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Gulfport elementary students tour Mississippi City Cemetery

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1 month ago

October 13, 2024

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-10-13 11:57:33

SUMMARY: Gort Elementary students have been actively restoring the Mississippi City Cemetery, emphasizing its historical significance and honoring those buried there. Fourth and fifth-grade gifted students organized guided tours, sharing stories of notable figures interred in the cemetery while dressing in period attire. The initiative included collaboration with USM anthropology for headstone cleaning and planting flowers with Harrison County beautification. Gifted teacher Melanie Davis highlighted the lack of historical markers prior to their efforts. Community volunteer Patricia Harvey praised the children’s engagement, fostering a connection to local history. Students echoed a desire to uncover more about the cemetery’s past.

Each student told the story of a significant figure that was laid to rest at the site.

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Mississippi’s only owned natural spring water bottling facility celebrates its grand opening

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2 hours ago

November 14, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-11-14 12:15:37

SUMMARY: Inda Bay Spring Water, owned by Chef Batson and his wife Tracy, celebrated the grand opening of Mississippi’s only natural spring water bottling facility in Wiggins. Their family has owned the area since 1822, and they began packaging water in 2023. Batson hopes to share their pure, untouched spring water with more people, as the bottled water industry grows. The facility produces nearly 3,800 gallons of water per minute, with a goal of packaging 2 million bottles this year. Batson aims to expand the business nationwide while preserving the legacy of his family’s water source for future generations.

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Cold Case: Who Killed Kim?

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4 hours ago

November 14, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-11-14 12:16:22

SUMMARY: Residents of Woodrest Drive remember Kim Watts, who was found murdered ten years ago in her Long Beach home. Kim, a dedicated nurse, was remembered as lively and caring by her family, who gathered to plant a tree in her honor. On the morning of November 10, 2014, her brother-in-law discovered her body, having been stabbed and strangled. Despite identifying a prime suspect, the investigation stalled due to lack of cooperation from that individual. Cold Case detectives are now using advancements in DNA technology to seek answers and urge anyone with information to come forward.

Ten years ago, Kim Watts was found stabbed and strangled inside her Long Beach home.

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One Loud Voice Conference highlights professionals' fight against child abuse

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4 hours ago

November 14, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-11-14 12:15:37

SUMMARY: The 11th annual One Loud Voice conference in Buuy honored professionals dedicated to fighting for children’s rights, especially those helping abuse victims. Assistant District Attorney Chris Daniel received the Judge Thomas Broom Award for his commitment, securing over 40 convictions against pedophiles. Parents of victims praised his compassionate approach, highlighting his dedication to children’s safety over his 22-year legal career. The award was renamed in memory of Judge Thomas Broom, a pioneering figure in child advocacy, whose legacy continues through the efforts of people like Daniel. The event underscores the ongoing fight for children’s rights and safety.