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Coast Coliseum cancels concerts over virus concerns

Entertainment, Local, Music, National | Thursday, March 12

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - The Mississippi Coast Coliseum is canceling events as a concerns over COVID-19 continue to spread. Upcoming concerts have been canceled, according to the Coliseum’s website. That includes shows by KISS, MercyMe, and Chris Stapleton.

Gulf Coast Winter Classics back for 22nd year

Local, National, News, Sports | Monday, February 10

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - The Gulf Coast Winter Classics horse competition starts this week at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. The Gulf Coast Winter Classics officially begins on Feb. 13 and will run through March 29. The... Read More.

Solar Orbiter blasts off to capture 1st look at sun’s poles

National, News | Monday, February 10

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – Europe and NASA’s Solar Orbiter has rocketed away on an unprecedented mission to capture the first pictures of the sun’s poles. The $1.5 billion spacecraft will join NASA’s Parker Solar Probe in coming perilously close to the sun to unveil its secrets. An Atlas 5... Read More.

Rep. Matt Gaetz issues statement on operation that killed terrorist who claimed responsibility for NAS Pensacola shooting

Local, National, News | Friday, February 7

WASHINGTON — U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz issued the following statement following the announcement that under the direction of President Donald J. Trump, the United States had killed Qasim al-Rimi, leader of al-Qa’ida in the Arabian Peninsula: “On Sunday, Qasim al-Rimi, a cofounder of al-Qa’ida in the Arabian Peninsula, claimed responsibility for the terrorist attack at NAS Pensacola... Read More.

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Back to Space: President Trump pushes to fund space exploration

Local, National, News | Thursday, February 6

HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - President Trump introduced his plan to fund space exploration during his 2020 State of the Union Address Tuesday. This new NASA program called Artemis plans to head back to the moon... Read More.

Mississippi Association of Coaches announce 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees

Local, National, News, Sports | Thursday, January 30

CLINTON Miss. (PRESS RELEASE) - The Mississippi Association of Coaches announced today the new class of inductees for 2020 for the MAC Hall of Fame. Upon the induction of the Class of 2020, the MAC Hall of Fame membership will increase to 247... Read More.

Silvers to start in Seattle in new XFL

Local, National, News, Sports | Wednesday, January 29

Former Gulf Shores High School star Brandon Silvers has been named starting quarterback of the Seattle Dragons in the new XFL. The league debuts next week. Dragons coach Jim Zorn announced the decision to start Silvers as the XFL teams finalized their rosters. Since setting numerous records at... Read More.

Kobe Bryant helicopter lacked recommended safety device

National, News | Wednesday, January 29

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant didn’t have a recommended warning system to alert the pilot he was too close to land but it’s not clear it would have averted the crash that killed nine because the pilot may have lost control as the aircraft plunged... Read More.