Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:02 AM EDT2012-05-16 10:02:50 GMT
A lot of attention lately has been given to South Mississippi's gaming industry. The Southern Gaming Summit brought hundreds of vendors, casino owners and operators from across the country to our community.More >>
A lot of attention lately has been given to South Mississippi's gaming industry. The Southern Gaming Summit brought hundreds of vendors, casino owners and operators from across the country to our community. It was good to hear that most analysts believe our casino industry has survived the recession and now is enjoying a period of slow growth.More >>
Sunday, May 13 2012 4:02 PM EDT2012-05-13 20:02:17 GMT
For the last couple of years hundreds of World War II veterans from the coast have traveled to our nation's capital to view the memorial that was built in their honor. These Honor Flights arranged by localMore >>
For the last couple of years hundreds of World War II veterans from the coast have traveled to our nation's capital to view the memorial that was built in their honor. These Honor Flights arranged by local citizens, have been a chance to pay tribute to those of the "greatest generation" who gave so much for the rest of us. More >>
Thursday, May 10 2012 6:01 AM EDT2012-05-10 10:01:42 GMT
Many families across Mississippi are still struggling with the economic downturn we have experienced. Families with children in college find it tough to pay for tuition and all the other fees associatedMore >>
Many families across Mississippi are still struggling with the economic downturn we have experienced. Families with children in college find it tough to pay for tuition and all the other fees associated with a college education. Now the college board has given approval for a 14% increase over the next two years at state colleges.More >>
Sunday, May 6 2012 4:02 PM EDT2012-05-06 20:02:32 GMT
Things are a lot different today in the city of Waveland than they were six months ago. In fact six months ago the city was facing bankruptcy. But thanks to the leadership of the Mayor and aldermen, WavelandMore >>
Things are a lot different today in the city of Waveland than they were six months ago. In fact six months ago the city was facing bankruptcy. But thanks to the leadership of the Mayor and aldermen, Waveland is out of the red.More >>
Thursday, April 26 2012 6:03 AM EDT2012-04-26 10:03:02 GMT
If you ask people in their 20's or 30's whether they will receive social security payments when they retire, a large percentage will tell you no. With the news out of Washington this week, they have aMore >>
If you ask people in their 20's or 30's whether they will receive social security payments when they retire, a large percentage will tell you no. With the news out of Washington this week, they have a right to be concerned. The government says that Social Security will now become insolvent in 2033 instead of 2036.More >>
Thursday, April 12 2012 10:55 AM EDT2012-04-12 14:55:22 GMT
South Mississippi welcomes a new tourist attraction today. It's the Infinity Science Center located in Hancock County. Infinity is a place where old and young can learn about space, our oceans and the weather that affects each one of us.More >>
Sunday, April 8 2012 4:02 PM EDT2012-04-08 20:02:34 GMT
Our hats go off to all the people in Long Beach including the students and faculty at Quarles Elementary who helped create a safer place to ride bikes and take a walk. Thanks to their vision Long Beach now has a Discovery Trail.More >>
Monday, April 2 2012 6:29 PM EDT2012-04-02 22:29:46 GMT
This summer with gas prices climbing near four dollars a gallon you may be thinking what can I do with my family closer to home? We have the perfect answer for you- visit the Gulf Islands National Seashore. It is a gem.More >>
Sunday, March 25 2012 4:23 PM EDT2012-03-25 20:23:08 GMT
"What we're doing has not been working," that's what Governor Phil Bryant said when he declared war on teen pregnancy. Mississippi remains among the highest in the country in the number of teen mothers, that despite many state programs to lower the teen birth rate.More >>
Thursday, March 22 2012 1:43 PM EDT2012-03-22 17:43:14 GMT
This week Biloxi Councilwoman Lucy Denton tabled her smoking ban proposal. She said the reason was she didn't have enough votes to get it passed. And she asked the people of Biloxi to reach out to their council members and ask them to support the measure.More >>
Thursday, March 15 2012 6:02 AM EDT2012-03-15 10:02:21 GMT
