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Wall Street Journal report questions port cranes

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2 years ago

March 7, 2023

www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2023-03-07 17:26:50

A Pentagon report published by the Wall Street Journal says the military sees Chinese-made cranes operating in U.S. ports as a potential ‘Trojan Horse’ that China could use to gather intelligence on materials being moved in and out of the country.

This comes hard on the heels of a report that a Chinese balloon shot down off the Coast of South Carolina was being used to spy on the U.S.

The state port at Gulfport has three cranes made by ZMPC in China. The gantry cranes used to load and unload container ships were installed in 2016.

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Transit Service Schedule for Spring Break Weekend: April 11 – 13, 2025

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2 hours ago

March 30, 2025

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-03-30 12:00:00

SUMMARY: Expect significant delays on Coast Transit Authority (CTA) fixed routes from April 11-14, 2025, due to Spring Break traffic on Highway 90 and Pass Road. A temporary Express Route will operate nonstop between Gulfport and Biloxi Transit Centers via I-10, starting April 11 at 1:00 p.m., with departures every 45 minutes until 7:45 p.m. The Beachcomber will have limited service, ending early on Friday and having no service on Saturday and Sunday. Pass Road services will end early on Friday and Saturday but will resume a Sunday schedule on April 13, albeit with potential traffic delays.

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Ocean Springs neighborhood reunites with pet cat after three years

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1 day ago

March 29, 2025

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www.wxxv25.com – Brian Winters – 2025-03-29 12:02:00

SUMMARY: After three years apart, Bella the 17-year-old cat has reunited with the Ferrell and Speese families on Meadowview Circle. Initially thought lost forever, Bella’s disappearance led both families to assume she had passed away. Their hopes were revived when a good Samaritan brought Bella to a veterinarian, who scanned her microchip. This reunion highlights the importance of pet identification, especially after events like Hurricane Katrina when microchipping became vital. Dr. Chris Duke emphasizes updating contact information for microchips. Bella is now settling back into her home, and her families are thrilled to have her return.

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Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Gulfport’s Davis Ormes!

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3 days ago

March 27, 2025

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www.wxxv25.com – Ansley Brent – 2025-03-27 22:59:00

SUMMARY: This Thursday night, Gulfport’s Davis Ormes is recognized as the WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, highlighting his achievements in both baseball and powerlifting. A senior at Gulfport High, he reflects on his athletic journey influenced by his older brother. As a leader on the baseball team and a three-time state powerlifting champion, Ormes aims for a fourth title this Saturday. With impressive lifts, including a squat of 580 pounds and a deadlift of 650, he also prioritizes community involvement and aims to leave a positive legacy. His faith plays a crucial role in his motivation and strength. Good luck to his teams at State!

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