SUMMARY: Ingalls is celebrating the holiday season by hosting a gift donation event at the Merrytime Training Academy, transformed into a Santa’s workshop. Donations began early this morning and will benefit three local organizations: the Salvation Army, the Center for Non-Violence, and El Pablo, a nonprofit supporting the Hispanic community. Ingalls, known for community involvement, has organized this annual event to bring holiday cheer. The donations will help provide a Merry Christmas for children across South Mississippi. The event also includes hot chocolate, cookies, and snacks, with a community gathering to show appreciation for the donations.

Ingalls is in the holiday spirit, donating to three major charities.

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SUMMARY: Susie Davis interviews Darren Jones, owner of J Boogie’s Gourmet, highlighting his journey from cooking for fellow soldiers in the Army to creating a successful product line. Inspired by encouragement from his peers, Darren began measuring and refining his seasonings, leading to products like ultimate gourmet rub and wing sauce. His offerings include various dry and liquid seasonings, as well as protein-packed pork skins. Darren shares that his products are available at Rouses and military commissaries, and he hosts an online shop with seasonal specials. With over 20 years of experience, Darren emphasizes using premium ingredients for his gourmet creations.

Susie is spending time in the kitchen with Chef Darren L. Jones, Owner and Creator of J Boogie’s Tasty Creations to find out about his expanded line of locally available snacks and seasonings.

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SUMMARY: Engles Shipbuilding is hosting a holiday giving event to support three community organizations: the Salvation Army, the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence, and El Pueblo. The event features holiday festivities and remarks from Engles representatives, emphasizing community engagement. Lisa Bradley from community relations highlights the shipbuilders’ dedication to giving back, showcasing gifts for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree and the needs of domestic violence survivors. Engles encourages their workforce of 11,000 shipbuilders to contribute to the community, fostering a strong local support system and making Pascagoula a better place to live and work.

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