This hurricane season the coast will have something it has not had before. New storm shelters that can house thousands of local residents who might otherwise have had to evacuate miles away. These shelters are a lot safer than what was used in the past. More >>
Sunday, March 11 2012 6:06 PM EDT2012-03-11 22:06:58 GMT
We have been hearing about the presidential primaries for several months. They have been taking place in different states. Mississippi is having its party primaries this Tuesday. Several of the Republican presidential candidates have or will be in our state campaigning.More >>
Wednesday, March 7 2012 6:16 PM EST2012-03-07 23:16:31 GMT
If you're a New Orleans Saints fan, and many of us are, you're probably shocked and saddened by the news the Saints conducted a bounty program for the past few years, paying defensive players extra money if they knocked opposing players out of a game.More >>
Thursday, March 1 2012 6:02 AM EST2012-03-01 11:02:21 GMT
It's not easy to build a school system back school by school after Hurricane Katrina and at the same time become one of the best school districts in the state and even in the nation.More >>
Thursday, February 23 2012 6:02 AM EST2012-02-23 11:02:24 GMT
In our society we often think of the star quarterback or the baseball home run hitter as heroes. Recently on the coast lives have been saved by the action of real heroes. Individuals whom have put their lives on the line to save other lives.More >>
Sunday, February 19 2012 4:01 PM EST2012-02-19 21:01:38 GMT
Score one for three majestic oak trees in Harrison County. The trees, each more than a hundred years old, will continue to provide shade and beauty thanks to the power of the people. More >>
Thursday, February 16 2012 6:02 AM EST2012-02-16 11:02:21 GMT
If you travel Interstate Ten you probably wonder, like the rest of us, why there is so much litter? The litter problem in some spots is so bad, that it is even accumulating along the tree line and in the trees. Why can't South Mississippi get this mess under control? It seems like every year the problem gets worse instead of better. Yet we expect tourists to come and enjoy our beauty.More >>
Sunday, February 12 2012 4:01 PM EST2012-02-12 21:01:24 GMT
If you've ever watched a loved one die of emphysema or lung cancer, you know it is heart wrenching and painful. In many, if not most cases, smoking is the culprit. There has been a move over the years for individual businesses, restaurants, cities and states to become smoke free. When this has happened locally, like in Gulfport, we have done editorials applauding this action.More >>
Thursday, February 9 2012 6:03 AM EST2012-02-09 11:03:01 GMT
Reading can expand your horizons and take you to places you might not have ever imagined. Opening a child's eyes to this at an early age is so important. Here's what we want to hear from our children."Because it's fun. It's fun," said Addison Foster.More >>
Sunday, February 5 2012 4:02 AM EST2012-02-05 09:02:23 GMT
Recently we learned that the Army and the Marine Corp will become a smaller fighting unit, the Pentagon and top defense officials propose to delay some ships and may even scrap some defense programs. All of this is part of the plan to bring down our budget deficit. We all know the coast depends on a lot of defense dollars whether it be the money spent at the Seabee Base, Keesler or for ship contracts at Ingalls.More >>
Thursday, February 2 2012 6:03 AM EST2012-02-02 11:03:06 GMT
Throw me Something Mister! That is a common plea you will be hearing along the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the next several weeks. We are just starting the height of the Mardi Gras season. It's called the best free show on earth.More >>
Sunday, January 15 2012 3:00 PM EST2012-01-15 20:00:29 GMT
State lawmakers returned to Jackson last week for a four month session. During this time, hundreds of important bills will be debated and voted on. In our eyes, none is more important than making sure the state remains covered by FEMA's flood insurance program.More >>
Thursday, January 12 2012 6:02 AM EST2012-01-12 11:02:25 GMT
Last week a report came out that said the average homeowner in America pays about $800 a year for homeowners insurance. But in South Mississippi, insurance agents tell us the average person pays much more, at least $3,000 for the same coverage. No doubt this is a hindrance for many Katrina victims who still need to rebuild.More >>
Sunday, January 8 2012 4:01 PM EST2012-01-08 21:01:56 GMT
Fifty years ago, 1962, a small television station signed on the air in Biloxi. WLOX signed on air to serve South Mississippi. Since then, we've celebrated Mardi Gras together, welcomed presidents and statesmen, watched you play a vital role in building a stronger military, and applauded as your talents sent astronauts into space.More >>
