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U.S. Navy to award Ingalls Shipbuilding $11.5 billion contract for construction of 4 ships

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4 months ago

August 28, 2024

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-08-28 17:50:56

SUMMARY: Engles Shipbuilding is set to receive an $11.5 billion contract from the Navy for four amphibious ships, greatly benefiting the shipyard and the local economy. Jack Norris, Engles’ Governmental Affairs Director, noted that this contract will sustain around 50% of the workforce at the Pascagoula shipyard, which employs approximately 11,500 people, and contributes significantly to the regional economy. The renewed focus on the defense industrial base and support from Mississippi congressional delegates indicates positive future prospects for Engles, with plans to hire thousands annually. The recent commissioning of the advanced amphibious ship LPD 29 showcases the skill of Engles shipbuilders.

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Travelers begin holiday travels on the roads and in the skies

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16 hours ago

December 21, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-12-21 07:46:22

SUMMARY: During the holiday season, 19 million people are expected to travel by air and road. Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is preparing for a surge in travelers, with numbers set to surpass the past decade’s highest. Kalia Kennedy, traveling from Minnesota to Mississippi to visit family, shares her positive experience at the airport, noting helpful airline staff and smooth travel. Airport staff emphasize kindness and customer service. TSA recommends packing gifts in bags, not wrapping them, to avoid disruptions. Travelers are encouraged to stay cheerful and courteous during their journeys. The holiday travel season is in full swing.

Holiday travels are underway, and the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is shaping up to receive an overflow.

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Lights, Planes, and Santa at the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum in Gulfport

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1 day ago

December 20, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2024-12-20 16:45:24

SUMMARY: The Aviation Heritage Museum is hosting its annual “Lights, Planes, and Santa” event this holiday season. Open from 5 to 8:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow, visitors can enjoy a winter wonderland of over 500,000 lights illuminating the museum’s airplanes. The event includes family-friendly activities such as fly simulators, Santa Claus, and opportunities to explore planes and Jeeps. The museum hopes to attract young visitors and encourage future attendance at their summer aviation camps. Local art contest winner Kaliyah Brazzle also shared her artwork, showcasing the museum’s mascot airplane.

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Student Athlete of the Week – Sydnei Barber, West Harrison HS

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2 days ago

December 20, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2024-12-20 11:43:16

SUMMARY: Sydney Barber, a junior at West Harrison High School, excels in both basketball and discus throwing. Despite the Christmas break, she leads her basketball team, which boasts a 17-1 record, and recently became the first player in school history to score over 1,000 points. Inspired by her family, particularly her mother and two nieces, Sydney aims to encourage others in sports. She also broke the school discus record, previously held by her sister, with a throw of 122 feet 10 inches. Sydney’s journey emphasizes resilience and self-worth in sports as she considers her future post-high school.