SUMMARY: William Bence, the new superintendent of Harrison County schools, is taking over from retiring superintendent Mitchell King. Bence, a former coach and teacher who worked his way up to principal, is focused on putting students first and ensuring the school system thrives. He is grateful for King's leadership and plans to build a positive environment for both students and teachers. Bence believes in bringing out the best in people and making tough decisions for the benefit of children. He will start by building a strong team and culture within the district. Bence's tenure begins on July 1st, following King's retirement in June.

A dream is coming true for William Bentz as he was welcomed in as the new superintendent for the fourth largest school district in the state.

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SUMMARY: State lawmakers have decided not to dedicate $30 million in Gulf Coast restoration funds to projects this year, despite receiving over a hundred applications. The funds have been used for over 100 projects in previous years, but this year, $40 million was dedicated in 2021 and over $50 million in the previous year, leading to over promising. The Gulf Coast Advisory Board received 108 applications this year, totaling $210 million in requests, but only 22 projects worth $100 million were selected. State Senator Scott Delano stated that a pause was necessary to evaluate and improve the process for selecting transformational projects. Both Delano and Board Chairman Jamie Miller expect the funds to be dedicated to projects in the future.

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SUMMARY: Mary Mahoney is celebrating 60 years in business on the coast, with Maya Turner reporting on how the restaurant became legendary. Mary Mahoney started as a lounge owner, but moved to a French house after being kicked out. Known for putting smiles on customers' faces, the restaurant has served famous guests like Jimmy Buffett and Usher. Bob Mahoney emphasizes their goal of making people happy, with employees who have been there for over 40 years. Customers are considered friends, and the restaurant was recently voted one of the 50 Most Beautiful in the US. Visit Mary Mahoney's for a friendly atmosphere and good food.

Since opening in 1964, Mary Mahoney's has been putting smiles on the faces of all of their customers.

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