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Gulfport High STEM students getting hands-on learning for real-world issues

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1 year ago

November 14, 2023

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2023-11-14 12:43:36

SUMMARY: Efforts are in progress to increase faculty salaries at Gulfport High School, with a specific focus on STEM teachers. STEM students are actively engaged in this initiative, which is addressing a significant community issue along the Gulf Coast. Ja’Colbi Rivers is highlighted for having discussed the matter with a teacher who emphasizes the importance of teaching because it impacts students’ lives positively. The students are gaining practical experience by engaging in real-world projects, such as farming, to apply what they learn in the classroom. Construction technology instructor Dave Huffman and his students have made a tangible difference by creating a mobile classroom for Central American students and a mobile homeless unit funded by a $5,000 grant from Harbor Freights. The unit, which is solar-powered, washable, and equipped with USB ports, was gifted to Back Bay Mission after conversations with a teacher and a volunteer. Dhiana Skrmetti, Development Director for Back Bay, sees this project as a step towards introducing overnight shelters for the homeless in Biloxi and the Gulf Coast. A town hall will be held at the Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi to discuss the mobile unit.

Gulfport High STEM students are getting some hands-on learning on real-world issues.

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April 2, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-02 12:01:58

SUMMARY: **Summary (100 words):**
Buc-ee’s is hosting a three-day job fair at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum to staff its first Mississippi location, set to open in June. The fair began Wednesday at 8 a.m. and runs through Friday at 4 p.m. Over 200 positions are available, including cashier, deli and food service, grocery, cleaning, and maintenance roles. Pay ranges from $18 to $24 per hour for full-time work. Applicants scheduled interviews in advance online. While media access inside the fair was restricted due to ongoing interviews, long lines and strong interest were reported. The event marks a major step in Buc-ee’s Mississippi expansion.

The hiring event is at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center in Biloxi on April 2 – 4.

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17 hours ago

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-02 10:48:27

SUMMARY: The 10th annual **United Way Dragon Boat Festival** will take place on **April 26** at **Harrah’s Great Lawn**. Hosted by United Way of South Mississippi, the event brings together around 20 corporate and community teams for competitive dragon boat races. It’s a family-friendly event featuring food trucks, a touch-a-truck area for kids, and a cornhole tournament. The festival supports United Way’s work in early childhood education, healthcare access, literacy, and strong family initiatives across four Mississippi counties. Admission is free, and team spots are still available. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, tents, and enjoy a full day of fun.

The tenth annual Dragon Boat Festival is a unique fundraising event.

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-02 06:05:01

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