SUMMARY: A rare ceremony took place at Ingalls Shipbuilding on Friday, honoring living namesake Sam Nunn, co-founder of the Nuclear Threat Initiative and former U.S. senator. The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer DDG 133 was named in his honor, with his daughter, Michelle Nunn, serving as ship sponsor. The event marked the first official construction milestone of the ship, which began in 2022 and is 25% complete. Speakers, including Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro, praised the work of Ingalls Shipbuilding’s 11,000 employees and emphasized the importance of honoring individuals who serve the nation through their leadership and service.

Applause and recognition were in order as Nuclear Threat Initiative co-founder and former U.S. Senator Sam Nunn took the stage at Ingalls Shipbuilding.

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SUMMARY: Consumers are predicted to spend a record $92 billion on gifts, food, and decorations this holiday season, with Black Friday sales starting earlier than usual. Walmart’s buying manager notes that the shopping experience has shifted from a single day of crowds to a multi-day, multi-platform event fueled by online shopping. Many shoppers, like Lorraine McGrath, prefer to browse online to avoid crowded stores and make more thoughtful buying decisions. Major retailers, including Walmart, Target, and Kohl’s, have also started to close on Thanksgiving, further changing the retail landscape during the holiday season.

Walmart Black Friday sales are already underway a week before the traditional holiday shopping kick-off.

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SUMMARY: Miranda Hudson, owner of Sucra Dlat Bakery, shares holiday baking ideas during a segment on sweet treats. Featured items include a unique cinnamon roll cobbler, white chocolate king cake bread, and freshly baked cinnamon rolls. Sucra Dlat operates as a wholesale bakery, supplying local restaurants in Ocean Springs instead of a traditional storefront. Their offerings include various flavors of cinnamon rolls, banana bread, and sourdough. Customers can order through restaurants like The Shed Barbecue and stay updated via the bakery’s Facebook and Instagram. Miranda emphasizes her passion for baking and helping others enjoy delicious treats during the holidays.

Holiday baking season is upon us!

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