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Firework safety tips in preparation for the Fourth of July

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3 days ago

July 3, 2024

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-07-03 18:43:42

SUMMARY: As the Gulf Coast gears up for Independence Day, several events are planned for the long holiday weekend, with fireworks expected to start tonight and peak tomorrow. McKenzie Martin discussed firework safety with a fireworks stand owner, highlighting that 9,700 firework-related injuries occurred in the US last year. Doctors, firefighters, and sellers stress the importance of reading labels, adult supervision, and safe lighting practices. The president of Coast Fireworks advises choosing clear areas free of obstructions for setting off fireworks and mentions bamboo sparklers as a safer option for children. Always have water nearby to manage potential fire hazards.

Whether you buy firecrackers, bottle rockets, or sparklers, doctors, firefighters, and even fireworks sellers say people need to focus on safety.

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-07-05 14:48:35

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-07-05 13:21:19

SUMMARY: In Nashville, a woman expressed her fear in court that her abuser would kill her if released. Despite multiple violent incidents, he was released without informing her or placing a GPS monitor on him. Shortly after, he went missing, prompting the woman's father, Lance, to warn her. Lauren, the victim, stopped responding to messages, and her Life 360 tracker was turned off. Her body was later found brutally beaten in her car at a cemetery. Lance condemned the criminal justice system for its failures. The abuser, Rivers, has a criminal history and is currently in jail on a $1 million bond.

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UPDATE: Murder victim identified, suspect arrested following manhunt in Harrison County

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July 5, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-07-05 13:20:22

SUMMARY: Welcome to the 4:00 show, I'm Dave Elliot, and I'm Karen Abery. Harrison County coroner Brian Switzer has identified the body found in a vehicle at Wolf River Cemetery as 22-year-old Lauren Johansson from Gulfport. 23-year-old Bryson John Rivers has been charged with her murder and was arrested after a six-hour manhunt. Sheriff Matt Haley stated that deputies spotted Rivers fleeing towards the woods after responding to a welfare concern. Johansson's body was discovered in the vehicle. Rivers is being held on a $1 million bond. More details, including an interview with Johansson's father, will be on WLX News at 6.