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Ocean Springs, MS

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - A beloved English teacher at Ocean Springs High School, Kennon Barton, 41, was killed in an early morning crash on I-10 in Jackson County. The wreck happened just before 1 a.m. Wednesday on westbound I-10 between Escatawpa and Gautier and involved an 18-wheeler. According to...

Ocean Springs teacher, musician killed in I-10 crash

Pascagoula, MS

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - Pascagoula continues to make its comeback with more and more economic development in the city, and it even goes beyond downtown revitalization. City leaders joined Noon Real Estate developers at the old K-Mart site to break ground on a new shopping center. “In 9-12 months, you’ll...

Pascagoula breaks ground on Hwy 90 retail development

Bay Saint Louis, MS

It's open seven days a week. Leslie Rojas is there with the fun and games. It was hotter today with highs in the low to mid 90s. Then we saw some thunderstorms fire across South Mississippi, and they dropped some hail in parts of Harrison County. Tonight, the rain cooled air is nice for those who saw rain, but it is hot and humid for those who dodged the showers. We expect some clearing with low temperatures in the upper 60s inland and low 70s along the coast. Thursday will be another hot and humid day with scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon and evening hours. Temperatures will be hot in the low 90s with feels like temperatures in the mid to upper 90s.

Law enforcement peer support training in Bay St. Louis

Bill Snyder joins us live from Biloxi where the 25th Annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic is gearing up. Leslie Rojas joins us live from Biloxi where people are out already taking advantage of the free fishing weekend. What's This Weekend: Boat races, Jeepin' and sci-fi Updated: Jun. 2, 2023...

Sand Jam '23 returning to Pascagoula Beach Park this weekend

Sandra and Ronnie Warren married about six years ago. Together, they picked out their home on University Street the next day, where they lived until June 2. Pascagoula's City Manager also told us there are 8 other projects underway right now. Support Our Shields honors fallen Bay St. Louis officers.

Summer Fair returns to Mississippi Coast Coliseum

It's open seven days a week. Leslie Rojas is there with the fun and games. Law enforcement peer support training in Bay St. Louis. Officers are helping other officers approach mental health to help life saving differences. Carrie's 5 PM First Alert Forecast. Updated: 5 hours ago. |. It was...

In the Kitchen with Jia at the Beau Rivage

Bill Snyder joins us live from alongside the Biloxi Channel as boats line up in preparation for the 2023 Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic Boat Parade. Bill Snyder joins us live from Biloxi where the 25th Annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic is gearing up. Sand Jam '23 returning to...

LIVE: 36th year of South Mississippi Summer Fair kicks off in Biloxi

Georgia State

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - It’s a local murder case that’s gained national attention through television shows like America’s Most Wanted — one that is still talked about in pool halls across the country. Questions remain more than a decade later: who killed Michael Surber, and is...

Cold Case: WLOX revisits the murder of Michael Surber

Gulfport, MS

These issues range from overgrown yards to debris-filled lots, to burned-out abandoned structures. Contrary to most of the United States, Mississippi is one of three states where the age requirement is currently above 18 to purchase property. Class dismissed at Gulfport School District. Updated: 7 hours ago. |. The Gulfport...

Developing RV park concerns Gulf Park Estates neighbors

Happening June 16-17: Annual Juneteenth celebration in Gulfport

Poplarville, MS

Damaging gusts caught on camera from a severe thunderstorm near Poplarville on Monday afternoon, June 5 2023. It was another summerlike day! We had some strong storms this afternoon, but most of the rain has diminished. Most of the night will remain quiet and dry. Temperatures will cool down into the upper 60s and low 70s by Tuesday morning. Tuesday afternoon will bring more heat and humidity with highs in the upper 80s. A few more hit or miss showers and storms will be possible.

Wesley's Tuesday Morning First Alert Forecast

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - Ocean Springs leaders are looking for solutions after a deadly mass shooting downtown. It’s been one month since gunfire broke out at The Scratch Kitchen. Leaders are looking at some big changes in the area. Tuesday night, downtown business owners presented a safety report...

Ocean Springs business owners present safety report to city leaders

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Thursday, Gulfport Police arrested 40-year-old Elvenis Davis Jr. and charged him with one count of aggravated assault. On June 2 at about 9:48 p.m., officers responded to 3318 39th Avenue in reference to a shooting. When they got there, they found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound.

Gulfport Police: Man arrested, charged after shooting victim

Lucedale, MS

Moss Point, MS

MOSS POINT, Miss. (WLOX) - Authorities have arrested a suspect in a Memorial Day armed robbery. Austin Blake Butler was arrested by Lucedale police officers after a traffic stop on Sunday, June 5. Butler had an unrelated felony warrant out of George County, but Moss Point had previously received a...

Suspect arrested in connection to Moss Point armed robbery

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - The property along Holley Street in Biloxi could be the site of new housing units. Steps Coalition is awaiting approval from the Biloxi City Council to build 36 residential units, aiming to develop underserved communities. “Our goal is to really make sure that any development on...

Steps Coalition looking to build housing units in East Biloxi

Coach, author Amy Mangueira shares tips on how to prevent burnout

Pass Christian, MS

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WLOX) -More housing options are coming to Pass Christian. Development is underway as the city leaders vote to restore the quality of life in the downtown area. Pass Christian’s Board of Aldermen approve funding in St.Paul’s Center development project. Construction of 36 townhomes and two...

Housing development projects continue in Pass Christian

These issues range from overgrown yards to debris-filled lots, to burned-out abandoned structures. The developers told WLOX News the area is zoned for 1,200 condominiums and a 200-room hotel and that this RV park is the best option for the property with the least amount of impact to neighbors. New...

Class dismissed at Gulfport School District

The developers told WLOX News the area is zoned for 1,200 condominiums and a 200-room hotel and that this RV park is the best option for the property with the least amount of impact to neighbors. |. Contrary to most of the United States, Mississippi is one of three states...

Gulfport City Council passes resolution to repair 32 blighted properties

Remembering Kennon Barton: Author of the comic book Memory Host 9

Waveland, MS

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Blues guitarist and Waveland native Michael Grimm, who rose to national fame after winning Season Five of “America’s Got Talent,” is hospitalized and sedated, battling a mysterious illness. That’s according to his wife, Lucie Zolcerva-Grimm. In an emotional social media post Tuesday...

Waveland native and “America’s Got Talent” winner Michael Grimm admitted to ICU with mystery illness

Missouri State

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) -Gulfport high school announced Tuesday Steve Hesser is the next head coach of the boys basketball program. Hesser takes over for Owen Miller who is now with the Mississippi Gulf Coast men’s team. He’s has amassed more than 700 wins in his career after coaching in...

Gulfport announces Steve Hesser as new boys basketball coach

Vancleave, MS

Long Beach, MS

Gautier, MS

Escatawpa, MS

Saucier, MS

Kreole, MS

Diamondhead, MS

Hurley, MS

Perkinston, MS

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Tractor-trailer crash closes lanes of I-64

Bill Snyder joins us LIVE from Beauvoir Road in Biloxi as crews open up the road. The incident happened on Caillavet Street, near the Percy Street...

Tractor-trailer crash closes lanes of I-64

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