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  • Thursday, May 16 2013 6:05 AM EDT2013-05-16 10:05:03 GMT
    As we head into the summer months, high school and college students find themselves with time on their hands. While vacations are great, we would urge young people to use their time wisely. Summer jobs
    As we head into the summer months, high school and college students find themselves with time on their hands. While vacations are great, we would urge young people to use their time wisely.  Summer jobs can be the best way to invest in your own future.

  • Monday, May 13 2013 6:54 AM EDT2013-05-13 10:54:06 GMT
    There's good news to report this week on the Mississippi Gulf Coast economy. Gulf Coast Business Council research shows growing confidence. 85% of company owners and CEOs plan to either maintain current
    There's good news to report this week on the Mississippi Gulf Coast economy. Gulf Coast Business Council research shows growing confidence. 85% of company owners and CEOs plan to either maintain current staffing levels or hire additional workers.

  • Thursday, May 9 2013 6:05 AM EDT2013-05-09 10:05:05 GMT
    Three kidnapped women were freed from a decade of captivity in their own neighborhood in Cleveland. We have great praise for the neighbor who heard the screams and reacted. But, there are still so many
    Three kidnapped women were freed from a decade of captivity in their own neighborhood in Cleveland. We have great praise for the neighbor who heard the screams and reacted. But, there are still so many unanswered questions.

  • Monday, May 6 2013 6:54 AM EDT2013-05-06 10:54:04 GMT
    Most every time an election comes around, we get on television and remind you it's time to go vote. We tell you how important your vote is. We tell you how you can affect your community. And in every
    Most every time an election comes around, we get on television and remind you it's time to go vote.  We tell you how important your vote is. We tell you how you can affect your community. And in every election, people stay away from the polls in droves.

  • Thursday, May 2 2013 1:41 PM EDT2013-05-02 17:41:21 GMT
    Our congratulations to Jonathan Daniels for his appointment as Executive Director of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport. He has the full backing of the board with a unanimous vote. Daniels
    Our congratulations to Jonathan Daniels for his appointment as Executive Director of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport. He has the full backing of the board with a unanimous vote.

  • Monday, April 29 2013 6:54 AM EDT2013-04-29 10:54:07 GMT
    Five groups of Mississippi Gulf Coast World War II veterans have been taken to Washington, DC to tour the World War II Memorial that was built to honor our Greatest Generation. What a great act. The Honor
    Five groups of Mississippi Gulf Coast World War II veterans have been taken to Washington, DC to tour the World War II Memorial that was built to honor our Greatest Generation. What a great act.  The Honor flights are carried out at no cost to the veterans. Money is donated and volunteers escort each person on the flight.

  • Thursday, April 25 2013 6:02 AM EDT2013-04-25 10:02:03 GMT
    The deaths and injuries from the bombings at the Boston Marathon make us all too aware, this could happen anywhere. Police officers, medics, nurses, doctors, firemen and many more train often in preparation
    The deaths and injuries from the bombings at the Boston Marathon make us all too aware, this could happen anywhere. Police officers, medics, nurses, doctors, firemen and many more train often in preparation for natural disasters, major accidents and even terrorism. Are you ready for what may happen near you?

  • Monday, April 22 2013 6:54 AM EDT2013-04-22 10:54:07 GMT
    We recently saw Congress stop the U.S. Postal Service from doing something that would helped the post office come a lot closer to breaking even. It seems the Postmaster General understands that the huge
    We recently saw Congress stop the U.S. Postal Service from doing something that would helped the post office come a lot closer to breaking even. It seems the Postmaster General understands that the huge decline in mail volume because of email and other digital communication means less revenue and a need to cut expenses.

  • Thursday, April 18 2013 6:02 AM EDT2013-04-18 10:02:02 GMT
    Twelve years ago the lives of a generation of Americans were changed forever. We could never forget the attacks of 9/11, 2001. As time has passed, as we remained vigilant, we hoped these terrible events
    Twelve years ago the lives of a generation of Americans were changed forever. We could never forget the attacks of 9/11, 2001.  As time has passed, as we remained vigilant, we hoped these terrible events would stay away from our shores.

  • Monday, April 15 2013 6:54 AM EDT2013-04-15 10:54:04 GMT
    If things had gone right, Jackson Police Detective Eric Smith should have been in court last week doing what he did best, keeping the worst of criminals off the street. Detective Smith should have been
    If things had gone right, Jackson Police Detective Eric Smith should have been in court last week doing what he did best, keeping the worst of criminals off the street. Detective Smith should have been testifying against a murder suspect.  But instead on April 4th, things went terribly wrong.  Detective Eric Smith was shot and killed by a murder suspect.

