SUMMARY: Two students from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Jackson County Campus, Emma King and Ciara Ano, excelled in the 2025 Mississippi Community College Art Instructors Association Annual State Art Competition. King won first place in Digital Art for her piece featuring her deceased dog, Checkers, while Ano secured third in Drawing for her pastel still life. King highlights the significance of perseverance in art, encouraging others to push through challenges. Both students’ achievements reflect the quality of talent nurtured at MGCCC, as they prepare to further their education—King at the University of South Alabama and Ano at Mississippi State University.

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SUMMARY: On April 2, 2025, HII hosted U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Eric Austin and other officials at its Ingalls Shipbuilding division in Pascagoula, Miss. The group toured the shipyard, including two amphibious warships under construction, Bougainville (LHA 8) and Harrisburg (LPD 30). Ingalls Shipbuilding President Brian Blanchette highlighted the shipbuilders’ pride in supporting the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Austin praised their contributions to national defense. Ingalls builds amphibious warships critical for global operations, including the LPD 17 San Antonio and LHA America classes, with several ships currently under construction or contracted.

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SUMMARY: Molly Collins, a freshman at the University of Southern Mississippi, received the Congressional Award Program’s Silver Medal for her extensive volunteer efforts. To achieve this recognition, she completed over 200 hours of public service, 100 hours of personal development, and 100 hours of physical fitness. Collins, a computer science major from Madison, participated in community activities, including volunteering at local farmers markets and the Mississippi Children’s Museum, along with spearheading projects with the Metro Leo Club. Her accomplishments were acknowledged by U.S. Rep. Michael Guest, and her English instructor praised her dedication and impact as a student and citizen.

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