Ocean Springs, MS

Biloxi, MS

Post Commander Lela Bremen connected with Seymour’s direct family members in 2021 when she learned his original Purple Heart was misplaced. St. Martin ministry taking action to meet the needs of tornado victims. Updated: 4 hours ago. |. Ken Wetzel and his wife Dawn started this ministry after surviving...

Back Bay Mission hosting homeless town hall tonight

Happening March 31-April 2: Bark'N Good Times

Tax season tips with author Leanna Haakons

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) -The Broadwater Project and the Popp’s Ferry Road extension are just some of what Biloxi Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich talked about at Tuesday’s Coast Chamber Breakfast with the Mayor event at Merit Health. First is the Broadwater project. It’s the $1.2 billion idea...

Broadwater project, Popp’s Ferry Road extension topics at Breakfast with the Mayor event

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Gulfport, MS

Monday’s announcement marks the beginning of the next phase in the process. Both parties intend to complete the sale this fall. It gives school districts the option to decide if they want to have "school guardians" who carry guns. Carrie's 5 PM First Alert Forecast. Updated: 5 hours ago.

In the Kitchen with El Saltillo in Gulfport

ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WLOX) - New Life Disaster Relief in St. Martin is collecting supplies to help victims of the recent tornado in north Mississippi. Next week volunteers will take all those donations to Rolling Fork. They’ll also help with cleanup and recovery efforts. Ken Wetzel and his wife...

St. Martin ministry taking action to meet the needs of tornado victims

Long Beach, MS

SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WLOX) - Almost $51 million in Gulf Coast Restoration Funds are heading to Gov. Tate Reeves. SB 3047 proposes funding for 29 projects using Gulf Coast Restoration Funds from the BP oil spill. The bill includes $3.5 million for Long Beach’s harbor restoration, $3.1 million to Jackson County...

Long Beach Harbor among Gulf Coast Restoration projects heading to governor’s desk for approval

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Linda Carroll Barnes has been around the world. But the three short years she lived on the Coast - during which she graduated from Gulfport High School in 1965 - made a huge impact. So, she wanted her first book to honor this area and its...

Former Gulfport resident writes book as thank you to Coast

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - The Mark Seymour VFW Post 5699 in Ocean Springs presented the Mark Seymour family with one very special item Tuesday morning: a replacement for his lost Purple Heart. VFW Post 5699 is named in Seymour’s honor. He was a local war hero killed in...

VFW post helps replace Mark Seymour’s lost Purple Heart

Pascagoula, MS

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - A group of esteemed women is sharing a toast to the bright futures of South Mississippi’s young leaders of tomorrow. The ladies of The Anola Club of Pascagoula hosted their annual “Champagne & Chocolate” scholarship fundraiser on Sunday. The benefit is for students attending high school in Jackson County.

The Anola Club of Pascagoula hosts “Champagne & Chocolate” scholarship fundraiser for Jackson County students

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) -In preparation for the 2023 season, the Biloxi Shuckers will face the Pearl River Community College Wildcats in a seven-inning exhibition game on Wednesday, April 5 at 6:35 p.m. at MGM Park. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets will be available at biloxishuckers.com and the MGM...

Biloxi Shuckers set to face off against Pearl River Community College in exhibition game

Harrison County, MS

D'iberville, MS

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for a man they say is responsible for stealing 15 stoves from 3 construction sites in D’Iberville and St. Martin. According to officials, the man managed to take the stoves...

Man wanted for stealing 15 stoves in D’Iberville, St. Martin, officials say

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WLOX) - Long Beach leaders have signed off to become the first city in Mississippi to have a Safe Haven Baby Box. Caitlin Kelly lobbied her hometown leaders to join the national program that helps mothers in crisis safely surrender their babies. “We had four infant abandonments...

Safe Haven Baby Box advocates hoping to bring boxes across Mississippi

Juliana Lewis and Beau Soboul from the cast of Oliver! tell us about what you can expect if you attend an exciting showing at the Biloxi Little Theatre. Bill Snyder joins us live from Harrison County where first responders are heading north to provide fire protection and first response service to towns devastated by tornadoes Friday.

Gulfport woman arrested after shooting into car full of children, police say

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - It’s colorectal cancer awareness month. One Biloxi woman said without her colonoscopy, her cancer would be advanced and her heart blockage may have never been discovered. Both were treatable thanks to early detection. The mother is now urging others to get tested before it’s too...

Biloxi woman saved by screening urges others to get checked for colorectal cancer

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - New positions are opening up at Ingalls Shipbuilding. The company set a goal of hiring more than 2,000 workers last year. Right now, the main focus is not on the numbers. “We’re meeting our numbers and expectations weekly, which is a great goal and accomplishment for...

Ingalls Shipbuilding will hold job fair this weekend

Oxford, MS

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) -Another piece of coast football talent has committed to Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels. Following Picayune running back Chris Davis and Pascagoula defensive end Jeffery Rush, former Harrison Central Red Rebel Raymond Collins announced his commitment to Ole Miss. Collins just wrapped up his freshman...

Harrison Central alum Raymond Collins commits to Ole Miss

LYMAN, Miss. (WLOX) -The Harrison Central Red Rebelettes basketball team has always sent a number of its players to the next level and they continued that tradition Tuesday. Power forward Dekeria Walls and center Jaslyn Davis both put pen to paper to continue their academic and athletic careers. They’re also...

Harrison Central’s Jaslyn Davis and Dekeria Walls sign with in-state basketball programs

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Mardi Gras krewes prepping ahead of weekend parades

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - Carnival season is here and preparation is underway. Mardi Gras krewes around the coast have been working for months prepping floats...

Mardi Gras krewes prepping ahead of weekend parades

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