  • Thursday, April 11 2013 6:02 AM EDT2013-04-11 10:02:03 GMT
    By now, you have heard us talk quite a bit about the St Jude Dream Home that will be given away in a drawing on Sunday. I wanted to take a moment to tell you why we at WLOX partnered with St. Jude Children's
    By now, you have heard us talk quite a bit about the St Jude Dream home that will be given away in a drawing on Sunday.  I wanted to take a moment to tell you why we at WLOX partnered with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for this project.

  • Monday, April 8 2013 6:54 AM EDT2013-04-08 10:54:01 GMT
    Another South Mississippi city, Pascagoula, is considering a stronger law limiting smoking. We consider that good news. Dozens of cities already have partial smoking bans. And plenty of businesses banned
    Another South Mississippi city, Pascagoula, is considering a stronger law limiting smoking. We consider that good news. Dozens of cities already have partial smoking bans. And plenty of businesses banned smoking on their own.

  • Thursday, April 4 2013 6:02 AM EDT2013-04-04 10:02:28 GMT
    Dr. Rodney Bennett officially took office April 1st as the 10th President of the University of Southern Mississippi. Normally we might wish Dr. Bennett well as he begins his new job, but Rodney Bennett
    Dr. Rodney Bennett officially took office April 1st as the 10th President of the University of Southern Mississippi.  Normally we might wish Dr. Bennett well as he begins his new job, but Rodney Bennett did not wait for it to be official to go to work.

  • Monday, April 1 2013 6:54 AM EDT2013-04-01 10:54:08 GMT
    After months of living through freezing winter weather, a group of college students in the Northeast counted down the days to spring break. The trip was all planned with great detail down to every pit
    After months of living through freezing winter weather, a group of college students in the Northeast counted down the days to spring break. The trip was all planned with great detail down to every pit stop along the one thousand 3 hundred mile trek to the gulf coast. Clothes packed weeks in advance and spring break is all that anyone talked about.

  • 3/25/13- Tasers or so called stun guns, have in many ways helped police officers resolve dangerous situations and avoid serious injury and even the use of guns. If the leaders of Waveland reconsider taser use, we believe they; like all police agencies -- must also include training on when to use this weapon.

  • Thursday, March 28 2013 12:50 PM EDT2013-03-28 16:50:20 GMT
    Jamie Miller is Governor Phil Bryant's choice as the new Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. Miller is expected to easily clear State Senate confirmation. As he moves
    Jamie Miller is Governor Phil Bryant's choice as the new Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. Miller is expected to easily clear State Senate confirmation.  As he moves into his new role as the head of this beleaguered agency, we call on Mr. Miller to make this public agency open and transparent in its every move.

  • Friday, March 22 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-03-23 03:44:44 GMT
    We support the idea of our three coastal counties coming together to promote tourism. The formation of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau should be good for Harrison, Hancock
    We support the idea of our three coastal counties coming together to promote tourism. The formation of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau should be good for Harrison, Hancock and Jackson Counties.

  • Monday, March 18 2013 6:54 AM EDT2013-03-18 10:54:02 GMT
    How many local governments does it take to fix one city street? If it's Debuys Road, the answer is three. We all know getting the leaders of just one government to agree with one another can be difficult.
    How many local governments does it take to fix one city street? If it's DeBuys Road, the answer is three.  We all know getting the leaders of just one government to agree with one another can be difficult. 

  • Thursday, March 14 2013 6:02 AM EDT2013-03-14 10:02:03 GMT
    Those of us who live here know what a great place the Mississippi Gulf Coast is to live. Tourists know it's a great place to visit. Now South Mississippi is becoming a Mecca for big time events. We have
    Those of us who live here know what a great place the Mississippi Gulf Coast is to live. Tourists know it's a great place to visit. Now South Mississippi is becoming a Mecca for big time events.

  • Monday, March 11 2013 6:54 AM EDT2013-03-11 10:54:01 GMT
    In 2010, a child was born in Mississippi and through no fault of its own, appeared to be doomed. You see, this newborn was positive for HIV. But the doctors acted quickly and started a drug regimen to
    In 2010, a child was born in Mississippi and through no fault of its own, appeared to be doomed. You see, this newborn was positive for HIV. But the doctors acted quickly and started a drug regimen to stop AIDS. Now for the first time anywhere, that little toddler, considered incurable, is functionally cured of HIV.

