WLOX-TV Biloxi

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  • Harrison County supervisors consider jail consultant

    WLOX-TV Biloxi – 56 mins ago  

    BILOXI, MS (WLOX) - Harrison County supervisors heard from two jail consultants Monday. But the board postponed a decision to hire one until they get more information. Full Story »

  • Biloxi lowers its fire rating; Insurance rates to follow

    WLOX-TV Biloxi – 1 hr 26 mins ago  

    BILOXI, MS (WLOX) - If you live in Biloxi, the price of your fire insurance may have just gone down. The city's fire rating just improved from a five to a four. Full Story »

  • Downpour causes flooding, strains Biloxi's drainage system

    WLOX-TV Biloxi – 1 hr 26 mins ago  

    BILOXI, MS (WLOX) – A Biloxi Public Works crew spent Monday morning pumping water out of a ditch on Seal Avenue. "They had a ball that was in the mouth of the pipe," said Equipment Operator John Hargrove. Full Story »

  • I-10 stop nets more than 10 pounds of cocaine

    WLOX-TV Biloxi – 1 hr 56 mins ago  

    HARRISON COUNTY, MS (WLOX) - A Texas man driving through Mississippi was arrested Sunday after officers said they found more than ten pounds of cocaine inside his truck. Full Story »

  • A rising Biloxi River threatens neighborhoods

    WLOX-TV Biloxi – 2 hrs 26 mins ago  

    HARRISON COUNTY, MS (WLOX) - Harrison County Emergency Management Director Rupert Lacy walked along River Road Monday where the Biloxi River is spilling into neighborhoods and covering roads. Full Story »

  • Federal bill includes tens of millions for Mississippi

    WLOX-TV Biloxi – Mon Dec 14, 12:13 pm ET  

    JACKSON, MS (AP) - U.S. Sens. Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker say the final version of a federal spending bill includes tens of millions of dollars for Mississippi. Full Story »

  • JC Animal Shelter hosting Holiday Pet Adoption Day

    WLOX-TV Biloxi – Mon Dec 14, 12:13 pm ET  

    JACKSON COUNTY, MS (WLOX) - Looking for a Christmas gift that's meaningful and memorable? A furry new family member from Jackson County's Animal Shelter might be the perfect gift. Full Story »

  • Eight year old shooting victim remains critical

    WLOX-TV Biloxi – Mon Dec 14, 11:13 am ET  

    JACKSON, MS (WLBT) –The eight year old Jackson girl shot while doing her homework Thursday remains hospitalized at University Medical Center. Sanaa Hill, who attends Sykes Elementary School, was in critical but stable condition Saturday. Full Story »

  • Congregation Beth Israel celebrates Hanukkah in new synagogue

    WLOX-TV Biloxi – Mon Dec 14, 10:58 am ET  

    GULFPORT, MS (WLOX) - For Jews, Hanukkah is always a special time of year. But this year, the Festival of Lights took on an even more significant meaning for Congregation Beth Israel. Full Story »

  • Moss Point group pushes for accurate count in 2010 census

    WLOX-TV Biloxi – Mon Dec 14, 9:43 am ET  

    MOSS POINT, MS (WLOX) - "It only takes about ten minutes to fill the census forms out, and it is very important to take a stand and be counted," Volunteer Tanya Franklin said. Full Story »

  • Starting pay for coast census takers highest in MS

    WLOX-TV Biloxi – Mon Dec 14, 9:28 am ET  

    GULFPORT, MS (WLOX) - Hundreds of census takers that will be hired along the Gulf Coast stand to make more money than those in other parts of the state. On Tuesday, a new census headquarters will open in Gulfport on Seaway Road. Full Story »

  • D'Iberville council member wants noise ordinance

    WLOX-TV Biloxi – Mon Dec 14, 9:28 am ET  

    D'IBERVILLE, MS (WLOX) - A D'Iberville council member says he would like to see his city adopt a noise ordinance similar to what other towns have. Stephen Furney says that topic and many others will be up for discussion at a ward meeting set for Monday. Full Story »

  • Police suspect domestic violence led to murder of Pascagoula women

    WLOX-TV Biloxi – Sun Dec 13, 11:14 am ET  

    PASCAGOULA, MS (WLOX) - Pascagoula police say they suspect a domestic dispute led to the murder of a woman on Tucker Street. Officers received a 911 call shortly after 7 pm Saturday about a shooting. Full Story »

