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Local inn preparing for start of summer season beginning with Memorial Day

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May 27, 2024

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-05-27 22:22:41

SUMMARY: Tonight on WX News at 10: Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer, and local businesses are anticipating a busy season ahead. Jobby River spoke to Stephanie Oror, general manager of the Inn at Long Beach, who reported a spike in guests this Memorial Day. Beachgoers flocked to South Mississippi, boosting local business. The hotel saw high occupancy from Friday to Sunday, with many international visitors. Oror attributes their success to the hotel's prime location near the beach and local events. She anticipates a prosperous summer, benefiting both the hotel and surrounding communities through increased tourism and employment.

While the fun took place in the water on Memorial Day, one local inn reaped the benefits.

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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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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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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.