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Year in Review: 2023 State Champions

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1 year ago

December 29, 2023

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2023-12-29 08:48:30

SUMMARY: Coast high schools in 2023 had a successful year, with multiple teams winning state titles in various sports. The Long Beach girls won the class 2 Bowling Championship, while Van Cleave and Ocean Springs brought home wrestling titles. St. Patrick and Bay High also won soccer titles, and Long Beach and Bay High won titles in track and field. Other sports, such as powerlifting, golf, softball, baseball, volleyball, swimming, and cross country, also saw coast teams winning state championships. Despite no coast team being represented in the football state championship games, cheer teams from Pascagoula, West Harrison, and Van Cleave brought home cheer championships. Overall, it was a successful year for coast high schools, and there are high hopes for continued success in 2024.

As another calendar year wraps up across the coast, plenty of teams brought home hardware in a number of sports in 2023.

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-03 08:56:03

SUMMARY: On Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, meteorologist Wesley Williams reported a warm and windy start to April, with breezy conditions continuing through the weekend. High temperatures in the lower 80s and humidity resulted in heat indexes reaching the upper 80s and low 90s. A significant cooldown is expected next week, starting with a cold front that will bring drier air and lower temperatures, with highs in the 60s and mornings dropping to the 40s. While a few spotty showers are possible, the forecast suggests a drier atmosphere and potentially pleasant conditions by the second week of April.

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2025-04-03 08:12:35

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National Burrito Day with Roberts Place Cafe

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April 3, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-03 07:58:09

SUMMARY: On National Burrito Day, Robert’s Place Cafe celebrated by showcasing their delicious breakfast burritos. Owners Dorothy Roberts and chef Janine highlighted their diverse menu, which includes standout items like shrimp and grits, French toast, and various burrito flavors such as sausage, southwest, and bacon. They shared that the cafe opened in January 2022, introducing breakfast burritos shortly after. To promote community engagement, they’re offering a half-price burrito deal for customers who say “Tuskegee” when ordering. The cafe has become a beloved spot for locals and newcomers alike, fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere.