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Institute for Business & Home Safety making sure homes are protected this hurricane season
SUMMARY: As hurricane season begins, the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) is ensuring coastal homes are fortified. Gulfport Mayor Billy Hughes, who has been reinforcing his home for five years through the Fortified program, emphasizes the importance of preparation. The IBHS offers three protection levels: Fortified Roof, Silver, and Gold, with reinforcements like impact-resistant windows and well-maintained structures. Forecasters predict a busy season, and experts advise planning ahead by trimming trees, inspecting roofs, and reviewing insurance policies. While not everyone needs a fortified home, taking preventative steps is crucial. Currently, 65,000 homes nationwide are fortified.
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes met with members of the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety in front of his home on Wednesday.
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How to pick the perfect watermelon
SUMMARY: The 4th of July is synonymous with watermelon, a favorite at cookouts. A key concern is picking the right watermelon, with various advice on selection. TikTok suggests choosing a heavier one, while others recommend looking for a dry stem, golden spot, and resistance to pressure. One solution for any selection mishaps is to have someone else pick it, maintaining plausible deniability. To cut it attractively, TikTok offers a method for creating neat squares. Overall, watermelon is a staple and adds sweetness to the festivities, with different methods available for choosing and cutting it. Enjoy the holiday with family and friends!
Jaimee, Bill, and Wesley find out how to pick and prepare the best watermelon.
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Boom Boom Committee setting up for 4th of July fireworks spectacular
SUMMARY: This morning, preparations for Buxy's 4th of July celebration were underway as $43,000 worth of fireworks were loaded onto a barge. Set to be launched in an 18-minute display from the north side of Deer Island, the show is orchestrated by J&M Display and funded by over 75 sponsors, including the city of Beloy and local casinos. The Boom Boom Committee, established in 1977, organizes this event, the largest publicly sponsored fireworks show in the southeastern U.S. The best viewing spot is between the Blind Tiger and the Bluy Small Craft Harbor. Bill Snider of WX News reported on the festivities.
Bill Snyder joins us from Biloxi with more on the hard work that goes into setting up for the city's Independence Day firework show.
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LIVE: 40th Annual OLG Crab Fest in full swing
SUMMARY: The Hancock County tradition, The Crab Fest, kicked off recently at Our Lady of the Gulf Church in Bay St. Louis, as reported by WLXX's Destiny Pollster and McKenzie Martin. Despite the scorching heat, the 40th annual event is drawing crowds with numerous rides and a variety of vendors. Mackenzie Martin was seen enjoying a paraglide ride amid the festivities. The event, featuring crab and other foods, will continue until 4 p.m. daily from July 4th to 6th. Destiny and Mackenzie, dressed in matching outfits, will be covering more of the action throughout the fest.
Highlighting some 4th of July fun in the Bay- the 40th Annual OLG Crab Fest. Destiny Polster and Makenzie Martin are soaking up the sun at OLG Church.
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