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Gulf Coast Wooden and Classic Boat Show returns to Biloxi

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www.wxxv25.com – – 2023-06-01 21:35:21

SUMMARY: The Billy Creel Memorial Gulf Coast Wooden and Classic Boat Show will soon return to Biloxi for the first time since 2019. Sponsored by the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum, the show will be held on the Biloxi Schooner Pier, featuring 30 boats in the water and 14 on trailers. Festivities include a marine flea market, seafood dishes, hourly schooner sailing trips, and live music performances. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 3rd and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 4th.

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Broadband expansion impacting communities for the better

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-04-27 14:00:00

SUMMARY: Broadband expansion in rural Pearl River County, Mississippi, aims to improve internet access for homes, schools, and businesses, potentially enhancing community safety and educational resources. Currently, residents face connectivity challenges; students struggle to complete assignments, and critical updates, like weather alerts, often go unnoticed. Funded by federal grant programs, the project has encountered delays due to complications with infrastructure and historical site assessments. Local residents, like Megan Morgan, emphasize the urgency for reliable internet, noting its vital role in modern education and community well-being. There’s hope that increased access will strengthen and connect the community.

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Pascagoula parks being built thanks to food and drinks tax

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-04-26 18:00:00

SUMMARY: In Pascagoula, Mississippi, childhood memories are being created through parks funded by a 2% tax on restaurant food and drinks. Since 2013, this tax has generated about a million dollars annually, supporting playground equipment and a ten-million-dollar sports complex. City Manager Justin Larsen emphasizes the tax’s role in enhancing the 2012 parks and recreation master plan. Families, like Charlotte Jerde’s, cherish experiences at these parks, noting their importance beyond just facilities. The funding also maintains unseen aspects like field upkeep and lighting, ensuring the longevity of these community spaces for future generations.

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HII Hosts HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Leaders at Ingalls Shipbuilding

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-04-26 12:00:00

SUMMARY: HII hosted leaders from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) at its Ingalls Shipbuilding division to discuss the implementation of new processes to accelerate ship production, following the memorandum of understanding signed earlier. The visit included a tour of the shipyard and a demonstration of the new virtual welding lab, showcasing the use of technology to improve workforce skills. Both companies aim to leverage their expertise and resources to enhance efficiency, technological innovation, and strengthen global defense. Ingalls Shipbuilding President Brian Blanchette and HHI CEO Won-ho Joo highlighted the importance of this strategic partnership.

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