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Hundreds of visitors vacation on the Coast ahead of long holiday weekend
SUMMARY: The 4th of July is a major tourism time in South Mississippi, with hundreds of visitors arriving ahead of the long weekend. Parker Boyd reported on the activities at Gulfport Luxury RV Resort, which is fully booked with 102 RV spots taken. Tourists like Daphney Norris from Birmingham, Alabama, are opting for a change from Florida beaches, enjoying the resort's amenities despite the heat. Centennial Plaza's Oasis Resort also sees substantial family attendance, although vacancies are still available. Hotel property managers predict a 90% occupancy rate by the weekend. Tourism significantly boosts the local economy, with visitors frequenting casinos and restaurants. The Gulfport airport expects peak travel on Friday and Sunday.
Hundreds of visitors are already in town vacationing ahead of the long holiday weekend. For more Local News from WLOX: …
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Alligator spotted peeping at beachgoers on Mississippi Gulf Coast
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In April 2024, this gator was spotted off the beach of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi floating just above the water's surface. #baystlouis #mississippi #animals #gator #alligator #gulfcoast #beach #yikes #scary #animalshorts #reptiles
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Murder victim’s father alleges years of abuse by boyfriend, claims judicial system failed daughte…
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.
Thursday, Lauren Johansen's mutilated body was discovered in the back seat of her car in Harrison County.
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UPDATE: Murder victim identified, suspect arrested following manhunt in Harrison County
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.
After multiple agencies carried out an hours-long manhunt for a murder suspect in Harrison County, he was arrested Wednesday night.
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