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Mississippi Highway Patrol releases July 4 weekend travel numbers
WXXV 25 - Mississippi
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July 8, 2025
The Fourth of July weekend was a busy few days for Mississippi Highway Patrol. They issued almost 5,000 citations. MHP released their numbers for the 2025 Independence Day Holiday Travel, saying they issued over 4,800 citations this travel period....
Mississippi Mass Choir legend “Mama” Moise Burks dies at 92
South Florida Times
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July 8, 2025
Photo courtesy of Facebook MIAMI – “Mama” Moise Burks, the legendary gospel singer who was one of the voices of the Mississippi Mass Choir, has died. She was 92. According to reports, Burks’ daughter and the Mass Choir confirmed her passing. “We...
Mississippi’s court system is now fully online. Here’s how it happened
Associated Press
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July 8, 2025
Every circuit, chancery and county court across Mississippi’s 82 counties is finally part of the statewide electronic court system, completing a nearly two-decade-long mission to have a uniform digital court system. Nathan Evans, the director of...
'Sharp contrasts': Tourism sees international 'headwinds', domestic travel resilience
Stillwater County News - Montana
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Is the glass half-full or half-empty for travel and tourism this year? International travel to the U.S. faces some “sentimental headwinds” with Canadians, Europeans and other travelers having negative views of President Donald Trump and his...
Travel + Leisure Readers’ 10 Favorite Hotels in New Orleans of 2025
AOL
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Few cities in America do hospitality quite like New Orleans. It’s in the city’s DNA, deep as the Mississippi River, exuberant as an impromptu second line—unbelievably resilient no matter what gets thrown at it. In all its diverse neighborhoods,...
Cleveland travelers react to TSA policy change
Clevland 19 News - Ohio
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July 9, 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Travelers will no longer have to “de-shoe” on the way to catching a flight at U.S. airports, following an announcement from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. “This is something that I know people for quite some time...
Full Moon Launches 6th Annual Backpack Blessings
Over the Mountain Journal - Alabama
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July 9, 2025
Full Moon BBQ is giving away 400 fully-stocked Nike backpacks to children across Alabama and Mississippi. Nominations opened on July 7 and will close on July 15, with submissions accepted via the online form. There will be 400 winners, and each...
Crash involving Bolivar County deputy claims lives of two Mississippi students
The Clarion Ledger - Mississippi
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Two minors were killed in a Tuesday morning, July 8, crash that involved a Bolivar County deputy, according to a Mississippi Highway Patrol press release. Mississippi Highway Patrol officials said troopers responded to an accident at approximately...
Butter Horse and Bee Exhibit Debuts at the 2025 Mississippi Valley Fair
Regional Media News - Iowa
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July 9, 2025
Talented butter sculptor Sarah Pratt is bringing a fresh exhibit, “Butter Horse and Bee,” to the Mississippi Valley Fair, set for daily display from July 29th to August 3rd, 2025. Pratt, who began sculpting at the age of 14, inherited her craft...
Editorial: Delays to Baton Rouge Mississippi River bridge project are disappointing
Nola - Louisiana
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Anyone who drives through Baton Rouge regularly understands what a choke point the Mississippi River Bridge can be. Officially named the Horace Wilkinson Bridge, the Interstate 10 crossing is notorious for regular, lengthy backups that can push...
A Mississippi Coast island caught fire again during a July 4th fireworks show. What now?
Nola - Louisiana
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Biloxi’s leaders are debating how to lower the risk of brush fires after Deer Island ignited again this year during an annual Fourth of July fireworks show. The city and its fire chief said this week they are considering several solutions for next...
OCMD's Fager's Island launches new festival to lead beaches slate
Delmarvanow.com - Delaware
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Fager's Island in Ocean City is launching its first Island Brew Fest, featuring reggae band Passafire. The Freeman Arts Pavilion in Selbyville has a lineup including Buddy Guy, Glennon Doyle, and Young the Giant. The Bottle & Cork in Dewey Beach...
INVITATION FOR BID | HARRISON COUNTY | BEACH VENDING RENTAL SITES B-8, SOUTH BEACH CONDOS
Gazebo Gazette - Mississippi
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July 8, 2025
NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) HARRISON COUNTY BEACH VENDING RENTAL SITES B-8, SOUTH BEACH CONDOS The Board of Supervisors of Harrison County, Mississippi, will receive sealed or electronic Bid submittals at the Board Conference Room in the...
Five essential restaurants to complete your beach trip
Tallahassee Democrat - Florida
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Five seafood restaurants along Florida's Gulf Coast offer fresh catches and scenic views. Angelo's Seafood Restaurant in Panacea has been serving seafood with Greek influences since 1945. The Blue Parrot on St. George Island offers beachside...
The Ugly Politics of Jackson, Mississippi’s Ongoing Water Crisis
The New Republic
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According to Floyd, the situation has improved in recent years, but by no means are the water issues gone. Some neighborhoods, which have yet to be repaired, still have to deal with discolored water, sewage backups, and low pressure. When the...
2 gas stations in cities throughout Mississippi County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 28
Upper Delta News - Arkansas
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July 9, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There were two gas stations in cities across Mississippi County...
New Orleans names Lincoln Beach Project developer
WDSU 6 - Louisiana
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July 9, 2025
New Orleans names Lincoln Beach Project developer WDSU. FIRST WARNING WEATHER. YOU CAN SEE THINGS MUCH DIFFERENT NOW FROM WHERE WE WERE LATE MORNING UP THROUGH MIDDAY. HIGH REGENCY CAM EVEN JUST SHOWS A FEW HIGH IN THE SKY CLOUDS. WE’RE GOING TO...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Mississippi County in week ending June 28?
Upper Delta News - Arkansas
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July 9, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Mississippi County...
Good news travels farther this summer: Oregon, nation’s gas prices still heading lower, AAA reports
KTVZ - Oregon
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July 8, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices in most states, including Oregon, continue to tick down. Gas prices have been trending lower since late June, even with record travel over the Independence Day holiday period. For the week, the national average...
Mama Mosie Burks, Legendary Gospel Singer And Lead Vocalist In Mississippi Mass Choir, Dies At 92
Black Enterprise
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July 8, 2025
Burks was known for her humility yet huge impact in the world of gospel music. Mama Mosie Burks, a legendary gospel singer known for her vocals in the Mississippi Mass Choir, has died at age 92. Burks garnered fame as the revered lead vocalist...