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City of Gulfport honors Juneteenth with city-wide commencement

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3 weeks ago

June 19, 2024

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-06-19 18:36:44

SUMMARY: A ceremony at Gulfport City Hall commemorated Juneteenth, the national holiday recognizing when African-Americans in Texas were freed on June 19, 1865, over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Community leaders and citizens gathered to share inspirational messages and the living legacies of those who fought for freedom and equality. Organizer Bobby Hudson emphasized the importance of uplifting the community and educating about African-American freedom and achievements. The event aims to increase awareness of Juneteenth and celebrate cultural diversity. Another Juneteenth event, the second annual Harry SE Tart service, will be held at Morning Star Baptist Church.

The city hall chamber was filled with community leaders and citizens with inspirational messages.

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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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2 days ago

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.