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Residents celebrate at 40th annual Blueberry Jubilee in Poplarville

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6 months ago

June 11, 2024

www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2024-06-11 09:14:42

SUMMARY: Thousands flocked to downtown Poville for the 40th annual Blueberry Jubilee, celebrating all things blueberry. Local farmers quickly sold out, with the festival featuring cars, live music, and activities for kids throughout the weekend. Poville, known as the blueberry capital of the state for its numerous farms in Pearl River County, benefits from acidic soil ideal for growing blueberries. Visitors traveled from across Mississippi and out of state to enjoy the event. One local farmer highlighted the importance of the region’s 3.5 to 4.5 acidic red clay soil for blueberry cultivation. The event also included competitions, with participants expressing their appreciation.

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Travelers begin holiday travels on the roads and in the skies

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24 hours 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.

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Student Athlete of the Week – Sydnei Barber, West Harrison HS

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2 days ago

December 20, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2024-12-20 11:43:16

SUMMARY: Sydney Barber, a junior at West Harrison High School, excels in both basketball and discus throwing. Despite the Christmas break, she leads her basketball team, which boasts a 17-1 record, and recently became the first player in school history to score over 1,000 points. Inspired by her family, particularly her mother and two nieces, Sydney aims to encourage others in sports. She also broke the school discus record, previously held by her sister, with a throw of 122 feet 10 inches. Sydney’s journey emphasizes resilience and self-worth in sports as she considers her future post-high school.