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Beau Rivage Casino Resort celebrates 25th years by providing meals for those in need

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1 year ago

March 12, 2024

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-03-12 21:49:05

SUMMARY: Beau Rivage staff members came together with a goal of addressing food insecurity. They packed over 50,000 healthy meals for local nonprofits. The project is part of Beau Rivage’s 25-year anniversary celebration and a new partnership with Kids Around the World. The event included a drone show to celebrate the occasion. Elisabeth Naff, part of the Sustainability Council, organized the event, emphasizing the social impact and sustainability initiatives of the company. Employees were excited to give back and make a difference, with Kenneth Paxton sharing a personal connection to the cause. Overall, the event was a big success and highlighted the company’s commitment to social responsibility.

Beau Rivage Casino Resort celebrates its 25th anniversary this week by packing meals for three coastal organizations that provide for those in need.

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April 4, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-04 16:49:57

SUMMARY: Pink Heart Funds will host a Ribbon Walk on April 19 at Point Cadet, aiming to support cancer patients in Mississippi. The event includes a 5K timed run, family activities like an Easter egg hunt, a doggy costume contest, and a butterfly release. Participants can register for $30 for the walk or donate $20 for wristbands. The funds will support local patients with free resources like wigs, prosthetics, and life quality assistance. A virtual option is available. All proceeds go directly to helping those in need, with 100% of funds benefiting cancer patients.

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Senate bill to create domestic violence fatality review board

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5 hours ago

April 4, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-04 06:01:52

SUMMARY: Senate Bill 2886, the Mississippi Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team Law, aims to address deadly domestic violence incidents by creating a review board. The board will examine interactions between victims and various services, such as medical, law enforcement, and victim services, to identify system strengths and weaknesses. The team will recommend policy changes to reduce domestic violence homicides. The bill has bipartisan support and was championed by Senator Bryce Wiggins and Stacy Riley from the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence. Once signed into law, it may take a year for the board to become operational.

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‘The Wall that Heals’ monument honoring Vietnam veterans coming to D’Iberville

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10 hours ago

April 4, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2025-04-04 09:20:15

SUMMARY: A monument honoring Vietnam veterans, dubbed “The Wall That Heals,” will arrive in D’Iberville next week. This initiative aims to provide a healing and welcoming experience for veterans who did not receive a proper homecoming after the Vietnam War. An escort ceremony with approximately 150 motorcycles will take place on Tuesday at 11:00 AM, leading to the Bobby Aut Terrace Sports Complex. The wall will be open 24 hours a day from Wednesday to Sunday, with various ceremonies scheduled, including a welcome home ceremony and an Agent Orange ceremony, culminating with taps played daily at dusk.