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Private company leases use of A2 test stand at Stennis Space Center
SUMMARY: Relativity Space, a 3D printed rocket company, has extended its lease agreement at the Stennis Space Center, bringing its total footprint at the site to 300 acres. The deal marks the first time a commercial tenant has upgraded a legacy test stand at Stennis. The company plans to invest $267m in the site, creating hundreds of jobs to support the development and launch of its Terran R program. The Stennis Space Center was established in the 1960s and is the largest propulsion test center in the US, last used for engine testing for the Space Shuttle Program until 2009.
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2025 Municipal Primary Election Results
SUMMARY: The polls for the 2025 Municipal Primary Elections in South Mississippi have closed, with residents voting across the Coast. In Bay St. Louis, notable results include incumbent Mayor Mike Favre and several council incumbents. Biloxi voters saw incumbent Mayor A.M. “FoFo” Gilich lead, with contests in various wards. Diamondhead, Gautier, Gulfport, Long Beach, Moss Point, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula, and Pass Christian all recorded primary elections with multiple candidates across mayoral and council positions, predominantly Republicans and Democrats vying for positions. Unofficial results are still pending in some areas, with incumbency playing a significant role in many contests.
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Department of Marine Resources offers boating and water safety tips
SUMMARY: As Spring Break approaches, more boaters are expected on the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s waterways, which are popular for activities like kayaking, fishing, and jet skiing. Captain Michael Strickland of Marine Patrol emphasizes the importance of vessel safety, urging boaters to ensure their craft is sea-worthy and equipped with necessary safety gear, including personal flotation devices, a fire extinguisher, and visual distress signals. Additionally, anyone born after June 30, 1980, must possess a boat safety certificate. Strickland advises against boating under the influence and encourages familiarity with local laws to reduce accidents during the busy season.
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Transit Service Schedule for Spring Break Weekend: April 11 – 13, 2025
SUMMARY: Expect significant delays on Coast Transit Authority (CTA) fixed routes from April 11-14, 2025, due to Spring Break traffic on Highway 90 and Pass Road. A temporary Express Route will operate nonstop between Gulfport and Biloxi Transit Centers via I-10, starting April 11 at 1:00 p.m., with departures every 45 minutes until 7:45 p.m. The Beachcomber will have limited service, ending early on Friday and having no service on Saturday and Sunday. Pass Road services will end early on Friday and Saturday but will resume a Sunday schedule on April 13, albeit with potential traffic delays.
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