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Voter turnout steady in cities across South Mississippi

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 2:11pm

Voter turnout steady in cities across South Mississippi

SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WLOX)- There is a festive atmosphere outside the D'Iberville Civic Center on this city election day. That's because everyone in the city votes at this one location.

Consequently, all the candidates and their representatives wave signs and do some last minute campaigning outside the polling place. Hundreds of colorful campaign signs compete for voters' attention.

That's where we also found Mayor Rusty Quave campaigning, along with his two opponents, Jimmy Nichols and Travis Burke.

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WLOX Editorial: We hope new port director will bring promised jobs to area

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Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 12:41pm

WLOX Editorial: We hope new port director will bring promised jobs to area

Our congratulations to Jonathan Daniels for his appointment as Executive Director of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport. He has the full backing of the board with a unanimous vote.

Daniels certainly has the credentials serving in the same position at the Port of Oswego in Upstate New York. Daniels says he plans to establish the premier port facility on the Gulf Coast.

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Attorney general warns against Facebook dangers

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Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 5:54am

Attorney general warns against Facebook dangers

BILOXI, MS (WLOX)- You can learn all sorts of things by logging onto Facebook, from where people live to what they are doing or even thinking.

"Most people my age, 50 or older, they think a lot of privacy," Attorney General Jim Hood said. "But younger people don't seem to mind people knowing their business, which is fine, but there are dangers that go along with that."

Hood has teamed up with Facebook to educate both parents and children about Facebook safety and privacy. He said the most prevalent problem for teens on social media is bullying.

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WLOX Editorial: Are you ready for what may happen near you?

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Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 5:02am

WLOX Editorial: Are you ready for what may happen near you?

The deaths and injuries from the bombings at the Boston Marathon make us all too aware, this could happen anywhere. Police officers, medics, nurses, doctors, firemen and many more train often in preparation for natural disasters, major accidents and even terrorism. Are you ready for what may happen near you?

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WLOX Editorial: We salute the officers who keep us all safe

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Monday, April 15th, 2013, 5:54am

WLOX Editorial: We salute the officers who keep us all safe

If things had gone right, Jackson Police Detective Eric Smith should have been in court last week doing what he did best, keeping the worst of criminals off the street. Detective Smith should have been testifying against a murder suspect. But instead on April 4th, things went terribly wrong. Detective Eric Smith was shot and killed by a murder suspect.

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Rainfall soaks South Mississippi

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Sunday, April 14th, 2013, 10:09am

SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WLOX)- Since about 2 a.m. Sunday, South Mississippi has seen rainfall causing standing water in low lying areas.

The heavy rain should end around noon, but we may see a few showers and thunderstorms through the afternoon.

The rain could cause street flooding for the next couple of hours. Be careful if you're driving this morning.

South Mississippi has received up to 2 1/2 inches of rain since 2 a.m.

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WLOX Editorial: St. Jude Children's Hospital worth supporting

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Thursday, April 11th, 2013, 5:02am

WLOX Editorial: St. Jude Children's Hospital worth supporting

By now, you have heard us talk quite a bit about the St Jude Dream Home that will be given away in a drawing on Sunday. I wanted to take a moment to tell you why we at WLOX partnered with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for this project.

It's the work they do for kids. The money raised for St. Jude goes to research, treatment and care of sick children. Thanks to donors, no family ever pays St. Jude for anything.

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