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MSU Bulldogs return to Coast for Hancock Whitney Classic baseball in March

SUMMARY: The Hancock Whitney Classic will feature Mississippi State baseball at MGM Park on March 12-13, 2024. The Bulldogs play South Alabama on March 12 and New Orleans on March 13, with gates opening an hour before the game. Tickets, starting at $21 for students and $23 for public, are available through MGM Park Box Office and Ticketmaster, with suite options from the Biloxi Shuckers Sales Department. Prices will rise on game day. The Classic has previously attracted large crowds, and Mississippi State, under Coach Lemonis, won the 2021 NCAA Men’s College World Series. Both opponents also have successful athletic programs.
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DreKo Music Productions LLC Ribbon Cutting

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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Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Vancleave’s Hunter Harper!

SUMMARY: Hunter Harper, a senior dual-sport athlete at Vancleave High School, is this week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week. He rushed over 900 yards during his final football season, leading the Bulldogs to their 16th playoff appearance. Harper, who was pivotal in helping his baseball team win the school’s second State Championship, is now striving for back-to-back titles. With a 5-1 record, 39 strikeouts, and a .384 batting average, he is confident heading into playoffs. Harper values his leadership role and aims to inspire younger athletes. Best of luck to him and the Bulldogs in their playoff campaign!
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Gulf Blue Navigator Demo Day

SUMMARY: Six startup companies are competing for funding at Demo Day in Gulfport, Mississippi, as part of the Southern Miss Gulf Blue Navigator program, which aims to attract businesses to the Mississippi coast. The focus is on innovation in the blue economy, covering water and maritime industries. Highlights include Seafood AI’s biometric seafood scanner for determining the legality of crabs and DeepWater Exploration’s subsea cameras for maritime robotics. USM’s Vice President of Research, Kelly Lucas, emphasizes the potential for Mississippi to become a hub for blue economy innovation, driven by technological advances.
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