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After cutting down 200-year-old oak tree, Long Beach moves forward with Hotel
It’s been over a year since a 200-year-old oak tree was cut down here in Long Beach on Jeff Davis Avenue for an 8-million-dollar development, but there is not much happening on the land. The development of a boutique hotel is still happening but has taken longer than expected...
‘We’re going to hit that wall:’ Bay St. Louis fights a losing battle against nature and insurance
“We’ve had so many disasters that we’ve started living off of disasters,” Lonnie Falgout said on the porch of his raised home while swatting away the evening gnats. A Cajun from Horneville, La., Falgout served as a city councilman of Bay St. Louis from 2013-2017, representing the sixth ward. He helped to rebuild the town in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which killed 58 people in the small community.
Lucky Mississippi Lottery player wakes up a millionaire Wednesday
One lucky Mississippi Lottery player knows what it is like to wake up a millionaire. Mississippi Lottery officials report that a million-dollar ticket was sold at the Scarlet Pearl Casino and Resort in D’Iberville. The winning Mega Millions numbers were 10-18-27-37-61 with a Mega Ball of 5 and a...
L.A., Long Beach ports recognized for Clean Truck Fund
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach received a top honor for their Clean Truck Fund initiative, which aims to support the transition from gas-fueled trucks to electric-powered, officials announced Thursday.
Biloxi city councilman pleads guilty to drug charges
BILOXI, Miss. (WKRG) — A Biloxi city councilman has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance, according to a release from the United States Attorney’s Office. 47-year-old Robert Leon Deming III founded the Candy Shop, LLC in 2019 to operate Candy Shop stores in Mississippi and North Carolina, the […]
Lawsuit filed alleging smoke detectors not working inside William Bell Apartments where fire left 2 dead
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - A lawsuit was filed on Wednesday in Federal Court in Gulfport, alleging that an apartment complex landowner failed to provide proper smoke and safety alarms and other fire-related safety equipment, resulting in the death of two children aged six years and the other only four days old.
TERMITE SEASON: Experts share ways to prevent termites from severely damaging homes
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - It’s the time of year homeowners dread — termites are back and swarming all over the Gulf Coast. Chris Mosley with Redd Pest Solutions said callers are reporting Eastern Subterranean and Formosan Termites. Both kinds can cause damage. “It’s usually the week before Mother’s...
School of Leadership’s Seminar Helps Gulf Coast Businesswomen
The School of Leadership at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) recently hosted a Gulf Coast LeadHERship Seminar, bringing together 50 businesswomen from around the region to improve their leadership abilities. The one-day, free professional development event took place on April 11, 2024, on USM’s Gulf Park campus in Long...
Two D’Iberville football players sign to Kentucky Christian University
D’Iberville, Miss. (WLOX) - A pair of D’Iberville Warriors are heading to the next level to continue their football careers. Jaylen Barker and Omar Johnson will both be continuing their academic and athletic careers at Kentucky Christian University. Barker signed to play running back and linebacker at the NAIA program while Johnson is set to play wide receiver and defensive back.
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