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Police searching for woman’s car full of kids’ presents taken on Christmas Day
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) – A Gulf Coast woman is distraught after her vehicle was stolen within 30 minutes of visiting Treasure Bay Casino on Christmas Day.
Dashua Thompson, a single mother of two, said it was full of her children's Christmas presents.
“I was like, let me go to my car to change my shoes, and then I realized I don't have my keys. Where are my keys?” she said.
Thompson retraced…
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NASA Administrator Names New Stennis Space Center Director
SUMMARY: John Bailey has been appointed as the new director of NASA's Stennis Space Center, taking on the role after serving as acting director since January. The center is a key hub for aerospace and technology development, with a workforce of over 5,200 and a focus on propulsion testing. Bailey has over 30 years of federal service and previously held leadership roles at NASA Stennis. He is committed to supporting NASA's missions and initiatives, as well as expanding partnerships with commercial aerospace companies. Bailey's appointment signifies an exciting time for NASA Stennis as they continue to play a vital role in space exploration.
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Advancing STEM Education: PRCC Students earn stipend awards from Mississippi Space Grant Consortium
SUMMARY: Five Pearl River Community College students have been awarded the Mississippi Space Grant Consortium STEM Student Stipend Award for 2024, receiving $750 each. The recipients were selected based on their involvement in the STEM Club, coursework, service to the school and community, and recommendations by instructors. The students, Noah Bowman, Brennin Carlisle, Mason Holladay, Destiny Taylor, and Sydney Thornton, expressed gratitude for the award and shared their educational and career goals. The PRCC Space Grant program, affiliated with the MSSGC, aims to empower students in STEM fields through NASA's mission. The program also supports various STEM-related activities and projects.
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USM Students Plant Trees for Earth Day Celebrations
SUMMARY: University of Southern Mississippi students, in collaboration with Rotolo Consultants Inc. and the Physical Plant, celebrated Earth Day by planting six donated trees on the Gulf Park Campus. Botany Professor Danielle Cotton led the event, teaching students proper tree care and planting techniques. The event emphasized the importance of trees in providing oxygen, habitat for wildlife, and shade to cool local environments. The trees were planted with the goal of beautifying the campus and supporting research on how different tree species respond to climate change. Overall, the event highlighted the commitment of faculty, staff, and students to protect the environment for future generations.
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