SUMMARY: Kelan Rich, a senior guard at Pascagoula High School, is this week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week. Aiming to continue his family’s basketball legacy, Rich has showcased remarkable talent, recently scoring 19 points against the state’s top team and joining the 1,000 point club. He is the only player from the Mississippi Gulf Coast selected for Team Mississippi, emphasizing his dedication to his city. The Panthers, currently 20-3 and ranked first in the state, seek redemption after last season’s playoff loss. Rich hopes to help his team achieve their first-ever state championship as they close out the regular season.

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SUMMARY: “The Legacies We Leave: Black History Month Through the Eyes of Artists” is a special group exhibition at the MGCCC Harrison County Campus Fine Art Gallery, running from February 3 to February 28, 2025. The exhibit celebrates Black History Month by highlighting the artistic legacies of African American artists, inspired by the quilters of Gee’s Bend, Alabama. Featured artists include MGCCC alumni Tessa Rose, who honors the Gee’s Bend quilters, and Anthony Badon, whose work explores African diaspora culture. The exhibition also features other artists such as Cecily Cummings and Marian Glaser. The event is free and open to the public.

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SUMMARY: Memorial Health System has completed its acquisition of Merit Health Biloxi, transitioning ownership of the hospital, medical office building, and clinics to Memorial. Now known as Memorial Hospital Biloxi, this acquisition enhances patient-centered care and streamlines services across the region. Patients will benefit from a consistent standard of care and improved access to medical services. Memorial’s President and CEO, Kent Nicaud, emphasized that the merger will strengthen existing partnerships and address community healthcare needs. With this acquisition, Memorial operates hospitals in Gulfport, Stone County, and Biloxi, alongside a network of clinics and specialty care services.

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