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Updated: Jan. 15, 2022 at 10:54 AM CST
|By WLOX Staff
The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Hancock County Board of Supervisors, will open a cold-weather shelter this weekend.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2022 at 10:21 AM CST
|By WLOX Staff
Mississippi Highway Patrol told WLOX a two-vehicle wreck happened in the eastbound lanes of the interstate. Injuries were reported, but officials said nothing life-threatening.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2022 at 6:59 PM CST
|By Courtney Ann Jackson
Teachers will likely get a significant raise this year, but the exact amount will be debate in the coming months.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2022 at 7:57 PM CST
|By C.J. LeMaster
Though the Mississippi State Department of Health has reported more than 86,000 cases of COVID-19 in the last two weeks, Dr. Mark Horne said he believes there is far more community transmission throughout Mississippi than those case counts reflect.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2022 at 10:17 PM CST
|By Hugh Keeton
According to the CDC, drug overdose deaths have reached an all-time high.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2022 at 9:53 PM CST
|By Jasmine Lotts
Due to the lack of health insurance in the area, Manna Ministries is free for those without health insurance to assist others’ needs.
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Updated: Jan. 14, 2022 at 8:30 PM CST
|By WLOX Staff
They call unsuspecting victims, telling them they have outstanding warrants and need to pay fine amounts to prevent arrest.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2022 at 7:48 PM CST
|By Mike Lacy
As COVID numbers continue to rise, so do the efforts to protect the community.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2022 at 6:09 PM CST
|By Mike Lacy
The decision was made Thursday afternoon because the numbers were rising significantly.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2022 at 4:19 PM CST
|By WLOX Staff
The court’s orders Thursday came during a spike in coronavirus cases caused by the omicron variant.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2022 at 5:12 PM CST
|By WLOX Staff
On Saturday, just before 1 a.m., an officer attempted to stop a silver Honda for a speeding violation.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2022 at 4:09 PM CST
|By WLOX Staff
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, South Mississippi schools are now requiring masks for students.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2022 at 2:19 PM CST
|By WLOX Staff
There were 1,523 new cases and one new death reported in the six lower counties of the state.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2022 at 12:28 PM CST
|By Anthony Warren
Transportation leaders seek lawmakers' help to recruit, retain workers.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2022 at 3:40 PM CST
|By Mykal Vincent
The man taken into custody after a missing person investigation uncovered a woman’s frozen torso previously posted photos with guns, knives, and fictional serial killers.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2022 at 7:35 AM CST
|By Ashley Garner
State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs says 58,000 rapid antigen tests are now available for use in schools and other congregate settings.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2022 at 8:54 PM CST
|By Roslyn Anderson
Net proceeds to the state in 2021 were over $137 million dollars.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2022 at 7:05 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
With the current shortage of ammunition, businesses and the public are taking a hit.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2022 at 9:19 AM CST
|By Carmen Poe
The BBB shares 5 tips for avoiding fake coronavirus tests and related scams.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2022 at 10:26 PM CST
|By Hugh Keeton
Despite getting enough support in the Senate to override a potential governor’s veto, the bill still needs to pass the House before becoming a reality.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2022 at 6:01 AM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
The funding will help improve the condition of about 1,170 bridges in poor condition and to preserve and improve more than 5,690 bridges in fair condition in the state.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2022 at 9:39 PM CST
|By Josh Jackson
He has been coaching basketball and football for nearly 40 years. But last November, he was faced with a challenge that he hadn’t quite game planned for.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2022 at 1:11 PM CST
|By Lindsay Knowles
A bill legalizing medical marijuana is one step closer to being approved after passing the state Senate Thursday morning 47-5.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2022 at 10:15 PM CST
|By Jasmine Lotts
Members at First Baptist Gulfport didn’t hesitate to join the Man Church service, especially since the event was canceled last year due to COVID-19.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2022 at 8:33 PM CST
|By Courtney Ann Jackson
A long morning of questions leads to the first hurdle cleared for medical marijuana at the State Capitol.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2022 at 2:42 PM CST
|By WLOX Staff
1,474 new cases and one new death were reported Thursday in the six lower counties of the state.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2022 at 9:25 PM CST
|By Bill Snyder
The Enviva plant in Lucedale is about ready to go online, which means more business down the road at the Port of Pascagoula.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2022 at 7:32 PM CST
|By Mike Lacy
For about a week now, officers have been testing the waters in believable make-believe, so they are even more prepared to handle real-world scenarios.