  • Flooding in three coastal counties

    WLOX-TV Biloxi – Sun Dec 13, 12:28 am ET  

    HARRISON COUNTY, MS (WLOX) - With all of the rain, emergency officials are asking driver to avoid some areas. Emergency officials say Highway 90 has had flooding problems throughout the three coastal counties. Full Story »

  • Heavy rains cause more flooding

    WLOX-TV Biloxi – Sat Dec 12, 9:58 pm ET  

    BILOXI, MS (WLOX) - Heavy rains have caused more flooding in South Mississippi. WLOX has picked up close to 3.00" of rain in the past 24 hours. WLOX has received reports of flooding in low lying areas in Gulfport. Police have reported stalled out cars at Fornier and Highway 90 in Biloxi. Full Story »

  • Many gather to remember veterans

    WLOX-TV Biloxi – Sat Dec 12, 9:28 pm ET  

    OCEAN SPRINGS, MS (WLOX) - The Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial Committee joined with Mississippi chapters of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Unobee Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to conduct a Wreaths Across America Ceremony in Ocean Springs. Full Story »

  • WLOX exclusive with murder victim's family

    WLOX-TV Biloxi – Sat Dec 12, 9:14 pm ET  

    GULFPORT, MS (WLOX) - A family devastated by a single shot gun blast through their kitchen window is now pleading for compassion and information. Patricia Shivers' son, David, was killed Monday night at their Gulfport home on Halsel Street. Full Story »

  • Biloxi firefighters investigating house fire

    WLOX-TV Biloxi – Sat Dec 12, 9:13 pm ET  

    BILOXI, MS (WLOX) - An early morning fire destroyed the family home of a Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame inductee. Neighbors tell WLOX former University of Southern Mississippi quarterback Reggie Collier grew up in the large two story house on Fayard Street that was built by his grandfather. Full Story »

  • Fire destroys family home of USM legend Reggie Collier

    WLOX-TV Biloxi – Sat Dec 12, 1:58 pm ET  

    BILOXI, MS (WLOX) - Biloxi firefighters say an early morning blaze destroyed a house on Fayard Street. Neighbors say the house is owned by the family of former University of Southern Mississippi quarterback Reggie Collier. Full Story »

  • Barbour: Current healthcare reform bill could hurt Mississippi

    WLOX-TV Biloxi – Fri Dec 11, 9:43 pm ET  

    JACKSON, MS (WLOX) - Republican leaders met Friday in Jackson to discuss "reinvigorating" the Republican party. "Grassroots out there are rising up and we need to be a part of that tide," said Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele. Full Story »

  • Christmas show director upset over Saenger Theater policy

    WLOX-TV Biloxi – Fri Dec 11, 8:28 pm ET  

    BILOXI, MS (WLOX) – "A Christmas Carol" has been thrilling South Mississippi audiences for more than two decades. But this year, the holiday tradition is coming to an end at the Saenger Theater in Biloxi. Full Story »

  • Paul Minor's bribery convictions overturned

    WLOX-TV Biloxi – Fri Dec 11, 7:28 pm ET  

    JACKSON, MS (AP) - A federal appeals court tossed out bribery charges against a wealthy ex-lawyer and two former judges Friday, but upheld most of the convictions in a high-profile judicial corruption scandal in Mississippi. Full Story »

  • Tiger Woods to take 'indefinite' leave from golf

    WLOX-TV Biloxi – Fri Dec 11, 7:13 pm ET  

    Woods says he is aware of the disappointment that "my infidelity" has caused to his wife and children. He says he might not be able to repair the damage, but he wants to try. Full Story »

  • State law allows seizure of drug-related assets

    WLOX-TV Biloxi – Fri Dec 11, 6:58 pm ET  

    Dr. David Allen at Thursday's court appearance. BILOXI, MS (WLOX) - The retired heart surgeon accused of growing marijuana on his Jackson County land, claims law enforcers acted illegally in seizing his 50 acres. Full Story »

  • Expansion on track at Chevron in Pascagoula

    WLOX-TV Biloxi – Fri Dec 11, 6:43 pm ET  

    PASCAGOULA, MS (WLOX) - Since 1961, Chevron has spent more than $3 billion on improvements in Pascagoula. The latest project will fill the plant's tanks with 600,000 gallons more of gasoline each day when it goes on-line next year. Full Story »

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