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Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church in Gulfport celebrates 121 years of service
SUMMARY: Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church in Gulfport is celebrating its 121st anniversary. The church was founded in 1902 by Reverand Loggins and has survived natural disasters and fires over the years. Today, it remains a thriving community hub, serving God and providing assistance to those in need. The church’s anniversary service included gospel, praise dancing, and guest preacher Reverand Obadiah Clemons. Reverand James Beal expressed his gratitude for the church’s previous pastors and devoted members during the milestone celebration, the theme of which was “Nothing shall Separate Us”.
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SUMMARY: The Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport will conduct the annual Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2025 from February 3-14, 2025. This exercise, coordinated by U.S. Fleet Forces Command and Navy Installations Command, consists of a field training exercise (Citadel Shield) and a command post exercise (Solid Curtain) aimed at improving readiness and interoperability among Navy security forces and partner agencies. Although designed to enhance security, the exercise may cause increased traffic and delays around the base. Captain Ana Franco emphasized the importance of training to protect the base’s employees and residents. For updates, follow their social media.
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SUMMARY: Five undergraduates from the University of Southern Mississippi have received the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, enabling them to study or intern abroad. The Gilman Program supports students from diverse backgrounds by providing financial assistance, aiming to cultivate future American leaders with essential career skills, language proficiency, and global knowledge. Notable recipients include Spencer Barbier in Greece, Lillian Baxter in Wales, and Faith Holloway in Italy. Jessica Bunales praises the scholarship for enriching students’ academic and personal lives. Director Mary Beard encourages non-selected applicants to persist, reinforcing the program’s competitiveness and opportunity for growth.
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MSU, EMCC formalize Communiversity partnership to upskill workforce for advanced manufacturing
SUMMARY: On January 29, Mississippi State University (MSU) President Mark E. Keenum and East Mississippi Community College (EMCC) President Scott Alsobrooks signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance the MSU at the Communiversity partnership through the Advancements in Manufacturing Upskilling Program (AiM UP). This initiative aims to equip Mississippi’s workforce with essential skills in advanced manufacturing, bridging the gap between academia and industry. Keenum emphasized the value of collaborative efforts in fostering workforce development to meet 21st-century job demands. The Communiversity, located strategically for regional economic development, serves as a hub for training and innovation in the manufacturing sector.
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