SUMMARY: A historic port strike has been suspended following a tentative agreement between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance, granting port workers a 62% wage increase over six years. The agreement causes all current job actions to cease and operations to resume immediately. The strike began when contract negotiations failed, marking the first significant strike since 1977. While the deal resolves immediate wage issues, automation concerns remain a priority for further negotiations, set to continue until January 15, 2025. The economic impact of the ports, particularly in Gulfport and Pascagoula, is substantial.

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SUMMARY: The 28th annual Cruisin’ the Coast kicks off this weekend with a new “Grand Slam Jam” concert at Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi, featuring headliner Chapel Hart, a country music trio known for their success on “America’s Got Talent.” The concert will include performances from various artists, including Tab Benoit and Amanda Shaw. Gates open at noon, with concerts scheduled from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. The festival runs until October 13, celebrating automobiles in a block-party atmosphere, with a full event schedule available online. Tickets are available for purchase via Ticketmaster.

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SUMMARY: Marquez Cameron Jones Weston, a 22-year-old from Jackson, has been arrested on federal charges related to an alleged sextortion scheme targeting multiple victims, including minors. A nine-count indictment claims Weston engaged in cyberstalking, extortion, and attempted child pornography production from July 2023 to February 2024, successfully extorting money and explicit images from at least 47 identified victims online. If convicted, he faces a minimum of 15 years in prison. The FBI is investigating, highlighting the need for internet safety awareness, especially for minors, and offering protective tips against sextortion schemes.

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