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Class Act Teacher of the Month: Creekbend Elementary and Middle School’s Chasity Lewis

It’s time to introduce you to this month’s Class Act and while our featured teacher has only been in the classroom for a few months now, it’s clear she is already making a mark on the lives of her students and fellow teachers.
Grant Chighizola takes us to Creekbend Elementary and Middle School to meet her.
It’s a new classroom and still a new atmosphere for fourth grade teacher Chastity Lewis. The first-year teacher already had a connection to Creekbend as a student teacher and jumped right in this school year. “I’m learning just as much as they are. We are…
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Jessica Garriga named women’s basketball head coach at William Carey

SUMMARY: William Carey University has appointed Jessica Garriga as the new head coach for the women’s basketball team. A native of Kiln, Garriga is a WCU alumna and has spent nine years as an assistant coach after achieving basketball fame at Hancock High School, where she holds the record for most career points. Garriga expressed gratitude towards Hancock County, noting the success of its players, many of whom have been All-Stars. Her daughter, Jenna, also plays for the team and shared her excitement about the opportunity to play under her mother, highlighting the memorable moments they’ve experienced together.
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Mississippi Power celebrates Earth Day with Renew Our Rivers Deer Island cleanup

SUMMARY: Mississippi Power marked Earth Day by launching its 20th year of the Renew Our Rivers initiative at Deer Island, Biloxi, with nearly 200 volunteers from various organizations, including Beau Rivage and Golden Nugget. Over the years, the program has successfully collected more than 420 tons of trash. This year, 14 tons were removed during the cleanup, which is part of their ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Aris Taconi from Beau Rivage highlighted the event’s importance for community involvement and preserving coastal beauty, as more than 2,000 pounds of debris were cleared, enhancing the area’s charm for visitors.
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Deep Water Horizon Spill 15 years after disaster

SUMMARY: The Gulf Coast is still recovering from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill 15 years ago, which killed 11 people and released 134 million gallons of oil. Despite this, the 2019 Bonnet Carre Spillway opening caused more damage, killing more marine life, including 153 dolphins and nearly 300 turtles. Dr. Moby Solangi of the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies explains that non-native water influxes disrupt the ecosystem, harming oysters, shrimp, and causing toxic algae blooms. He advocates for opening the Morganza Spillway, which could reduce the harmful effects on Mississippi’s marine life and economy.
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