SUMMARY: The Gulfport Sports Hall of Fame will induct its 10th class this Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Lyman Community Center, honoring 11 distinguished athletes. Inductees include Timmy Bowers, Sara Carter, Robin Fairley Collins, Rod Davis, Bobby Garner, Charles Harris, Leroy Johnson, Cedric Scott, Syniker Taylor, Rick Villarreal, and Trent Weaver. Several honorees expressed joy and gratitude for being recognized decades after their athletic achievements. Board President Steve Williams emphasized that inductees must have demonstrated excellence beyond high school, including collegiate success. The ceremony marks a milestone in celebrating Gulfport’s sports legacy and the contributions of its standout athletes.

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SUMMARY: The Biloxi Shuckers lit up Keesler Federal Park on National Mascot Day, edging out the Knoxville Smokies 9-8 in a thrilling game that brought them within one win of clinching the South Division’s first-half title. Pitcher Tate Kuehner started strong, while Mike Boeve and Cooper Pratt sparked early offense. Luis Lara and Boeve extended the lead, but Knoxville tied it 3-3. Brock Wilken’s birthday homer and career-high 18 strikeouts stood out, though the Smokies surged ahead in the 8th. The Shuckers rallied late, with a sacrifice fly from Pratt sealing the win. Wednesday’s game could secure their division title.

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SUMMARY: William Carey University has enhanced campus life by promoting Dr. Wesley Dykes to vice president for student engagement, expanding his recruitment role to enrich the “Carey Experience” for current students. Since joining WCU in 2012, Dykes grew the Winters School of Music from 108 to over 300 students, launching new degrees and 18 musical ensembles. WCU President Dr. Ben Burnett praised Dykes for fostering a supportive, high-energy culture. The promotion aligns with broader campus improvements, including new facilities like the King Student Center, Student Success Center, renovated dining hall, outdoor stage, and ongoing dorm and student plaza projects, aimed at better student engagement and campus life.

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