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Ocean Springs launches annual "99 Days of Summer" campaign, Pelican Pound
7+ hour, 32+ min ago (149+ words) OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) " The Ocean Springs Chamber-Main Street Tourism Bureau is making sure your summer is well spent. The chamber is bringing back its "99 Days of Summer" campaign. The campaign features a guide with 99 different places to check out…...
Happening July 6: Remote Summer Language Program kicks off
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (87+ words) WLOX Happening July 6: Remote Summer Language Program kicks off DIGITAL DESK: Hot & humid on the Coast (06/09/2026) Mississippi's only Buc-ee's marks one year, draws crowds and traffic concerns Local artist restores Biloxi moonwalk mural ahead of Fred Haise Landing dedication HAPPENING…...
LIST: Where to watch fireworks on the Coast this 4th of July
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (80+ words) BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) " The 4th of July" U. S. A. s 250th birthday" is just around the corner, and the Coast is gearing up for celebrations, from Hancock County to Jackson County and beyond! Take a look at all the festivities planned for the holiday…...
Mississippi health officials warn of heat illness, water safety risks as temperatures rise
1+ week, 3+ day ago (240+ words) BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) " State officials are warning residents about health and safety concerns as temperatures climb along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Dr. Renia Dotson, an epidemiologist with the Mississippi Department of Health, said the warm temperatures bring increased risks both…...
Happening June 8-12: Martial Arts Summer Camp
2+ week, 5+ day ago (80+ words) WLOX Happening June 8-12: Martial Arts Summer Camp Gautier community gathers for Memorial Day ceremony despite rain VFW Post 4808 Memorial Day ceremony honors fallen service members Biloxi National Cemetery honors fallen service members on Memorial Day HAPPENING MONDAY: Wet roads plague…...
Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA takes over operations at Gulfport's public pool
3+ week, 2+ day ago (234+ words) GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) " The Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA is now running the pool at the Francis X. Collins Fitness Center, handling everything from lifeguards to swim lessons. For lifelong Gulfport resident Gloria Hudson, the new partnership brings convenience. "We have to…...
Skin Cancer Awareness: Coast doctor warns of "ugly duckling" skin changes and urges daily SPF protection
4+ week, 2+ day ago (252+ words) BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) " May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and a South Mississippi dermatologist is offering tips on prevention and early detection. Dr. Joshua Ortego, a surgical and cosmetic dermatologist at The Dermatology Clinic, said there are three main types…...
Biloxi camp seeks to preserve 86-year legacy with fundraiser
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (430+ words) BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) " Efforts are underway to preserve a camp in Biloxi that has served the community for more than eight decades. Camp Wilkes, along Biloxi's Back Bay, offers a secluded recreation for youth groups, families and scouts. "It's good…...
Gulf Coast Eco Tours offers educational summer camps
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (57+ words) WLOX Gulf Coast Eco Tours offers educational summer camps DIGITAL DESK: Unseasonably warm temps this week and "Melissa" retired from tropical name list (03/04) Nicholls take down No. 10 Golden Eagles, 3-2 St. Martin JROTC instructor charged under new statute; case not possible…...
Waking Up with Wesley: Fall is in the air! Coolest temps of the season are on the way (10/10/2025)
8+ mon, 4+ day ago (99+ words) Senior Meteorologist Wesley Williams takes a look at the cool front that passed through South MS overnight. Plus, the latest on Tropical Storm Melissa. Very dry air arrives today, eventually clearing. .. Waking Up with Wesley: Fall is in the air!...