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Port damage exercise crucial to enabling fleet and adds jobs on the Coast
A training exercise for the Seabees was hosted today.
The Port of Gulfport is hosting the Seabees Field Training exercise. It’s a full-on training operation which features new road installations, demolition, and port damage repairs. LCDR Mike Duffy with Underwater Construction Team 1 said, “Port damage repair is crucial to enabling our fleet and the ability for us to re-arm, re-fuel, and re-supply our fleet in order to enable and distribute maritime operations to keep our fleet in the flight.”
John Nass, CEO and executive director of the Mississippi State Port…
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Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Gulfport’s Davis Ormes!
SUMMARY: This Thursday night, Gulfport’s Davis Ormes is recognized as the WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, highlighting his achievements in both baseball and powerlifting. A senior at Gulfport High, he reflects on his athletic journey influenced by his older brother. As a leader on the baseball team and a three-time state powerlifting champion, Ormes aims for a fourth title this Saturday. With impressive lifts, including a squat of 580 pounds and a deadlift of 650, he also prioritizes community involvement and aims to leave a positive legacy. His faith plays a crucial role in his motivation and strength. Good luck to his teams at State!
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University of South Alabama holds 14th annual Gulf Coast Trauma Symposium
SUMMARY: The 14th annual Gulf Coast Trauma Symposium, hosted by the University of South Alabama health team, has gathered over 300 medical professionals from eight states at the Golden Nugget in Biloxi, Mississippi. The event aims to enhance trauma care knowledge among first responders, doctors, and nurses through presentations by medical experts, trauma survivors, and continuing education courses. Key topics include violence prevention, emergency care, and burn treatment. Notable speakers emphasize the importance of initial treatment for burn injuries before transferring patients to specialized centers. The symposium runs until March 28, with tickets available starting at $25.
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Darian Atkinson ruled incompetent to stand trial in McKeithen murder case
SUMMARY: Darian Atkinson, accused of killing Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen in 2019, has been indefinitely committed to the Mississippi State Hospital following a competency hearing. Doctors revealed he is receiving treatment for severe mental illness, including schizophrenia, and struggles with symptoms like paranoia and hallucinations, hindering his ability to understand legal proceedings or assist in his defense. Despite some symptom improvement, experts believe he cannot be restored to competency in the foreseeable future. Atkinson will remain in maximum security at the hospital, evaluated annually, with the possibility of trial if deemed competent. Biloxi Police expressed disappointment but maintained faith in the judicial process.
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