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Excitement surrounds reopening of Lake Mars Pier
By Desirae Duncan | May 24, 2021 at 2:18 PM CDT - Updated May 24 at 2:18 PM JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - It’s exciting news for boaters and fishermen. The Lake Mars Pier in Jackson County has fully reopened just in time for Memorial Day. One-year-old Waylin may not be able to say much yet, but one thing is clear, he enjoys spending time at Lake Mars Pier. “We come down here for him ‘cause he loves it,” said Waylin’s grandfather Terry Bruhl.
Biloxi's Class of 2021 graduates visit elementary schools for ‘senior walk’
The Class of 2021 paraded down the hallways of Biloxi Upper Elementary on Tuesday, revisiting a school they were in just a few years ago. (Source: Photo WLOX) By Desirae Duncan | May 18, 2021 at 1:38 PM CDT - Updated May 18 at 1:38 PM BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - They are still a few days away from walking across the stage but Biloxi High seniors donned caps and gowns Tuesday for their annual senior walk.
The Blood Center hosts emergency blood drives to fight critical shortages
The Blood Center hosted emergency blood drives on Monday. (Source: Photo WLOX) By Desirae Duncan | May 17, 2021 at 2:07 PM CDT - Updated May 17 at 2:07 PM JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - People across the Coast rolled up their sleeves on Monday for a good cause. The Blood Center and the Singing River Health System hosted three emergency blood drives to fight a critical blood shortage in our area at the Ocean Springs Hospital, Singing River’s Pascagoula Hospital, and the Blood Center in Gautier.
Investigators seek answers in Jackson County 1993 cold case
Kimberly Turner was last seen in the area of McClelland and Tucker roads in the Latimer community on September 28, 1993. (Source: Facebook) By Desirae Duncan | May 14, 2021 at 3:57 PM CDT - Updated May 14 at 3:57 PM JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - Jackson County investigators are seeking answers in a decades old cold case, hoping to find out what happened to Kimberly Sue Turner. It’s been 27 years since anyone last saw or heard from Kimberly Turner.
Harrison County Youth Court family intervention program graduates celebrate new beginning
The program, previously known as drug court, helps parents with drug addictions who have lost custody of their children due to abuse or neglect, or CPS is somehow otherwise involved. (Source: Photo WLOX) By Desirae Duncan | May 13, 2021 at 1:39 PM CDT - Updated May 13 at 1:39 PM BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Thursday was graduation day for four participants of the Family Intervention Program through the Harrison County Youth Court.
Colonial pipeline outage spurs concerns over gasoline supply on Gulf Coast
By Desirae Duncan | May 12, 2021 at 1:56 PM CDT - Updated May 12 at 1:56 PM JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - Concerns over gasoline supply are growing following the cyber attack of the Colonial Pipeline. State officials are urging people not to worry or ‘panic buy.’ Some gas stations on the Gulf Coast are running short on gas. On Wednesday, customers were greeted by out of order signs on the gas pumps at a gas station in Jackson County. Staff at the gas station told WLOX it was due to a lack of gas.
Capital murder suspect back in court to argue against death penalty
Darian Atkinson was back in court on Tuesday for a hearing on constitutional motions. (Source: Photo WLOX) By Desirae Duncan | May 11, 2021 at 5:26 PM CDT - Updated May 11 at 5:26 PM HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - The man accused of ambushing and killing Biloxi police officer Robert McKeithen was back in court on Tuesday for a hearing on constitutional motions.
‘It’s just really sad:’ Calls for an end to gun violence after shooting at Biloxi apartment complex
A woman who witnessed a shooting at a Biloxi apartment complex Tuesday morning said more needs to be done to get guns out of the hands of young people, before it’s too late. (Source: WLOX) By Desirae Duncan | May 4, 2021 at 4:32 PM CDT - Updated May 4 at 4:32 PM BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Brenda Grindle was visiting a friend at Elmwood Apartments on Lawrence Street in Biloxi on Tuesday when her quiet visit was interrupted by gunfire.
