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Hawaii remembrance draws handful of Pearl Harbor survivors

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www..com – Staff – 2022-12-07 14:30:09

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Pearl Harbor survivors and other military observe a ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in remembrance of those killed in the 1941 attack. (AP /Audrey McAvoy)

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — A handful of centenarian survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor joined about 2,500 members of the public at the scene of the Japanese bombing on Wednesday to commemorate those who perished 81 years ago.

The audience sat quietly during a moment of silence at 7:55 a.m., the same time the attack began on Dec. 7, 1941.

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5/16 – The Chief’s “Humidity Returns” Thursday Morning Forecast

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www.wxxv25.com – Rob Knight – 2024-05-16 07:05:07

SUMMARY: The old frontal boundary is stalled near the coast, with storms expected to fire along it later in the day. The heaviest rainfall is predicted along a line from Austin to DeRidder, up to McComb and near Hattiesburg over the next few days. Severe storms are more likely to form north of this boundary, with large hail possible. The area will be unstable before midnight, with conditions conducive for severe storms. Multiple storm are expected on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall and the potential for severe weather. By the , the threat of heavy rain and severe storms will diminish as the surface low and upper weakness move east.

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Biloxi Police Department honors fallen officers

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www.wxxv25.com – Austin Lindsey – 2024-05-15 17:28:02

SUMMARY: During National Week, enforcement agencies are honoring who lost their lives in the line of duty. In , a ceremony was held to remember fallen officers, with bagpipes playing and community members gathering. The also honored officers from other agencies who sacrificed their lives in service to their communities. members of fallen officers expressed gratitude for the remembrance ceremonies, which change the perception of police enforcement in communities. Chief John Miller emphasized the importance of honoring fallen officers and expressed appreciation for the respect law enforcement officers in the community.

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Investigation continues into 4 electrical blackouts on ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse

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www.wxxv25.com Staff – 2024-05-15 15:01:23

SUMMARY: The container ship Dali experienced electrical blackouts before leaving Baltimore's port, which were different from the power outages that led to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, killing six workers. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incidents, with the ship losing power and crashing into the bridge. Initial findings suggest that maintenance issues and changes to the ship's electrical configuration may have played a role in the accidents. The FBI has also launched a criminal investigation. The ship is expected to be refloated and guided back to the Port of Baltimore.

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