Brandy McGill
News Anchor
Biloxi, MS

Brandy McGill made her way back to the Mississippi Gulf Coast in June 2024, this after anchoring full time in Hattiesburg at WDAM.
Brandy began her career as a reporter and weekend morning anchor at WLOX in 2019 after obtaining her degree in Broadcast Journalism from The University of Southern Mississippi.
Prior to USM, Brandy attended Jones County Junior College, where she received her associate’s degree and was a member of the dance team.
Brandy enjoys attending community outreach events. She even served as a board member with South Mississippi AIDS Tasks Force nonprofit in 2020.
Brandy has a passion for storytelling, but outside of work, she enjoys being a mom, shopping and exercising.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 10:19 AM EDT
|By Brandy McGill and Michael Rodgers
Sugar Beans Cafe is located at 5005 Main Street in Moss Point.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT
|By Brandy McGill and Michael Rodgers
Two Fat Friends is located at 1950 Highway 49 in Wiggins.
Updated: May 26, 2026 at 9:44 AM EDT
|By Brandy McGill and Michael Rodgers
Southern Swing Sports is located at 1909 E Pass Road, Suite D, in Gulfport.
Updated: May 19, 2026 at 1:13 PM EDT
|By Brandy McGill and Michael Rodgers
Coastal Rug Studio is located at 1070A Irish Hill Drive in Biloxi.
Updated: May 5, 2026 at 9:51 AM EDT
|By Brandy McGill and Michael Rodgers
Amber Barstow has painted windows for about 80 businesses in South Mississippi over the past year.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2026 at 10:26 AM EDT
|By Brandy McGill and Bill Snyder
Hart described the sessions as an intimate moment where she talks about matters of the heart.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2026 at 2:57 PM EDT
|By Bill Snyder and Brandy McGill
The cleanup is named in memory of Alan Test, who is described as an advocate for protecting the coastal environment.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2026 at 8:59 AM EDT
|By Bill Snyder and Brandy McGill
The parade is described as the only Gulf Coast traditional walking St. Patrick’s Day parade.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2026 at 8:56 AM EDT
|By Brandy McGill and Michael Rodgers
The Funny Pages Restaurant and Comedy Club is located at 1310 27th Avenue in Gulfport.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2026 at 3:01 PM EST
|By Bill Snyder and Brandy McGill
The event runs Friday through Sunday and features gaming, a merchant room, and a costume contest.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2026 at 10:51 AM EST
|By Brandy McGill
Washington created his business in 2007, specializing in installing wire, lighting, maintenance, and repair.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2026 at 9:07 AM EST
|By Brandy McGill
Woolmarket Produce is located at 8416 Woolmarket Road in Biloxi.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2025 at 10:45 AM EST
|By Brandy McGill and Bill Snyder
The Rose Parade will be broadcast on New Year’s Day and can be viewed on WLOX ABC.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM EST
|By Brandy McGill
In this week’s Behind the Business, we’re in Pascagoula at a shop that’s been around for decades— eight to be exact.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2025 at 9:06 AM EST
|By Brandy McGill and Bill Snyder
The parade will begin at 6 p.m. at Gulfport Lake on Saturday.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2025 at 9:09 AM EST
|By Brandy McGill
Elite Shirt Company is located at 1616 25th Avenue in Gulfport.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM EST
|By Brandy McGill
Kerri Paul and business partner Britni Thompson own and operate three Brick and Spoon locations.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2025 at 10:47 AM EST
|By Brandy McGill
Everything at Porsha Glover Customs is handcrafted.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2025 at 9:14 AM EST
|By Brandy McGill
Yul's Place is located at 530 Causeway Drive in Biloxi.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2025 at 9:52 AM EDT
|By Brandy McGill
Mad Art Tattoo is located inside Raven and Rose at 2037 Popp's Ferry Road in Biloxi.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2025 at 9:13 AM EDT
|By Brandy McGill
From campaign trails to podcasts, fitness, and even churches, Crockett has been granted opportunities to capture moments that have elevated his business to the next level.
