SUMMARY: “Pasta with a Purpose” is an event this Saturday at the Casey Hall St. Alphonsas Church in Ocean Springs, benefiting the Bethesda Free Clinic. The event, featuring an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner and a lip sync contest, is the clinic's main fundraiser. Bethesda Free Clinic, the only barrier-free healthcare provider on the coast, offers free basic health and dental care to all adults, addressing gaps in the health system. Tickets are $50, and proceeds help the clinic maintain its services. Bill Snider will MC the event, promising fun and support for a vital cause. Tickets available at Bethesda Free Clinic's website.

Angela Singletary with Bethesda Free Clinic spoke with Jaimee and Bill about the upcoming Pasta with a Purpose event.

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SUMMARY: As hurricane season begins, the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) is ensuring coastal homes are fortified. Gulfport Mayor Billy Hughes, who has been reinforcing his home for five years through the Fortified program, emphasizes the importance of preparation. The IBHS offers three protection levels: Fortified Roof, Silver, and Gold, with reinforcements like impact-resistant windows and well-maintained structures. Forecasters predict a busy season, and experts advise planning ahead by trimming trees, inspecting roofs, and reviewing insurance policies. While not everyone needs a fortified home, taking preventative steps is crucial. Currently, 65,000 homes nationwide are fortified.

Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes met with members of the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety in front of his home on Wednesday.

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SUMMARY: Wellex News Now at 5 reports breaking news from Pascagoula, where a crash on Market Street near McDonald's has left one person dead. Officials identified the victim as Jackie Davis, who was in an electric wheelchair and was seriously injured when struck by a vehicle resembling a garbage truck. Davis later died in the hospital. Authorities are currently investigating the scene. Updates will be provided on w.com as more information becomes available.

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