Our network

Events
Libraries to close for Memorial Day
Health
Nurses honored at Singing River ...
Schools
More than 900 graduates participate in ...

Alumni game benefits Tigers homerun club

Submitted by Christina Skaggs, WLOX Web Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 3:34pm

On June 30 the Moss Point High Class of 1995 will be holding their first alumni game to help raise money for the Tigers homerun club, which is dire need of new equipment.

Event starts at 2:00pm and will be held at Moss Point High School baseball field.

This event is open to the public and free to get in. However, there will be a donation pot available for anyone interested in helping the club.

For more details call 228-218-4988 Rusty Seaman

 

View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: Facebook Twitter

Libraries to close for Memorial Day

Submitted by Christina Skaggs, WLOX Web Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 3:28pm
Libraries to close for Memorial Day

The eight branches of the Jackson-George Regional Library System will be closed Monday, May 28, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

The branches located in the communities of East Central, Gautier, Lucedale, Moss Point, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula, St. Martin and Vancleave, will reopen Tuesday, May 29, at regular hours.

Information source: Jackson-George Regional Library System.

View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: Facebook Twitter

Crime Tracker: May 4 - May 14

Submitted by WLOX News on Tuesday, May 15th, 4:16 pm

Pascagoula Police Department:

May 4

Taylor St:  Korey Dennis, 18, 5510 Hilltop St, Pascagoula, was arrested for 1st offense driving under the influence and improper equipment.

Twin Oaks Ave & Woodcrest Ave:  Pascagoula PD received a report of suspicious activity.

Emerson St & Old Mobile Hwy:  Marcus Tolbert, 35, 4936 Gautier St, Moss Point, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and on a warrant through Moss Point PD.  Rube Webb, 37, 1108 Tucker St, Pascagoula, was arrest

Read More
View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: Facebook Twitter

Parade of classes hosting bi-annual ball

Submitted by WLOX News on Tuesday, May 15th, 3:54 pm

The Parade of Classes Association is hosting their Bi-Annual Ball on Friday, July 6 and Parade on Saturday, July 7, 2012 @ 1:00pm.  (If it rain, Parade will be Sunday, July 8, 2012 @ 3:30pm). Parade participants will consist of classes, groups, businesses and other social organizations. The parade will start at 1:00 pm from Southgate Shopping Center on Main Street, end downtown Moss Point.  Block party downtown Moss Point directly after parade.

Applications are available thru POCA board members or paradeofclasses@ya

Read More
View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: Facebook Twitter

Community Sponsors

All God's Children Learning Center
Providing Quality Education in a Spiritual Setting
All Community Sponsors

Jackson Co. announces road closure in East Jackson Co. May 22-June 22

Submitted by WLOX News on Monday, May 14th, 2:22 pm

The Jackson County Road Department will be closing Coda Road Bridge in East JC at Black Creek beginning Tuesday, May 22, 2012 while repairs are made. Road crews will be removing bridge spans and installing rip-rap on the bridge abutments followed by the re-installation of the bridge spans. Repairs are expected to be complete by June 22.
All residents living east of this location will be detoured north on Pollock Ferry Road and west on Greenfields Road to Saracennia Road.

Information source: Jackson County Public Information Office.

View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: Facebook Twitter

Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office to hold Police Memorial Day on Thursday

Submitted by Christina Skaggs, WLOX Web Producer
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 2:02pm

The Jackson County Sheriffs Office is continuing its observance of Police Memorial Day by placing wreaths on the resting places of officers who died in the line of duty in our community.

On Thursday, May 17th, 2012, at 2 p.m., deputies from the Sheriffs Office will simultaneously place flowers at the appropriate cemeteries. The officers who
will be remembered are:

Ocean Springs Police Sgt. Ernest F.

Read More
View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: Facebook Twitter

Nurses honored at Singing River Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Submitted by WLOX News on Sunday, May 13th, 7:33 pm
Nurses honored at Singing River Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Written by: Nicole Etheridge

Singing River Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, or Singing River Rehab, in Moss Point celebrated its nurses on May 10 with a luncheon in their honor as part of a week of activities to celebrate Nurse Appreciation Week. Dr. James Martin, an attending physician at Singing River Rehab, also came out and showed his support. It is important to take care of those who always take care of others.

View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: Facebook Twitter