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Respiratory illnesses rising as locals return from visiting with families

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1 year ago

January 2, 2024

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-01-02 18:40:47

SUMMARY: The content advises people to always let someone know their whereabouts at night and seeks to raise awareness about the rising number of respiratory illnesses as people return from visiting family over the holidays. Health professionals at Alphacare Urgent Care in Gulfport say that patients are showing symptoms like congestion, coughing, sore throat, and nausea. The CDC reports an increase in positive cases of influenza A and B, COVID, and RSV nationwide, with New Mexico and Southeastern states being the hardest hit. The CDC recommends practicing social distancing, washing hands, and covering coughs, as well as isolating for a minimum of five days after symptom onset if diagnosed with COVID. Medications like Tamiflu and Xofluza may be helpful in lessening the severity and length of illness. In the final week of 2023, close to 30,000 people nationwide were affected by these illnesses.

Respiratory illnesses are rising as people return from visiting with family over the holidays.

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Buc-ee’s holds job fair for first Mississippi location

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6 hours ago

April 2, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-02 12:01:58

SUMMARY: **Summary (100 words):**
Buc-ee’s is hosting a three-day job fair at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum to staff its first Mississippi location, set to open in June. The fair began Wednesday at 8 a.m. and runs through Friday at 4 p.m. Over 200 positions are available, including cashier, deli and food service, grocery, cleaning, and maintenance roles. Pay ranges from $18 to $24 per hour for full-time work. Applicants scheduled interviews in advance online. While media access inside the fair was restricted due to ongoing interviews, long lines and strong interest were reported. The event marks a major step in Buc-ee’s Mississippi expansion.

The hiring event is at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center in Biloxi on April 2 – 4.

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Happening April 26: United Way Dragon Boat Festival

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8 hours ago

April 2, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-02 10:48:27

SUMMARY: The 10th annual **United Way Dragon Boat Festival** will take place on **April 26** at **Harrah’s Great Lawn**. Hosted by United Way of South Mississippi, the event brings together around 20 corporate and community teams for competitive dragon boat races. It’s a family-friendly event featuring food trucks, a touch-a-truck area for kids, and a cornhole tournament. The festival supports United Way’s work in early childhood education, healthcare access, literacy, and strong family initiatives across four Mississippi counties. Admission is free, and team spots are still available. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, tents, and enjoy a full day of fun.

The tenth annual Dragon Boat Festival is a unique fundraising event.

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Health Corner: Aquablation Therapy with Dr. William Hughes

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12 hours ago

April 2, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-02 06:05:01

SUMMARY: Singing River Health System now offers Aquablation therapy, a minimally invasive treatment for enlarged prostate. Dr. William Hughes from Urology Associates discusses the procedure, which uses high-pressure water jets instead of thermal or electrical energy, offering precise, image-guided treatment. Aquablation is a new advancement in prostate care, improving upon older treatments like the TURP procedure. Dr. Hughes highlights the importance of early prostate cancer screening and treatment, noting that 50% of men over 50 experience prostate enlargement. He urges men to seek medical advice before symptoms worsen, emphasizing the availability of cutting-edge therapies at Singing River.