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Gulfport teen receives National Geographic award for plan to save Mississippi’s oyster reef popul…

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7 months ago

May 30, 2024

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-05-30 08:15:17

SUMMARY: Demi Johnson, a ninth-grader, is headed to Washington, D.C., for the National Geographic Explorers Festival. She earned this trip after becoming a finalist in the National Geographic Society’s Slingshot Challenge. Johnson received a Girl Scout Silver Award for her research on off-bottom oysters, which she began farming in seventh grade. Her project involved weekly maintenance, supported by the Department of Marine Resources. Along with other Gulf Coast youths, Johnson partnered with the Walter Anderson Museum for the Slingshot Challenge, leading to her being one of 15 finalists out of over 2,100 submissions. She won the 2024 Significant Achievement Award and a $1,000 scholarship.

Demi Johnson’s well-deserved trip to Washington D.C. comes after she became a top-15 finalist for her award with the Slingshot Challenge this spring.

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

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11 hours ago

December 22, 2024

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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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1 day ago

December 21, 2024

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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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2 days ago

December 20, 2024

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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.