SUMMARY: Next week, the annual Buuy Cemetery tours will bring local history to life, as volunteers prepare the site by cleaning headstones and raking leaves. Keyler Airman Robert Waltz discovered fascinating facts about the cemetery, including the origins of Barks Murals. K Miller from the Buuy Preservation Committee emphasizes that the tours aim to share the history of Buuy and highlight influential residents, particularly artists. This year’s 18th Annual Tour will focus on the city‘s artistic legacy, engaging younger generations with stories of local figures. Reenactors will portray and honor the artists and crafters buried in the cemetery.

Volunteers at the Old Biloxi Cemetery spent Friday morning raking leaves, bagging them, and cleaning headstones in preparation for guided tours.

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SUMMARY: Witnesses are sharing their accounts of a shooting at Tang’s Daiquiris and Bar in Gulfport, prompted by a dispute over a tip. Bartender Janix Azaros recounted how a patron refused to give a more generous tip, leading to tension. Security guard Lesean Moody intervened but 35-year-old Clarence Thompson III returned with a rifle, firing 30 rounds. Lori M. witnessed the chaos after her shift, praying for everyone’s safety without knowing her husband was shot six times. Thankfully, his injuries were not life-threatening. Tang’s will hold a benefit for Lesean Moody on November 9th to honor his bravery.

Witnesses are now speaking out after last Saturday night’s shooting at Orangutang’s Daiquiris and Bar in Gulfport.

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SUMMARY: WX presents the Friday night football showdown halftime update, hosted by Dylan Jones. In week seven of high school football along the Gulf Coast, updates from various games are highlighted. Hancock leads West Harrison 14-7, while Pascagoula is ahead of the Maroon Tide 21-14. George County leads Long Beach 35-13, and PRC is narrowly ahead of Jim Hill 14-8. Vancleave is trailing Goet 28-7, and East Central is close to Wayne County at 12-7. Other games showcase tight contests, with various teams battling for playoff positioning. For updates, visit wlox.com or the WLOX mobile app.

Dylan Jones brings the latest scores and updates from high school football games around the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

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