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  • 1 month ago | wlox.com | Matt DeGregorio

    BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - For those visiting a basketball court on the Coast, the chances of seeing Kevin Walden on the sidelines, coaching, or on the baseline with a camera. The former West Harrison High School star is changing the landscape of hoops in Mississippi from the youth level to the high school court, allowing kids to pursue their dreams of playing big-time basketball.

  • 1 month ago | wlbt.com | Matt DeGregorio

    GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Eight players from Ole Miss’ 2024 roster heard their names called during the 2025 NFL Draft. The rest of the FBS schools in Mississippi combined for zero. “It’s been an amazing five years,” described head coach Lane Kiffin. “We’ve won a lot of games and I’ve made a lot of great relationships with people there, with people at the university. So many players come in. Some of them just got drafted and moved on to NFL teams. I think it’s close to 20 that signed.

  • 1 month ago | wdam.com | Matt DeGregorio

    GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Eight players from Ole Miss’ 2024 roster heard their names called during the 2025 NFL Draft. The rest of the FBS schools in Mississippi combined for zero. “It’s been an amazing five years,” described head coach Lane Kiffin. “We’ve won a lot of games and I’ve made a lot of great relationships with people there, with people at the university. So many players come in. Some of them just got drafted and moved on to NFL teams. I think it’s close to 20 that signed.

  • 1 month ago | wlox.com | Matt DeGregorio

    GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Eight players from Ole Miss’ 2024 roster heard their names called during the 2025 NFL Draft. The rest of the FBS schools in Mississippi combined for zero. “It’s been an amazing five years,” described head coach Lane Kiffin. “We’ve won a lot of games and I’ve made a lot of great relationships with people there, with people at the university. So many players come in. Some of them just got drafted and moved on to NFL teams. I think it’s close to 20 that signed.

  • 2 months ago | wlox.com | Matt DeGregorio

    D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WLOX) - Mississippi is a breeding ground for spectacular athletes. That showed during the 2025 NFL Draft as D’Iberville alum Justin Walley heard his name called in the 3rd round. With Justin Walley’s selection by the Indianapolis Colts, he becomes the third member of the Mississippi Gulf Coast region to be drafted in the top three rounds in as many years. “You can’t truly understand it.

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Dylan Jones

Digital Content Producer at WLOX-TV (Biloxi, MS)

Dylan Jones primarily covers news in the coastal region of Mississippi, United States, including areas around Bay St. Louis and Waveland.

Parker Boyd

Television News Reporter at WLOX-TV (Biloxi, MS)

Television News Reporter at WVUE-TV (New Orleans, LA)

Parker Boyd primarily covers news in the Gulf Coast region, particularly around coastal Mississippi and Louisiana, United States.

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Steven Taranto

Writer at CBS Sports

Contributor at The Riot Report

Steven Taranto primarily covers news in Austin, Texas, United States and surrounding areas including nearby suburbs.

Geoff Belcher

News Editor at The Sea Coast Echo

Geoff Belcher primarily covers news in the Gulf Coast region of Mississippi, United States, including areas around Bay St. Louis and Waveland.

Hannah Ruhoff

Visual Journalist at Sun Herald

Hannah Ruhoff primarily covers news in the Gulf Coast region, including Mobile, Alabama and New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.

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Matt DeGregorio
Matt DeGregorio @Matt_DeGregorio
8 Jun 25

The Biloxi Shuckers morphed into the Biloxi Beach Chickens as they looked to clinch a series victory over the Biscuits. Coleman Crow shined for the Brewers AA affiliate as they extended their division lead to five games: https://t.co/0efyhF98og

Matt DeGregorio
Matt DeGregorio @Matt_DeGregorio
7 Jun 25

The Biloxi Shuckers celebrated 10 seasons of baseball on Friday night. Luke Adams extended his on-base streak to 28 games as the Shuckers increased their division lead to 4 games with 14 to play: https://t.co/2wZVhNwEhn

Matt DeGregorio
Matt DeGregorio @Matt_DeGregorio
6 Jun 25

The Biloxi Shuckers routed the Montgomery Biscuits 13-5 to extend their run differential to an astounding +56 for the season. Zavier Warren tied the Shuckers franchise record with his 36th career home run as Biloxi extends its Southern League lead: https://t.co/kt513Nx9PG