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Gautier man, 'Lil Boy,' celebrates 60 years of work at Mary Walker Marina

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www.youtube.com – – 2024-05-09 13:53:31

SUMMARY: Leon “Little Boy” Hall has been a staple at the Mary Walker Marina in Goet for nearly six decades. He has been a dedicated and hardworking member of the community since the 1960s. “Little Boy” started working at the marina at just 16 years old, catching shrimp every day. Over the years, he has become a beloved figure, known for his work ethic and passion for the marina. Despite receiving and recognition from the , “Little Boy” remains humble and focused on continuing his legacy at the marina. At 75 years old, he shows no signs of slowing down and plans to keep doing what he loves for his 60th year at the marina.

The story of how one man, Leon “Lil Boy” Mendenhall, made his mark — diligent, hard-working, and one of Gautier's finest treasures.

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Tech Byte – Hearing Loss Technology

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www.youtube.com – 25 – 2024-05-20 08:56:11

SUMMARY: In this Techbite episode, host Patrick Moz highlights May as National Speech Language and Hearing Awareness Month. Special guests include Debbie Rice, an American Sign Language interpreter, and Dr. Tiffany Alberg from Alberg Audiology. They discuss advancements in hearing technology. Dr. Alberg introduces cochlear implants, surgically placed devices aiding those with severe hearing loss, and modern hearing aids. These aids with Bluetooth capabilities, enabling connectivity with phones, TVs, and other devices, functioning similarly to wireless earbuds. The episode aims to raise awareness of how technology can significantly improve the lives of individuals with hearing impairments.

Patrick Moates interviews audiologist Dr. Tiffany Ahlberg about advances in hearing loss technology.

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Mom to Mom – DIY Bee Bath

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www.youtube.com – 25 – 2024-05-20 08:52:10

SUMMARY: On 's Mom to Mom, we're making a bee bath for your garden—a fun and educational activity for kids. Bees, common this time of year, need and can drown if it's too deep. To create a bee bath, you'll need terracotta pots, saucers, paint (like puff or acrylic), Thompson Water Seal to waterproof the pots, glue (like Gorilla Glue), and marbles. Decorate the pots, glue saucers on top, fill with marbles, and seal with Modge Podge. This teaches kids about bees and provides a useful garden feature. Share ideas with us, and see you next time!

Mandy demonstrates how to build a DIY Bee Bath for your garden.

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5/20 – The Chief's “Sunny & Hot” Monday Morning Forecast

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www.youtube.com – 25 – 2024-05-20 08:00:21

SUMMARY: Good morning! Sponsored by The People's Bank, we start with dense fog in the area, making visibility poor, especially around and other regions with less than one mile visibility. This fog will dissipate to reveal clear skies and temperatures reaching 87°F with light northeast winds. Tonight's temperature is expected to drop to 71°F with a waxing moon and more fog by morning. The will remain mostly dry due to high pressure, blocking major weather . Expect a UV index of 10, necessitating sunscreen. Temperatures will be in the mid-80s, potentially reaching low 90s by Thursday and Friday, rain- until the .

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