SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves has declared March as Wildfire Prevention Month, coinciding with the relaunch of the Mississippi Prescribed Fire Council, which promotes wildfire prevention through prescribed burning. The council, recently revitalized after years of inactivity, aims to educate both public and private landowners about wildfire risks and prevention methods, especially in areas with volatile fuels. Workshops are being organized to engage landowners in prescribed burns. Funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is supporting the revival, including the development of a website to connect landowners with prescribed burners, addressing the increasing demand for such services.

The relaunch of a state organization is hoping to prevent wildfires in our communities.

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SUMMARY: A military community honored WWII Navy veteran Alfred Lewis, who is approaching his 98th birthday. Lewis, who enlisted at 17 in 1945, served by clearing caves in the Philippines and later worked as a welder at Engle Shipbuilding. The celebration, attended by the Navy and Civil Air Patrol, allowed him to see the construction of the USS Banville, symbolizing the legacy of service. His daughter, Ronda Parker, expressed pride in his patriotism and humor, highlighting his inspirational stories and dedication to his country. The event coincides with the 80th anniversary of the victory at Eima in Pasola.

WWII Navy veteran honored ahead of his 98th birthday

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SUMMARY: This month’s Chamber Member Spotlight features Optimal Answers, a software company founded by Bryant Mayfield. They specialize in decision optimization applications that support business, government, and personal decisions. Their technology simplifies complex decision-making processes, including inventory management, procurement, product mix, pricing, planning, and scheduling, which are often handled with spreadsheets. Optimal Answers offers easy access via their website, optimalanswers.com. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce congratulates Optimal Answers on their success and encourages others to learn more about Chamber membership or to win a Chamber Member Spotlight by visiting mscoastchamber.com.

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