SUMMARY: The Gulfport Sportsplex is hosting the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Championship softball tournament for the fifth year. The eight top teams have competed since Tuesday, aiming for the conference title and an automatic NCAA Tournament bid. SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland praised the event’s location, highlighting the area’s amenities and fan engagement. Gulfport Sportsplex General Manager Marquez Singleton expressed excitement about the high-level competition and the ongoing partnership with SWAC. Tournament volunteer Anthony Williams also emphasized the event’s positive atmosphere, with many local fans attending annually. The tournament continues with more exciting moments to come.

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SUMMARY: Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American missionary who served in Peru and now heads the Vatican’s office of bishops, has been elected as the first American pope in Catholic Church history, taking the name Leo XIV. Bishop of Biloxi, Louis F. Kihneman III, expressed gratitude and joy, welcoming Pope Leo XIV and urging the faithful to pray for him. Prevost reflected on being shaped by previous popes—from Pius XII to Francis, who appointed him bishop. Kihneman emphasized unity, faith, and trust in God’s guidance as Pope Leo XIV begins his mission to lead the Church with strength, wisdom, and a shepherd’s heart.

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SUMMARY: The City of Long Beach is moving forward with the next phase of the Long Beach Harbor project, having recently completed the southeastern bulkhead. The city aims to enhance sustainability by reinforcing the harbor’s infrastructure, including a new 10-inch concrete sheet pile wall and a 14′ x 14′ concrete pile foundation. Additionally, a wide, handicap-accessible pedestrian walkway will be built along the harbor. Mayor George Bass emphasized the goal of making the harbor resilient, even to Category 5 storms. The project also includes forward-thinking updates to ensure long-term durability and minimal future repairs.

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