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Elks Lodge hosts Juneteenth celebration in Moss Point

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2 weeks ago

June 20, 2024

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-06-20 09:56:36

SUMMARY: The Moss Point Community celebrated Juneteenth at the Magnolia Elks Lodge, featuring live music, games, vendors, and food trucks. Parker Boyd spoke with residents who highlighted the holiday's true meaning and the importance of understanding history. The event included city leaders educating attendees about the significance of Juneteenth, marking the freedom of enslaved African and African-Americans. Residents emphasized remembering the past to prevent repeating it. The celebration also marked a year since a tornado hit the city, showcasing Moss Point's resilience. The event celebrated both Juneteenth and the community's recovery.

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Tropical Update: Beryl heads for southwest Gulf, tracking Invest 96L

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27 mins ago

July 4, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-07-04 06:29:34

SUMMARY: Hurricane Barrel, with winds of 130 mph, is moving toward the Yucatan Peninsula at 21 mph. While powerful, it's a small storm with hurricane-force winds extending only 70 miles, making it more susceptible to land interaction. It's being steered west by a high-pressure ridge and is expected to cross into the southwestern Gulf by Friday. Texas may need to prepare for potential impact by Sunday or Monday. Additionally, Invest 96L has a low chance of developing as it moves across the Caribbean but will be monitored closely. Typical hit-and-miss showers and thunderstorms are expected tomorrow.

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Manhunt underway for murder suspect in Harrison County

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9 hours ago

July 3, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-07-03 22:18:12

SUMMARY: Tonight on WLX News, a manhunt is underway in Harrison County for 23-year-old Bryson Rivers, wanted for murder. Multiple agencies are searching the Wolf River Cemetery area on Cemetery Road. At around 3:00 PM, authorities found a vehicle belonging to a missing Hattiesburg woman, with a man seen fleeing the scene. Police later discovered a woman's body inside the vehicle. Rivers was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and black shorts. Viewers are urged to contact the Harrison County Sheriff's Office with any information on Rivers' whereabouts. We will provide updates as the story develops.

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City of Ocean Springs hosts Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks

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9 hours ago

July 3, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-07-03 22:18:10

SUMMARY: Residents from George County to the coast have started celebrating the 4th of July holiday early. In Ocean Springs, the festivities kicked off with the annual Independence Day fireworks show, which concluded around 30 minutes ago. Beachgoers continue to enjoy their own fireworks. Earlier, a highlight was the Unfazed Band's three-hour performance featuring classic cover songs, entertaining thousands. The event saw a significant turnout and a vibrant display of red, white, and blue lights in the sky, marking a successful start to the celebrations. Further live coverage will follow, detailing more on Mississippi Gulf Coast's events.