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Autocross at Cruisin' the Coast
SUMMARY: This week, meteorologist Taylor Graham visited the autocross event at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, where professional drivers showcased their speed. The event is organized by Brian Finch and involves timed races around a cone-marked track, allowing participants to learn their vehicles’ capabilities in a fun and safe environment. Any registered car can join the event at no cost. Celebrating its 10th year, the autocross is sponsored by the Scarlet Pearl Casino and other partners. Taylor enjoyed an exhilarating ride on the track and expressed enthusiasm for the welcoming atmosphere of the cruising event, which he hopes others can experience next year.
This week, meteorologist Taylor Graham visited the autocross track outside of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum.
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Travelers begin holiday travels on the roads and in the skies
SUMMARY: During the holiday season, 19 million people are expected to travel by air and road. Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is preparing for a surge in travelers, with numbers set to surpass the past decade’s highest. Kalia Kennedy, traveling from Minnesota to Mississippi to visit family, shares her positive experience at the airport, noting helpful airline staff and smooth travel. Airport staff emphasize kindness and customer service. TSA recommends packing gifts in bags, not wrapping them, to avoid disruptions. Travelers are encouraged to stay cheerful and courteous during their journeys. The holiday travel season is in full swing.
Holiday travels are underway, and the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is shaping up to receive an overflow.
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Lights, Planes, and Santa at the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum in Gulfport
SUMMARY: The Aviation Heritage Museum is hosting its annual “Lights, Planes, and Santa” event this holiday season. Open from 5 to 8:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow, visitors can enjoy a winter wonderland of over 500,000 lights illuminating the museum’s airplanes. The event includes family-friendly activities such as fly simulators, Santa Claus, and opportunities to explore planes and Jeeps. The museum hopes to attract young visitors and encourage future attendance at their summer aviation camps. Local art contest winner Kaliyah Brazzle also shared her artwork, showcasing the museum’s mascot airplane.
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Student Athlete of the Week – Sydnei Barber, West Harrison HS
SUMMARY: Sydney Barber, a junior at West Harrison High School, excels in both basketball and discus throwing. Despite the Christmas break, she leads her basketball team, which boasts a 17-1 record, and recently became the first player in school history to score over 1,000 points. Inspired by her family, particularly her mother and two nieces, Sydney aims to encourage others in sports. She also broke the school discus record, previously held by her sister, with a throw of 122 feet 10 inches. Sydney’s journey emphasizes resilience and self-worth in sports as she considers her future post-high school.
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