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PART 6: Prepare Mississippi 2024, First Alert Hurricane Special
SUMMARY: Start building your emergency supply kit gradually with essentials you might already possess, such as flashlights, batteries, important documents, water, and non-perishable food. When shopping, buy an extra regularly used item each time. Hurricane Katrina highlighted that planning doesn’t always originate from the hurricane’s direct path but can be managed from locations like Franken County, 165 miles inland. Effective communication during Katrina was challenging, leading to innovative changes. Mississippi and MIMA (Mississippi Emergency Management Agency) are now prepared for various disasters, emphasizing inclusion, such as having a disabilities integration advisor. Always assess evacuation needs and consider local shelters only as a last resort.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is prepared to respond to not only hurricanes, but also to other severe storms that threaten our state.
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Primary Elections in South Mississippi
SUMMARY: Primary elections are taking place today in South Mississippi, offering residents the chance to engage in democracy. Key races include mayor, city council, and board of aldermen, with polls open since 7 AM. In Long Beach, current Mayor George Baz is not seeking reelection, leaving four candidates to compete. Turnout has been light, especially given the significance of the Republican primary. In Ocean Springs, incumbent Kenny Holloway faces four challengers. Polls close at 7 PM, and voters can participate in either the Republican or Democratic primary, but not both. Mississippi Move is providing free ride shares for voters.

Polls open Tuesday, April 1, at 7 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m.
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3/31 – Sam Parker’s “What a Turn Around” Monday Night Forecast
SUMMARY: Meteorologist Sam Parker recapped a stormy Monday morning in South Mississippi, where over an inch of rain fell in Gulfport and heavy rainfall was reported across Bay St. Louis, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, and Pascagoula. Sunday also brought flash flood warnings and over six inches of rain in parts of Jackson County. Tornado warnings were issued, with the National Weather Service expected to survey the damage. A cold front has moved out, bringing drier air and clear skies tonight. Cloud cover will return Tuesday, but the week remains mostly dry with a warming trend before another cold front brings weekend storms.

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Behind the Business: Sugar Tribe Sweets and Events
SUMMARY: **Summary (100 words):**
In this week’s *Behind the Business: Sugar Tribe Sweets and Events*, what began as a hobby for Ocean Springs’ Jennifer Mayfield has grown into a flourishing bakery and event business. Inspired by a cake she made for her nephew’s birthday, Mayfield launched Sugar Tribe through social media. Self-taught via YouTube and trial and error, she expanded from home baking to two storefronts. Sugar Tribe now offers custom cakes, themed desserts, brownies, cinnamon rolls, king cakes, and event services including linens and decor. Though cakes are her specialty, Mayfield’s creativity drives her growing success—alongside owning an urgent care clinic.

Sugar Tribe Sweets and Events is located at 2961 Bienville Boulevard in Ocean Springs.
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