Wednesday, January 4 2012 6:01 PM EST2012-01-04 23:01:53 GMT
When you drive along the city streets, most of us pay attention to the posted speed limit. We know it's the law and police just might be running radar in city limits, so we watch our speed. However if you travel just a few miles north of any of our cities, the various sheriff departments cannot run radar. More >>
Sunday, January 1 2012 4:02 AM EST2012-01-01 09:02:39 GMT
As we look back on 2011 it was quiet on some fronts and then quite hectic in other areas. Hurricane season, fortunately was quiet again. As we get ready to go into 2012, the cost of affordable insurance is still one of the main issues affecting many South Mississippians. A lingering problem more than six years after Hurricane Katrina.More >>
Thursday, December 29 2011 6:02 AM EST2011-12-29 11:02:30 GMT
Should oil and gas drilling be allowed in Mississippi waters? That question is something all of us must decide in the coming months. Outgoing Governor Haley Barbour has asked state agencies to begin the process that some day could result in state water bottoms south of the barrier islands being open to gas and oil leases.More >>
Sunday, December 25 2011 4:09 PM EST2011-12-25 21:09:52 GMT
It's Christmas night. And we hope that you had a chance and are still enjoying some special moments with family and friends. While we cannot give each of you a material present, we do offer these as our Christmas gift.More >>
Thursday, December 22 2011 6:01 AM EST2011-12-22 11:01:20 GMT
Thousands of American troops are returning home from Iraq. Many of our soldiers have had multi deployments to the war zone. We all should rejoice that our loved ones are home safely, especially this special time of year. More >>
Sunday, December 18 2011 4:01 PM EST2011-12-18 21:01:48 GMT
As Mississippi Governor, Haley Barbour, is about to leave office, he is going across the state discussing issues that we still face and could face for some time in our state. The Governor says Mississippians must continue to find ways to improve their health. More >>
Thursday, December 15 2011 6:01 AM EST2011-12-15 11:01:38 GMT
Congratulations to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. While the college might not have been the top winner in the Aspen Community College Excellence contest, all of us should be proud of our local college was selected as one of the top colleges in the nation.More >>
Monday, December 12 2011 10:46 AM EST2011-12-12 15:46:37 GMT
If you watch newscasts or sports programs, you already know about the child sex scandal that ended the career of a great football coach in a way that will forever tarnish his image. If even a fraction of the allegations made against Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky are true, then he will spend many years in prison, and the good name of coach Joe Paterno won't remain as good as it should.More >>
Sunday, December 4 2011 5:03 PM EST2011-12-04 22:03:45 GMT
All across South Mississippi you will be seeing red kettles and hearing ringing bells as you do your shopping. This year more than ever, it is important for everyone to put in a few dollars. The red kettles are one of the major ways the Salvation Army raises money to help the needy.More >>
Thursday, December 1 2011 6:02 AM EST2011-12-01 11:02:56 GMT
The holiday season is here and with that come the festivities and celebrations popular this time of year. An unfortunate ingredient mixed into many after-work, family, or neighborhood parties and socials is alcohol. Alcohol consumption is illegal when it's mixed with driving. Make no mistake about it, a slightly buzzed driver is an impaired driver and will go to jail!More >>
Thursday, November 24 2011 6:25 AM EST2011-11-24 11:25:23 GMT
Today is Thanksgiving. A time set aside to reflect on our lives and what we are thankful for. In South Mississippi we have a lot of reasons to be thankful.More >>
Thursday, November 17 2011 6:45 PM EST2011-11-17 23:45:50 GMT
A Mississippi minister is taking up a topic, most of us don't want to think about, giving away our organs when we die. Through organ donation, one death can save many lives.More >>
Sunday, November 13 2011 4:01 PM EST2011-11-13 21:01:43 GMT
The last few weeks a number of local groups have been either walking or bicycling across the Harrison County beach front. From bridge to bridge it is 29 miles and if you walk the two bridges it is a 33 mile trek.More >>
Thursday, November 10 2011 6:01 AM EST2011-11-10 11:01:55 GMT
