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J.R. and Teddy from Bay Bears visit LIS and L.C. Hatcher schools

Submitted by WLOX News on Wednesday, February 29th, 3:23 am
J.R. and Teddy from Bay Bears visit LIS and L.C. Hatcher schools

Written by: Jolene Staffieri

J.R. and Teddy from the BayBears came to talk to the kids and get them fired up for the Sylvan sponsored BayBears Reading Program. 

Students at LIS and L.C. Hatcher who make their AR goal get a free ticket to the April 20 BayBears Game.

There are other prizes they can earn based on how many times they make their goal.  

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Greene Co. HS student signs letter of intent with MSU

Submitted by Christina Skaggs, WLOX Web Producer
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012, 11:32am
Greene Co. HS student signs letter of intent with MSU

Greene County High School standout Gus Walley (6-4, WR/TE) signed a letter of intent Wednesday morning to play for Coach Dan Mullen at MSU. He is shown above with his parents Cecil and Carol Walley of Sand Hill.

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Work halted on new ball fields

Submitted by Christina Skaggs, WLOX Web Producer
Thursday, January 5th, 2012, 11:20am

The City of Lucedale is still working on removing the timber located on the property set for the new ball fields.

Lucedale Mayor Doug Lee said the city is going back to the drawing board.

"We were wanting someone to buy the timber on our field," Lee said.

The timber which would be purchased at market value isn't appealing to big companies, according to Lee.

"Some say 'it's because we only have a small amount of timber,'" Lee explained.

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Run expert offers advice on marathon training

Submitted by WLOX News on Wednesday, January 4th, 5:07 pm
Run expert offers advice on marathon training

Run a marathon in 2012? It may not be your new year's resolution, but it is a goal anyone can reach.

Helene Loiacano trains people of all levels. She said those considering running a marathon must put their shoes on and start moving first.

"Eating isn't number one," Loiacano said. "Start with walking and jogging."

Loiacano said runners should consider setting time based goals verse distance based goals.

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Saints license plates numbers 1 through 10 up for auction

Submitted by WLOX News on Sunday, November 6th, 2:32 pm

Infinity Science Center - Mississippi Saints fans love their Saints, so don’t miss this opportunity to own one of the first ten Mississippi Saints License Plates!! INFINITY Science Center is pleased to announce that beginning Sunday, November 6, through Wednesday, November 16, Mississippi Saints fans can bid on MS Saints License Plates numbers 1 through 10 by visiting the NFL website at www.nfl.com/auction then click on the SAINTS Fleur de Lis at the top of the page.  Each number will be auctioned separately – so you have ten chan

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First United Methodist to hold 2nd annual "Run for lives"5k run

Submitted by WLOX News on Monday, October 10th, 4:47 pm

The 2nd Annual “Run for Their Lives” 5K Run-Walk will be held on Saturday, October 29. The run will start at 8 a.m. and finishes in front of L.C. Hatcher Elementary School. Early registration is $15 and $20 the day of the race. Anyone who pre-registers must pick up their pre-registered packet by Friday, October 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at L.C. Hatcher Elementary School.

For more information contact: Steve Brown at 228-217-6319.

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Expansion in the works for Milton Murrah ball field

Submitted by WLOX News on Wednesday, October 5th, 5:09 pm

According to Lucedale Mayor Doug Lee, the Milton Murrah ball field will soon have more fields. The city just purchased five and a half acres for $37,500 in September.

But, before the city can develop the land, Lee said the city has to clear the land.

"We need to sell off the timber," Lee said.

Lee said bids for the baseball field could go up as early as November 1.

"Right now we have only two fields. The five and a half acres should hopefully make three fields," Lee explained.

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