SUMMARY: On “Weather Kid Wednesday,” a local Coastal child, Ailia, joined to help with the weather forecast. Seven-year-old Ailia, a second grader from St. Martin East, enthusiastically shared her thoughts on the day’s weather, predicting a cool 73°F and discussing activities like reading and playing Minecraft when indoors. She also mentioned riding her scooter or bike outside. Ailia forecasted a chilly night at 42°F and the upcoming week to be sunny yet cool. Closing with a joke, she humorously asked, “What do you call a man without a body or a nose? Nobody knows,” leaving a positive impression on the host.

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SUMMARY: The Butch Ostet Foundation aims to address homelessness in South Mississippi by connecting local organizations and identifying critical gaps. A meeting at the Great Southern Club, led by former Gulfport Police Chief Leonard Papa, gathered various groups tackling homelessness. Papa emphasized the foundation’s goal to enhance existing efforts rather than create new ones. Do Know Whitman, executive director of Open Doors Homeless Coalition, highlighted the importance of collaboration and resource leveraging. She expressed optimism about the potential impact of this initiative, particularly given the foundation’s community influence. The next steps involve analyzing feedback to pinpoint specific needs.

Organizations that help the homeless across South Mississippi gathered at the Great Southern Club Tuesday.

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SUMMARY: The 11th annual Pathways to Possibilities Career Expo is being held at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, offering eighth graders from South Mississippi the chance to explore careers through hands-on experiences. Featuring 19 career pathways such as law, health science, and marine science, the event expects over 7,000 students from 10 counties. Attendees will engage with professionals, ask career-related questions, and learn about industry opportunities. A study shows that 53% of students are working in fields aligned with Mississippi’s targeted industries. The event emphasizes career exploration and skill development, including options for certifications, two-year, and four-year degrees.

P2P Co-Founder and Project Manager, Karen Sock, is here to with details on what this year’s event has to offer.

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