SUMMARY: South Mississippi athletes and their families gathered at Keesler Air Force Base for the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics Summer Games. The event, themed “Adventure is Out There”, featured over 500 athletes competing in nine different sports. The torch, carried from Balia, Mississippi, was used to light the cauldron and will remain lit until the closing ceremonies on Sunday. Athletes have sponsors and compete in various events including athletics, aquatics, bocce, bowling, golf, powerlifting, tennis, and volleyball. The event, organized by volunteers, has been a tradition for over 35 years and continues to grow each year. Public can attend the competitions on May 11th at Keesler Air Force Base.

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SUMMARY: the Ocean Springs YMCA is offering parent-child water safety lessons to prepare for summer fun in the pool. Aquatics instructor Lydia Doki teaches children swimming skills based on American Red Cross guidelines, incorporating music and fun activities. The lessons help children become more comfortable in the water while also promoting safety. Parent-child lessons create positive connections between family and water, reducing the risk of drowning. The lessons are affordable for YMCA members and non-members alike, providing peace of mind for parents as they prepare for a summer by the pool. Stay safe and have fun in the water with YMCA's water safety lessons.

The lessons help give kids positive connections between water and family, while also keeping them safe around water.

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SUMMARY: Dixie Glass in Pascal Gula was awarded the Glass Company of the Year by Glazer Nation for their decades of service on the Gulf Coast. Specializing in Full Line glass and glazing for residential, industrial, and commercial usage, Dixie Glass offers everything from shower glass to car windshields. They focus on industrial customers on the Gulf Coast, while also providing services for residential and commercial clients. Glazer Nation is a prestigious organization in the glass and glazing industry, providing resources and setting standards for companies nationwide. Dixie Glass was chosen for the award for their commitment to improving and showcasing the glass industry.

Glazier Nation says Dixie Glass deserves the award because other small businesses can look at Dixie Glass and be inspired to “be different.”

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