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Project Search graduates 12 interns from Singing River Health System
SUMMARY: Twelve interns graduated from the Project Search program in Jackson County, marking a significant step towards workforce entry for young adults with disabilities. The program prepares individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for competitive employment, focusing not only on employability skills but also on self-advocacy and financial management. Graduates, including Tyler Thomas, shared advice on pursuing careers and embracing opportunities. Singing River administrator Heath Thompson highlighted the program’s positive impact on both the interns and hospital staff, calling it life-changing. The program is celebrated in Jackson County for its transformative effect on all involved.
Project Search graduates 12 interns from Singing River Health System
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08/29 Ryan's “Wet End to the Week” Friday Forecast
SUMMARY: South Mississippi begins Friday reflecting on Hurricane Katrina’s 20th anniversary, which struck on August 29, 2005, causing lasting damage compared to the 2004 Indian tsunami. Meteorologist Ryan reminds viewers to learn from past lessons and stay prepared as tropical activity remains low but a 30% chance of development is possible mid-next week off Africa’s west coast due to weakening dry air. Today is gray and cool with light to moderate showers, including heavy rain in Hancock County surpassing six inches in 24 hours, causing flooding. Rain will continue into Friday night, tapering off through the weekend with sunnier skies returning Sunday.
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8/27 – Sam Lucey's “Partly Cloudy and Comfortable” Wednesday Evening Forecast
SUMMARY: Sam Lucey’s “Partly Cloudy and Comfortable” Wednesday evening forecast shows a mix of blue sky, sunshine, and incoming clouds this afternoon. Mississippi Power Radar remains dry with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s, slightly warmer inland. Northeasterly winds tonight will bring drier air, easing humidity. Tomorrow, expect highs near 89°F with increasing cloud cover and a chance of showers or storms, especially inland, due to an approaching warm front. Rain chances rise Friday as the front moves through, with temperatures steady in the upper 80s to mid-80s through the weekend and early next week as skies gradually clear.
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Experts in marine science, technology gather in Biloxi for Oceans in Action workshop
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