Far too often we hear about automobile accidents on Interstate Ten that cause injuries and even death. If you drive the interstate, you know vehicles are moving in both directions at seventy plus miles per hour. One of the scariest scenarios is to have another car or truck cross the median and head right toward you. You have only a split second to avoid an accident that no doubt will be serious.More >>
Monday, November 7 2011 6:02 AM EST2011-11-07 11:02:01 GMT
During the past several months, the candidates running for office have been reaching out to you either campaigning in your neighborhood or community or through TV spots and other commercials. They have done their part to ask you for your vote. Now the next part is up to you. On Tuesday, you need to take time and vote.More >>
Sunday, November 6 2011 4:03 PM EST2011-11-06 21:03:51 GMT
Gautier High School gets it. Veterans Day matters. For a dozen years, Gautier has invited military men and women to the school's cafeteria. When the veterans arrive, they receive a warm breakfast and a hearty pat on the back. Along the way, these combat heroes share war stories from their past. More >>
Sunday, October 30 2011 4:10 PM EDT2011-10-30 20:10:42 GMT
They'll be home for the holidays. You will start hearing that refrain more and more as we get closer to the end of the year. We are referring to the thousands of American Troops who will be leaving Iraq and heading home to their loved ones. American troops in Afghanistan will remain a while longer.More >>
Tuesday, October 25 2011 4:30 PM EDT2011-10-25 20:30:44 GMT
If you have ever thought about adopting a pet, then do it this week. The Humane Society of South Mississippi is doing its best to win a pet adoption contest and the prize would mean thousands of dollars for the shelter.More >>
Sunday, October 23 2011 8:00 AM EDT2011-10-23 12:00:26 GMT
Most of us are familiar with the mentoring concept where an adult is pared with a student who is struggling in school or needs just a little extra help. The Gulfport School District expanded that concept to teachers and administrators.More >>
Thursday, October 20 2011 6:03 AM EDT2011-10-20 10:03:02 GMT
Initiative 31 on the general election ballot deals with the reform of Mississippi's eminent domain law. It would leave in place the government's ability to compel a property owner to sell their land at fair market value to the state for infrastructure projects. What initiative 31 would change, if passed, is the state's ability to force someone to sell their land to the state and then have it transferred to a private individual, company or industry within 10 years.More >>
Thursday, October 13 2011 6:02 AM EDT2011-10-13 10:02:55 GMT
This weekend, on Saturday, you have a chance to help cleanup our coastline. Each year in October, residents along the coast join millions across our country as a day is set aside to cleanup our shores. In South Mississippi volunteers pick up thousands of pounds of litter. More >>
Sunday, October 9 2011 4:02 PM EDT2011-10-09 20:02:24 GMT
Mississippi voters in November's general election, voter ID, has been debated for years. Should you be required to show some sort of identification such as a driver's license before you are allowed to vote? The belief is that an ID will reduce voter fraud.More >>
Thursday, October 6 2011 6:01 AM EDT2011-10-06 10:01:59 GMT
If you have made a trip out to Ship Island in recent years you have noticed the amount of Fort Massachusetts that sits in the water. In fact rangers on the island say 40 percent of the fort is now sitting in water. That is one reason why it is so important that the restoration of Ship Island is underway. More >>
Monday, October 3 2011 11:58 AM EDT2011-10-03 15:58:30 GMT
Jobs, jobs, jobs - that is the rallying cry we hear from Washington and across our country. Our president and members of Congress say we must create more jobs in America to put folks back to work. One example talked about lately is rebuilding our country's infrastructure.More >>
Thursday, September 29 2011 6:02 AM EDT2011-09-29 10:02:09 GMT
Patriotism is alive and well on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Last week more than 80 World War II veterans from South Mississippi were given the opportunity to visit the memorial that honors them in our nation's capitol.More >>
Monday, September 26 2011 3:39 PM EDT2011-09-26 19:39:05 GMT
President Barack Obama's jobs plan is just weeks old and already some in Congress say the bill has no chance of passing, because we have to rein in spending, no matter what.More >>
Thursday, September 22 2011 6:01 AM EDT2011-09-22 10:01:57 GMT
