SUMMARY: The City of Long Beach, MS, is advancing the Inner Bulkhead Wall Project after resolving an arbitration case with FEMA. The project, valued at $5.8 million, aims to replace a damaged break wall, enhance shoreline protection, and improve public access with a new pedestrian walkway. Funded through state appropriations, Tidelands, Gulf Coast Restoration, and GOMESA funds, it involves constructing a 10-inch concrete sheet pile wall and reinforced piles. The Long Beach Board of Aldermen will review bids on March 5, 2025, and construction will follow. The project strengthens the harbor’s infrastructure for commerce, industry, and recreation.

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SUMMARY: Carey Dinner Theatre’s 51st season begins in July, with auditions for performers and interviews for crew members set for March 29, starting at 10 a.m. at the Joe and Virginia Tatum Theatre on William Carey University’s Hattiesburg campus. Actors must present a one-minute monologue and a 32-bar song from a Broadway musical, along with a dance audition. Online submissions are accepted. Pianists will audition with a Broadway selection. Backstage staff interviews are also available, with remote options and digital portfolios encouraged. Company members receive salaries, tips, housing, and meals. The commitment runs from June 23 to July 28.

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SUMMARY: Lane Breland, a talented tennis player from Stone High School, is this week’s WXXV Student Athlete. Breland, who started playing tennis in 7th grade, has reached the state championship three times but is determined to end his senior season with a victory. He values perseverance, learning to never give up even in tough situations. Breland enjoys doubles for its intensity and team spirit. He’s optimistic about his team’s chances at the state championship and plans to continue his tennis career at Co-Lin Community College after graduation, where he feels the team atmosphere mirrors that of Stone County.

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