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3 weeks ago |
wlox.com | Destiny Polster
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Kids might be out of school, but that doesn’t mean learning has to stop. For the 14th consecutive year, the Biloxi Fire Department is opening its doors to the next generation of firefighters through the Fire Academy for Kids. 40 kids proved their life-saving skills on day one of the week-long academy. The drills and activities re-enacted what situations may occur on the job and how to handle each one.
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4 weeks ago |
wlox.com | Destiny Polster
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - On Thursday, kids of all ages and their parents are at the Biloxi Natatorium kicking off a safer summer with swim lessons. “Swimming is something that’s a full-body workout, it’s healthy, and also it’s something very important to know living here on the Coast,” explains Biloxi public affairs manager Cecilia Dobbs-Watson. Certified instructors help the kids gain confidence in the water. “Once you learn, it’s like riding a bicycle — you always remember,” said Susan Peterson.
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1 month ago |
wlox.com | Destiny Polster
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Downtown Gulfport’s past can now be unlocked by the click of a button. One University of Southern Mississippi student launched a virtual walking tour of historic structures in the city in partnership with the Gulfport Museum of History. Aidan Graves is the brain behind the new tool. At just 22 years old, Graves’ wealth of knowledge extends far beyond his age. “This goes through over 120 years of Gulfport history pretty much at your fingertips,” Graves says.
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1 month ago |
wlox.com | Destiny Polster
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - Starting this week, the Ocean Springs Chamber Main Street is giving out a ‘99 Days of Summer’ calendar. If you stop by the visitor center downtown, you can pick up a calendar full of activities across the city. Each day from this week until Labor Day has a task you can complete to try something new, enjoy family fun, or just get out of the house.
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1 month ago |
wlox.com | Destiny Polster
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - One South Mississippi barber has been cutting hair for more than six decades. His impact over the years earned his shop a historical marker, and a portion of the street where he’s worked all these years is now named in his honor. “I wanted to be a barber, I never changed. Many people change, I never changed,” said Tyrone Burton, the man behind thousands of fresh cuts and styles. He knew what he wanted, and he knew what it took to make it happen.
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