Just when you think things can't get much worse in this country, something happens to uplift our spirits and restore our faith in America and its people. It happened recently in Utah.More >>
Sunday, September 18 2011 4:01 PM EDT2011-09-18 20:01:49 GMT
"South Mississippi is an amazing place to move to." We might know that, but it's always good to hear, like I did, from someone who has recently settled here from a much larger city. Our sense of community and all the festivals and events impressed him.More >>
Thursday, September 15 2011 5:03 AM EDT2011-09-15 09:03:32 GMT
One hundred years ago the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College was formed. Back in 1911 it actually was the Harrison County Agricultural High School. Since that time, the college has expanded its reach and has served more than 225 thousand students in Harrison, Stone, Jackson and George Counties.More >>
Sunday, September 11 2011 4:02 PM EDT2011-09-11 20:02:24 GMT
United Way agencies in South Mississippi have begun their annual campaigns to raise funds to help our communities. This year more than ever there are so many agencies and needs that could use your help.More >>
Tuesday, September 6 2011 3:16 PM EDT2011-09-06 19:16:52 GMT
Ten years ago this Sunday the worst terrorist attacks in our nation's history occurred. All of us most likely can remember where we were when the planes hit the twin towers in New York, another hit the Pentagon and a fourth crashed in Pennsylvania as passengers thwarted terrorists. Thousands died that day.More >>
Sunday, September 4 2011 4:01 PM EDT2011-09-04 20:01:39 GMT
Last weekend we all watched satellite loops of Hurricane Irene as she marched northward along the eastern seaboard. Flashback six years ago and we all remember looking at the satellite imagery of Hurricane Katrina as she aimed for South Mississippi. Those images provided by a NOAA satellite orbiting above the earth, gave all of us a good idea of Katrina's path, size and helped officials get people out of harms way.More >>
Thursday, September 1 2011 6:03 AM EDT2011-09-01 10:03:01 GMT
No doubt the city of Waveland is fighting for its life. Many city jobs have been eliminated while other workers have had their hours reduced to save precious dollars. In fact the city now has only one full time police officer and one fireman on each shift.More >>
Sunday, August 28 2011 4:02 PM EDT2011-08-28 20:02:47 GMT
Six years after Hurricane Katrina how would you describe the Mississippi Gulf Coast? We like to tell our visitors that we have come a long ways since August 29th 2005 when Katrina nearly wiped out many of our communities. At the same time we would say we still have a ways to go before we have finished rebuilding.More >>
Thursday, August 25 2011 6:02 AM EDT2011-08-25 10:02:57 GMT
Air service is something that all communities need to help generate economic development. In fact the Federal Government has a subsidy program that pays for hundreds of airports to help them bring in airline service. That's at a cost of two hundred million tax dollars a year. The Gulf Coast is not part of that program, but Hattiesburg, Greenville and Tupelo are.More >>
Sunday, August 21 2011 4:03 PM EDT2011-08-21 20:03:04 GMT
What happened in Waveland? How did the city nearly default on its bills? And why did it seem nobody knew the future of the police department was on life support until the chief got canned?More >>
Thursday, August 18 2011 6:02 AM EDT2011-08-18 10:02:30 GMT
We are encouraged to see South Mississippi cities asking residents to get involved in fighting crime. The latest example is Gautier where crime prevention officers recently hit the streets asking residents to help by reporting any suspicious activity in their neighborhood and encouraging everyone to join neighborhood watches.More >>
Sunday, August 14 2011 4:03 PM EDT2011-08-14 20:03:46 GMT
Like most cities along the coast Hurricane Katrina devastated Bay St Louis. The beach road and almost every building along the beach front was destroyed or received major damage. We are glad to hear that a new seawall project will protect the downtown area from all but the most furious of future storms.More >>
Thursday, August 11 2011 6:03 AM EDT2011-08-11 10:03:01 GMT
It has been painful this week to watch our 401Ks' tank as the stock market plunged hundreds of points.But there still may be a silver lining to be found in this economic crisis. The down grading of our bond rating should be a wake up call to all of us that we have serious problems in our economic system that need to be fixed.More >>
Sunday, August 7 2011 4:03 PM EDT2011-08-07 20:03:02 GMT