Mississippi’s oldest golf course to be sold in auction
Mississippi’s oldest golf course to be sold in auction By Desirae Duncan | April 25, 2021 at 10:13 PM CDT - Updated April 25 at 10:13 PM GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Mississippi’s oldest golf course could end up on the auction block. The Great Southern Golf Club is set to be sold to the highest bidder next month, unless its debt can be paid. According to Ellis Hill, president of the club’s board, the club owes about $4.8 million dollars.
Volunteers pitch in to clean up Harrison County beaches
By Desirae Duncan | April 25, 2021 at 4:24 PM CDT - Updated April 25 at 4:24 PM HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - Volunteers took advantage of the picture perfect weather on Sunday to make the beach a little cleaner. The Institute of Marine Mammal Studies, along with the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine and the Mississippi Coastal Cleanup Program organized an Earth Day beach cleanup this weekend that drew out 42 volunteers, like Andrew Medhurst.
Gulfport community leaders provide food for senior citizens
By Desirae Duncan | April 24, 2021 at 4:11 PM CDT - Updated April 24 at 4:11 PM GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Community leaders came together on Saturday to offer a helping hand to those in need. They put on a food distribution event, just for senior citizens. The event brought out hundreds of senior citizens, and cars began lining up as early as 6:30 a.m. on Saturday. Those like Doris Washington were eager to get a box full of food, and she said times are hard for some seniors.
Four Gulf Coast McDonald’s locations offer free meals to law enforcement
By Desirae Duncan | April 21, 2021 at 1:52 PM CDT - Updated April 21 at 2:07 PM D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WLOX) - Four Gulf Coast McDonald’s locations are showing their appreciation for law enforcement in a very special way. Men and women in blue can stop by any of the four Gulf Coast McDonald’s restaurants and receive a free meal. Those locations, all owned by the Masker family, include the McDonald’s in D’Iberville, St. Martin and two locations in Biloxi near Main Street and Cedar Lake Road.
Nurse practitioners leading the way in Pearl River County
By Desirae Duncan | April 8, 2021 at 4:44 PM CDT - Updated April 8 at 4:44 PM PICAYUNE, Miss. (WLOX) - It’s usually a simple equation, if you get sick, you go see a doctor. However, for people across the country and in many places in Mississippi, it isn’t that easy. The United States is facing a critical shortage of primary care physicians, a problem that’s even worse in rural areas.
Woolmarket businesses prepare for Shriners Blvd closure
Road closed barricades are ready to go up along Shriners Boulevard. (Source: Photo WLOX) By Desirae Duncan | April 5, 2021 at 2:48 PM CDT - Updated April 5 at 2:48 PM WOOLMARKET, Miss. (WLOX) - Some businesses in Woolmarket are preparing for the closure of Shriners Boulevard. Starting Tuesday, a portion of the road will close as crews replace a large culvert. The area from Woolmarket Road to Old Highway 67 will be blocked off.
The Hemingway boutique hotel prepares to open in Ocean Springs
By Desirae Duncan | March 29, 2021 at 2:35 PM CDT - Updated March 29 at 2:35 PM OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - A new boutique hotel is preparing to open its doors this week in downtown Ocean Springs. It’s called The Hemingway - a nod to the author Ernest Hemingway. Crews spent Monday adding the finishing touches to the hotel, which brings new life to a historic bank building at the corner of Robinson Street and Washington Avenue. It features four rooms, each with its own unique layout.
Jackson County churches team up to get more people vaccinated
Solomon Temple AME Zion Church partnered with Singing River Health System to host a vaccine clinic on Thursday. (Source: Photo WLOX) By Desirae Duncan | March 25, 2021 at 1:39 PM CDT - Updated March 25 at 1:39 PM MOSS POINT, Miss. (WLOX) - A Moss Point Church is joining the fight against COVID-19, along with several other churches in Jackson County. Solomon Temple AME Zion Church partnered with Singing River Health System to host a vaccine clinic on Thursday.
