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News

Judy Young and her team at Coastal Mississippi are pushing out information on all the Coast has...

Selling South Mississippi’s tourism perks in 2023

Updated: 33 minutes ago
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By Bill Snyder
Judy Young and her team at Coastal Mississippi are pushing out information on all the Coast has to offer as they get ready for a busy tourism season.

Sports

The Biloxi Shuckers announced Tuesday that Biloxi Baseball LLC has sold the franchise to...

Biloxi Shuckers has a new owner

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By WLOX Staff
The Biloxi Shuckers announced Tuesday that Biloxi Baseball LLC has sold the franchise to Shuckers Baseball, LLC.

Crime

Gabriel Trayvon Turk-Magee was charged with aggravated assault in the Moss Point shooting.

Man shot in leg, foot after altercation at Moss Point gas station, police say

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By WLOX Staff
Chief Brandon Ashley says the shooting happened around 9 a.m. Monday at Moss Point Express on the corner of Main Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard.

News

John Arnold said he opened his medical cannabis dispensary hoping to help others break their...

Former opioid addict seeks to help others with medical cannabis dispensary

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Ja'Colbi Rivers
John Arnold is on a mission to help people beat something he struggled with for years: opioid addiction.

Crime

Woman tells terrifying encounter with man impersonating police

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Lacey Beasley
Bay Minette Police said he was armed with intense weaponry, including a meat cleaver.

News

Long Beach ATM manufacturer Triton Systems, LLC reflects on 44 years of business

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Parker Boyd
The company draws tourists and buyers who want to see not only new ATM technology, but also how ATMs have changed our lives for decades.

State

Mississippi’s retired public employees are raising a red flag about a bill pending at the State Capitol

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
Retired state employees are on edge about a bill that's pending at the State Capitol.

Political

Miss. senator criticized for viral and offensive Twitter post making fun of Asians

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By C.J. LeMaster
A Republican state senator, whose Twitter post went viral over the weekend, said his post wasn’t racist as hundreds of commenters have already said, but rather a joke aimed at “Communist China.”

Business

Electric Vehicles could become more difficult to buy in Mississippi

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Holly Emery
A bill at the State Capital has quickly been passed in the House that could make it difficult for some electric vehicle models like Tesla to be bought and sold in Mississippi.

State

Grounds of sacred Mississippi Choctaw burial ground vandalized

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By WLBT Staff
The grounds of a sacred Mississippi Choctaw burial mound have been vandalized.
7-Day Forecast
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Political

Miss. PERS asks local governments to increase contributions; Jackson County leaders react

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Noah Noble
Mississippi’s Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) is asking local governments to make a staggering increase in its contributions. In an email sent to municipalities, PERS is requesting an increase of 17.4% to 22.4%.

Education

Holy Trinity students honor fallen Bay St. Louis officers

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By WLOX Staff
Students at Holy Trinity Catholic School in Bay St. Louis took some time Monday to honor fallen police officers, Sergeant Steven Robin and Officer Branden Estorffe.

News

“Tierra, tierra!” | Replica of the Pinta docks in Biloxi

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By WLOX Staff
A history lesson on the high seas, the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum welcomed the arrival of the Pinta on Monday.

Community

“Black Like It Never Left” art exhibit at MGCCC’s Harrison Co. Campus

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Gulf Coast Weekend Staff
Gulfport native and MGCCC alumnus Anthony Badon's solo exhibit “Black Like it Never Left” showcases the return of old trends from the African American community incorporated into our modern culture.

Friday Night Football Showdown

Moss Point football names John Feaster as next head coach

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Dylan Jones
A year after Stone’s deepest playoff run since 1991, head coach John Feaster is parting ways with the team after officially hiring on with Moss Point on Monday.

State

The 25 most popular baby names for boys and girls born in Mississippi are...

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 1:52 PM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff
See the list here.

News

HAPPENING MONDAY: Prescribed burn near I-10 in Jackson County

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 12:12 PM CST
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By WLOX Staff
The potential burn site is 119 acres north of I-10 near mile marker 61 and east of Gautier Vancleave Road in Jackson County.

