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Harrison County voters react to voter apathy during Mississippi’s 2023 primaries
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HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) – Mississippi saw a 30% voter turnout statewide in its 2023 primary elections, and Harrison County’s turnout was far lower than the statewide average.
Only a little over 20% of the 143,000 registered voters in Harrison County went to the polls.
“I think that’s sad,” said resident John Luna. He reacted to the voter apathy while working out in a Gulfport gym.
“It’s an obligation, in my opinion, to vote at least have your voice heard,” Luna said. “Even though your candidate may or may not win, the point is you did vote.”
First Missionary Baptist Church Biloxi Pastor Eric Dickey said he’s not only expressing disappointment about the turnout, but he’s also worrying about the youngest of our voters.
“We can’t allow voter apathy to continue in our community,” Dickey said. “How do we try to make this resonate with many of our young people because we want young people to know that so much has gone on to ensure that we all have a change for voting.”
Pastor Dickey said he wants leaders in the community to come up with strategies that will make young people excited about getting out to vote.
“If we set up some ad hoc things in our churches, even in the community,” he said. “Spend the day in City Hall and county government. Let the young people see just how it connects. There are so many reasons why the young people should be voting.”
Luna said he’s urging residents across the state of Mississippi to express their rights in the next elections.
“You should take advantage of it, no matter the office, no matter the candidates,” he said. “You still need to express your views and vote.”
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Thanksgiving on Mississippi Public Broadcasting Think Radio, set to air on Thursday, November 28th
MISSISSIPPI (KTVE/KARD) — For Thanksgiving, on Thursday, November 28, 2024, the Mississippi Public Broadcasting Radio will air a special programming.
Photo courtesy of Mississippi Public Broadcasting
According to officials, “Turkey Confidential” and “Feasting with the Great American Songbook: An Afterglow Thanksgiving Special” will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Francis Lam will be taking calls and help those in need of Thanksgiving cooking tips for the biggest cooking day of the year.
According to officals, “Feasting with the Great American Songbook: An Afterglow Thanksgiving Special” will explore classic jazz and popular songs about food by singers like Louis Armstrong, Louis Jordan, and Fats Waller, perfect for listening while sitting at the table.
MISSISSIPPI (WKRG) — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on the Gulf Coast and that means Santa Claus will be heading to town for multiple parades around the area.
WKRG has compiled a list of Christmas parades coming to Southeast Mississippi.
Christmas on the Water — Biloxi
- Dec. 7
- 6 p.m.
- Begins at Biloxi Lighthouse and will go past the Golden Nugget
Lucedale Christmas Parade
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) – The Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport is spreading holiday cheer with a new event, ‘’A Magical Mississippi Christmas.’
The aquarium held a preview Tuesday night.
‘A Magical Mississippi Christmas’ includes a special dolphin presentation, diving elves, and photos with Santa.
The event also includes “A Penguin’s Christmas Wish,” which is a projection map show that follows a penguin through Christmas adventures across Mississippi.
“It’s a really fun event and it’s the first time we really opened up the aquarium at night for the general public, so it’s a chance to come in and see what it’s like in the evening because it’s really spectacular and really beautiful,” said Kurt Allen, Mississippi Aquarium President and CEO.
‘A Magical Mississippi Christmas’ runs from November 29 to December 31.
It will not be open on December 11th, December 24th, and December 25th.
Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.
The event is made possible by the city of Gulfport and Coca-Cola Bottling Company.
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