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Gulfport School District students compete in 2nd annual Gifted Student Aerial Drone Competition

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2 months ago

May 12, 2024

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-05-12 12:24:14

SUMMARY: Gifted students in Gulfport participate in a drone competition to showcase their flying skills. Third through sixth graders from each school have been practicing for months, competing in programming, blind spot testing, and team challenges. The competition focuses on teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills, with students learning from their mistakes and working together to score the most points. This is the second year of the competition, with students gaining valuable experience in collaboration and resilience. Overall, the event highlights the students' abilities and determination to excel in a challenging and exciting environment.

Students competed in multiple areas including programming, testing their blind spots, and team challenges.

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Manhunt underway for murder suspect in Harrison County

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3 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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3 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.

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The Elephant bringing out the best in Gulf Coast music

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7 hours ago

July 3, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-07-03 18:44:06

SUMMARY: The owner of The Elephant in Gulfport is collaborating with Red Radio Productions to enhance the Gulf Coast music community through a special event. The gathering reunited participants from the podcast's three-year history and was particularly significant for the band Party at the Moon Tower, marking their first live event since the death of lead singer Keenan Barton. A podcast host highlighted the community's importance in fostering a judgment-free space for creative expression. Future plans include monthly burlesque classes and financial planning sessions for local artists, further supporting their artistic endeavors.