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2 years ago

October 4, 2023

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2023-10-04 11:31:11

SUMMARY: There’s no better way to show off what the coast has to offer than having visitors sample the product. At Centennial Plaza, the samples have been going like hotcakes, especially the Gulf fresh seafood. The sampling tent is funded through a Restore Act grant, and the Mississippi Dept. of Marine Resources is the caretaker of that grant. They’re doing the cooking this week and have been boiling 400 pounds of shrimp each day. The samples have been well-received, and the industry is using this opportunity to reach out to all the cruisers who are coming down from all over the country.

Those who sampled the shrimp also received a QR Code that directs them to restaurants and vendors that serve and sell Gulf seafood.

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Book Club: 'Boutwell: Radical Republican and Champion of Democracy' by Jeffrey Boutwell

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13 hours ago

May 2, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-05-02 06:00:16

SUMMARY: “Boutwell: Radical Republican and Champion of Democracy” by Jeffrey Boutwell is a biography of George Sewall Boutwell, a prominent 19th-century political figure. The term “radical Republican” referred to the progressive wing of the Republican Party during and after the Civil War, advocating emancipation and civil rights for freed slaves. Boutwell had a distinguished 65-year career, working with Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses Grant, opposing the annexation of the Philippines, and investigating election violence in Mississippi during Reconstruction. The author, a descendant of Boutwell, emphasizes his overlooked but significant role in American history. The book signing is held at Pass Christian Books.

Book Club: ‘Boutwell: Radical Republican and Champion of Democracy’ by Jeffrey Boutwell

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Local Vietnam veterans meet on 50th anniversary of war’s end

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1 day ago

May 1, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2025-05-01 12:39:38

SUMMARY: On April 30, 2025, a group of local Vietnam War veterans gathered to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the war’s end. The veterans met in the Biloxi area, sharing their experiences and reflecting on their time in service. Many, like Robert Austin, found solace in connecting with others who understood their struggles, including PTSD. Lewis Shanks, who had previously avoided veteran groups, found comfort in this gathering. The event highlighted the importance of supporting one another, with a focus on ensuring future generations of veterans are never left behind. The Vietnam Veterans of America plays a key role in this legacy.

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Good Morning Mississippi Nature Trivia

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1 day ago

May 1, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-05-01 09:16:00

SUMMARY: Welcome back to Good Morning Mississippi Nature Trivia! Today’s questions cover fascinating nature facts. The largest alligator found in Mississippi was a massive 14 feet 3 inches and weighed 800 pounds — a real giant. The Dachshund dog breed’s name means “badger dog” in German, bred to flush badgers from their burrows. We explored identifying flowers, including the hibiscus and dragon’s head, plus learned a cockroach’s heart surprisingly has 13 chambers. Trivia fun combines surprising nature knowledge with some friendly competition. It’s a great reminder to appreciate and learn more about the natural world around us.