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Local businesses speak out on Buc-ee's travel center construction

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-01-29 22:44:28

SUMMARY: In Harrison County, officials are excited for the return of a forecast for a new travel center called Buc-ee’s, which is expected to bring in business and create jobs. Residents and business owners are looking forward to the new opportunities it will bring. Some have faced challenges, such as decreased business due to road construction, but are hopeful that the new travel center will create positive change in the area. The facility is expected to deliver sales tax benefits to the state and the county, and local residents are eager to see what it will offer upon completion in November.

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Officials in Harrison County say Mississippi’s first Buc-ee’s travel center could open in November of this year.

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Keesler Air Force Base working to expand cybersecurity program

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-03-30 13:20:18

SUMMARY: Keesler Air Force Base is expanding its cybersecurity program with the construction of the Mississippi Cyber Center in partnership with Mississippi State University. This center will enhance training for airmen, focusing on cybersecurity skills vital for modern warfare, including space and cyber domains. The base trains 27,000 airmen annually in various specialties, including air traffic control and weather forecasting. The base also hosts the 403rd Wing, known for its hurricane and atmospheric missions. Keesler’s importance to South Mississippi and the nation is highlighted by its impact on both defense and local partnerships. Plans for a new air traffic control tower are underway.

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Keesler Air Force Base has a huge impact not only on Biloxi, but all of South Mississippi and our country.

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Happening March 29: Vietnam Veterans Day at Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-03-29 12:03:01

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum in Gulfport is hosting a special event on March 29 to honor Vietnam veterans, marking the 50th anniversary of the war’s end. The museum will unveil a new exhibit dedicated to Mississippi’s role in the Vietnam War, featuring seven galleries that explore the state’s aviation history, notable pilots, and the music of the era. The exhibit includes VR experiences and focuses on the critical role of helicopters in the war. Veterans of the Vietnam era are invited to attend for free, with refreshments and a celebration from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Tomorrow is a special day for Vietnam veterans at the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum in Gulfport.

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Local Girl Scout helps bring ‘Books for Babies’ program to Memorial Health System

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2025-03-28 16:21:04

SUMMARY: Girl Scout ambassador McKenzie Sterling launched the “Books for Babies” program at Memorial Health System, offering families with babies in the NICU a children’s book for comfort. This initiative aims to ease the emotional challenges for parents waiting for their baby’s recovery. The Vanderford family, the first recipients, look forward to reading to their premature baby. The program, supported by fundraising and community events, has gathered over 350 books, and McKenzie has partnered with the Upsilon Kai Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to ensure continued book donations for the future.

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