Weekend Whereabouts: May 24-27

Submitted by WLOX News on Thursday, May 23rd, 2:25 pm

12th Annual St. Ann's Catfish Festival

The Lizana Community's very own St. Ann's Catholic Church invites you to their 12 Annual Catfish Festival. Festival goers of all ages will enjoy the carnival rides, as well as, games like BINGO. Plus they'll have silent and live auctions. With live entertainment this event is sure to keep you entertained all weekend long.

12th Annual St. Ann's Catfish Festival

Friday,5pm-11pm

Saturday, 9am-11pm

Sunday,9am-6pm

St. Ann Church, Gulfport

228-832-2560

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WLOX Editorial: Remember and honor those who died serving our country

Submitted by WLOX Web Staff

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 5:02am

Memorial Day: It's a National Holiday, a long weekend that kicks off the summer vacation season. Many of us get the day off. How will you spend your long weekend?

We are suggesting you put aside some of your time this weekend to remember and honor those who died serving this country. If you are able and available, consider joining about a thousand of your neighbors. They will be at Biloxi National Cemetery Saturday morning at 8 o'clock.

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USM puts campus beautification on hold, encourages donations to Oklahoma

Submitted by WLOX Web Staff

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 10:59am

HATTIESBURG, MS (WLOX)- Southern Miss is taking a break from its tornado relief fundraising efforts in deference to the tragedy in Oklahoma.

The University of Southern Mississippi Foundation announced Wednesday that they would refrain from publicly soliciting donors for the tornado relief and campus beautification campaigns.

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Adminstrator at the Stone County Hospital accepts appreciation award

Submitted by WLOX News on Tuesday, May 21st, 3:18 pm

James Williams, Administrator of Stone County Hospital and Clinic, accepted an award in appreciation for the support and donation given to Stone High School's HOSA Group to attend the National Leadership Conference.

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Red Cross Gives Tips on Severe Weather Threat Download Free Tornado App

Submitted by WLOX News on Tuesday, May 21st, 12:35 pm

Mississippi is prone to severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, and the American Red Cross urges residents to take steps now to stay safer when severe weather threatens.

“After recent severe weather and tornadoes across several states, this is the time to stop what you’re doing and make sure you and your family are prepared," said Don Stephens, emergency services director. “Create a disaster preparedness plan now before our community is threatened by high winds, hail, lightning and excessive rainfall.”

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MGCCC announces 2012-2013 graduates

Submitted by WLOX News on Monday, May 20th, 7:55 pm

Nearly 2,000 students graduated from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College during the 2012-2013 school year. The annual commencement ceremony was held on May 9 at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum in Biloxi.

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