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MDOT offers resources and advice for hurricane season
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is providing free resources and advice to help residents prepare for hurricane evacuations. MDOT offers a mobile app, a hurricane evacuation kit checklist, and a hurricane evacuation guide for safe travel. Due to bridge repairs, some major highway routes are closed, including U.S Highway 90 and Highway 43. MDOT advises residents to use alternate routes such as I-10 and Highway 11. They also urge residents to download the traffic mobile app for real-time traffic updates and emergency alerts.
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Thousands of eighth graders learn about careers at Pathways2Possibilities at the Coast Coliseum
SUMMARY: Thousands of eighth graders attended the Pathways to Possibilities event at the Coast Convention Center to explore various career options available on the Mississippi Coast. With 45 schools participating, the event aims to introduce students to different professions before they enter high school. Organizers, like Karen, dedicate significant time to planning the event, hoping to connect students’ passions with future careers. Attendees expressed excitement about exploring options, with interests ranging from aviation to health science. With hands-on experiences offered, students like Aiden plan to use what they learn to shape their future career paths, showcasing the event’s impact.
SUMMARY: U.S. Marine Corps General Eric Smith toured Engle Shipyard, showcasing the USS Harrisburg and USS Bogen, two advanced warships designed for diverse missions like power projection, humanitarian aid, and crisis response. Smith described these vessels as “Swiss Army knives” of the fleet, emphasizing their cutting-edge technology and capabilities. The USS Harrisburg, the 14th San Antonio class ship, and the USS Bogen, the third America class ship, serve as vital deterrents against threats from Russia and China. The shipyard’s role is crucial in supporting national defense strategies by enabling the Marine Corps and Navy to project power globally.
The Commandant of the United States Marine Corps toured two warships under construction at Ingalls Shipyard on Wednesday.
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SUMMARY: The four o’clock show highlights the upcoming “Mistletoe on Main Street” event in downtown Gulfport on December 7th, featuring festivities from 10 AM to 5 PM. Guests can enjoy vendor shopping, Christmas activities, a food fair, and free photos with Santa and the Grinch. The event aims to encourage family fun and local shopping, coinciding with the Sugar Plum parade at 6 PM. Local businesses like Pop’s are promoting holiday flavors and sugar-free options. This event, revitalized last year, aims to boost downtown Gulfport traffic and engagement, presenting a festive experience for the community.
While Thanksgiving is just a week away, South Mississippi is already looking ahead to Christmas.
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