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DIGITAL DESK: Last day of Hurricane Season, plus a look at chilly temps (11/20/24)

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4 days ago

November 30, 2024

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-11-30 09:01:06

SUMMARY: Meteorologist Aaron Colby announces the end of the Atlantic hurricane season, noting it was above average with 18 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and 5 major hurricanes. The season was marked by strong storms, like Hurricane Barrel, which became the earliest Category 5 on record. The Gulf of Mexico saw significant activity, with five hurricanes making landfall, including major systems like Hurricanes Helen and Milton. As December begins, cold weather settles in for South Mississippi, with temperatures dropping to the 30s in the mornings and highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s over the next week.

Meteorologist Aaron Colby wraps up the 2024 Hurricane Season with a look back, plus has more details about the cold …

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2024-12-04 12:45:30

SUMMARY: John Major, a public affairs specialist for Buuy, discussed the upcoming festive events in the city. The official start to the Christmas season is marked by the lighting of the iconic 1842 Lighthouse, scheduled for Thursday at 5:30 PM, featuring milk, cookies, and carols by Nativity BVM School. On Friday, the Children’s Christmas on the Water parade will take place, culminating in a festive celebration at the Town Green. Saturday features an open house at the Buuy Visitor Center and the 20th Annual Christmas in the City event, with vendors and special deals running from 10 AM to 4 PM. For details, visit buy.ms.us.

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2024 Tour of Historical Churches brings community together for holiday season

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5 hours ago

December 4, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-12-04 08:10:29

SUMMARY: The historical church tour in Gulfport featured four downtown churches and was attended by around 50 people. Starting at Morning Star Baptist Church, participants learned about the rich histories and current offerings of these long-standing places of worship. Celebrating over a century, CH Seat continues to foster community and faith. Attendees, many longstanding followers of the event, appreciated the opportunity to reconnect with friends and engage in the holiday spirit. Organized by the Gulfport Historical Society, the tour also honored late member George Slal’s goal of uniting the community, concluding at the Gulfport Museum of History for enhanced learning.

Those attending this year’s Tour of Historical Churches in Gulfport got to learn about the rich history of four downtown churches.

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Harrison Co. supervisors approve $75 million bond for Memorial Health System

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20 hours ago

December 3, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-12-03 16:54:38

SUMMARY: Memorial Hospital is set to expand following the approval of a $75 million bond by Harrison County Supervisors for a facility enhancement after Memorial Health’s acquisition of Meritt. This takeover will rebrand the downtown hospital as Memorial Health Hospital, with the sale expected to finalize early next year. The bond will fund a new multi-service facility for pediatric care and oncology, along with upgraded equipment like MRI machines and a new 300-space parking lot. Both Harrison County and Gulfport need to approve the bond, which is featured on the upcoming Gulfport Council agenda.