Harper Robinson

Biloxi, Indianapolis

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Bel-Aire Elementary cafeteria crew celebrated by students for National School Lunch Hero Day

May 3, 2024 | wlox.com | Harper Robinson

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Schools in the Harrison County School District are honoring and celebrating their child nutrition professionals for National School Hero Day on Friday. At Bel-Aire Elementary, students showed their appreciation to the cafeteria workers by surprising them with special gifts. The school’s cafeteria manager says the feeling of her and her staff being appreciated happens more often than not. “I’ve been here I believe it’s now 10 years,” said Tammy Marion.
Bill passes to include ASL as high school foreign language option

Apr 28, 2024 | wlox.com | Harper Robinson

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - On April 15, 2024, Governor Tate Reeves signed Senate Bill 2339 into law, directing the State Board of Education to develop a curriculum related to the study of American Sign Language (ASL). The bill was first proposed by a Pearl River Central High School ASL and art teacher, Miranda Loveless. “We tried to get it approved in 2023,” said Loveless. “Because we had a new state superintendent, nothing was being changed in education.
Stand Up Mississippi fights drug addiction on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Apr 25, 2024 | wlox.com | Harper Robinson

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Saturday, April 27 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a day to safely dispose of unused prescriptions. Drug addiction does not discriminate and is challenging not only to the addict but also to their loved ones. That’s why Stand Up Mississippi is raising awareness surrounding opioid addiction and providing resources to get people the help they deserve.
South Mississippi viral TikTokers react to possible ban

Apr 25, 2024 | wdam.com | Harper Robinson

GULF COAST, Miss. (WLOX) - The clock is Tik-Toking on Beijing-based parent company ByteDance as it has nine months to sell or face a nationwide prohibition in the U.S. — and some South Mississippians aren’t happy. TikTok user Matthew Bounds and other local small business owners are disappointed, to say the least, in government leaders. “If I had any faith left in any of them, it’s gone,” Bounds said.
BP Oil Spill: Where does the coast stand 14 years later?

Apr 21, 2024 | wdam.com | Harper Robinson

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Saturday marks 14 years since the Mississippi Gulf Coast was changed forever. On April 20, 2010, the Gulf of Mexico saw the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion. The catastrophe killed 11 workers, sent over 4 million barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico and washed onto the shores of the Gulf Coast. The spill continued for the next four weeks and two days, causing lasting environmental and economic impacts.
Moss Point residents receive new homes 10 months after deadly tornado

Apr 19, 2024 | wlox.com | Harper Robinson

MOSS POINT, Miss. (WLOX) - August 19, 2024 marks 10 months since a deadly tornado ripped through Moss Point, taking lives and taking homes. On Friday, displaced residents saw a day some never thought would come. Residents gathered to sing their god’s praises and dedicate newly built and renovated homes to residents who entirely lost their homes to the tornado. “To tell you the truth, that day, I never will forget,” said Ernest Watson, a new home recipient.
MGCCC now offering free courses through WOIA programs

Apr 3, 2024 | wlox.com | Harper Robinson

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WLOX) - It’s never too late to discover your path in life — or too early. Mississippi Gulf Community College is offering free certifications and courses to help aid local youth in achieving their dreams. “It definitely pushes you and makes you realize how much potential and how smart you really are,” said Savannah Stutsman, a massage therapy student.
‘Oh, we got trouble!’: Shine Theater preps for its first large production

Apr 1, 2024 | wlox.com | Harper Robinson

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - Starting soon, the Shine Theater in Ocean Springs will present The Music Man. “It’s very funny, for one thing,” lead actor Boyce Denton said. “And the music is incredibly interesting. I mean it was written back in the 50s or so. But even still today, the music is strangely avant-garde almost.”Boyce Deaton is playing the lead role of Harold Hill, a con man. Deaton says his role captivates the audience through singing.
Owners of White Pillars opening boutique hotel, restaurant downtown Gulfport

Mar 28, 2024 | wlox.com | Harper Robinson

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Owners of White Pillars in Biloxi, husband-wife duo Austin and Tresse Sumrall will soon open up a new restaurant added to their portfolio along with a boutique hotel. “We’ll have a 16-room boutique hotel and about a 40-seat luscious restaurant,” said Austin. Hotel Vela and Siren Social Club are the official names of the new vibes coming to downtown Gulfport. Both Austin and Tresse said they are making this property a completely different vibe than White Pillars.
Longtime Biloxi bar named number one sports lounge in America

Mar 24, 2024 | wlox.com | Harper Robinson

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Raving Google reviews and the low cost of a burger and a beer are what named The Project Lounge the number one sports lounge in the country, according to BetUS. WLOX News reached out to owner Steve Peterson a ring after receiving the report, in which he hadn’t heard anything about it. Needless to say, he was pleasantly surprised. “Appreciate it very much,” he said. “When you told me about it, I couldn’t believe it, that’s crazy. Makes me rethink our prices,” Peterson laughed.