SUMMARY: The Fourth Annual Big T Invitational was held Saturday in Biloxi at Sunkist Country Club with 92 participants honoring Thomas Miller’s life. Miller, who battled serious heart problems and passed away in 2022, inspired the event to support the LVAD Patient Assistance Fund at UAB, where he received care. His son, Blake Miller, shared how golf connects them and continues his father’s legacy. The Big T Foundation has raised over \$28,000 to help patients with left ventricular assist devices. The event celebrates Miller’s memory while giving back to the hospital that extended his life.

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SUMMARY: Airports across Mississippi, including Picayune and Poplarville, are rushing to complete federally funded upgrades before the 2026 expiration of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Picayune’s airport is undergoing a \$2.7 million project repaving runways and updating electrical systems, with only a small local contribution. City leaders see the improvements as vital economic tools, supporting flights from companies like Walmart and Chevron. Poplarville has completed runway and lighting upgrades and plans to build five new hangars to generate revenue and reduce taxpayer dependence. Officials emphasize these repairs as key investments for future growth and self-sufficiency.

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SUMMARY: In just three months, St. Martin seniors Jalyn Nguyen, D’Kylah Jenkins, and Yvette Nathan transformed from newcomers to Mississippi’s first girls flag football state champions. Initially uncertain about their athletic paths, flag football gave them purpose and opened doors, including college scholarships at Bishop State Community College—the first in the state for girls flag football. They take pride in making history, inspiring younger girls, and breaking stereotypes. Emphasizing perseverance, they encourage others to stay positive, embrace opportunities, and believe in themselves, proving success can come unexpectedly with dedication and heart. Their journey is both groundbreaking and motivational.

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