Remember when you went to school and had to lug lots of textbooks around? Often you thought your arms were going to break off from the weight of the books. Well we are happy to hear that the Gulfport School District is easing that burden and starting to go high tech with some of the first e-readers in Mississippi classrooms.More >>
Thursday, August 4 2011 6:02 AM EDT2011-08-04 10:02:21 GMT
You know what's wrong with this country. The inability of our Congress to get things done. The latest example is the U.S. House and Senate cannot agree on a bill that would fund our Federal Aviation Administration. And, lawmakers are now on summer recess leaving the issue of funding the agency languishing until September.More >>
Sunday, July 31 2011 4:01 PM EDT2011-07-31 20:01:42 GMT
Tuesday is an important day for every Mississippian of voting age. It's election day for Party Primaries. One statewide race that will be narrowed considerably in the primary is the race for the 2nd highest official in our state, Lieutenant Governor.More >>
Thursday, July 28 2011 6:17 AM EDT2011-07-28 10:17:53 GMT
It's back to school time. Many schools will be ending their summer vacation. School busses will be rolling down our streets to take kids back to the classroom. And we all need to remember to do our part to make sure our children get to and from school safely.More >>
Wednesday, July 27 2011 6:02 AM EDT2011-07-27 10:02:21 GMT
Republican and Democrat candidates for governor debated on WLOX last Thursday. The debate was aired statewide on seven local TV stations from Memphis to the Gulf Coast. The two hour debate gave voters a chance to do some side by side comparisons. Anyone who owns a television could watch the debate.More >>
Tuesday, July 26 2011 6:01 PM EDT2011-07-26 22:01:00 GMT
Everyone has an opinion about how to keep sand off Highway 90 in Harrison County. You get five people in a room and you will get five different answers. But most would agree that retiring Harrison County Sand Beach Director Bobby Weaver has done a terrific job in the past six years bringing back the beach from Hurricane Katrina's utter destruction.More >>
Tuesday, July 19 2011 6:41 PM EDT2011-07-19 22:41:17 GMT
Shame on both of them. Yes shame on both the Democrat and Republican parties on the way they have handled America's debt crisis. Last week word went out that there was no guarantee that folks on Social Security and other federal programs would receive checks if the debt ceiling issue was not solved by August 2nd.More >>
Sunday, July 17 2011 4:02 PM EDT2011-07-17 20:02:39 GMT
Having a skilled work force is always a challenge in any community. In South Mississippi, our single largest employer is Ingalls Shipbuilding, which employs more than 11,000 workers. Many of the jobs at the shipyard require a skill such as welding, ship fitting or electrical knowledge.More >>
Thursday, July 14 2011 6:02 AM EDT2011-07-14 10:02:22 GMT
Has America lost its zeal for exploring outer space? I think it is a fair question. When the space shuttle returns in a couple of weeks and the shuttle program officially ends, America will have no active way to send our astronauts into space.More >>
Sunday, July 10 2011 4:03 PM EDT2011-07-10 20:03:02 GMT
The Harrison County Library system is at a crossroads. In the next several months, three new libraries will open. These state of the art buildings will replace trailers the system has used following Hurricane Katrina. So you would think it would be a happy day. Unfortunately the library system does not have enough employees to adequately staff the new buildings.More >>
Thursday, July 7 2011 6:02 AM EDT2011-07-07 10:02:51 GMT
Recently we asked if you could pass the American Citizenship Test. Each year hundreds of thousands of immigrants have to pass the test to become a citizen of our country. When we took to the mall to quiz folks, we were surprised to find many Mississippians did not have any idea who our governor or our state's two U-S Senators are.More >>
Sunday, July 3 2011 4:02 AM EDT2011-07-03 09:02:56 GMT
The U.S. Supreme Court this week ruled that states cannot ban the sale or rental of violent video games to children. The court called the ban a violation of free-speech. So what does this mean? Should a youngster be able to rent any game, like those that allow players to assume the role of a carjacking, gun toting gangster? We hope not.More >>
Thursday, June 30 2011 6:02 AM EDT2011-06-30 10:02:20 GMT
It seems like almost every weekend we have a major forest fire somewhere along the coast. The latest was the forest fire last weekend in Jackson County that burned several hundred acres and forced the evacuation of the Jackson County Animal Shelter. That brings us to this holiday weekend.More >>