Jackson County Elementary students get surprise visit from Abraham Lincoln
By Desirae Duncan | March 19, 2021 at 2:12 PM CDT - Updated March 19 at 2:58 PM JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - Some students in the Jackson County School District got a surprise visit from the 16th president of the United States on Friday. Superintendent Dr. John Strycker put on a top hat and dressed as Abraham Lincoln, making a stop at all the lower elementary schools in the district.
Keesler’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic up and running
By Desirae Duncan | March 18, 2021 at 1:29 PM CDT - Updated March 18 at 1:29 PM BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Keesler Air Force Base is working to get the coronavirus vaccine into the arms of more Mississippians. This clinic aims to administer 200 to 400 Pfizer vaccines a day to military beneficiaries ages 16 and up. “We want to vaccinate as many people that are eligible as possible,” said Maj. Brittanie Neaves, a physician with the immunization clinic.
Mississippians ‘thrilled’ to get COVID-19 vaccine as eligibility expands
By Desirae Duncan | March 16, 2021 at 2:19 PM CDT - Updated March 16 at 2:19 PM GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Vaccination efforts are ramping up across the state. Mississippi is now the second state in the nation to expand eligibility to all residents 16 and older. Many people eager to get vaccinated now that they’re eligible, like Matthew Pavlov, are happy the wait to get the COVID 19 vaccine is now over. “I’m thrilled. I’m thrilled for this nightmare to be over. I’m very excited about it,” he said.
‘It’s just a dream I always had’: Gulfport PE coach completes 100-mile run
59-year-old Jeannie Cook, a PE teacher at Bayou View Elementary in Gulfport, ran 100 miles nonstop over the weekend to compete in the Pistol Ultra Run. (Source: Photo WLOX) By Desirae Duncan | March 15, 2021 at 10:45 AM CDT - Updated March 15 at 10:46 AM GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - A physical education coach at Gulfport’s Bayou View Elementary is celebrating a big achievement.
Ocean Springs School District to host virtual job fair
Ocean Springs School District to host virtual job fair By Desirae Duncan | March 12, 2021 at 9:58 AM CST - Updated March 12 at 9:58 AM OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - This weekend, the Ocean Springs School District will host its first ever virtual job fair. Interested candidates will be able to interview with administration and staff via Zoom.
One Year Later: Ocean Springs woman reflects on long battle with COVID-19
By Desirae Duncan | March 12, 2021 at 11:21 AM CST - Updated March 12 at 11:21 AM OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - Having COVID-19 can be a scary experience. While some have only mild symptoms and recover quickly on their own, others like Jolene Rosado, are forced to battle the virus from a hospital bed. You may remember Jolene from stories WLOX did last year. She was the one of the first COVID patients in South Mississippi to successfully come off a ventilator.
Infant mortality rates remain high on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
In Harrison County, nearly 8.2 out of every 1,000 babies born don’t make it to their first birthday. That’s compared to the national rate of 5.7. Infant mortality rates remain high on the Mississippi Gulf Coast By Desirae Duncan | March 11, 2021 at 12:45 PM CST - Updated March 19 at 1:13 PM BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Maygan Rocco can’t wait to welcome her new bundle of joy into the world. “I’m very excited,” she said. “This one’s very special.” Before this pregnancy, Rocco had two miscarriages.
‘I don’t wish that experience I’ve had on anyone’: Coast dentist shares experience with COVID-19
By Desirae Duncan | March 10, 2021 at 2:06 PM CST - Updated March 10 at 3:27 PM GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - One Gulf Coast dentist thought the worse when he was diagnosed with COVID-19, but he survived and now he’s ready to tell his story. Dr. Roy Irons was diagnosed with COVID-19 in December, but by looking at him now, you wouldn’t be able to tell that just a few months ago, he was knocking on death’s door after contracting the virus. “I thought maybe I was going to quote die,” said Irons.
