Tourism staff hands out special treat to South Mississippi visitors

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 5:52am

BILOXI, MS (WLOX)- Guests arriving in South Mississippi this week will receive an extra warm welcome. Tourism staff members have stationed themselves at several welcome centers to greet visitors. It's part of "National Travel and Tourism Week", but that's not the only reason they're celebrating.

The enticing aroma of fresh popcorn and a huge dose of southern hospitality filled the entrance of the Biloxi Visitors Center on Monday.

"They are smiling, always smiling," commented Pauline Houdebine, who is visiting from France.

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Jackson County Sheriff's Department Crime Report May 3 - 6

Submitted by WLOX News on Monday, May 6th, 12:48 pm

HWY 90, MOSS POINT: ON 05/03/2013, VINCENT RANDOLPH SCHUSTER WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE AND DRIVING ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD.

1-10/MM 48, OCEAN SPRINGS: ON 05/03/2013, JEREMY DAVON TURNER WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WiTH SPEEDING, NO PROOF OF LIABILITY INSURANCE, EXPIRED TAG AND DRIVING WITH A SUSPENDED LiCENSE.

HWY 90, PASCAGOULA: ON 05103/2013, GREGORY MAURICE JONES WASARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH NO PROOF OF LIABILITY INSURANCE, DRiVING WITH A SUSPENDED LICENSE AND POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE II NARCOTICS.

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WLOX Editorial: Your vote on Tuesday could be the difference in an election

Submitted by WLOX Web Staff

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 5:54am

Most every time an election comes around, we get on television and remind you it's time to go vote. We tell you how important your vote is. We tell you how you can affect your community. And in every election, people stay away from the polls in droves.

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Eat Healthy This Cinco de Mayo

Submitted by WLOX News on Sunday, May 5th, 5:05 pm

6 Ways to eat Healthier at Mexican Restaurants - By Eva King, RD, LD, SRHS Dietitian

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Jackson County students to be honored with scholarships May 7

Submitted by WLOX News on Sunday, May 5th, 3:57 pm

The 23rd Explosion of Excellence will be held on May 7th at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Gautier Gymnasium.

There will be 169 high school students in the top ten percent of their graduating classes from throughout Jackson County honored with scholarships.

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Weekend Whereabouts: May 3-5

Submitted by Christina Skaggs, WLOX Web Producer

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 6:36am

Different and amazing. That’s the best way to describe what's going on across South Mississippi this weekend.

D'Iberville Crawfish Festival

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Jackson County storm victims seek shelter

Submitted by WLOX Web Staff

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 5:54am

JACKSON COUNTY, MS (WLOX)- Jackson County has opened its East Central shelter for storm victims to hunker down until the flood waters recede. Those residents said while they are worried about their homes, they're relieved to have safe place to stay.

Cousins Shirley James and Shirley Lett have more in common than just their first names. Both women were forced out their Moss Point homes due to rising water.

"I have never seen the water come in like that. The house is full of water," said James about her flooded home.

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