Wednesday, June 29 2011 6:01 PM EDT2011-06-29 22:01:46 GMT
There was a story reported this week that should be alarming to all of us here along the Gulf of Mexico. Scientists say the dead zone in the Northern Gulf this year will be the largest ever.More >>
Thursday, June 23 2011 6:13 AM EDT2011-06-23 11:13:43 GMT
During the past couple of weeks we have reported on several crime stories where police say "gangs" have been involved. In one instance two rival gangs got into a fight in the parking lot of a church when no parishioners were around. Stories like this should be troubling for all of us.More >>
Sunday, June 19 2011 4:02 PM EDT2011-06-19 20:02:19 GMT
The past few days some fire and police officials have talked about the need for consolidation of their services in South Mississippi. Consolidation always comes to the forefront when we are in tough economic times. But rarely does anything ever happen.More >>
Thursday, June 16 2011 6:02 AM EDT2011-06-16 10:02:17 GMT
As more and more weeks go by without significant rainfall, the burn bans in place across South Mississippi are so important. The fire last weekend, which burned hundreds of acres in Jackson County, threatened a number of businesses and forced the evacuation of a nursing home, should remind all of us about the dangers of doing any outside burning.More >>
Sunday, June 12 2011 4:02 PM EDT2011-06-12 20:02:26 GMT
Many cities and counties in South Mississippi are adding another layer of protection for its citizens. They are installing warning sirens that will alert you about bad weather and hazardous situations like chemical spills.More >>
Thursday, June 9 2011 7:53 PM EDT2011-06-09 23:53:56 GMT
If you drive by the dividing line between Biloxi and Gulfport you may have noticed the school buildings being torn down at the corner of Pass and DeBuys Roads. Over the past 50 years the Biloxi School District has used the buildings to house elementary, middle and alternative students. However age and storm damage made the Biloxi School Board decide to abandon the campus.More >>
Sunday, June 5 2011 4:02 PM EDT2011-06-05 21:02:31 GMT
Some folks might think it is a big gamble to make a casino on the Mississippi Gulf Coast smoke free. However, Palace Casino CEO Keith Crosby thinks it will be a sure bet. Crosby says his own polling shows that eight out of ten of his customers do not smoke. Therefore he is going to provide something unique on the Gulf Coast, a smoke free casino.More >>
Friday, June 3 2011 6:46 PM EDT2011-06-03 22:46:54 GMT
Hurricane Season 2011 is underway. And, the experts who study hurricanes predict this will be another above average year. Now is the time for all of us to prepare for this year's hurricane season.More >>
Sunday, May 29 2011 4:02 PM EDT2011-05-29 20:02:53 GMT
We live in the land of the free and the brave. In America freedom is our birthright, but it doesn't come free. Since our country's creation there have been brave men and women who have fought and in many cases died so that we can all live lives of our own choosing. What a wonderful gift that is.More >>
Sunday, May 29 2011 4:01 AM EDT2011-05-29 09:01:32 GMT
We live in the land of the free and the brave. In America freedom is our birthright, but it doesn't come free. Since our country's creation there have been brave men and women who have fought and in many cases died so that we can all live lives of our own choosing. What a wonderful gift that is.More >>
Thursday, May 26 2011 6:02 AM EDT2011-05-26 11:02:16 GMT
One of the things that make our community so beautiful is our majestic Live Oak trees. Therefore we want to applaud several ministers out on Lorraine Road in the Woolmarket community of Harrison County for fighting to save several large live oak trees.More >>
Sunday, May 22 2011 4:01 PM EDT2011-05-22 20:01:45 GMT
Next weekend is the first long holiday weekend of the year. That means that many of you will be on the highways driving to visit family or friends. With more motorists on the road there is also the potential for more accidents.More >>
Thursday, May 19 2011 6:10 AM EDT2011-05-19 10:10:17 GMT
While the flood waters of the Mississippi River are affecting many of our river communities like Vicksburg and Natchez, in South Mississippi we may also feel an impact. That's because the opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway to help protect the levy system near New Orleans, will also most likely push fresh water into the Mississippi Sound.More >>
Sunday, May 15 2011 4:02 PM EDT2011-05-15 20:02:29 GMT
