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Residents celebrate at 40th annual Blueberry Jubilee in Poplarville

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4 weeks ago

June 11, 2024

www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2024-06-11 09:14:42

SUMMARY: Thousands flocked to downtown Poville for the 40th annual Blueberry Jubilee, celebrating all things blueberry. Local farmers quickly sold out, with the festival featuring cars, live music, and activities for kids throughout the weekend. Poville, known as the blueberry capital of the state for its numerous farms in Pearl River County, benefits from acidic soil ideal for growing blueberries. Visitors traveled from across Mississippi and out of state to enjoy the event. One local farmer highlighted the importance of the region's 3.5 to 4.5 acidic red clay soil for blueberry cultivation. The event also included competitions, with participants expressing their appreciation.

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-07-05 14:48:35

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-07-05 13:21:19

SUMMARY: In Nashville, a woman expressed her fear in court that her abuser would kill her if released. Despite multiple violent incidents, he was released without informing her or placing a GPS monitor on him. Shortly after, he went missing, prompting the woman's father, Lance, to warn her. Lauren, the victim, stopped responding to messages, and her Life 360 tracker was turned off. Her body was later found brutally beaten in her car at a cemetery. Lance condemned the criminal justice system for its failures. The abuser, Rivers, has a criminal history and is currently in jail on a $1 million bond.

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UPDATE: Murder victim identified, suspect arrested following manhunt in Harrison County

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July 5, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-07-05 13:20:22

SUMMARY: Welcome to the 4:00 show, I'm Dave Elliot, and I'm Karen Abery. Harrison County coroner Brian Switzer has identified the body found in a vehicle at Wolf River Cemetery as 22-year-old Lauren Johansson from Gulfport. 23-year-old Bryson John Rivers has been charged with her murder and was arrested after a six-hour manhunt. Sheriff Matt Haley stated that deputies spotted Rivers fleeing towards the woods after responding to a welfare concern. Johansson's body was discovered in the vehicle. Rivers is being held on a $1 million bond. More details, including an interview with Johansson's father, will be on WLX News at 6.