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EPA enters agreement to sell Mississippi Phosphates plant in Pascagoula
SUMMARY: The former Mississippi Phosphates plant in Pascagoula is set to be sold and redeveloped as a dry bulk storage and tank terminal operation by Seven Seas Terminals. The site which is currently on the Superfund National Priorities List due to contamination has been under ongoing cleanup by the Environmental Protection Agency since 2018. Under the purchase agreement, Seven Seas is to remove certain chemicals and infrastructure, install a containment cap, test and manage any contaminated soil, and allow EPA continued access to parts of the site. The construction will take several years and ultimately create 25 to 30 jobs.
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Community leaders receive prestigious awards at Chamber-Main Street Annual Meeting
SUMMARY: On February 19, 2025, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street Tourism Bureau held its annual community awards ceremony, celebrating individuals who significantly contributed to the community in 2024. The awards recognized various categories, including Community Leader of the Year awarded to Rickey Authement and Educator of the Year to Angela Shelby. Other winners included Bryan Rodgers as Volunteer of the Year and Battalion Chief Keith Guice as First Responder of the Year (Fire). The event was supported by significant sponsors such as Chevron and Citizens Bank. For more details, contact the Chamber at 228-875-4424.
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Southern Miss Alumna Helps Make History at John C. Stennis Space Center
SUMMARY: Tessa Keating, a University of Southern Mississippi alumna, plays a key role in promoting NASA’s Artemis lunar missions at the John C. Stennis Space Center. A Carriere, Miss. native, she earned her master’s degree in communications from USM in 2006 and began her career at NASA as an intern. Today, as the protocol officer, Keating oversees events and high-level visits while educating the public on space exploration. In 2024, she received the prestigious Silver Snoopy Award for her contributions to NASA Stennis. Keating is passionate about promoting the Artemis program and its historic milestones in space exploration.
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MGCCC’s Dr. Zach Moulds named Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished College Administrator
SUMMARY: Dr. Zach Moulds, Dean of Student Services at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Harrison County Campus, has been awarded the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Distinguished College Administrator for 2025. This recognition acknowledges college leaders dedicated to student success, as nominated by PTK students. Moulds will be honored at the PTK Annual Convention, Catalyst 2025, in Kansas City from April 3-5. He emphasized the importance of the opportunities provided by PTK and MGCCC for student development. Moulds, who joined MGCCC in 2019 and holds multiple degrees, expressed gratitude for the award and pride in his team’s efforts.
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