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Keesler AFB hosts service dog retirement ceremony
SUMMARY: Keesler Air Force Base has held a retirement ceremony for one of its oldest working dogs, Gamma, who has served active duty for six years. The german shepherd, a certified explosive detector and patrol dog, has completed three deployments and carried out multiple missions supporting the US Secret Service. Sergeant Colin Lewis praised Gamma’s playful personality and revealed he will be adopted into a new family, where he can enjoy his favourite pastimes of playing in the kiddy pool and with his favourite toy.
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SUMMARY: Delores Stanley celebrated her 100th birthday on April 19th in Gulfport, Mississippi, with family traveling from across the country to surprise her. Friends and residents of Summerfield Senior Living joined in the festivities, highlighting the importance of family for Delores and her relatives, who gathered from states like Kentucky and Alabama. Granddaughter Brandi Smith recalled cherished memories of Delores guiding her through motherhood, while grandson Gregory shared playful childhood memories. Delores, who lived through the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, reflected on her life and humorously noted her wish had been to reach 100, which she accomplished.
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SUMMARY: DreKo Music Productions LLC in Gulfport, MS, celebrated its 5th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting for a new executive facility. Founder Andreius Moore, known as DreKo the Prophet, emphasized the space’s role in artist consultations and evaluations. The company caters to various creative professionals, including musicians, writers, and influencers. Vice President Alisha Leeha Moore highlighted their comprehensive services for entrepreneurs in the arts. Gulfport Chamber of Commerce’s Laura Benoit noted the importance of such events for community visibility. Moore expressed his commitment to artist development, aiming to help creatives find their identities. The company has also partnered with Tampa’s Symphonic Distribution for artist marketing.
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SUMMARY: Easter Weekend on the Mississippi Gulf Coast offers various fun events. The Mississippi Aquarium hosts an Easter Egg hunt with special penguin eggs and a golden egg prize. The City of Waveland features a parade with floats, classic cars, and marching bands, followed by an egg hunt and petting zoo. Green Acres Creamery in Saucier offers an egg hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny. Hattiesburg’s zoo hosts an Eggz-otic egg hunt, with 250 eggs hidden and a big prize for the golden egg. On Easter Day, Mosaic Church holds a service at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, open to the public.
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