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Mississippi State Baseball set for return to MGM Park

Local, National, News, Sports | Thursday, October 17

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - For the first time since 2018, MGM Park will host a college baseball game involving an SEC team. On Wednesday, Mississippi State released its 2020 baseball schedule, and it includes a trip to the... Read More.

Ala. student being held on $100k bond for alleged bomb threat against Tiger Stadium

Local, News, Sports | Thursday, October 17

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WAFB) - A student at the University of Alabama has been arrested after allegedly making threats against LSU’s Tiger Stadium. Connor Croll, 19, was booked into the Tuscaloosa County Jail Sunday, Oct. 13.

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95% of tested baby foods in the US contain toxic metals, report says

National, News | Thursday, October 17

Toxic heavy metals damaging to your baby’s brain development are likely in the baby food you are feeding your infant, according to a new investigation published Thursday. Tests of 168 baby foods from major manufacturers in the US found 95% contained lead, 73% contained arsenic, 75%... Read More.

Statewide burn ban lifted; county burn bans remain

Local, News | Tuesday, October 15

JACKSON, Miss. (WLOX) - Governor Phil Bryant has lifted the statewide burn ban at the request of the Mississippi Forestry Commission. This is effective immediately. “Due to the amount of rainfall received in parts of the state over... Read More.

Evacuation zone expanded as Hard Rock site remains unstable

Local, News | Tuesday, October 15

NEW ORLEANS, La. (WVUE) -First responders, city leaders, and engineers from around the world are on Canal Street at the site of the Hard Rock Hotel collapse. Officials say the site remains very dangerous and unstable.

Golden Eagles soar past North Texas, 45-27

Local, National, News, Sports | Monday, October 14

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) _ Don’t let football folks tell you that what happened in the past doesn’t matter. And while what happened last year may, tactically, have no impact on the present, football players have memories like elephants:... Read More.

Biloxi businesses receive citations for ‘Welcome Cruisers’ signs

Local, News | Monday, October 14

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - When Cruisin’ the Coast first began this year, many businesses eagerly welcomed the annual visitors by placing signs in front of their establishments.

Why Ole Miss football would be wise to bank its future on QB John Rhys Plumlee

Local, News, Sports | Wednesday, October 9

Ole Miss football has had two more mascots than winning seasons since 2015. You remember 2015? The Rebels, coached by Hugh Freeze and sporting future NFL players at several key positions, won their 10th game in the Sugar Bowl, trouncing Oklahoma State 48-20. The future seemed so bright.