SUMMARY: Ocean Springs officials held their first public forum to discuss zoning for newly annexed areas, aiming to reflect residents’ needs without disrupting property use. However, many residents found the provided materials—charts, maps, and PowerPoint slides—overwhelming and confusing. Some attendees expressed frustration, feeling their questions remained unanswered, particularly regarding wetland filling and agricultural designation concerns. There are hopes that these meetings will lead to genuine representation of citizen interests, rather than being mere formalities. A second forum is scheduled for December 9th at the Ocean Springs Civic Center to continue addressing community concerns about the annexation.

After annexing more land for the city, new zoning has to be done in Ocean Springs.

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SUMMARY: Senior citizens are particularly vulnerable to financial exploitation, often exacerbated by memory loss. Financial expert Gregory RX highlights key signs to monitor in elderly loved ones, such as forgetfulness, becoming lost in familiar places, and mistakes in managing finances. These signs may indicate the need for intervention. Common issues include forgetting to pay bills or mistakenly believing charitable donations are bills. Gregory emphasizes the importance of open communication regarding estate planning and financial power of attorney to safeguard against potential threats. Caregivers should foster ongoing discussions about health and finances, approaching these topics gently and without pressure.

Senior citizens’ vulnerability to scammers is often talked about, but many don’t realize seniors are also in danger of losing money due to memory loss.

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SUMMARY: In a studio segment, Jeremy Compton and Elliot Fackler from the Hattiesburg Zoo introduced Ayana, an African spur tortoise, as their animal ambassador. They explained that Ayana, who weighs 54 pounds, can grow over 200 pounds and live up to 100 years in captivity. The tortoise enjoys eating Romaine lettuce and Timothy hay. They discussed common misconceptions about tortoise shells being separate from their bodies, clarifying that the shell is part of the tortoise. Overall, the informative session highlighted the tortoise’s diet, lifespan, and anatomy while encouraging interaction with Ayana.

Our friends at the Hattiesburg Zoo are here to show off the African spurred tortoise!

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