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JACKSON -- State lawmakers are working to change a law that could cause the state to be booted out of the National Flood Insurance Program and put thousands of homeowners, and their mortgages, at risk.

GULFPORT -- Thousands of people took to the streets of downtown Tuesday night for the Krewe of Gemini’s night parade. Traditional parade throws, such as Moon Pies, beads and plastic cups, were tossed out to the crowd along with a variety of unusual items, such as tanning oil and Bibles.

BAY ST. LOUIS -- The Krewe of Diamonds celebrated its fifth year of carnival in downtown Bay St. Louis on Tuesday. The parade was led by Captain Tamika Hawkins and Parade Marshal Johnny DuPree, who is the mayor of Hattiesburg. Queen Deanna Narcisse and King Mark Johnson followed in a horse-drawn carriage.