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Education

It’s formal inspection day for the Ocean Springs Army Junior ROTC. The process is similar to...

Ocean Springs JROTC marches into formal inspection

Updated: 17 minutes ago
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By Bill Snyder
The results determine whether the squad is an honor unit with distinction, which is the top rating, and honor unit, or satisfactory.

News

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is appealing a January ruling that ordered the agency to...

Army Corps of Engineers appeals court ruling on Bonnet Carré Spillway openings

Updated: 55 minutes ago
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By WLOX Staff
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is appealing a January ruling that ordered the agency to consult with the National Marine Fisheries Service before future openings of the Bonnet Carré Spillway.

State

Rasheem Ryelle Carter

MBI asking for public’s help in Rasheem Carter death investigation

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WLBT.com Staff
The Mississippi State Medical Examiners Officer said no cause of death “could be reasonably determined,” based on the condition of the remains.

News

Orion Planning company partnering up with Bay St. Louis to help the city grow with community...

Bay St. Louis leaders looking to grow city into 2045

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Ja'Colbi Rivers
The council is inviting and encouraging the public to come to the community center Wednesday at 5:30 to hear the plans for the city as well as to express any concerns or input they may have.

Business

American Car Center files for bankruptcy

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Lydian Kennin
American Car Center has filed for bankruptcy nearly a month after the company went belly-up.

State

Only 1 Black rep gets role in talks on Mississippi policing

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
One Black lawmaker and nine white ones have been chosen to negotiate final versions of bills that could expand the territory of a state-run police department inside Mississippi’s majority-Black capital city.

State

School funding and ballot initiative among the issues still in limbo as session winds down

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
Lawmakers are down to their final days at the State Capitol for the 2023 session. And two of those issues you’ll want to hear about are still in limbo.

Education

Mississippi College prepares for influx of students because of Leland Speed Scholarship

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Holly Emery
If you were offered full tuition through a scholarship to attend a university, you’d probably apply in a heartbeat. That’s exactly what’s happening at Mississippi College.

News

De Soto National Forest gets first prescribed burn since 2019

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Parker Boyd
The burn was performed to prevent natural disasters as well as enhance longleaf pine restoration and improve wildlife habitat.

News

Gautier teen writes her first feature-film script

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Amber Spradley
Delo’s Heavenly House of Coffee is where much of the magic happened for 18-year-old Aviya Nettles. It’s also where she sat down with WLOX Tuesday to talk about her latest milestone.
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Education

St. James principal chosen as next superintendent of Catholic schools for Biloxi Diocese

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WLOX Staff
Jennifer Broadus currently serves as the principal of St. James Catholic School in Gulfport. She will take over for interim superintendent Mike Ladner this summer.

News

Changes coming Thursday for D’Iberville drivers

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 2:01 PM CDT
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By Bill Snyder
City leaders tell us more signage will be going up to alert drivers of the changes happening this week.

News

Gov. Reeves taps Memorial CEO to serve on Mississippi Gaming Commission

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM CDT
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By WLOX Staff
Gov. Tate Reeves has nominated Kent Nicaud, President and CEO of Memorial Hospital Gulfport, to serve the remainder of the term left open by the death of Alben Hopkins, Sr.

National

Dodge unveils last super-fast gasoline muscle car at Las Vegas event

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:31 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The last gas-powered muscle car from Dodge isn’t leaving the road without some squeals, thunder and crazy-fast speed.

State

‘I did almost lose my life’: Victim of 2014 machete attack in Pearl shares story of healing

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:23 PM CDT
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By Quentin Smith
Within the past month, we’ve reported on two incidents where a husband has been charged with murdering his wife.

News

William Carey property now under contract to Elliott Homes for residential housing

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 9:53 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Poole
On March 24, the agency will hold a neighborhood meeting in the Great Southern Club at 6 p.m.

Crime

Mississippi doctor avoids prison time for health care fraud

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 9:44 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
A Mississippi doctor will not spend time in jail after pleading guilty to federal misdemeanor charges for his role in a health care fraud scheme that prosecutors said cost insurers about $515 million.

