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New safety measures implemented for Mardi Gras parade weekend
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (206+ words) LONG BEACH/WAVELAND, Miss. (WLOX) - Barriers are going up along parade routes this Mardi Gras weekend as officials work to prevent safety issues that occurred last year. Workers hammered rebar into the ground along the Long Beach parade route this…...
Happening February 7: Boys & Girls Club HBCU Fair
7+ hour, 26+ min ago (87+ words) The Boys & Girls Club is giving young people the chance to learn more about opportunities available from historical black colleges and universities. Happening February 7: Boys & Girls Club HBCU Fair Krewe of Neptune announces 2026 Royal Court, theme Black History Month: How…...
Shuckers reveal 2026 staff, featuring return of Mike Guerrero as manager
8+ hour, 26+ min ago (317+ words) BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) " The winningest manager in Biloxi Shuckers history is returning to manage the team this season. On Wednesday, the Milwaukee Brewers announced the complete 2026 coaching staff for the Biloxi Shuckers, featuring the return of Mike Guerrero as the…...
HEADS UP: City of Long Beach gives reminder of traffic rules ahead of Mardi Gras parade
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (129+ words) LONG BEACH, Miss. (WLOX) - Ahead of the Long Beach Carnival Association Parade on Saturday, officials are updating visitors on new and old safety precautions that will be in place. Due to concerns raised last year by CSX about the close…...
Biloxi City Council holds workshop aimed towards development of housing rehabilitation program
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (226+ words) BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Biloxi leaders are working on ways to help senior citizens in the community with housing. Monday afternoon, Biloxi City Council held a special-called workshop on the development of a housing rehabilitation program. Biloxi officials say the program…...
Coast Life: Long Beach Carnival Association still rolling after more than 60 years
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (608+ words) LONG BEACH, Miss. (WLOX) - The Long Beach Carnival Association Parade rolls again this weekend. The Carnival association's work has been part of the community for more than half a century. "When they all come to the ball and they take…...
UPDATE: Waveland lifts boil water notice after water main break
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (107+ words) City officials said multiple tests were conducted and the water meets the standards of the Safe Drinking Water Act. WAVELAND, Miss. (WLOX) - The citywide boil water notice in Waveland was lifted Monday morning. City officials said multiple tests were conducted…...
Biloxi dogs trot for a cause at Krewe of Barkloxi Pawrade
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (230+ words) BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Wagging tails took over Point Cadet today as the 10th-anniversary Krewe of Barkloxi Pawrade brought tons of dressed-up dogs and their humans together for a four-legged Mardi Gras celebration. Fifty-seven registered pups strutted the route in colorful…...
10th Annual Barkloxi PAWrade returns Sunday to benefit Humane Society
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (271+ words) BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - The 10th Annual Barkloxi PAWrade will take place Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Point Cadet Plaza in Biloxi, raising funds for the Humane Society of South Mississippi. "Last year we had 115 dogs in the parade, so we're still getting…...
Waveland issues boil water notice after water main break
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (108+ words) WAVELAND, Miss. (WLOX) - The entire city of Waveland is under a boil water notice following a water main break. All water wells were shut down on Thursday afternoon as crews made repairs. Early Friday morning, city officials said repairs were…...