The Iconic National Wildlife Refuge In Mississippi Everyone Should Visit Once In Their Lifetime
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As anyone who has spent much time here can attest, there are a lot of beautiful places in Mississippi. Our state has a great variety of wetlands, forests, canyons, and lakes. With twenty-four state parks and nine National Park sites, you don’t ever have to go too far to find a historic location where you can get in touch with nature. One of our favorites is the beautiful Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge that’s along the Alabama border. It’s got limited public access, but we’re lucky enough to have a few entry points in the Jackson County area. Moss Point is home to the Grand Bay Coastal Resources Center’s visitor center, which is a great place to begin your exploration of the refuge. The visitor center’s displays will provide plenty of information about the history of the refuge and the varied flora and fauna that reside here.
Commandant of Marine Corps touts multi-ship buy in visit to Pascagoula’s Ingalls Shipbuilding
Magnolia Tribune
Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula hosted four-star General Eric Smith, the 39th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, for an official visit to the shipyard on Wednesday. During his visit, General Smith met with Ingalls leadership and toured the facilities as well as reviewed the two amphibious warships currently under construction at Ingalls, Bougainville (LHA 8) and Harrisburg (LPD 30). “These vessels are what evacuates Americans out of embassies in harm’s way and what projects power in unforeseen circumstances in uncertain territories,” General Smith told Magnolia Tribune. “These ships are vital to national security.”
‘Future of Ocean Springs School District’ forum discussed potential new school
WLOX
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) – Tuesday night, the Ocean Springs School District held its first forum focused on its strategic and capital improvement plan. The plan acts as a road map for the district over the next five years. Superintendent Michael Lindsey laid out five goals for the future of the district.
City of Ocean Springs announces new citywide infrastructure projects
WLOX
https://www.wlox.com/2024/11/19/city-ocean-springs-announes-new-citywide-infrastructure-projects/
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) – Ocean Springs is announcing new and exciting infrastructure projects designed to improve the quality of life for those living there and promote sustainable growth within the community. Earlier this month, the Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen introduced five different city infrastructure projects adding up to over $10.3 million. The infrastructure projects include two storm drain improvement projects, an east side sewer diversion project, sidewalk improvements, as well as utility improvements on Washington Avenue funded by GOMESA.
Former U.S. Senator honored at DDG 133 Keel Laying at Ingalls Shipbuilding
WLOX
https://www.wlox.com/2024/11/23/former-us-senator-honored-ddg-133-keel-laying-ingalls-shipbuilding/
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) – Applause and recognition were in order as Nuclear Threat Initiative co-founder and former U.S. Senator Sam Nunn took the stage at Ingalls Shipbuilding. On Friday morning, the keel laying of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer DDG 133 took place. The ship is being named in honor of Nunn. His daughter, Michelle Nunn, is the ship’s sponsor. “The people that work here have done a tremendous job and continue to,” said Sam. “And the people who will serve on this vessel to protect our nation’s security and keep the seaways open, there will be people who will be very proud of it.”
Ingalls Shipbuilding celebrates past and present apprentices for National Apprenticeship Week
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PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) – With 15 different 3- to 4-year programs and over 600 students, America’s largest military shipbuilder and provider of all-domain defense solutions, Ingalls Shipbuilding, is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week. “We’ve really flipped the script with regards to how people are developed,” said Director of Training at the Maritime Training Center of Excellence, Anna Bourdais. “Now, its skills are the currency, and now we’re actually paying you to go to college. We’re paying you to learn, so for me, that’s what so important here with our apprenticeship program.” Across the country, this week highlights the success and value of apprenticeships in supporting economic growth and access to high-quality jobs— like welding, carpentry, ship-fitting and becoming a maintenance electrician.
Ingalls Shipbuilding President speaks at Gulf Coast Business Council Meeting
WXXV
https://www.wxxv25.com/ingalls-shipbuilding-president-speaks-at-gulf-coast-business-council-meeting/
Ingalls Shipbuilding hosted this month’s Gulf Coast Business Council meeting. Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson was the main speaker. Wilkinson is also the chairman of the board for the Gulf Coast Business Council. She will be ending her two-year term as chairman. Kari Wilkinson has overseen the U.S. Navy’s Assault and Surface Ship programs and the division’s 11,000 shipbuilders.
Outgoing Ingalls Shipbuilding president looks back on legacy
WLOX (video)