  • Thursday, March 7 2013 6:02 AM EST2013-03-07 11:02:03 GMT
    Since the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary in which a gunman shot 20 first graders and 6 educators, the debate has raged over gun control and gun owner rights. Control proponents say get rid of the guns
    Since the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary in which a gunman shot 20 first graders and 6 educators, the debate has raged over gun control and gun owner rights. Control proponents say get rid of the guns and save lives. Gun rights advocates say outlaw guns and only outlaws will have guns. So the debate continues.

  • Monday, March 4 2013 6:17 PM EST2013-03-04 23:17:48 GMT
    There are 240, 16 and 17 year olds who should be at home with their families. They should be having dinner, doing her homework, watching TV, chatting on Facebook and any number of things that teens do.
    There are 240, 16 and 17 year olds who should be at home with their families. They should be having dinner, doing homework, watching TV, chatting on Facebook and any number of things that teens do. They should be, but they are not, because they are dead.

  • Friday, March 1 2013 11:49 PM EST2013-03-02 04:49:19 GMT
    The Mississippi Gaming Commission made a wise, but surprisingly sudden move last week when it passed new requirements for future gaming development in our state. We are glad the commission reduced the
    The Mississippi Gaming Commission made a wise, but surprisingly sudden move last week when it passed new requirements for future gaming development in our state. We are glad the commission reduced the expectations after listening to input from those in the industry.

  • Monday, February 25 2013 11:08 PM EST2013-02-26 04:08:39 GMT
    Last week, we all watched with empathy, the hardship for the passengers stuck on the disabled Carnival cruise ship as it was towed into Mobile. There were bad conditions on board. It was 5 days of no electricity
    Last week, we all watched with empathy, the hardship for the passengers stuck on the disabled Carnival cruise ship as it was towed into Mobile. There were bad conditions on board. It was 5 days of no electricity and overflowing toilets. But the crew is to be commended for avoiding a huge tragedy by stopping an engine room fire from spreading and possibly losing the entire ship.

  • Monday, February 25 2013 6:54 AM EST2013-02-25 11:54:08 GMT
    Have you ever stopped to wonder what people will remember about South Mississippi 100 years or 500 years from now? What will survive the test of time and reflect the world we live in today? Many believe
    Have you ever stopped to wonder what people will remember about South Mississippi 100 years or 500 years from now? What will survive the test of time and reflect the world we live in today? Many believe one of the answers is art.

  • Monday, February 18 2013 6:54 AM EST2013-02-18 11:54:09 GMT
    Congratulations to the The Humane Society of South Mississippi in achieving the first leg of its Countdown to Zero Campaign. In 2012 the shelter euthanized no healthy, adoptable pets. But this second chance
    Congratulations to the The Humane Society of South Mississippi in achieving the first leg of its Countdown to Zero Campaign. In 2012 the shelter euthanized no healthy, adoptable pets. But this second chance at life for the healthy animals is not available for the others.

  • Friday, February 15 2013 6:26 PM EST2013-02-15 23:26:53 GMT
    Last weekend, meteorologists predicted severe weather for Sunday. And like so many times before, many paid little attention to the forecasts with the knowledge that it likely will not affect me. The evening
    Last weekend, meteorologists predicted severe weather for Sunday. And like so many times before, many paid little attention to the forecasts with the knowledge that it likely will not affect me.

    The evening of February 10th, Tornado warnings were issued, sirens sounded, weather radios went off, radio and TV stations sounded warnings. And still many paid little attention with the knowledge, it will likely not affect me.

  • Monday, February 11 2013 3:13 PM EST2013-02-11 20:13:11 GMT
    A horrible tragedy was prevented in Midland City, Alabama. Police killed 65 year old Jimmy Lee Dykes after he kidnapped a 5 year old boy and holed up in an underground bunker on his property for a week.
    A horrible tragedy was prevented in Midland City, Alabama. Police killed 65 year old Jimmy Lee Dykes after he kidnapped a 5 year old boy and holed up in an underground bunker on his property for a week. Police felt the child was in imminent danger when they acted.

