SUMMARY: Two young men, Carsten Dice and Anzio Sterling, have been hired full-time at J. Allen Automotive, marking a milestone for the Project SEARCH program. This workforce initiative, run by the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services, helps young adults with learning disabilities transition into meaningful employment. The program includes real-world job training through three 10-week rotations. Carsten now works as an experienced liaison, while Anzio is an express technician. Since its 2019 launch in Mississippi, Project SEARCH has expanded to 28 statewide sites, including the world’s first automotive dealership host site. Both Carsten and Anzio exemplify the program’s success.

Project SEARCH interns hired full-time at J. Allen Automotive in milestone moment

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SUMMARY: During National Police Week, Hansborough Baptist Church in Gulfport served homemade lunch to thank Gulfport Police officers for their service. This event, part of a week-long hospital initiative, recognized the officers who protect and serve the community. City administrators and volunteers also joined the luncheon. Volunteers described the meal as a small token of appreciation for the sacrifices officers make daily, often under stressful, difficult circumstances. The church emphasized the importance of acknowledging these efforts and expressing visibility and gratitude to officers who may not always be seen at their best but consistently serve with dedication.

Handsboro Baptist Church served up homemade food to thank the Gulfport police department for all they do.

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SUMMARY: The South Mississippi region is experiencing warm and humid conditions, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s along the coast and lower 90s inland. The area is under a ridging pattern, which will continue to bring warm weather through the weekend. A heat dome is expected to develop later in the week, causing temperatures to rise further, with heat indices in the 90s. Humidity levels will remain high, with southerly winds transporting moisture across the region. Overnight lows will be around 74°F, and tomorrow’s highs will stay in the mid to upper 80s along the coast and lower 90s inland.

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