Investigate

Student Bet: Offshore, unregulated and illegal gaming sites target underage gamblers who are in high school or college

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 12:03 PM CST
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By Joce Sterman, Emma Uber, Mitchell Tiedman, Mina Denny, Haley Ryan, Jacob Spudich and Lauren Winnefeld
Sports betting now is legal in 36 states and Washington, D.C. But laying down at a bet as a teenager is illegal in every state. InvestigateTV and its reporting partner, the Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism at Indiana University, looked into the secretive world of underage gambling on offshore gaming sites and found there’s little public information about these operations. But this much is clear: Many of these sites do not have any protections in place to guarantee that the person betting is of legal age to do so or that winnings actually will be paid.

News

Keesler Federal Credit Union packs duffle bags with supplies for foster kids

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 11:34 AM CST
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By Amber Spradley
The duffle bags will be distributed to nearly 2,800 foster children under the care of CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocates, across Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama.

News

Harrison County brings back hazardous waste collection day

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 7:31 AM CST
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By WLOX Staff
The event will be held on Feb. 11 at the county road department building at 10076 Lorraine Road.

Business

Mississippi company makes paint to be used on field at Super Bowl LVII

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 11:23 PM CST
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By Kasie Thomas
In 7 days, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will hit the field to compete in Super Bowl 57, and when they do, they’ll be walking on a piece of Mississippi.

Entertainment

‘Mississippi Memaw’ reaching thousands on TikTok

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 11:06 PM CST
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By Trey Howard
In less than a year, Smith has gained more than 50,000 followers by posting videos about everyday life in Mississippi.

News

Mississippi churches reflect on how COVID-19 advanced technology use in their congregations

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 11:01 PM CST
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By Holly Emery
Next month will mark the three-year anniversary of Mississippi’s first case of COVID-19.

News

Oseola McCarty’s spirit of giving continues to impact the lives of Southern Miss students nearly three decades after her generous donation

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 10:45 PM CST
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By Quentin Smith
Although Oseola McCarty is no longer here physically, her contributions continue to have a huge impact nearly three decades later.

News

Lola & Friends Bunny Rescue needs adoptions to get hopping

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 9:18 PM CST
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By Mike Lacy
Owners James and Sherri Johnson have found bunnies everywhere on the Coast from retail shopping areas to neighborhoods, and their temporary home is in Johnson’s converted garage, affectionately called “Bunny Land.”

News

Lizana community keeps 20-year Mardi Gras tradition alive

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 8:43 PM CST
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By Ja'Colbi Rivers
The people of Lizana have been keeping up with their annual parade for 20 years. The parade wouldn’t have happened if a joint effort with the community and the sheriff’s department didn’t happen 20 years ago.

News

104-year-old WWII Veteran still advocating for equality

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 7:29 PM CST
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By Lauren Martinez
A century-old civil rights pioneer and WWII veteran in South Mississippi is sharing significant moments that have left an imprint on both the local and national community.

Business

New business developments in Ocean Springs bring strong start to 2023

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 6:19 PM CST
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By Noah Noble
An uprising trend of economic activity began last year as the nation came off the heels of the pandemic. One of those cities which have benefitted is Ocean Springs.

News

Gautier residents come together to help clean a neighbor’s house

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 12:38 PM CST
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By Leslie Rojas
When community members learned about the man's situation, many were more than happy to lend a helping hand with the cleanup.

News

HAPPENING SUNDAY: Prescribed burn planned along Jackson/Harrison County line

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 10:05 AM CST
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By WLOX Staff
You’re urged to use caution in the area, especially along Old Biloxi and CC Roads, as crews will be working to contain and mop up the burn edge.

Military

NOISE WARNING: Gulfport Seabee base holds training exercises Feb. 6-17th

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 8:22 AM CST
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By WLOX Staff
If you hear sirens or gunfire, or see an increase in traffic near the Gulfport Seabee base this week, it’s not an emergency. It’s just a training exercise.

National

Powerball jackpot grows to $747 million after no winner

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 11:22 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
The $747 million Powerball jackpot is the ninth largest in U.S. lottery history and the latest in a string of huge lottery prizes.

