SUMMARY: The University of Southern Mississippi (USM), Pass Road Elementary School, and The Historical Society of Gulfport collaborated to restore and preserve the historic Old Mississippi City Cemetery. Students learned about gravesite cleaning and identified various grave materials and iconography. This cleanup, led by Dr. Marie Danforth from USM, aimed to engage students with their community while teaching about local history. The cemetery, an essential railroad center in the 19th century, has been used since 1822. Funding for the project was provided by the Southern Miss School of Social Science and Global Studies, along with grants to support educational initiatives.

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SUMMARY: Hurricane Helene made landfall near the Aucilla River in Florida, resembling the impact of Hurricane Idalia from the previous year. As the hurricane crossed into Georgia, residents, including a family in Valdosta, sought shelter amid widespread power outages. Helene weakened to a tropical storm with maximum winds of 70 mph, moving north and causing flash flood warnings as it struck southern states. Over 1.2 million homes lost power, and curfews were instituted in certain areas for safety. Helene is the eighth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, which is expected to be above average this year.

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SUMMARY: Tropical Storm force winds hit Florida as Hurricane Helene, now a Category 3 storm, approached landfall near the northwestern coast. Warnings of dangerous storm surges and damaging winds are issued across the southeastern U.S., leading governors and President Biden to declare emergencies. Helene is expected to be one of the largest storms in years, affecting areas as far as Georgia and parts of North Carolina. Evacuations are underway in low-lying areas, with around 100,000 homes losing power. Rain has started in places like Asheville, NC, prompting severe flooding concerns. Schools and flights are being canceled statewide.

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