SUMMARY: The Butch Ostet Foundation aims to address homelessness in South Mississippi by connecting local organizations and identifying critical gaps. A meeting at the Great Southern Club, led by former Gulfport Police Chief Leonard Papa, gathered various groups tackling homelessness. Papa emphasized the foundation’s goal to enhance existing efforts rather than create new ones. Do Know Whitman, executive director of Open Doors Homeless Coalition, highlighted the importance of collaboration and resource leveraging. She expressed optimism about the potential impact of this initiative, particularly given the foundation’s community influence. The next steps involve analyzing feedback to pinpoint specific needs.

Organizations that help the homeless across South Mississippi gathered at the Great Southern Club Tuesday.

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SUMMARY: The 11th annual Pathways to Possibilities Career Expo is being held at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, offering eighth graders from South Mississippi the chance to explore careers through hands-on experiences. Featuring 19 career pathways such as law, health science, and marine science, the event expects over 7,000 students from 10 counties. Attendees will engage with professionals, ask career-related questions, and learn about industry opportunities. A study shows that 53% of students are working in fields aligned with Mississippi’s targeted industries. The event emphasizes career exploration and skill development, including options for certifications, two-year, and four-year degrees.

P2P Co-Founder and Project Manager, Karen Sock, is here to with details on what this year’s event has to offer.

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SUMMARY: Ocean Springs is launching over $10 million in infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing residents’ quality of life and supporting sustainable growth. Key initiatives include storm drain improvements on Davidson Road, an Eastside sewer diversion, sidewalk upgrades, and utility enhancements on Washington Avenue. Mayor Kenny Holloway emphasized that these projects are part of ongoing efforts, with $70 million in work completed, funded mostly by grants. The storm drainage projects alone total over $6 million, and the sidewalk upgrades are valued at $700,000. All five projects are expected to be completed by next year.

Ocean Springs is announcing new and exciting infrastructure projects designed to improve the quality of life for those living there.

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