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Planting day at Sawmill Landing Park in Moss Point
This Saturday you are invited to join the Rotary Club of Moss Point and the City of Moss Point as they begin the process of establishing the city’s newest park.
Volunteers will be working to complete the development of the Sawmill Landing Park by planting trees across what’s designed to be a nature-based green space.
Participants will learn about the physical element of the park as well as gain first-hand experience about the proper way to plant trees.
The park will celebrate the natural and cultural history of Moss Point as an important early Gulf Coast…
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Fourteen athletes represent the Gulf Coast in 2024 Bernard Blackwell North/South All-Star game
SUMMARY: The 2024 Bernard Blackwell North/South All-Star game took place at Milner Stadium in Gulfport, featuring 28 top players from Mississippi, including 14 from the Gulf Coast. The South team kicked off with a blocked field goal that Gautier’s Fred Nicholson recovered, leading to a touchdown by Kendetryon Backstorm. The North team answered back, with Kohl Bradley making key defensive plays. Despite the South’s efforts, the North team clinched victory 14-13, marking their first win in five years. Post-game, players, including Silas Corder and Fred Nicholson, expressed pride in their achievements and representing their region.
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SUMMARY: A new historical marker honoring James Meredith, the first Black student to integrate the University of Mississippi in 1962, was unveiled in his hometown of Kosciusko, Mississippi. At 91, Meredith attended the ceremony, expressing it as “the most important day” of his life. Around 85 attendees, including family members, celebrated his legacy against white supremacy. Meredith, who faced violence during his enrollment, has been recognized multiple times by the university, where Black student enrollment now stands at 10%. The marker, created with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, is located near his childhood home, marking a significant personal and historical moment.
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SUMMARY: Santa Claus received an official Certificate of Travel Clearance from the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) for Christmas Eve travel. MDOT staff inspected his sleigh, ensuring safety compliance and permitting excess toy weight while approving Rudolph’s bright nose. Executive Director Brad White emphasized Santa’s commitment to safety, urging families to use car seats and seatbelts, and to avoid distractions while driving. Elves reported concerning driving behaviors in the state, but Santa remains hopeful that motorists can improve. Drivers are advised to stay alert for sleighs and reindeer on Christmas Eve, as “blitzened driving” is strictly prohibited.
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