Coast schools celebrate National School Breakfast Week
Coast schools celebrate National School Breakfast Week By Desirae Duncan | March 9, 2021 at 2:43 PM CST - Updated March 9 at 2:43 PM BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - It’s National School Breakfast Week, a week dedicated to highlighting the importance of that first meal before classes start. Coast schools are celebrating with different activities to make breakfast more exciting. At Woolmarket Elementary School, students who eat breakfast are entered into a raffle for a basket full of goodies.
Control of clothing donation closet lastest conflict with Harrison County Youth Court
By Desirae Duncan | March 8, 2021 at 5:06 PM CST - Updated March 8 at 5:06 PM HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - A tug-of-war is developing over a clothing donation closet set up to help families in Harrison County. It’s the latest controversy connected to Harrison County Youth Court Judge Michael Dickinson. The woman who started the charitable effort told county supervisors on Monday the judge took over the clothes closet and she wants it back.
Memorial Hospital vaccinates 1,200 Coast residents in Biloxi
By Desirae Duncan | March 5, 2021 at 2:51 PM CST - Updated March 5 at 4:52 PM BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Memorial Hospital vaccinated around 1,200 Coast residents Friday in East Biloxi at the Dr. Frank Gruich Sr. Community Center. It was Memorial’s largest vaccine distribution to date. Many Coast residents are now breathing a sigh of relief after getting their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. “It’s awesome. It’s really awesome,” said Jesse Davis.
Ocean Springs teachers receive COVID-19 vaccine
More teachers are getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The Singing River Health System set up a site on Thursday at the Greyhound Stadium for employees in the Ocean Springs School District. (Source: Photo WLOX) By Desirae Duncan | March 4, 2021 at 2:38 PM CST - Updated March 4 at 10:01 PM OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - More teachers are getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The Singing River Health System set up a site on Thursday at the Greyhound Stadium for employees in the Ocean Springs School District.
Pass Christian Elementary honors unsung heroes for Black History Month
By Desirae Duncan | February 26, 2021 at 2:07 PM CST - Updated February 26 at 2:07 PM PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WLOX) - Students at Pass Christian Elementary School celebrated Black History Month on Friday with a special performance that paid tribute to the unsung heroes of the African American community. They sang, danced, and recited the ABC’s of Black History, and students said this was a great way to celebrate Black History Month. “To like show the important things and people that happened.
Study: Coast tourism performing among the best in the nation
By Desirae Duncan | February 25, 2021 at 12:39 PM CST - Updated February 25 at 9:56 PM BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - While COVID-19 hit our tourism industry hard, the downturn has not been as severe as expected. Coast tourism is performing among the best in the nation. That’s according to the latest tourism research released Thursday morning by Coastal Mississippi CEO Milton Segarra at a meeting with the Gulf Coast Business Council.
Study: Coast tourism performing among the best in the nation
By Desirae Duncan | February 25, 2021 at 12:39 PM CST - Updated February 25 at 12:48 PM BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - While COVID-19 hit our tourism industry hard, the downturn has not been as severe as expected. Coast tourism is performing among the best in the nation. That’s according to the latest tourism research released Thursday morning by Coastal Mississippi CEO Milton Segarra at a meeting with the Gulf Coast Business Council.
Memorial’s CEO receives Dr. Felix Dunn Community Leader Award from Gulfport NAACP
Memorial’s CEO receives Dr. Felix Dunn Community Leader Award from Gulfport NAACP By Desirae Duncan | February 25, 2021 at 11:46 AM CST - Updated February 25 at 11:46 AM GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - On Tuesday, the Gulfport branch of the NAACP recognized the CEO and president of Memorial Hospital for his contributions to the community. Kent Nicaud was presented with the Dr. Felix Dunn Community Leader Award.
Gulf Coast volunteers deliver water to Jackson
In just 24 hours, the community donated more than 1,300 cases of water, along with 207 gallon jugs of water and pallets of Powerade and boxed juice. (Source: Photo WLOX) By Desirae Duncan | February 24, 2021 at 1:55 PM CST - Updated February 24 at 2:32 PM GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - A Gulf Coast group has stepped in to help people in the capital city after last week’s winter storm.
