Mike Lacy

Reporter/Anchor

Biloxi, MS

Mike Lacy was a print journalist for 37 years before joining the WLOX team. Most of his career he spent as a writer, editor and page designer at the Sun Herald newspaper. His work has been published regionally and nationally in such newspapers as the Washington Post, Philadelphia Inquirer and Miami Herald.

Mike has a master's degree in mass communications and also teaches journalism at Tulane University's Mississippi Coast campus.

In addition, Mike has been working in performing arts for 30 years and has been an acting teacher/coach for nearly a decade. He is also a writer, director and performer with several murder mystery dinner theater companies.

He is married to Carol Lacy, and they have a son, Blake.

Recent Articles by Mike

Small businesses deal with effects of mandates to prevent COVID-19 spread

Some businesses in downtown Biloxi are struggling to stay open, like Mary Mahoney's, while others, like Lavish Salon, have had to shut their doors under the new mandate.

Mike Lacy

Published 7:22 AM at 7:22 AM

Stock Market Game gives students lesson in dealing with pandemic

Biloxi High School economics teacher Daniel Wasilenko has led teams to two state championships in The Stock Market Game over the 10 years he’s been involved, but everything about this year is different.

Mike Lacy

Published April 1, 2020 at 4:56 PM

Biloxi PD says so far, so good with crowd monitoring system

For more than a week now, the Biloxi PD has had in place a plan to monitor gatherings and proper social distancing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Mike Lacy

Published March 29, 2020 at 8:40 PM

Biloxi dance instructor steps up her act with online classes and competition

After 40 years of teaching, Kelli Dickens knows the thrill of a dance competition. If you can’t enjoy it in person, online is the next best thing, for teachers and students.

Mike Lacy

Published March 28, 2020 at 9:40 PM

Crab industry taking a hit from coronavirus pandemic

With the coronavirus pandemic, the crop is high, but the demand for crab is all but gone, and in both disasters, the seafood industry gets the shaft.

Mike Lacy

Published March 27, 2020 at 6:20 PM

Treehouse Yoga takes its class to the beach

The folks at Treehouse Yoga in Bay St. Louis believe that yoga is more important now than at any time, and there’s nothing like striking a pose on an open beach to bring down those stress levels.

Mike Lacy

Published March 27, 2020 at 5:42 PM

Coast residents frustrated with unemployment filing system

Filing for unemployment with the Mississippi Department of Employment Security has been a headache for many Gulf Coast residents as the system is overwhelmed with requests.

Mike Lacy

Published March 26, 2020 at 6:28 PM

Coast residents make plans for funds from possible stimulus package

The largest economic rescue bill would give one-time direct payments to Americans: $1,200 per adult making up to $75,000 a year, and $2,400 to a married couple making up to $150,000, with $500 payments per child.

Mike Lacy

Published March 25, 2020 at 4:47 PM

Potential beach closure gets strong reaction from residents, visitors

On Monday, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors will consider whether or not to close the beach to the public or curtail its use in some way.

Mike Lacy

Published March 22, 2020 at 9:23 PM

Gulfport restaurants adjusting to new regulations

At 11:59 Friday night, new regulations, which included closing bars, lounges and dining areas for restaurants, took effect to help control the spread of COVID-19.

Mike Lacy

Published March 21, 2020 at 9:41 PM

Ocean Springs business reinvents itself in face of COVID-19

As many businesses are shutting down or simply finding it hard to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic, one Ocean Springs business has recreated itself to the changing world.

Mike Lacy

Published March 20, 2020 at 5:48 PM

Gulfport officials thinking creatively to help city through crisis

Mayor Billy Hewes says stability and not just the image of it— is what the city needs to maintain.

Mike Lacy

Published March 18, 2020 at 5:06 PM

Volunteer programs in Ocean Springs to help feed students during school closures

School closures are creating another problem for students who depend on them for healthy meals.

Mike Lacy

Published March 15, 2020 at 9:35 PM

Barbashela BBQ & Music Festival doesn’t miss a beat amid COVID-19 concerns

At least one festival didn’t miss a beat or a chord on Saturday in the middle of the coronavirus anxiety. For Beauvoir management, allowing the Barbashela BBQ & Music Festival to go on was an easy call to make.

Mike Lacy

Published March 14, 2020 at 8:42 PM

Business owners, operators feeling pressure to prepare for COVID-19

Gulfport businesses are feeling the pressure of keeping up day-to-day operations while also trying to stay cautious with the spread of COVID-19.

Mike Lacy

Published March 13, 2020 at 6:16 PM

Gulfport School District officials preaching safety in light of COVID-19 threat

Despite the threat of COVID-19, Gulfport School District officials said the safest place for the more than 6,400 students is in school.

Mike Lacy

Published March 13, 2020 at 5:51 PM

Jackson County drug court graduates see hope after hard work

Family, friends and advocates crowded into the Jackson County Courthouse Thursday morning to witness the graduation and to listen to guest speaker state Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Randolph.

Mike Lacy

Published March 12, 2020 at 5:33 PM

Early spring celebration includes building an herb garden

Courtney Farms in Ocean Springs is now offering gardening workshops for those advanced and those just starting out.

Mike Lacy

Published March 8, 2020 at 8:22 PM

It’s time to change time and check smoke detectors

Get ready for a change. Daylight Savings Time is here, but you may want to change something else besides your clocks.

Mike Lacy

Published March 7, 2020 at 9:11 PM

New GPD outreach combines haircuts, hamburgers and healthy conversation

This first-of-its-kind community outreach by the Gulfport Police Department is called Choppin’ with Twelve. It’s a way to combine haircuts and hamburgers with a side order of healthy conversation.

Mike Lacy

Published March 6, 2020 at 4:42 PM

Sports tourism, recreation big part of Gulfport’s strategic plan

The message was brought before community leaders on Wednesday at the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce's “Gulfport Reports.”

Mike Lacy

Published March 4, 2020 at 6:16 PM

Beach vendors open for business, hoping for a better season

Sunday was the first day that beach vendors were allowed to open for business, and they are anxious to put last year’s disastrous season behind them.

Mike Lacy

Published March 1, 2020 at 9:15 PM

Coast Guard officer honored during christening of ship at Ingalls Shipbuilding

The Stone commemorates Coast Guard officer Commander Elmer “Archie” Fowler Stone, who’s known for making one of the first transatlantic flights in a Navy seaplane.

Mike Lacy

Published February 29, 2020 at 2:20 PM

Chief of Naval Operations says connection with Ingalls is solid

Adm. Michael Gilday has had a long history with Ingalls. Thirty-seven years ago, he first came here as a midshipman in the Naval Academy, and while in the Navy, he sailed on many Ingalls-built ships.

Mike Lacy

Published February 28, 2020 at 5:37 PM

Pascagoula mayor’s new vision well received by residents, business operators

Mayor Demetropoulos revealed that he wants to re-populate the city, institute cultural change and generate revenue from non-traditional sources.

Mike Lacy

Published February 27, 2020 at 6:36 PM

Purses for Sisters a creative project to help homeless women

A simple home project started just two months ago has generated a creative new approach to help the homeless.

Mike Lacy

Published February 24, 2020 at 11:41 AM

Krewe of Gemini rolls through downtown Gulfport for its 51st year

For the 51st time, the Krewe of Gemini rolled through downtown Gulfport for its day parade. True to its theme Intergalactic Adventure, the fun was out of this world.