Friday, May 24 2013 7:26 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:26:15 GMT
Several Jackson County neighbors are extra cautious of their surroundings these days after some unusual sightings in their neighborhoods. A big black bear has been spotted this week roaming around theMore >>
Several Jackson County neighbors are extra cautious of their surroundings these days after some unusual sightings in their neighborhoods. A big black bear has been spotted this week roaming around the St. Martin community. Those close encounters have some neighbors a bit nervous.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 12:24 PM EDT2013-05-13 16:24:04 GMT
MARION COUNTY, MS (WDAM) - A weekend-long drug raid left 22 individuals behind bars, and more arrests to come. According to Marion County Sheriff Berkley Hall, the drug raid is the result of severalMore >>
A weekend-long drug raid left 22 individuals behind bars, and more arrests to come.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:24 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:24:32 GMT
Those who are helping people overcome drug addiction said they are seeing more and more people hooked on Meth. One man shared his story of addition and recovery with the hope of helping others.More >>
Those who are helping people overcome drug addiction said they are seeing more and more people hooked on Meth. One man shared his story of addition and recovery with WLOX News with the hope of helping others who may be struggling.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:35 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:35:10 GMT
According to Biloxi police, a gun went off inside the downtown Biloxi Waffle House early Friday morning. The bullet shattered one of the restaurant's windows. Moments later, the gun's owner was takenMore >>
According to Biloxi police, a gun went off inside the downtown Biloxi Waffle House early Friday morning. The bullet shattered one of the restaurant's windows. Moments later, the gun's owner was taken to jail. Police say Sam Edward Yu is charged with attempted aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The 21-year-old is from Montgomery, Alabama.More >>
Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust."More >>
The trucker was hauling drilling equipment when his load bumped against the steel framework over an Interstate 5 bridge. He looked in his rearview mirror and watched in horror as the span collapsed into the water behind him....More >>
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.
It's a 1.2 mile track that connects the city's recreation park and senior center. The trail is a great alternative to walking or biking on major roadways because it eliminates a lot of safety concerns like getting in the way of cars. The setting is also a lot quieter and more relaxing.
Trails like this and bike paths like the one along 605 are needed throughout South Mississippi. We've applauded cities like Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, Biloxi and Wiggins in recent months for similar efforts.
We encourage other cities to create safe biking and walking paths including the completion of the boardwalk throughout Harrison County. It is an investment that promises a huge return for residents, as well as being a tourist draw.
If you've ever been over to the Florida Panhandle and driven along Highway 30A, you've seen how popular the bike and walking path that connects all the little communities is. The path adds to the lure of those beach towns. Certainly South Mississippi could do the same. Long Beach shows us it certainly can be done.
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