Biloxi moves forward with next boardwalk project
By Desirae Duncan | February 20, 2021 at 5:33 PM CST - Updated February 20 at 5:33 PM BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Biloxi’s next boardwalk project could provide a solution to an ongoing problem. The city is working to build a 1-mile, 10-foot wide boardwalk that will stretch from the Small Craft Harbor to Oak Street. Biloxi Mayor Andrew “Fofo” Gilich proposed the idea of building the boardwalk right on top of the sea wall.
Salvation Army in need of volunteers for cold weather shelter
Cold weather shelters are preparing to open this week ahead of more frigid temperatures, but one shelter is in need of more volunteers. (Source: Photo WLOX) By Desirae Duncan | February 18, 2021 at 2:15 PM CST - Updated February 18 at 2:19 PM GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Cold weather shelters are preparing to open this week ahead of more frigid temperatures, but one shelter is in need of more volunteers.
‘He saved my life:’ Coast woman undergoes brain surgery while awake
By Desirae Duncan | February 16, 2021 at 9:49 PM CST - Updated February 16 at 9:49 PM GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Imagine being on the operating table awake and alert as doctors perform surgery on your brain. It’s not just something you’ll see on TV, but it’s an actual surgery known as awake craniotomy. Only a handful of hospitals across the country, including Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, specialize in awake brain surgery. For Kaitlin Grelle, the rare and delicate operation saved her life.
Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport spreads kindness on Gulf Coast
The organization’s Provisional Class of new members hosted a Random Acts of Kindness Week in over 20 classrooms across the county. (Source: Photo WLOX) By Desirae Duncan | February 12, 2021 at 3:10 PM CST - Updated February 12 at 3:11 PM GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - The Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport teamed up with schools across Harrison County to teach students lessons in kindness.
Coast Coliseum to host unique ice skating experience for people of all abilities
The “Breaking Barriers on Ice” experience is happening at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27. Unique ice skating experience opening at Coast Coliseum for people of all abilities By Desirae Duncan | January 27, 2021 at 9:59 AM CST - Updated January 27 at 10:04 AM BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - A special group will get a unique experience on the ice Wednesday. The Coast Coliseum is hosting Breaking Barriers on Ice, an ice skating event for those with special needs and disabilities.
Singing River Health System vaccinates more seniors 75 and older
Singing River vaccinated nearly 1000 more seniors on Tuesday. (Source: Photo WLOX) By Desirae Duncan | January 19, 2021 at 7:24 PM CST - Updated January 19 at 7:24 PM JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - The Singing River Health System administered more COVID-19 vaccinations to people 75 and older on Tuesday. Around 940 people had appointments to be vaccinated Tuesday at Singing River’s drive-through vaccination site at the Jackson County fairgrounds.
Volunteers help clean up Gulfport for MLK Day
By Desirae Duncan | January 18, 2021 at 3:40 PM CST - Updated January 18 at 3:40 PM GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - In Gulfport, volunteers spent this Martin Luther King Jr. Day beautifying the city. Extend a Hand Help a Friend organized a community clean-up. Volunteers went to different communities, including Orange Grove, Gaston Point and North Gulfport, to pick up trash. Several groups participated including the Gulfport Police Department, civic clubs and churches.
Superhero 5K raises money, awareness for Mississippi Heroes
Superheroes made a visit to the Coast on Saturday for a good cause. The non-profit Mississippi Heroes held its first ever Superheroes 5K Run for Caregivers. (Source: Photo WLOX) By Desirae Duncan | January 16, 2021 at 4:32 PM CST - Updated January 17 at 7:49 AM GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Superheroes made a visit to the Coast on Saturday for a good cause. The non-profit Mississippi Heroes held its first ever Superheroes 5K Run for Caregivers.
