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Shrimpers struggling as season continues

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-07-15 20:00:04

SUMMARY: Shrimp season on the Gulf Coast has struggled, largely due to competition from imported seafood. Quality Seafood manager Troy Rosetti notes they’ve had to source shrimp from Louisiana and Alabama due to a lack of local fishermen, despite having ample shrimp stock. Dock manager Chris Lyons remarked that this season’s catches are 50-60% lower than in previous years, partly because of cheaper shrimp imports from places like India and Ecuador. With over 94% of U.S. seafood being imported, local industries are pushing for legislative action to impose significant tariffs on imports. Improvement is anticipated in August with the availability of more white shrimp.

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Shrimpers on the Coast say this shrimp season hasn’t been the best so far.

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Salvation Army Kroc Center hosting ‘Ties & Tiaras’ event to celebrate parents and children

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-25 17:18:28

SUMMARY: The Salvation Army Kroc Center is hosting a “Ties & Tiaras” event on May 3rd, from 4 to 6 p.m., celebrating parents and children. Originally a father-daughter dance, it has expanded to include all family members after little boys expressed interest. The event features dancing, games, prizes, and a meal provided by Slim Chickens. It aims to bring families together for a fun and memorable evening, with military dads often seen dancing with their daughters in uniform. Tickets are affordable, costing $5, and more details are available on the Croc Center’s website.

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Formerly known as the Daddy & Daughter Dance, the Salvation Army Kroc Center is hosting a Ties and Tiara event to celebrate parents and their children.

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Long Beach takes next step toward long-awaited harbor repairs

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-25 09:36:29

SUMMARY: Long Beach city leaders are progressing towards repairing the storm-damaged harbor, following Hurricane Zeta’s destruction of piers and docks in October 2020. In a recent meeting, aldermen voted to solicit bids for inner harbor repairs. Although FEMA awarded the city $2.58 million, rising costs due to inflation may exceed this amount. FEMA will reimburse the actual repair costs, prompting the city to finalize expenditure estimates. Harbor improvement efforts will continue under the current administration until June 30, with additional work underway on the inner bulkhead wall funded by Tidelands Gulf Restoration and Gilsa funds.

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'Celebrate Our Differences' event happening April 25

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-25 08:49:54

SUMMARY: The ‘Celebrate Our Differences’ event is taking place today in Diabraville as part of National Autism Awareness Month. Hosted by Alott Friends Coffee Shop, this event showcases employees with special needs and their unique talents while providing valuable resources for parents. Attendees can enjoy delicious food from Salty Jack’s food truck and learn about the GF Coast Search and Rescue team’s trained dogs, which assist in locating nonverbal children with autism. The coffee shop, operating since September, emphasizes capabilities over disabilities, celebrating individuals’ strengths. The event aims to raise awareness and foster community support for families.

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The event is happening during National Autism Awareness Month.

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