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Biloxi receiving less Tidelands Funds after lawsuit win against Secretary of State

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1 month ago

May 24, 2024

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-05-24 08:43:34

SUMMARY: Buxy's lawsuit against the Secretary of State over a tidelands dispute may be affecting the city's funding. Each year, millions collected from state tidelands leases are distributed to fund public projects in three coastal counties. Despite contributing 80% of these funds, mainly from casinos, Buxy received only $400,000 for one project this year, down from previous years. This decrease follows Buxy's legal victory regarding the Veterans Avenue Pier. State Senator Scott Delano suggested the legal costs influenced funding decisions, reflecting political and financial pressures. The lawsuit has made securing funds for local projects more challenging. The pier project remains in preliminary stages without a completion timeline.

The City of Biloxi's tidelands lawsuit against the Secretary of State affected how much of the Tidelands Funds comes back to the city.

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

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Manhunt underway for murder suspect in Harrison County

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10 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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10 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.