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MIA soldier’s daughter helps win national, state and local recognition for Gold Star children

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1 year ago

August 1, 2023

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2023-08-01 15:11:21

SUMMARY: The content discusses the declaration of August 1st as “Gold Star Children‘s Day” for the third year in a row. U.S. Senator Roger Wicker successfully spearheaded the effort to have the date declared as a national holiday, the first time in our nation’s history. This designation is a wish that no family wants, as it represents the loved ones of fallen military members serving in action. Dawn Moore, one of approximately 20,000 Gold Star children in the U.S., is highlighted as an example.

Following one Biloxi woman’s unrelenting effort to have August 1 declared as “Gold Star Children’s Day.”

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2024-09-19 07:53:47

SUMMARY: Researchers at Mississippi State University, led by Professor Dana Moren, are investigating a coyote population along the Gulf Coast, funded by a $2.1 million grant. The study focuses on Red Wolf ancestry among wild canines in the region. The team aims to determine the best strategies for revitalizing the endangered Red Wolf population, identifying genetic connections and potential pathways for conservation efforts.

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Mississippi Songwriters Festival kicks off at the Mary C. on Thursday

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September 19, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2024-09-19 07:53:15

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Songwriters Festival begins tomorrow, with the first session from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Locations in Ocean Springs will host various musicians. For a complete list of performers and events, visit the WXXV25 website. This festival promises a fun-filled weekend for attendees.