather pattern where a jet stream moves in the shape of the Greek letter Omega (Ω). High pressure south of the jet stream pushes up to create the shape. Instead of the weather system moving east to west, it is blocked and can just sit in the same spot for days.
Will an Omega block rain on Mother’s Day? See the MS forecast

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Mona Moore

Mona MooreThu, May 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM UTC1 min readAn Omega block may cause flooding on the MS Coast as meteorologists predict a chance of rain Thursday through Monday. If you’ve ever wondered what an Omega block was, you’re living through it now. The term describes the weather pattern where a jet stream moves in the shape of the Greek letter Omega (Ω). High pressure south of the jet stream pushes up to create the shape.
Who has the best seafood on the MS Coast? Vote in round 1 of the finals

1 month ago | sunherald.com | Mona Moore

The search for the best seafood on the MS Coast has reached its final stages, where the top restaurants in each county compete for Best MS Coast Seafood Restaurant. With the abundance of fresh seafood and talented chefs at the ready, we asked Sun Herald readers where you would send someone looking for the best seafood experience on the MS Coast. We compiled a comprehensive list of seafood restaurants in Jackson, Harrison and Hancock counties.
Do I need a Georgia REAL ID? Here’s what to know before the deadline

1 month ago | macon.com | Mona Moore

The deadline to obtain a REAL ID is fast approaching. Starting Wednesday, May 7, any U.S. resident taking a domestic flight will be required to show either a passport or a REAL ID. The REAL ID is a form of federal identification with strict standards that were established in 2005. It can be issued as a driver’s license, a driver’s permit or an identification card. The ID has a star in the upper right corner.
How did MS Coast hospitals rate in safety? Here are the grades

1 month ago | sunherald.com | Mona Moore

Three Mississippi Coast hospitals earned top honors in a recent round of safety ratings. On a scale of A for excellent safety practices to F for failure to provide standard safety, Ochsner Medical Center Hancock, Memorial Health System and Keesler Air Force Base's 81st Medical Group earned A ratings for superior efforts. Leapfrog is a nonprofit organization that focuses on improving the quality, safety and transparency of the country's health system.
Do I need a Georgia REAL ID? Here's what to know before the deadline

1 month ago | ledger-enquirer.com | Mona Moore

A Georgia Real ID will have a star in a circle in the upper right corner. Starting Wednesday, May 7, 2025, Real ID's will be required for domestic flights or to enter some federal buildings. Georgia DDS The deadline to obtain a REAL ID is fast approaching. Starting Wednesday, May 7, any U.S. resident taking a domestic flight will be required to show either a passport or a REAL ID. The REAL ID is a form of federal identification with strict standards that were established in 2005.
Southern Living named this barbecue joint the best in MS. Do you agree?

1 month ago | sunherald.com | Mona Moore

Ocean Springs is making waves this spring. From a stellar cultural scene to an exceptional Airbnb, the small town is gaining recognition on several fronts. The latest nod comes from Southern Living magazine, where Ocean Springs staple The Shed Barbecue and Blues Joint was voted the best BBQ joint in Mississippi.