SUMMARY: The USS Richard M. McCool Jr. was formally commissioned into the U.S. Navy during a ceremony at Naval Air Station Pensacola. Attendees celebrated the ship’s transformation from raw steel to a functional vessel, recognizing the hard work of shipbuilders at Engle Shipbuilding. A member of the ship’s engineering department expressed pride in being part of this milestone. Family members in attendance were elated to see their loved ones joining the crew. The ceremony concluded with the Secretary of the Navy raising the American flag, marking a new beginning for the USS Richard M. McCool Jr. as it joins the fleet.

In the audience were waiting family members eager to see their Sailor or Marine run aboard the ship.

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SUMMARY: At North Bay Elementary, a group of fourth-grade students, led by Samantha Cardillo and Bradley Cy, broadcasts live updates and school news through their program WNBA y. This initiative teaches young journalists essential skills such as communication and confidence while allowing them to share important information. Each student takes on various roles, from operating the soundboard to being on camera, fostering teamwork and responsibility. Former student turned professional broadcaster McKenzie Martin emphasizes the program’s impact on her career, highlighting its goal to inspire students through hands-on experience in journalism. This effort is shaping the next generation of broadcasters.

The WNBAY crew goes live each morning, letting students and staff know about school events and even some student shout-outs.

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SUMMARY: Meteorologist Taylor Graham provides a weather update for South Mississippi, highlighting a tropical wave in the southern Gulf of Mexico with a 60-80% chance of becoming a tropical depression. Tonight’s weather is calm, with lower humidity and temperatures in the 60s, transitioning into a pleasant Sunday. Rain chances are minimal but will increase mid-week, potentially bringing 2-4 inches of rain, along with heavier downpours. Despite the current break in rainfall, humidity is expected to rise again as the tropical moisture returns. People should stay alert for weather updates, especially regarding the developing tropical system.

Meteorologist Taylor Graham brings the latest on the likely formation of a tropical depression or storm in the Gulf this coming week.

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