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

Seventeen pets find forever homes in Jackson County Animal Shelter drive

It was an extra special Sunday at the Jackson County Animal Shelter because adoption was free for the first 20 pets through the Adoption Ever After drive.

Mike Lacy

Published February 16, 2020 at 8:55 PM

First Quilts of Valor Foundation ceremony on Coast honors five veterans

While the Quilts of Valor ceremony may be small, the impact is so much bigger.

Mike Lacy

Published February 15, 2020 at 7:13 PM

Residents evacuated after fire at Biloxi senior living facility

Residents at a Biloxi apartment complex for senior citizens were evacuated Friday morning after flames broke out in one of the units.

Mike Lacy and Hugh Keeton

Published February 14, 2020 at 9:39 AM

MGCCC, MSU sign new academic pathways for applied science and culinary students

MGCCC has formalized an agreement with Mississippi State University to allow a way for applied science and culinary students to get a full four-year degree.

Mike Lacy

Published February 13, 2020 at 5:33 PM

Kratom sales once again targeted and advocates are fighting back

The herbal extract kratom is once again being targeted by some state lawmakers in hopes of banning its availability over the counter.

Mike Lacy

Published February 12, 2020 at 6:20 PM

Gulf Coast Winter Classics back for 22nd year

The Gulf Coast Winter Classics horse competition starts this week at the Harrison County Fairgrounds.

Mike Lacy

Published February 9, 2020 at 9:19 PM

Plenty of parties within the party at 45th annual Ocean Springs Elks parade

Thousands lined the streets from the Ocean Springs Yacht Club to Holcomb Boulevard for the 45th annual Ocean Springs Elks parade.

Mike Lacy

Published February 8, 2020 at 8:51 PM

Bay High students hear firsthand accounts of Civil Rights movement

World history teachers were able to put students face-to-face with those who experienced civil rights violations first-hand.

Mike Lacy

Published February 7, 2020 at 5:58 PM

Biloxi one step closer to getting indoor shooting range

The City of Biloxi is one step closer to having a state-of-the-art indoor gun range.

Mike Lacy

Published February 7, 2020 at 10:02 AM

Gulfport attorney relieved after DOJ announces prison investigation

Michael Crosby has been a defense attorney for more than three decades. His latest battle to find relief from horrendous prison conditions for state inmates has been one of his biggest and most difficult.

Mike Lacy

Published February 6, 2020 at 5:39 PM

Unclaimed bodies create issues for coroner, taxpayers and funeral homes

Unclaimed bodies are an issue that every county coroner’s office has been dealing with for years.

Mike Lacy

Published February 6, 2020 at 7:32 AM

Warmer weather gives some on Coast the itch for spring gardening

While it may not be spring yet, people are starting to get the itch to scratch up the ground for some gardening.

Mike Lacy

Published February 2, 2020 at 9:17 PM

Lizana Mardi Gras Parade feels big when it’s outside your front door

That’s the draw for the Lizana Mardi Gras parade, a neighborhood celebration that takes its fun up close and personal.

Mike Lacy

Published February 1, 2020 at 9:36 PM

Gulfport Museum of History getting final touches before grand opening

The preparations are underway for the opening of the new Gulfport Museum of History on March 4.

Mike Lacy

Published January 31, 2020 at 6:06 PM

State of Biloxi event celebrates a vision that is becoming reality

Now, the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce State of the City event is growing about as fast as the city, and the word is getting out.

Mike Lacy

Published January 30, 2020 at 5:54 PM

Flooding angst in Forest Heights leads to frustration over levee

The public meeting on Tuesday intending to clarify the purpose of the Turkey Creek Restoration project in Gulfport didn’t lessen the worry Forest Heights residents have about flooding.

Mike Lacy

Published January 29, 2020 at 7:12 PM

Tax companies, clients filing early as IRS kicks off tax season

The Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting and processing 2019 tax returns on Monday.

Mike Lacy

Published January 26, 2020 at 8:48 PM

Gulf Coast Carnival Association getting float fleet ready to roll

With just a month before Fat Tuesday, the Gulf Coast Carnival Association is getting its float fleet ready to roll.

Mike Lacy

Published January 25, 2020 at 6:56 PM

Developer hopes to bring unique business opportunity to South Mississippi

It’s been a long process, but the renovation of the old Village Square at the corner of Ford Street and Pass Road is getting closer, and owner Jordan Nicaud couldn’t be more excited.

Mike Lacy

Published January 24, 2020 at 6:50 PM

South Mississippi Strong: John McFarland works hard and volunteers even harder

There is no offseason for the American Red Cross, and that means there is no offseason for John McFarland in his job as executive director for the Southeast Mississippi Chapter.

Mike Lacy

Published January 22, 2020 at 10:49 AM

Boys & Girls Clubs youth leaders celebrate first Youth for Unity in honor of MLK Day

Youth leaders from the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast wanted more options for their first Youth for Unity event to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Mike Lacy

Published January 18, 2020 at 9:07 PM

Former Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove passed away

Gary Hargrove, former long-time coroner for Harrison County, has died on Saturday after battling an illness.

Mike Lacy and Sarah Liese

Published January 18, 2020 at 11:48 AM

Fab Lab expands high-tech fun to Harrison County

Friday represented the first day that the STEM-education lab by Chevron, which is regionally based in Vancleave, has stepped beyond its Jackson County border.

Mike Lacy

Published January 17, 2020 at 4:45 PM

Marcus Boudreaux named Biloxi superintendent

The Board of the Biloxi Public School District selected Marcus Boudreaux as the new superintendent.

Mike Lacy

Published January 16, 2020 at 6:55 PM

Two residents, 3 pets escape burning Gulfport home

Two people who live at a house in Gulfport were able to safely get out of their home Wednesday morning after it caught fire.

Mike Lacy

Published January 15, 2020 at 10:13 AM

Tesla showing itself in South Mississippi thanks to a few adventurous residents

As quietly as it performs, Tesla is showing itself in South Mississippi, thanks to a few who are willing to make a big investment in the short-term to save money down the road.

Mike Lacy

Published January 12, 2020 at 9:59 PM

Ramage family has 100-year legacy of serving community through recreation

Together, Rusty Ramage and his father Russell have amassed more than 100 years of service to their community.

Mike Lacy

Published January 11, 2020 at 9:20 PM

Critical design stage on old 33rd Avenue school to be finished this month

By the end of the month, the Department of Labor reports that a major part of the design development, which will transform the building for use by Job Corps, will be finished by the end of the month.

Mike Lacy

Published January 10, 2020 at 5:16 PM

Police: Suspect ‘ambushed’ victims, leaving 2 dead and 2 injured

A 23-year-old Bay St. Louis man is facing numerous charges after police say he used a shotgun to kill one person and injure three others.

Mike Lacy, Lindsay Knowles and Sarah Liese

Published January 9, 2020 at 2:28 PM

Investigator searches to identify serial killer victim in Gulfport

Harrison County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Kristi Johnson is scouring files on every death in Harrison County from 1976 to 1981 to identify the last victim, who confessed serial killer Samuel Little claimed to have murdered in Gulfport.

Mike Lacy

Published January 8, 2020 at 8:13 PM

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