Updated: Oct. 1, 2025 at 9:39 AM EDT
|By Bill Snyder and Brandy McGill
Taylor Swift fans in South Mississippi can celebrate the release of her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," at the Gulfport Sportsplex.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2025 at 9:12 AM EDT
|By Brandy McGill
In this week’s “Behind the Business,” we’re in Long Beach, where a former educator’s teaching career became a work of art— literally. So much so, she created a space where individuals can feel like true artists.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT
|By Brandy McGill
Rip'N Hot Chicken is located at 169 Rue Magnolia in Biloxi.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2025 at 5:54 PM EDT
|By Brandy McGill
No Mirrors Barber Studio is located at 4353 Gautier-Vancleave Road.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2025 at 9:23 AM EDT
|By Brandy McGill
That Gumbo Life is located at 4353 Gautier Vancleave Road in Gautier.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2025 at 10:35 AM EDT
|By Brandy McGill
Lagarde's Fine Wine and Spirits is located at 128 Blaize Avenue in Bay St Louis.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2025 at 9:43 AM EDT
|By Brandy McGill
Beachy Bean Bar is located at 17071 W Wortham Road in Saucier.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2025 at 10:35 AM EDT
|By Brandy McGill
Little Lighthouse Production is a full-service video production company in downtown Biloxi.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2025 at 1:13 PM EDT
|By Brandy McGill
Gulf Coast Exotic Auto is located at 2137 East Pass Road in Gulfport.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2025 at 11:43 AM EDT
|By Bill Snyder and Brandy McGill
The masterclass is a way to educate and celebrate one of the most influential musicians, songwriters, and performers of the decade.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2025 at 12:11 PM EDT
|By Brandy McGill
Clary & Sage Apothecary is located at 1010 Porter Avenue, Suite B, in Ocean Springs.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2025 at 9:39 AM EDT
|By Brandy McGill
Pro-Line Barbershop is located at 1156 Judge Sekul Avenue in Biloxi.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2025 at 1:18 PM EDT
|By Brandy McGill
The Historic Blue Rose Mansion is located at 120 W Scenic Drive in Pass Christian.
Updated: May 27, 2025 at 9:53 AM EDT
|By Brandy McGill
The Beauty Hub is located at 1530 New Hope Road in Wiggins
Updated: May 20, 2025 at 9:54 AM EDT
|By Brandy McGill
Silver Run Coffee Crafters is located in Perkinston.
Updated: May 13, 2025 at 10:49 AM EDT
|By Brandy McGill
The Pecan House has locations in McHenry and Gulfport.
Updated: May 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM EDT
|By Brandy McGill
A Latte Friends is located at 10530 Auto Mall Parkway in D'Iberville.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM EDT
|By Brandy McGill
Mississippi Antique Galleria is located at 1909 E Pass Road in Gulfport.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2025 at 9:40 AM EDT
|By Brandy McGill
Robin's Nest In The Pass is located at 255 Davis Avenue in Pass Christian.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2025 at 10:36 AM EDT
|By Brandy McGill and WLOX Staff
Located in the heart of downtown Biloxi, Marley’s Music has created an oasis for music lovers of all genres— to not only buy nostalgic records, but also sell them.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2024 at 10:25 AM EDT
|By Brandy McGill
In Downtown Wiggins sits Chill Sloth, an ice cream shop with an up-close-and-personal experience with a sloth from Wild Acres.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2024 at 11:54 AM EDT
|By Brandy McGill
For years, Leah Rodgers has helped women build strength and even ease pain as a Pilates instructor at Selah Pilates Health and Wellness in Ocean Springs.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2024 at 10:53 AM EDT
|By Brandy McGill
The building has been a post office, a bank, and a hair salon... Now, it's a favorite local coffee shop.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2024 at 6:42 PM EDT
|By Brandy McGill
From STEAM activities to exploring trains through and through, the museum offers learning opportunities for all.












































