SUMMARY: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson appointed John Bailey as the new director of the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. Bailey, who has been acting director since January, takes on the role with nearly 35 years of federal service, including time with the U.S. Air Force and at NASA. The Stennis Space Center is a significant propulsion test site that played a role in the Artemis I mission and continues to support NASA's deep space exploration initiatives. Bailey plans to lead the center's diverse team in continuing to advance aerospace technology and exploration. He has a track record in engineering and management within NASA, having overseen rocket propulsion testing and held several leadership positions at the center.

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SUMMARY: Eight Mississippi firefighters who died in the line of duty, including those lost to COVID-19 complications, will be honored at the 43rd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend on May 4-5 in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The event will commemorate 89 firefighters who passed away in 2023 and 137 others from previous years. A candlelight service on May 4 and a memorial service on May 5 will take place at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park, open to the public. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation CEO emphasized the importance of remembering the courage and sacrifices of these heroes and their families.

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SUMMARY: The Biloxi Shuckers' home stadium has been officially renamed Keesler Federal Park after Keesler Federal Credit Union secured the naming rights with a $150,000 per year offer for five years, which was $25,000 more than Biloxi's target. Keesler's bid was notably higher than Shuckers Baseball, LLC's $90,000 yearly proposal for a decade. As Mississippi Braves plan to relocate post-season, the Shuckers will become Mississippi's only minor league team. Keesler will benefit from prominent signage at the stadium entrances and atop the scoreboard early in the 2024 MiLB season. (Photo courtesy of the MiLB).

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