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Coast Life: Ocean Springs memorial pays tribute to fallen veterans

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-05-20 22:25:05

SUMMARY: Memorial Day is a time to honor those who sacrificed for the country. In Ocean Springs, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Veterans Memorial Park serves as a permanent tribute, particularly focusing on those lost in the Vietnam War, listing 668 names. Air Force veteran Don Northcut and a few others are committed to preserving this park and finding pictures for the 88 missing names. The park includes various memorials and is funded partly by the “Buy a Brick” program. Upcoming improvements include a tank installation from the Mississippi National Guard. The Memorial Day ceremony will feature the reading of names of the missing-photo veterans.

Memorial Day is a time to remember those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

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Mississippi First Lady Elee Reeves takes Hugh Keeton on a tour of Governor's Mansion

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-12-22 08:15:23

SUMMARY: During the last weekend before Christmas, Mississippi’s First Lady Elie Reeves showcased the governor’s mansion’s holiday decorations, themed “Made in Mississippi.” This theme celebrates the state’s economic success, highlighting new businesses and local treasures. Reeves emphasized the importance of sharing this home with all Mississippians and showcased various rooms, each reflecting different aspects of the state, from wildlife to local artists. A stunning gingerbread replica of the mansion was also featured. Additionally, personal touches included the display of the family nativity scene. Reeves expressed joy in sharing the mansion’s beauty during this festive season.

Mississippi First Lady Elee Reeves took our own Hugh Keeton on a tour of the Governor’s Mansion.

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Travelers begin holiday travels on the roads and in the skies

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-12-21 07:46:22

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

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2024-12-20 16:45:24

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.

Trey Tonnessen visits 12/19/2024

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