  • Thursday, February 7 2013 3:25 PM EST2013-02-07 20:25:43 GMT
    The election of the President every four years is huge. We pick the leader of our country and the free world on major political issues dealing with our military to social issues and taxes. We also have
    Many of you are generally happy with the way the city government is run, but there may be others of you who think you can do better. If you would like to take a bigger role in the way your city is run, maybe it's time to run for elected office. You have until March 8th to qualify.

  • Monday, February 4 2013 6:54 AM EST2013-02-04 11:54:04 GMT
    Erin Merryn was sexually abused at the hands of a neighbor and then a cousin. She was just six years old when the abuse began. Now at 27 she is an advocate for Erin's Law. That measure would put age appropriate
    Erin Merryn was sexually abused at the hands of a neighbor and then a cousin. She was just six years old when the abuse began. Now at 27 she is an advocate for Erin's Law. That measure would put age appropriate curriculum for K through 5th graders in schools to teach them the meaning of sexual abuse and who to tell.

  • Thursday, January 31 2013 1:12 PM EST2013-01-31 18:12:15 GMT
    "Welcome to the Coast," my predecessor, here at WLOX, Dave Vincent used those words when I first visited almost 20 years ago. I immediately felt welcome and understood the identity of the region. It's
    "Welcome to the Coast," my predecessor, here at WLOX, Dave Vincent used those words when I first visited almost 20 years ago.  I immediately felt welcome and understood the identity of the region.

  • Tuesday, January 22 2013 10:55 PM EST2013-01-23 03:55:11 GMT
    After 40 years in broadcasting on the coast, 36 of those at WLOX, it is time for a new chapter in my life, I am retiring from WLOX. Here are a few observations looking back over all those years, they may
    After 40 years in broadcasting on the coast, 36 of those at WLOX, it is time for a new chapter in my life, I am retiring from WLOX. Here are a few observations looking back over all those years, they may sound familiar because I've editorialized on them before.

  • Thursday, January 17 2013 6:02 AM EST2013-01-17 11:02:00 GMT
    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream of equality for all and his vision was not just for African Americans but for all Americans. He preached tolerance, equal rights and to love your neighbors. His
    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream of equality for all and his vision was not just for African Americans but for all Americans. He preached tolerance, equal rights and to love your neighbors. His dream of equality has paved the way for the world that we live in today. A world where the American dream of being able to do and be whatever you want to be is possible for anyone who has the opportunity, the drive and the desire.

  • Monday, January 14 2013 6:05 PM EST2013-01-14 23:05:39 GMT
    This state legislative session we are already hearing a lot about starting "Charter Schools" in Mississippi. Some individuals believe Charter Schools could take education in our state to the next level.
    This state legislative session we are already hearing a lot about starting "Charter Schools" in Mississippi. Some individuals believe Charter Schools could take education in our state to the next level. Critics say they only work when students spend even longer hours in the classroom and parents support this more disciplined approach to education.

  • Monday, January 7 2013 1:37 PM EST2013-01-07 18:37:42 GMT
    Ungrateful, unbelievable, hypocritical- that's how we and a lot of South Mississippians feel about our congressman, Steven Palazzo, voting against the hurricane Sandy relief bill which passed the U.S.
    Ungrateful, unbelievable, hypocritical- that's how we and a lot of South Mississippians feel about our congressman, Steven Palazzo, voting against the hurricane Sandy relief bill which passed the U.S. House. The $10 billion aid package will help shore up the National Flood Insurance Program and pay New Jersey and New York residents who were insured and flooded. A larger Sandy relief bill will be considered later this month.

  • Monday, January 7 2013 6:54 AM EST2013-01-07 11:54:05 GMT
    We need to thank our elected U.S. Representatives and Senators from keeping us from going over the fiscal cliff, which could have resulted in a major blow to our country's fragile economy. This latest
    We need to thank our elected U.S. Representatives and Senators from keeping us from going over the fiscal cliff, which could have resulted in a major blow to our country's fragile economy. This latest political showdown shows just how politically divided our nation is.

  • Thursday, January 3 2013 6:41 PM EST2013-01-03 23:41:48 GMT
    As we are starting the new year there is some good news about Mississippi's obesity rate for high school students. For the first time in many years we do not have the distinction of having the most obese
    As we are starting the new year there is some good news about Mississippi's obesity rate for high school students. For the first time in many years we do not have the distinction of having the most obese students in the nation. While we may have only fallen to number five in teenage obesity in the country, it still is an improvement and shows that some recently enacted programs are working.

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