Northwood Church launches Ocean Springs location
By Desirae Duncan | January 17, 2021 at 4:41 PM CST - Updated January 17 at 4:44 PM OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - A South Mississippi church is celebrating the launch of a new campus. Northwood Church hosted its first service at the Ocean Springs Civic Center on Sunday. This is Northwood’s fourth location and pastor Stephen DeFazio is thrilled. “There’s a ton of excitement attached to it,” said DeFazio. “We’ve been moving toward this for a long time.
Superhero 5K raises money, awareness for Mississippi Heroes
Superheroes made a visit to the Coast on Saturday for a good cause. The non-profit Mississippi Heroes held its first ever Superheroes 5K Run for Caregivers. (Source: Photo WLOX) By Desirae Duncan | January 16, 2021 at 4:32 PM CST - Updated January 16 at 4:32 PM GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Superheroes made a visit to the Coast on Saturday for a good cause. The non-profit Mississippi Heroes held its first ever Superheroes 5K Run for Caregivers.
Pass Christian elementary schools participate in kindness challenge
By Desirae Duncan | January 15, 2021 at 4:52 PM CST - Updated January 15 at 4:52 PM PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WLOX) - Students at Pass Christian Elementary Schools are getting a lesson in being kind. Pass Christian Elementary School and DeLisle Elementary School are kicking off the new year with a new initiative, the kindness challenge. It’s a national effort to emphasize the importance of how we treat one another.
Walgreens vaccinates residents, staff at Jackson Co. long term care facility
On Thursday, residents and staff at the Sunplex Subacute Center in Jackson County began receiving the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. It’s a day they have looked forward to for months. (Source: Photo WLOX) By Desirae Duncan | January 14, 2021 at 4:24 PM CST - Updated January 14 at 4:24 PM JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - On Thursday, residents and staff at the Sunplex Subacute Center in Jackson County began receiving the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
No spectators will be allowed at Gulf Coast Winter Classics due to COVID-19
By Desirae Duncan | January 10, 2021 at 2:50 PM CST - Updated January 10 at 2:50 PM HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - We’re just a little more than five weeks away from the start of the Gulf Coast Winter Classics. The annual six-week horse show brings in people from across the country, but this year, COVID 19 is forcing some changes. The biggest change - spectators won’t be allowed. “It’s heartbreaking really. I hate it,” said Gulf Coast Winter Classics Coordinator Janet McCarroll.
Hundreds compete in Biloxi Bijou gymnastics competition
By Desirae Duncan | January 9, 2021 at 3:21 PM CST - Updated January 9 at 3:21 PM BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Young athletes from all over the southeast made their way to the Gulf Coast today for a chance to compete in the Biloxi Bijou gymnastics competition. Hundreds of gymnasts gave it their all Saturday, aiming to impress the judges with their talents and skills.
Margaritaville set to reopen March 10th
By Desirae Duncan | January 8, 2021 at 3:28 PM CST - Updated January 8 at 3:28 PM BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - After months of being closed due to Hurricane Zeta, a well-known hotel resort in Biloxi is looking forward to welcoming guests again. Margaritaville may be closed to guests, but things are still busy at the resort. Crews are working around the clock to get everything ready for reopening day.
Hundreds of seniors vaccinated at Singing River Health System drive thru vaccination site
Hundreds of seniors were vaccinated Thursday at the Singing River Health System's drive thru vaccination site. (Source: Photo WLOX) By Desirae Duncan | January 7, 2021 at 4:05 PM CST - Updated January 7 at 4:05 PM JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - In Jackson County, the Singing River Health System vaccinated hundreds of seniors 75 and older on Thursday.
Harrison County schools hand out laptops to students
Harrison County will hand out 14,000 laptops to students this week. (Source: Photo WLOX) By Desirae Duncan | January 6, 2021 at 2:16 PM CST - Updated January 6 at 2:16 PM HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - Students in Harrison County are kicking off the spring semester with some new technology. The school district is handing out Dell laptops to thousands of students. Students eagerly checked out their new laptops Wednesday at Three Rivers Elementary School.
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