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Gulfport, MS

Pascagoula, MS

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - Officials in the city of Pascagoula are celebrating a win after the extension of the hotel tax was signed by Governor Tate Reeves on Thursday. Pascagoula is home to many well-known events like Cruisin’ the Coast, Festival Hispano and Third Fridays. “Everyone in Pascagoula is...

Gov. Reeves signs off on Pascagoula hotel tax extension through 2027

Cole will become the first person of color and just the second layperson to lead the 111-year-old university. As the Mississippi Senior Games continue here in South Mississippi, one activity is rolling through Woolmarket, stirring up some good natured competition: bocce ball. Popp's Ferry businesses concerned about low traffic count.

In the Kitchen with Beach Boulevard Steamer

D'iberville, MS

D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WLOX) - The 4th phase of the Popp’s Ferry Road project in D’Iberville is about 40 days away from being completed. In the meantime, some businesses are dealing with the effects . . . and they are worried about the future. Despite the construction, there...

D’Iberville businesses concerned about low traffic flow on old Popp’s Ferry

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Development and public opinions go hand in hand. “This area is one of the last areas that they ought to be proud of because we have really nice houses, lots and really nice oak trees,” said one neighbor. Elliott Homes presented their idea on what...

Developers discuss future of old William Carey beach property with concerned citizens

Long Beach, MS

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WLOX) - Despite a few bumps in the road, Long Beach will now become the first city in the state of Mississippi with a Safe Haven Baby Box after a contract was finalized and signed on Friday morning. The project, initially spearheaded by nurse Caitlin Kelly, a...

Long Beach to become first city in state to install Safe Haven Baby Box following document signing

Biloxi, MS

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Opening day for the Biloxi Shuckers is fast approaching, and plenty of giveaways, theme nights, fireworks and other promotions are on deck for all fans to enjoy. Here’s a list of all of the events taking place at MGM Park throughout the 2023 season:. April...

LIST: 2023 Biloxi Shuckers giveaways, promo nights and more

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Culinary students from the Hancock County Career Center spent Thursday morning exploring job opportunities that will be available post-graduation. The hands-on hospitality and culinary trip was filled with sophomores, juniors, and seniors who were provided with an in-depth look at practical business operations inside the hotel.

Beau Rivage hosts career exploration day for South Mississippi students

Picayune, MS

PICAYUNE, Miss. (WLOX) - A new billboard in Picayune is not selling a product. It’s selling awareness. The imagery is meant to be frightening. For the families of the featured overdose victims, it’s hard to see, but they say it’s necessary to help keep people away from drugs.

Picayune billboard features local drug overdose victims

Ocean Springs, MS

New 81st Training Wing commander sworn in during ceremony at KAFB. Following a ceremony on Thursday at Keesler Air Force Base, the task of shaping the airmen of the future has been handed down to a new commander: Col. Billy Pope. Happening March 25-26: Spring Arts Festival in Ocean Springs.

Update on REV Entertainment's proposal to build a ballpark

Happening March 25-26: Spring Arts Festival in Ocean Springs

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - The Gulfport Harbor Farmers Market marked its second week on Wednesday. That means vendors are back to sell locally grown food. Here you can find a variety of healthy vegetables, plants, and honey. Jeanne Beverly sells religious souvenirs. “I love to see people smiling,” Beverly said....

Gulfport Harbor Farmers Market connects community members with local vendors

Saint Louis, MO

Bay Saint Louis, MS

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WLOX) - In Bay St. Louis, city leaders have their radars set to 2045. Council members are making plans to improve the quality of life in the Bay over the next few decades. Residents are getting a closer look at the blueprint and building the roadmap...

Bay St. Louis city leaders continue to build comprehensive plan for the future

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - Mid-March is prime nesting season for osprey, and one man’s effort in Pascagoula is providing them with move-in ready homes. “Several years ago, I was talking to some bird-watching people, and they were taking pictures of ospreys, and I thought about creating some osprey poles for the birds to nest in,” resident Dr. Bud Ehlert told WLOX.

Birds of prey inhabit man-made nests in Pascagoula

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Following a ceremony on Thursday at Keesler Air Force Base, the task of shaping the airmen of the future has been handed down to a new commander: Col. Billy Pope. “There’s really only one way to start this speech, so here it goes: welcome home, Billy...

New 81st Training Wing commander sworn in during ceremony at KAFB

Oxford, MS

PICAYUNE, Miss. (WLOX) - Another Mississippi football product is staying in the Magnolia State as Picayune running back Chris Davis announced his commitment to Ole Miss via Twitter on Thursday night. The rising senior running back racked up nearly 1,100 yards on the ground and 15 touchdowns last year. He...

Picayune running back Chris Davis commits to Ole Miss

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 intersection. Bill Snyder joins us live from Beauvior Road as work to complete updates continues; crews are hoping to start paving and striping the new area as early as next week.

Tractor-trailer crash closes lanes of I-64

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Gulfport Seabee Base using shipping containers to shield base housing from gunfire

We sit down with State Senator Chris McDaniel, who just announced this week he is running for Lt. Governor against incumbent Delbert Hosemann in the Republican...

Gulfport Seabee Base using shipping containers to shield base housing from gunfire

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