SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) and Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) are providing guidance for managing stress and anxiety during the 2024 hurricane season (June 1 – November 30). Key recommendations include developing a detailed evacuation plan, assembling an emergency kit, using hurricane tracking maps, and limiting exposure to weather updates. To alleviate anxiety during a storm, wear durable shoes, charge devices, find a safe spot, and monitor local news. Mental health strategies include prioritizing self-care, positive thinking, and meditation. For more resources, visit DMH's website or MEMA's hurricane page, and contact DMH's helpline or mental health crisis line if needed.

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SUMMARY: Lee English Jr.'s life has been intertwined with NASA's Stennis Space Center, where he and his son, Noah, continue the legacy started by English Sr. in the 1970s. English Sr., an engineer at Rocketdyne, played a critical role in developing testing methods for the Space Shuttle Program. He conducted the first seven main engine tests, creating blueprints that modern teams still build upon. Lee Jr. now works as an instrumentation technician, while Noah supports propellant transfers for engine testing. The legacy reflects a generational commitment to advancing space exploration, and English Jr. hopes it continues with future descendants.

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SUMMARY: Mary Mahoney's Old French House restaurant in Biloxi and its co-owner, Anthony Charles Cvitanovich, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to misbrand seafood and wire fraud. The company admitted to fraudulently selling over 29 tons of imported fish as local premium species like snapper and grouper from 2013 to 2019. Cvitanovich specifically misbranded approximately 17,190 pounds of fish in 2018-2019. The fraudulent activity involved selling lower-cost imported fish as higher-priced local varieties. Both the company and Cvitanovich face significant penalties, with sentencing set for September 12, 2024. The case underscores the seriousness of food mislabeling crimes.

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