Political

It’s still early, but there are already three public polls looking ahead to likely Governor’s race match-up

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 7:51 PM CDT
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
You’ll cast your ballot this year for statewide elections. But the early polls are jumping past the primaries. And they’re going straight to the anticipated general election match-up for governor between Tate Reeves and Brandon Presley.

Crime

No bond set for Hinds County man accused of murdering wife, dumping her body in Big Black River

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 7:21 PM CDT
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By Brendan Hall
Search crews were, again, unsuccessful in locating Owens’ body Monday.

Education

Pascagoula Gautier School District educators honored

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:47 PM CDT
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By Parker Boyd
History is made in the Pascagoula Gautier School District, having two education award finalists at the same time.

News

Enviva permitted to begin construction, residents petition for county oversight of pollution

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:35 PM CDT
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By Amber Spradley
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has approved permitting for Enviva in Stone County, but hundreds of residents are petitioning for county oversight of the facility’s pollution.

News

Gulfport PD now home to two of state’s newest certified crime scene investigators

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:17 PM CDT
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By Noah Noble
Crime Scene Investigators are often the unseen heroes of catching criminals and bringing them to justice. Two of them work at Gulfport Police Department.

News

Police release new details about night Nathan Millard’s body was dumped

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:26 PM CDT
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By Breanne Bizette
A police warrant signed on Sunday, March 19, added further clarity to the time spent between Nathan Millard and Derrick Perkins in the hours leading up to his death.

National

Permission to Practice: Doctors, patients say insurance prior-authorizations put profits over people

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 2:53 PM CDT
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By Emily Featherston, Jamie Grey, Lee Zurik, Bailey Williams and Payton Romans
Insurance companies say these reviews lower costs and protect patients, but what requires advance permission varies plan to plan, and critics argue the policies get between a patient and their doctor.

News

Debris pickup in Gulfport now full steam ahead

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 1:46 PM CDT
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By Bill Snyder
The City of Gulfport has already collected more than a million pounds of debris south of I-10.

Crime

Teen charged in connection with Jan. crime spree facing two more felony charges

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 1:10 PM CDT
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By Anthony Warren
Baker previously was denied bond on capital murder charge.

News

Wrecks causing traffic delays on I-10 in Jackson Co.

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 8:57 AM CDT
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By WLOX Staff
Westbound lanes are backed up between Gautier-Vancleave Road exit past the Highway 613 exit.

News

Report: Vinyl records outselling CDs for first time in 35 years

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 10:50 PM CDT
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By Noah Noble
According to the RIAA’s report, 2022 marked the 16th consecutive year of physical media revenue growth. Vinyl records made up 71% of those sales.

News

Daughters of woman connected to Dixie Mafia reflect on childhood

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 9:44 PM CDT
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By Mike Lacy
At the time of the murders, the two girls, 11 and 8 years old, had a front-row seat to a twisted and sometimes frightening life few people have experienced.

Crime

Remembering the Sherry murders, Lonely Hearts scam and those involved

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 9:44 PM CDT
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By Yolanda Cruz
Over 35 years ago, two prominent Biloxi figures were found dead in their home, leading to multiple arrests, prison sentences and the uncovering of a national scam.

News

Our Lady of the Gulf Church celebrates St. Joseph’s Day Altar

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 7:21 PM CDT
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By Lauren Martinez
Catholics around the world, including right here in South Mississippi, are expressing appreciation to St. Joseph. Sunday, Our Lady of the Gulf Church in Bay St. Louis prepared an elaborate altar and a traditional Sicilian dinner that dates back generations.

News

Gulfport church calling on volunteers to help restore Bayou View walking trail

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 12:38 PM CDT
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By Amber Spradley
The walking trail was established back in the ‘90s by middle school teachers who aimed to take their science classes outside the classroom. Weathered over the years, faith leaders are now aiming to restore it.

News

Cold weather shelters opening Sunday evening

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 10:21 AM CDT
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By WLOX Staff
Winter weather is hanging on as temperatures are set to plummet on Sunday.

News

Long Beach’s “Touch-A-Truck” event raises money for local grants, scholarships

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 10:23 PM CDT
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By Lauren Martinez
The annual Touch-A-Truck event is back on the Coast, allowing families to interact with real life superheroes who make a difference in their communities.

News

New rock music festival provides spotlight for upcoming bands, Gulf Coast

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 9:48 PM CDT
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By Ja'Colbi Rivers
The Sound 228 held its first music festival hoping to bring attention to up-and-coming bands as well as bringing exposure to the Gulf Coast.

News

Unity Festival in Gulfport celebrates 15th anniversary

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 9:33 PM CDT
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By Mike Lacy
A big milestone was reached Saturday in Gulfport as the Unity Festival celebrated its 15th anniversary in the historic “Quarters.”

News

Neuty, beloved nutria rat, allowed to stay with Bucktown family

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 8:52 PM CDT
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By Josh Roberson
A beloved nutria will be allowed to stay with his adopted family after the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries chooses not to remove the rodent from its owners.

News

Beauvoir hosts 28th annual “Buggin’ at the Beach”

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 6:17 PM CDT
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By WLOX Staff
Saturday, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Volkswagen Club teamed up with Beauvoir to host its annual car show. One after another, the cars filled the grounds for the 28th annual “Buggin’ the Beach.”

News

Volunteers band together for community cleanup day in East Biloxi

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 6:13 PM CDT
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By WLOX Staff
Volunteers were out early Saturday morning picking up trash in and around John Henry Beck Park. They also decorated trash bins and enjoyed lunch in the park.

State

Advocates believe decriminalization of fentanyl testing strips could save lives

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 4:31 PM CDT
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
You’ve likely heard of the dangers of fentanyl. We’ve even shared the stories of families impacted by overdoses of the drug. Now, the state is offering up a tool that many hope will offer a new lifeline to users and buy them more time to make different choices.

News

HPD asking for public’s help in locating runaway teen

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 3:45 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
Hattiesburg police are asking for the public's help locating a runaway teen, 16-year-old Zacoviah Robinson.

News

Pub Crawl brings hundreds to Ocean Springs despite rain

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 10:28 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Poole
While the event is to promote business, for others it’s about being together to celebrate.

News

O’Blarney Society rolls through Pascagoula for St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 9:59 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Poole
Main Street Pascagoula set the theme for Third Friday celebrating the luck of the Irish. Crowds lined Delmas Avenue catching prizes big and small.

News

More than 260 wildfires have burned across Mississippi in 2023: here’s what’s preventing them today

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 9:42 PM CDT
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By Hannah Hayes
Wildfires burn more rapidly during March in Mississippi

News

Well-beloved Ocean Springs chef to reopen doors after two year absence

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 9:28 PM CDT
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By Ja'Colbi Rivers
After closing his restaurant two years ago due to his son being diagnosed with leukemia, Chef Scott Khong will once again be setting up shop in Ocean Springs.

Education

Dr. Jennifer Pope named Ocean Springs School District interim superintendent

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 5:40 PM CDT
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By WLOX Staff
A special called board meeting on Friday saw the Ocean Springs School District’s Board of Trustees approve the recommendation of Dr. Jennifer Pope, current Oak Park principal, as the school district’s interim superintendent, effective March 22.

News

Keesler Federal Credit Union reassures depositors in midst of recent bank collapses

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 4:20 PM CDT
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By Mike Lacy
High-profile bank failures have dominated the news and created concerns that more could come in the future, but officials say there’s nothing to worry about.

Education

MGCCC’s “Experience CTE for the 21st Century” showcases career options to over 500 high school students

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 4:07 PM CDT
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By Mike Lacy
While Career and Technical Education programs have existed for quite some time at MGCCC campuses, officials say demand for jobs have led to a demand to showcase the college for what it does best.

State

Favre must remain in welfare lawsuit, Mississippi argues

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 3:45 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Millions of federal welfare dollars were intended to help low-income Mississippi residents — some of the poorest people in the country — but were instead squandered on projects supported by wealthy or well-connected people, including projects backed by Favre, prosecutors say.

News

Historic Ocean Springs L&N Depot undergoing renovations

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 2:35 PM CDT
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By Bill Snyder
The depot was built back in 1907. Right now, it’s going through Phase One of a renovation and remodeling project. This phase involves new wood and painting on the outside of the structure.
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