SUMMARY: Emergency officials are urging people to use Hurricane Preparedness Week to get ready for the upcoming hurricane season, even though it is still four weeks away. Mississippi Emergency Management Agency's executive director is meeting with local emergency leaders and private partners to strategize for potential storms. They are focusing on forecasting models to predict response strategies and working on evacuation plans, including new hurricane evacuation zones. The 2024 hurricane season is expected to be more active than usual, so it is important to always be prepared for potential storms. Evacuation transportation is available for those in need during a storm.

Last year, the Atlantic basin saw 20 named storms, which ranks fourth for the most-named storms in a year since 1950.

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SUMMARY: The Pass Christian Rotary Club recently celebrated its 100th anniversary with members excited for the future. Club President Ken Austin highlighted the club's mission of finding needs and addressing them locally and internationally. The club has made significant impacts in the city, including rebuilding homes after Hurricane Katrina and supporting youth organizations like the Boys and Girls Scouts. Austin expressed pride in the club's long history of service and emphasized the importance of community involvement. The club's accomplishments over the past century demonstrate the impact individuals can make when they come together to make a difference.

It was a pomp and circumstance moment in War Memorial Park as the Pass Christian Rotary Club achieved a major lifetime milestone.

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SUMMARY: Mayor Kenny Holloway of Ocean Springs highlighted the city's development and growth in his State of the City address, emphasizing budget and tax collections. He expressed confidence in the city's direction and acknowledged the challenges of balancing growth with maintaining the city's charm, particularly in the downtown area. The mayor discussed concerns such as growth pace and recruitment and retention of police officers and firefighters. Annexation of new areas was also a major topic, with the city ready to offer services to the 700 new residents and 60 businesses. Additionally, the expansion of Highway 90 was highlighted as crucial for the city's development.

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