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32nd annual Blues and Heritage Festival
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Gulf Coast Blues commission is hosting the 32nd Annual Blues and Heritage Festival at the Jackson County Fairgrounds. The festival aims to preserve the heritage of the Blues in Mississippi and will feature a diverse lineup, including Latin music. Local and regional acts, such as the Stars band and Carolyn Staton, will be performing, along with special guest Mr. Quality. The festival will have vendors and attendees are allowed to bring their own drinks and chairs. The event is supported by various sponsors, including the Jackson County Board of Supervisors and Coca-Cola. The festival starts at 2pm tomorrow and tickets can be purchased online at MsGulfCoastBlues.com.
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NEW DETAILS: Biloxi Councilman Robert Deming III pleads guilty to federal drug charge
SUMMARY: Buxy councilman Robert Demming pleaded guilty to federal drug charges related to his candy shop and catom businesses. After changing his plea to guilty of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances, he faces a sentencing guideline of 70 to 87 months. Prosecutors revealed details of a 3-year investigation, including Demming adding synthetic cannaboids to CBD vapes sold at his stores. Raids were conducted on seven candy shop locations and Demming's home, where nearly $2 million in cash was seized. While he remains on bond, state law may require his removal from office as a public official pleading guilty to a felony.
So far, Deming has not indicated if or when he will leave office.
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American Heart Association Heart Walk This Saturday
SUMMARY: Heartwalk directors Tiffany Albury and Kimberly Agard, along with presenting sponsor Engles Ship Building, discuss the upcoming Jackson County Heartwalk event happening this Saturday at Beach Park in Pascagoula. The event will feature various activities for all ages, including a Kids Zone, dog area, healthy selfie station, and plant potting station. Engles Ship Building, with over 11,000 employees, values promoting health and wellness in the community. The event is in celebration of the American Heart Association's centennial year, emphasizing the importance of CPR training and lifesaving techniques. People can register online or show up to participate and support a great cause.
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Biloxi Councilman Robert Deming pleads guilty to one charge in drug case
SUMMARY: Robert Demming, a city councilman in Buuy, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess controlled substances with intent to distribute in a federal case. The maximum penalty includes 20 years in prison, a $100 million fine, three years probation, and a special assessment fee. The indictment against Demming also included two counts of intent to distribute and a charge of altering records in a federal investigation related to synthetic cannaboid products sold at CBD stores in Mississippi and North Carolina. Prosecutors dropped the other charges in exchange for the guilty plea, and Demming is set for sentencing on August 13th. Demming will have to resign from his position on the city council as a result of the plea.
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