Biloxi City Council approves new 27-lot subdivision

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - The Biloxi City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a new subdivision project in the Maple ...

New grant program encourages business improvements on Pass Rd, Division St

This program provides grants of up to $5,000 to encourage businesses to make exterior improvements to their buildings.

Major updates needed at Mississippi Coast Coliseum to compete with neighboring venues, director says

As the Mississippi Coast Coliseum approaches its 50th anniversary in 2027, it needs to see major updates in order to remain ...

Pass Christian Library posthumously dedicates children’s wing to former Head Librarian

The library posthumously dedicated its children’s wing in honor of longtime librarian Sally James. James served for years as both the Children’s Librarian and Head Librarian. During that time, she ...

Storm shelter grants open, but rural barriers remain

Mississippi homeowners can apply for storm shelter grants, but rural costs and access barriers may leave the most vulnerable ...
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Local artist returns to Ocean Springs after 20 years away, ready for the Peter Anderson Festival

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - In one week, artists from the coast and all over will be showing off their best pieces at the 47th annual Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival. For one artist in ...

WLOX experiencing signal issues Tuesday

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - WLOX is experiencing signal issues Tuesday. If you’re watching via antenna, DISH or DIRECTV, you may not be receiving our channel. Our WLOX engineers are working to fix the ...
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Hurricane Katrina: Inside The Biggest Rescue Mission In Coast Guard History

In August 2005, a Category 3 hurricane hit the Gulf coast, with winds raging between 120 and 140 mph. Despite a mandatory ...
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WLOX Scholar Athlete of the Week: Caleb Lofton

GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - Many people think a defensive lineman’s mind only thinks see ball, get ball, but George County’s Caleb Lofton has just as much success in the classroom as he does on the ...
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Hurricane Melissa death toll rises to 43 as aid pours in across the northern Caribbean

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s government said Tuesday that the death toll from Hurricane Melissa rose to 43, with 13 others still missing. Crews were still trying to reach people in the country ...
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WLOX Scholar Athlete of the Week: Drake Sykes

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WLOX) - There are people who think linemen are nothing more than muscle. Those people have obviously never met Drake Sykes. Sykes is the starting center for Pass Christian, and ...
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Death toll from Hurricane Melissa rises to 45 in Jamaica, with 15 others still missing

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The number of confirmed deaths from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica rose to 45, with 15 other people missing, authorities said Tuesday. The death toll is expected to rise, ...