School is just about out and most families are thinking about where to go on their summer vacations, without busting their budgets because of this year's high gas prices. This past week WLOX News' Megan Gray found affordable fun your whole family can enjoy in South Mississippi.More >>
Thursday, May 12 2011 12:05 PM EDT2011-05-12 17:05:53 GMT
The Mississippi Legislature has kicked the redistricting issue down the road and now it appears more of your tax dollars will have to go toward finding a solution our elected leaders failed to do.More >>
Thursday, May 12 2011 12:04 PM EDT2011-05-12 17:04:08 GMT
We were delighted to hear this week that the Harrison County Jail does not need to expand. Just a few years ago there was talk about a $18 million expansion. In fact the temporary pods built at the jail will soon be moved.More >>
Thursday, May 12 2011 12:03 PM EDT2011-05-12 17:03:12 GMT
We know what storm victims need. And now it's our turn to give back. Find a group that is gathering supplies and money for the areas in our state ravaged by tornadoes and give what you can.More >>
Thursday, May 12 2011 12:00 PM EDT2011-05-12 17:00:56 GMT
We know a lot of you will watch with interest the royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton. In fact millions of Americans will set their alarm clocks to get up early tomorrow to watch the ceremonies. But also in America tomorrow we have something of a love story happening we hope will not get over looked.More >>
Thursday, May 12 2011 11:59 AM EDT2011-05-12 16:59:51 GMT
Just a few weeks ago we asked for your help for the tornado victims in Greene and Rankin Counties. Since that time, there have been hundreds of additional tornadoes that have raked the South. More than two hundred individuals have lost their lives, most of them in Alabama and our state.More >>
Thursday, May 12 2011 11:58 AM EDT2011-05-12 16:58:58 GMT
The Biloxi School Board is in the midst of seeking a new school Superintendent to take the place of retiring Dr. Paul Tisdale. This past week the Mississippi School Boards Association, that the school board hired to recruit applicants, gave an update on the search. The association told the board that 20 individuals have applied for the job.More >>
Thursday, May 12 2011 11:58 AM EDT2011-05-12 16:58:04 GMT
During the past week, we have seen the utter destruction in parts of Mississippi from a series of tornadoes that raked our state. One agency that has been there helping out our neighbors, relatives and friends is the American Red CrossMore >>
Thursday, May 12 2011 11:57 AM EDT2011-05-12 15:57:07 GMT
Hurricane season officially starts in less than a month on June 1st. One of the items you need to review is your insurance coverage, especially flood insurance. As so many of us found out after Hurricane Katrina, homeowner policies do not cover rising water.More >>
Thursday, May 12 2011 11:28 AM EDT2011-05-12 16:28:18 GMT
Year after year research shows that Mississippi has one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in the country. For every one thousand teen girls, 65 of those get pregnant. As we have editorialized before, that's a lot of young lives being changed forever, in a way that just shouldn't be happening.More >>
Sunday, April 24 2011 3:01 PM EDT2011-04-24 20:01:36 GMT
We urge all mayors and city leaders along the coast to follow the lead of Gautier Mayor Fortenberry. Go out and pick up trash in your community. Set the example and urge everyone in South Mississippi to get more in cleaning up litter.More >>
Sunday, April 10 2011 4:00 PM EDT2011-04-10 20:00:44 GMT
It's been almost a year since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The BP well spewed nearly five million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf. While the oil is no longer gushing to the surface of the Gulf, there remains many questions that still need to be answered.More >>
Thursday, April 7 2011 6:04 AM EDT2011-04-07 10:04:49 GMT
This week we reported on a subject that is troubling. Moss Point Police report that too many residents in their community are afraid to come forward and report on a series of shootings that have plagued their city.More >>
Sunday, April 3 2011 4:02 PM EDT2011-04-03 20:02:22 GMT
As you drive past the state port in Gulfport it is hard to tell that there is a lot of activity going on to bring the port back from the ravages of Hurricane Katrina. Katrina's thirty foot plus tides and strong winds almost wiped the port clean. Now the port is in the midst of a nearly $600 million restoration plan.More >>
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