SUMMARY: In the 5A South State playoff game on May 10, 2025, Van Cleave fought to avoid elimination against East Central. East Central dominated game one with a run rule, powered by Abby Danis’s 11 strikeouts. In a tense second game, defensive plays shone, especially by Van Cleave behind Brooklyn Howard. After a scoreless extra innings start with runners on second, East Central took a brief lead, but Van Cleave tied it in the ninth, thanks to senior Bailey Ross’s clutch single. A crucial double play by East Central almost ended the game, but Van Cleave scored in the bottom of the ninth to win 2-1, extending their season.

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: East Central vs Vancleave (5/10/2025) [5A Playoffs, South State Game 2]

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SUMMARY: MDOT is advancing several coastal road projects while preparing for hurricane season. On I-10, construction is underway to widen the eastbound entrance ramp at Diamond Head, aiding progress on the southern roundabout; the northern roundabouts are nearly complete. A $17 million overpass project is ahead of schedule for 2026 completion. Noise barrier walls and travel lane widening continue along I-10. Two bridges at Kundal and Videlia are months from summer completion; the Wolf River Bridge will finish by year-end. MDOT is also conducting hurricane preparedness training, including rare contraflow exercises, and has resources and evacuation route info available online and via app.

MDOT gives updates on Coast road projects, preparing for hurricane season

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SUMMARY: Voters in Gautier will choose between incumbent Mayor Casey Vaughn and former Mayor Phil Toresen in the upcoming mayoral race. Vaughn aims to continue growth with projects like the town center development, revamped Beo Park, and Legacy Park, a multi-use building with a cardiac center. He emphasizes strengthening infrastructure, public safety, and mixed-use development. Toresen seeks to return, focusing on improving economic development, which he feels Gautier lacks compared to neighboring cities. He highlights past contributions like the amphitheater and public-private partnerships. Both candidates agree the voters will decide the city’s future direction over the next four years.

Gautier voters will choose between two familiar names and faces come Election Day.

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