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WLOX Digital Desk with Hugh Keeton (06/18/2024)

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11 months ago

June 19, 2024

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-06-19 09:24:02

SUMMARY: Good evening, I’m Hugh Keaton live from the WLOX digital desk. Tonight, we’re monitoring several developing stories across our platforms including wlox.com, our news app, and smart TV apps like Roku and Firestick.

Firstly, south Mississippi has experienced cloudy, rainy, and windy conditions though it’s clear tonight. Heavy showers southwest from tropical activity may affect wave heights but no immediate threats exist for significant rainfall.

Moss Point commemorates nearly one year since a tornado caused significant damage; rebuilding efforts include Eminem Bank’s groundbreaking for a new site.

Additionally, the I-10 eastbound ramp at Diamond Head will close tomorrow for several weeks. Tributes pour in for slain USM football player MJ Daniels, and a runoff election looms for Biloxi’s Ward 4 city council seat.

Lastly, WWII veteran Bill Pool, son of a Civil War veteran, was honored in Missouri for his remarkable life story.

More details follow in our 10:00 newscast and online. Good night!

Hugh talks the Moss Point tornado anniversary, players and coaches’ reactions to the death of MJ Daniels and more from the WLOX Digital Desk.

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-30 10:17:23

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2025-04-30 08:06:33

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-30 06:48:11

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