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Biloxi, MS

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Biloxi City Council held a workshop for a proposed ordinance that would crack down on currently unregulated special events. City leaders discussed the issue with special event organizers who attended the meeting. “I think we’re making progress. There have been some revisions since the first reading...

Biloxi considers ordinance to control future special events

Moss Point, MS

MOSS POINT, Miss. (WLOX) - Moss Point’s Board of Aldermen approving two car dealerships in the city’s tax increment financing district. “Cannon Nissan Cannon Ford Lincoln” and the “Chief Automotive Group” projects will build car lots along Highway 63. Mayor Billy Knight said plans for...

Moss Point’s Board of Aldermen approves two car dealers in tax increment financing district

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - The Josette’s Apartments offer several one-bedroom apartment units for those looking to stay close to downtown. Judy Abide is the property manager for Josette’s and said the two-year project was a team effort. “It was quite a process to renovate it,” Abide said. “We’ve...

Josette’s Apartment serves as attention grabber for downtown Biloxi

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Ocean Springs, MS

The company has garnered a loyal customer base over the years and is known for its quality service and product selection. Too many pools and beaches but not enough lifeguards has become a national issue, but it’s one an Ocean Springs woman is working to change. Carrie's 4 PM...

Happening this weekend: Smokin' the River City

Happening June 3: Pride Day in Biloxi

Mississippi State

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Memorial Day weekend could be giving insight as to what the coast could see in terms of traveler volume for the summer season. This means big business is potentially in route for local restaurants and shops near the coastal shoreline, and many owners are hoping to cash in.

Memorial Day weekend brings big business to the coast

In the Kitchen with Half Shell Oyster House

Gulfport, MS

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - A grieving family is demanding answers months after a teenager was found dead in Gulfport. They want to know who is responsible for killing him. Family and police hope new reward money can finally lead to closure. ”Two kids walking down the alley there, the neighbor...

Reward money offered for tips on Ozell Addison, Jr.’s death

Two gold star children say their voids will never be filled. The family entertainment area has adjusted it's hours and prices. Memorial Day ceremony remembers, commemorates lives lost in service. Updated: 5 hours ago. |. The theme for Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony at the Biloxi National Cemetery is simple: never...

Miss Biloxi prepping for 2023 Miss Mississippi contest

Alaska State

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) -Too many pools and beaches but not enough lifeguards has become a national issue, but it’s one an Ocean Springs woman is working to change. Rose Harmon was a lifeguard back in the ‘70s. Now, the 63-year-old is getting back in the pool nearly 50 years later.

Diving back into lifeguarding at 63 years old

Two gold star children say their voids will never be filled. The theme for Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony at the Biloxi National Cemetery is simple: never forget those who fought and died for their country. Carrie's 10 PM First Alert Forecast. Updated: 8 hours ago. |. The humidity is...

Margaritaville's Paradise Pier draws in Memorial Day visitors

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Tuesday night, many Coast residents looked into the sky and saw a bright flash of light; some thought it was a meteor entering Earth’s atmosphere, or even a UFO. What many saw was a SpaceX Dragon capsule about to splash into the Gulf off the...

Did you see this strange light in the night sky over the Gulf?

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Ken Blue and his family chose to spend their Memorial Day enjoying each other’s company by the grill instead of going on their usual cruise. “Most of the time we are on a cruise somewhere,” said Blue. “But this particular year since cruise prices were high and we didn’t catch things when the prices were down, we decided to spend Memorial Day here.”

Families gather and grill on Coast beaches for Memorial Day

Texas State

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - Sunday, the Ocean Springs Yacht Club hosted its first regatta of the season. Dozens of people hopped in their boats and hit the water for the Slip-to-Ship-themed competition. It was a 14 mile race from the yacht club to Deer Island — about a 2 to 3 hour route.

Ocean Springs Yacht Club holds season’s first regatta

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Gulfport resident Edith Johnson was surrounded by family members and friends as she celebrated 102 years of life at Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday. “I never could picture at your age of being this old,” she told WLOX reporter Amber Spradley. Edith turned...

Gulfport resident turns 102 years young

Jackson County, MS

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - Community members came together to remember and honor Vietnam war veterans at the Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Ocean Springs on Monday. There, veterans and relatives were recognized with the official 50th Anniversary pins. Two of those attendees were Diane Moore and Rhonda Cody. They...

Relatives of fallen military veterans gather to honor fallen loved ones in Jackson County

Pass Christian, MS

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WLOX) - Eve and Eric Williams are owners of their new sauce business called “Stupid Right”. The business is a year old, and they are working towards getting a food truck. “We’re working towards a food truck at the present moment but right now we’re...

Pass Christian’s Jazz in the Pass showcases local vendors

Bay Saint Louis, MS

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WLOX) - Memorial Day is a time to take a pause from our day and pay respect to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. In observance of the holiday, honorable men and women are being celebrated for their service and dedication nationwide, including in South Mississippi.

Hollywood Casino honors our nation’s fallen heroes

MOSS POINT, Miss. (WLOX) - Moss Point Police are actively investigating an armed robbery that happened at a gas station Monday. MPPD says the crime took place at the Raceway on Highway 63 around 3 a.m. According to police, the clerk said a male entered the store, pointed a weapon...

Moss Point Police searching for suspect in Memorial Day armed robbery

Four South Mississippi teams are taking a swing at the baseball state title. Bill Snyder has more. Biloxi Shuckers Monday Update with Blake Brannon (May 29th) Blake Brannon brings the latest Biloxi Shuckers update following the team's homestand against the Montgomery Biscuits. SHUCKERS BASEBALL: Shuckers vs. Biscuits (05/28/23, Game 6)

East Central baseball aiming to bring home back-to-back state titles

Kind Hearts’ Red, White and Burgers fundraiser brings families food and fun. Several food vendors sold burgers, tacos, tamales and more. The Memorial Day weekend event also featured a silent auction benefitting families in need on the coast. Ocean Springs Yacht Club holds season’s first regatta. Updated: 10...

Memorial Day Blowout at Gulfport Dragway reaches final day

Sunday marked the final day for the 40th annual Memorial Day Blowout at the Dragway in Gulfport, hosted by the Asgard Motorcycle Club. Memorial Day weekend brings big business to the coast. Updated: 6 hours ago. |. Memorial Day weekend could be giving insight as to what the coast could...

Kind Hearts’ Red, White and Burgers fundraiser brings families food and fun

The 5A State Title series gets started Wednesday as the Hornets take on Saltillo. The team’s path so far has led them through Florence, Picayune, and West Jones. Biloxi Shuckers Monday Update with Blake Brannon (May 29th) Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 4:00 PM CDT. |. Blake Brannon brings...

High school baseball teams to battle for state title

The 5A State Title series gets started Wednesday as the Hornets take on Saltillo. The team’s path so far has led them through Florence, Picayune, and West Jones. Biloxi Shuckers Monday Update with Blake Brannon (May 29th) Updated: 12 hours ago. |. Blake Brannon brings the latest Biloxi Shuckers...

SHUCKERS BASEBALL: Shuckers vs. Biscuits (05/28/23, Game 6)

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

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...

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

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