SUMMARY: Next week, the annual Buuy Cemetery tours will bring local history to life, as volunteers prepare the site by cleaning headstones and raking leaves. Keyler Airman Robert Waltz discovered fascinating facts about the cemetery, including the origins of Barks Murals. K Miller from the Buuy Preservation Committee emphasizes that the tours aim to share the history of Buuy and highlight influential residents, particularly artists. This year’s 18th Annual Tour will focus on the city‘s artistic legacy, engaging younger generations with stories of local figures. Reenactors will portray and honor the artists and crafters buried in the cemetery.

Volunteers at the Old Biloxi Cemetery spent Friday morning raking leaves, bagging them, and cleaning headstones in preparation for guided tours.

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SUMMARY: In Long Beach, Zachary Ashworth accidentally lost his engagement ring while preparing to propose to Katherine Carver. After dropping his drink and realizing the ring was gone, he sought help on Facebook amid the crowd of cruisers. Meanwhile, two Good Samaritans found the ring under a truck tire and later stumbled across Zachary’s post. They contacted him, and the couple reunited to return the ring. Although the official proposal was postponed, the weekend turned into a memorable adventure for Zachary and Katherine, highlighting the power of community and serendipity in finding the precious item.

One Cruisin’ the Coast visitor found himself looking all over Long Beach for something shiny.

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SUMMARY: In the Friday night football showdown, George County faced Long Beach in a significant 6A matchup, hoping to break Long Beach’s 35-game district losing streak. George County’s Duce Knight shined, leading the Rebels to a decisive 48-13 victory. In 5A action, Goet defeated Van Cleave 47-14, showcasing standout performances from Kingston McNeil and Frederick Nicholson. Meanwhile, Stone overcame Laurel 24-21, benefiting from key plays by Xander Howard and Avon Springfield. Additionally, on Thursday night, Gulfport beat Bay High 21-7, with Pierre Felder making crucial interceptions. Stay tuned for scores from around the coast and the play of the night.

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