SUMMARY: The New Orleans Saints brought their Hall of Fame Experience to Biloxi’s IP Casino Resort Spa, where hundreds met about two dozen Saints alumni. Attendees enjoyed memorabilia auctions, food, drinks, and a photo opportunity with the Super Bowl XLIV Lombardi Trophy. Newly inducted 2025 Saints Hall of Famers Tracy Porter and Brett Maxie shared emotional reflections on their honors. Porter expressed gratitude for fans’ patience, while Maxie described a heartfelt moment with his family. Upcoming events on June 20 include the Saints Hall of Fame Gulf Coast Scramble golf tournament in Pass Christian and Saints Hall of Fame Night with the Biloxi Shuckers at Keesler Federal Park.

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SUMMARY: Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865, when Union Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger issued General Order No. 3, declaring all enslaved individuals free with equal rights. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863, true freedom required Union troop enforcement locally, making Juneteenth the last large emancipation event in the U.S. Texas had seen a rise in slavery as enslavers fled there during the Civil War. The Dallas Historical Society will display one of the few surviving original handbills of the order, highlighting Juneteenth’s vital historical significance. The holiday became federally recognized in 2021.

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SUMMARY: The Gulfport Sports Hall of Fame will induct its 10th class this Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Lyman Community Center, honoring 11 distinguished athletes. Inductees include Timmy Bowers, Sara Carter, Robin Fairley Collins, Rod Davis, Bobby Garner, Charles Harris, Leroy Johnson, Cedric Scott, Syniker Taylor, Rick Villarreal, and Trent Weaver. Several honorees expressed joy and gratitude for being recognized decades after their athletic achievements. Board President Steve Williams emphasized that inductees must have demonstrated excellence beyond high school, including collegiate success. The ceremony marks a milestone in celebrating Gulfport’s sports legacy and the contributions of its standout athletes.

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