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

FBI investigating 2019 fatal officer-involved shooting in Moss Point, says local NAACP president

NAACP President Curley Clark says he hopes that nationwide attention to other recent deaths at the hands of police will bring the fatal shooting of Diamon Sims into a brighter spotlight.

Mike Lacy

Published 7:10 AM at 7:10 AM

DMR budget uncertainty concerns some boaters ahead of holiday weekend

Despite a temporary solution by Gov. Reeves, a budget battle in the state legislature has left the Department of Marine Resources unfunded.

Mike Lacy

Published July 2, 2020 at 4:05 PM

DMR closure creates problems for employees, fishermen

A budget battle in the state legislature left the Department of Marine Resources unfunded, sending employees home Wednesday morning.

Mike Lacy

Published July 1, 2020 at 3:19 PM

Ocean Springs Fourth of July block party canceled; business reaction mixed

In a big reversal, Mayor Shea Dobson announced Sunday he has canceled his planned Independence Day Block Party Downtown over COVID-19 concerns.

Mike Lacy

Published June 28, 2020 at 9:31 PM

Gulfport party gives Pride celebrants a reason to dance

Sipps Bar and The Gulf Coast Equality Council put on the parking lot party to support the Gulf Coast Association of Pride’s annual event, which helps provide that safe space so many in the LGBTQ community need.

Mike Lacy

Published June 27, 2020 at 9:09 PM

Jackson County NAACP president as happy as he’s been in decades over possible flag change

Curley Clark has looked at the state flag more times than many, and what he sees never changes, but the chance of that happening is greater now than it ever has been as the voices against the current flag grow louder and larger.

Mike Lacy

Published June 26, 2020 at 5:13 PM

Gulfport Summer Academy deals with bullying

The summer program is offering these sessions about bullying simply because this is an issue that will never go away, particularly as we continue to go through this pandemic.

Mike Lacy

Published June 25, 2020 at 5:22 PM

Mask mandates at two Biloxi casinos get mixed reaction

Casino executives with both MGM Resorts, the parent company to Beau Rivage, and Caesars, the parent company to Harrah’s, say the coronavirus is still a threat, and this mandate is necessary to protect everybody.

Mike Lacy

Published June 25, 2020 at 5:14 PM

Singing River, Ochsner sign partnership to share resources

Starting July 1, Singing River Health System and Ochsner Health will enter a Strategic Partnership Agreement.

Mike Lacy

Published June 24, 2020 at 4:42 PM

Coast man reflects on ‘life-changing’ protest 18 years ago on Gulfport beach

In 2002, Jason Whitfield began a journey that would change his life when he stayed on the beach for 77 days to protest the Confederate battle flag at an iconic Coast attraction.

Mike Lacy

Published June 23, 2020 at 7:44 AM

Coast’s first full-time pathologist digging into backlog of death investigations

Dr. Staci Turner is the answer South Mississippi families and law enforcement agencies have been waiting for.

Mike Lacy

Published June 21, 2020 at 7:12 PM

Wade-in memorial service led by youth as old as those who first demonstrated

This year’s wade-in ceremony was more than 60 years in the making. It was a short stride with a big message.

Mike Lacy

Published June 20, 2020 at 9:46 PM

Biloxi street becomes symbol for Black Lives Matter movement

It’s not graffiti, but a project that involved both art professionals and members of the community, and it all came with the blessing of the city of Biloxi.

Mike Lacy

Published June 18, 2020 at 4:35 PM

Harrison County supervisors takes first step to address state flag concerns

Supervisor Kent Jones wants the board to take down the current state flag, which the Harrison County Board of Supervisors has the discretion to do, and remove the Confederate monument that has been standing since 1911.

Mike Lacy

Published June 17, 2020 at 5:46 PM

Pandemic doesn’t stop 91st annual Blessing of the Fleet in Biloxi

It’s going to take more than a tropical storm and a worldwide pandemic to stop the Blessing of the Fleet in Biloxi.

Mike Lacy

Published June 14, 2020 at 8:57 PM

Land Trust property helps mitigate floodwaters for D’Iberville and beyond

The 206 acres of watershed land along the Tchoutacabouffa River - owned and managed by the Land Trust - has been the protector of D’Iberville as well as the seafood industry in the Mississippi Sound.

Mike Lacy

Published June 13, 2020 at 9:08 PM

Concrete swales on Ocean Springs beach under scrutiny again by residents

Attention is once again back on a controversial project at Ocean Springs Front Beach designed to mitigate sand erosion.

Mike Lacy

Published June 12, 2020 at 6:16 PM

Businesses ready for Back to Business grant program

The Back to Business grant program began accepting applications Thursday through a $240 million allocation through the CARES Act.

Mike Lacy

Published June 11, 2020 at 3:47 PM

Former Waveland Police Chief David Allen now AG cybercrime investigator

David Allen, a veteran of the Waveland Police Department and former chief, officially becomes the first full-time investigator on the Coast with the cybercrime division of the Attorney General’s office.

Mike Lacy

Published June 5, 2020 at 6:44 PM

Hancock Co. preparations for Cristobal underway, anxiety at low tide

Some residents in Hancock County said it’s just not time to worry yet.

Mike Lacy

Published June 5, 2020 at 3:29 PM

Pascagoula long-term care center has reason to celebrate

Long-term care facilities in South Mississippi have been hit hard by COVID-19.

Mike Lacy

Published June 4, 2020 at 5:22 PM

Coast police chief and pastor address national conversation on police violence

Jakavious Pickett wants to know what can be done to prevent what happened to George Floyd at the hands of the police. He’s not only using his voice, but he’s also using his ability to listen, and he’s found a good partner in Gulfport Police Chief Leonard Papania.

Mike Lacy

Published June 3, 2020 at 7:34 PM

Gulf Islands Water Park opens to good crowds with safety in mind

It’s been a busy opening weekend for Gulf Islands Water Park in Gulfport.

Mike Lacy

Published May 31, 2020 at 8:17 PM

Alternative retirement ceremony an emotional moment for Gulfport naval officer

Chief Petty Officer Lance Simmons’ retirement ceremony was not the one for which he had planned, but he’s just fine with that.

Mike Lacy

Published May 30, 2020 at 9:08 PM

Lake Mars dredging a welcomed sight for officials and residents

There’s good news for boaters in Jackson County. Lake Mars, one of the most popular boat launches, is finally getting dredged.

Mike Lacy

Published May 29, 2020 at 4:12 PM

Port director Jonathan Daniels emotional at first board meeting since announcing resignation

This was his first board meeting after he announced his resignation to become the chief executive officer and port director at Port Everglades in Broward County, Florida.

Mike Lacy

Published May 28, 2020 at 5:47 PM

Mosquito fogging begins; no worries about COVID-19 transmission through bites

Mosquito fogging in Harrison County is off to a late start, but for a good reason. The mosquito population is down.

Mike Lacy

Published May 27, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Popp’s Ferry Causeway Park getting attention from crowd-weary outdoor enthusiasts

The Popp’s Ferry Causeway Park is striking a nice balance of being popular but not overpopulated.

Mike Lacy

Published May 24, 2020 at 9:07 PM

Tourism season shows signs of strength even amid pandemic concerns

The new normal for the beginning of the tourism season looks pretty normal.

Mike Lacy

Published May 23, 2020 at 9:28 PM

Governor’s workforce training initiative gets attention of Coast industrial base

While workforce training is already in the Ingalls DNA, the initiative by Gov. Tate Reeves to focus to get Mississippians back to work promises to be an extension.

Mike Lacy

Published May 22, 2020 at 5:41 PM

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