News

100 Men Hall celebrates Centennial Celebration with Harlem Renaissance Festival

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 9:52 PM CST
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By Ja'Colbi Rivers
The Harlem Renaissance was a time of revival in African American music, art and culture. The 100 Men Hall is celebrating its centennial year highlighting the era.

News

Rodeo competition a little easier with family along for the ride

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 9:48 PM CST
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By Mike Lacy
Rodeo competition is back-breaking work, and with the Professional Cowboy Association rodeo finals in Biloxi, the competition is fierce.

High-school

St. Patrick, Bay, Long Beach soccer teams bring home state championships

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 9:35 PM CST
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By Dylan Jones
After a full day of high school playoff soccer, five Coast teams competed for state championships. Three of those teams are coming home with some new hardware.

News

Married couple of 50 years shares love story at Ocean Springs Elks Mardi Gras Parade

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 7:22 PM CST
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By Lauren Martinez
The coast’s first parade of carnival season kicked off Saturday. Dozens drew in from in-state and out-of-state, filling the streets as the annual Ocean Springs Elks Parade rolled through downtown.

News

Louisiana woman identified as victim in fatal I-10 crash

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 6:15 PM CST
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By WLOX Staff
23-year-old Meagan Schwaner has been identified as the victim in a two-car crash that took place on I-10 early Saturday morning.

National

Louisville barber shop giving away free shoes

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 4:49 PM CST
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By Olivia Russell and Quenton Robertson
From the chair at Big City Styles, Barber Julius Wilkerson Jr. is making people look and feel good from their heads down to their toes.

News

Hancock County community members host parade in honor of late firefighter

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 4:25 PM CST
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By Leslie Rojas
Hancock County community members are remembering a man who not only saved lives, but impacted those who crossed his path.

Political

Sen. Roger Wicker issues statement on takedown of Chinese spy balloon

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 3:17 PM CST
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By WLOX Staff
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, the ranking member on the Senate Armed Services Committee, released a statement Saturday in response to press reports of a Chinese spy balloon being downed over the Atlantic Ocean.

Sports

M Braves hold equipment drive for Mississippi School for the Deaf baseball/softball teams

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 2:47 PM CST
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By Patrick Johnstone
The MSD baseball and softball teams will begin practicing for the first time this spring

News

Family demands answers about JPD officer-involved death

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 12:10 PM CST
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By Morgan Harris
At the time, JPD’s official statement indicated officers successfully took an individual into custody who experienced a medical emergency.

News

Amtrak making progress in returning to Gulf Coast

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 8:14 AM CST
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By WLOX Staff
The platforms are now complete for the four Mississippi stops in Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi and Pascagoula.

News

Did you see these lights over the Coast last night?

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 7:20 AM CST
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By WLOX Staff
Some took to social media claiming they just saw a UFO, while others were simply baffled.

News

Pascagoula leaders break ground on Hotel Whiskey development project

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:31 PM CST
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By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Hotel Whiskey is much more than just a hotel. The first phase will have around 13 rooms with retail space and a restaurant on the first level. The second phase is more ambitious.

News

Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann speaks with MS Sound Coalition on Bonnet Carre Spillway

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:05 PM CST
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By Stephanie Poole
Previous diversions caused a wide range of environmental and economic impacts, including harm to marine life, algae bloom, and decreased tourism on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Politics

Proposal still alive to bring back ballot initiative but with significant changes

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 8:58 PM CST
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
A proposal to bring back a ballot initiative process is still alive at the State Capitol. But it looks different than what the state had before the Supreme Court struck it down. Still, the author is willing to make changes to keep it moving this session.

News

Mardi Gras krewes prepping ahead of weekend parades

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 8:13 PM CST
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By Lauren Martinez
Friday afternoon, members of the OS Lumber Krewe unloaded more than 30 cases of beads as they staged their float for Saturday’s annual Elks Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs.

State

Miss. Airport Association joins ‘Be the Solution’ anti-human trafficking campaign

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 7:58 PM CST
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By Charles Herrington
The M.A.A. will provide training for employees and add signage to increase awareness of human trafficking.

Crime

Jackson woman faces life in prison after the murder of her boyfriend

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 7:47 PM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff
A Jackson woman faces life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of second-degree murder.
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