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Happening March 1-3: Coast Con returning to Coast Coliseum in Biloxi

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8 months ago

February 27, 2024

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-02-27 16:48:17

SUMMARY: A long-running multi-genre convention is taking place on the coast, with event organizers John Grisby and Tiffany Brown leading the way. The convention features various activities such as costume contests, charity auctions, gaming tournaments, and more. Guests from different fandoms, including sci-fi enthusiasts and ghost hunters, will be attending. The convention is a major tourism event, drawing people from all over, including as far as New Mexico. Taking place at the Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, registration is currently open for the event, which runs from March 1st to the 3rd. Visitors are encouraged to come and have fun at the convention.

Coast Con is the largest running multi-genre convention on the Coast and it’s happening again this week at the Coast Coliseum and Convention Center!

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Registration applications now open for Bay St. Louis short-term rental properties

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5 hours ago

November 2, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-11-02 11:17:34

SUMMARY: Bay St. Louis has opened registration for short-term rental properties, requiring owners to register in compliance with a newly passed ordinance. This regulation aims to ensure that rentals meet safety and zoning standards, with over 100 properties already registered since the application process began in October. The city emphasizes the importance of registration for verifying that online listings accurately reflect the properties and for gathering safety information, such as visitor capacity. City officials are particularly focused on ensuring that these rentals follow proper codes, especially regarding emergency evacuation protocols and other safety measures.

Short-term rental owners have until the first of the year to register their properties with the city.

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10th Annual Heat for the Holidays Giveaway Kicks Off

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1 day ago

November 1, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2024-11-01 13:23:25

SUMMARY: Payton Younger from Guer Heating and Air joins for the launch of the 10th Annual “Heat for the Holidays” contest, starting today. This contest offers a chance to win a complete HVAC system, aimed at providing comfort during winter in South Mississippi. Payton shares that the initiative began as a way to give back to the community, with their business having a 55-year history in the area. Participants can enter by visiting wxxv25.com, and the winner will be announced on December 18th. The contest continues to thrive thanks to support from local vendors.

Ethan interviews Peyton Younger with Geiger Heating and Air about why this contest is so important to them.

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Road closures planned for 46th annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival in Ocean Springs

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1 day ago

November 1, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-11-01 13:17:22

SUMMARY: The City of Discovery is preparing for the Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival, which kicks off tomorrow. The event will cause road closures from 3 AM Saturday until 7 PM Sunday, with specific streets being blocked off for traffic. Police will lift barricades at 5 PM Sunday to allow vendors to exit the festival area. Attendees are advised that no golf carts, skateboards, or bicycles will be allowed within the festival footprint, and any vehicles parked in restricted areas will be towed. Park-and-ride options are available through collaboration with the YMCA and Coast Transit Authority for convenient transportation.