SUMMARY: Keesler Air Force Base is preparing for the 2025 hurricane season with a basewide exercise focused on their storm response plan. The 81st Training Wing is practicing tasks to maintain operations before, during, and after hurricanes, including sandbagging and securing power and water supplies. Simultaneously, the 403rd Wing, known as the hurricane hunters, is also gearing up to fly into storms to gather critical data for the National Hurricane Center. Their specialized instruments provide vital insights into storm conditions, helping to enhance safety and preparedness efforts. The importance of heeding emergency management advice is emphasized to prevent fatalities during hurricanes.

As hurricane season approaches, preparations are ramping up at Keesler Air Force Base, both in the air and on the ground.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi state senator Scott Delano discussed recent tax and sports betting developments. The state passed a tax reform bill, reducing the income tax from 4% to 3% by 2030, though Delano emphasized that complete elimination won’t happen soon. A gas tax increase will fund road projects, despite some pushback. The grocery tax was reduced to 7.5%, offering modest savings. While sports betting was considered, Delano criticized the House’s push for out-of-state companies like FanDuel and DraftKings, advocating instead for local, regulated gaming facilities. He supports more accessible online sports betting but wants to ensure state interests are protected.

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SUMMARY: The Parkinson’s Foundation Gulf Coast Chapter recently recognized World Parkinson’s Day by hosting a monthly meeting in Biloxi. Organized by Nancy Karstens, the gathering aimed to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease, discuss treatments, and share resources with the community. A proclamation from Biloxi Mayor Fo Gillitch declared April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month, highlighting that 90,000 new diagnoses occur annually and that the number of affected individuals may reach 1.2 million by 2030. Participants like Alan Quinn shared personal experiences, while members engage in activities like Rock Steady boxing classes to help manage symptoms and improve coordination.

The number of people living with Parkinson’s disease is expected to rise to 1.2 million by the end of 2030.

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