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Scrapin’ the Coast 2024 kicks off at Coast Coliseum

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-06-22 13:21:00

SUMMARY: The upcoming weekend on the Mississippi Coast will be bustling with the “Scraping the Coast” event, featuring a variety of cars and trucks from all over the country. Pre-show activities have seen significant participation, with Highway 90 being specially prepared to accommodate traffic while ensuring emergency lane access. Enthusiasts like Kennedy Brown of Phoenix Forge, a new participant, express excitement about the diverse range of vehicles, from low-riders to monster trucks. Despite traffic challenges, attendees are eager for a memorable weekend. The event continues tomorrow at 8 a.m., with attendees encouraged to follow traffic rules for a safe and enjoyable time.

On Friday, lowriders, monster trucks, and cars of all shapes and sizes filled the Coast Coliseum as hundreds of car enthusiasts filled the building for Scrapin.

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New world record: lightning bolt flashes across sky for over 500 miles

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-08-01 07:45:24

SUMMARY: In October 2017, a new world record lightning bolt was detected, flashing across more than 500 miles. A study published in the American Meteorological Society Journal revealed satellite data showing a single lightning strike traveling from Texas through Oklahoma and Arkansas into Missouri. This surpassed the previous record of a lightning bolt stretching over South Mississippi in April 2020. The 2017 lightning event was part of a complex of storms stretching from Texas to South Mississippi, with satellite data indicating the bolt traveled 477 miles, setting a new record for the longest lightning flash ever observed.

The previous record was held by a bolt that flashed across the Gulf Coast and South Mississippi.

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Book Club: 'The Widow Chose Red?' by Rachel Kerr Schneider

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-07-31 05:52:03

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Mississippi is renowned for its rich tradition of storytelling. Currently, the spotlight is on Mississippi author Rachel Kerr Schneider and her book The Widow Chose Red. This work highlights the state’s legacy of compelling narrators, continuing the tradition with fresh voices and stories. Rachel Kerr Schneider’s contribution enriches Mississippi’s literary scene and invites readers to experience the depth of its cultural heritage through her storytelling. The book club celebrates her work, acknowledging her role in sustaining Mississippi’s storytelling legacy. Thank you for joining us in appreciating this notable author and her book.

Book Club: ‘The Widow Chose Red?’ by Rachel Kerr Schneider

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Officer-involved shooting in Gulfport was justified, AG says

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-07-30 12:26:19

SUMMARY: The Attorney General’s office has concluded its investigation into a 2024 officer-involved shooting at the William Bell Apartments in Gulfport. Police responded to reports of screams inside an apartment and found Kendrall Tate actively stabbing another man. The Gulfport police officer involved shot Tate, who later died from his injuries. The AG’s investigation determined the use of force was justified. This finding comes alongside reviews of two other officer-involved shootings in Corinth and Meridian, which were also examined by Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office.

After the investigation by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, the Attorney General’s Office said the use of force was justified.

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