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Recreational Offshore Landing Permit required for Mississippi anglers when fishing for reef species
SUMMARY: Starting 1st February 2024, Mississippi anglers must have a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP) to possess reef fish species such as snapper, amberjack, grouper, and more in Mississippi waters. The ROLP is free and supplements the recreational saltwater fishing license. It is not required for those under 16, disabled, or fishing on charter boats. Charter captains and anglers on their boats must have a valid ROLP. Anglers can register for the ROLP online and will receive a temporary permit by email and a full-year permit within 10 business days. The ROLP aims to better quantify fishing activity and is part of the state's efforts to manage marine resources.
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Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes
SUMMARY: The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name to Scouting America as part of a significant shift towards inclusion and to increase membership numbers. The organization has made seismic changes in recent years, including allowing gay youth, welcoming girls, and accepting them into its flagship program. The move to accept girls strained the organization's relationship with the Girl Scouts of the USA but they reached a settlement. The Boy Scouts emerged from bankruptcy last year, compensating victims of sexual abuse. The organization aims to provide structured activities for children and teach important life skills, with the official name change set for 2025.
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USM Gulf Park Students IMPACT the Gulf Coast
SUMMARY: Sanjuana Valtierra-Pettaway and Jennifer Canaan, senior social work students at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM), have participated in the IMPACT Community Work Study Program, giving back to the community through organizations like Women of Wisdom and the Gulf Coast Center for Non-Violence. Canaan received the Volunteer of the Year award for her dedication, while Valtierra-Pettaway has gained valuable skills working with Women of Wisdom. The program allows students to connect with local communities, improve their career readiness, and make a positive impact. It also creates beneficial partnerships between USM Gulf Park Campus and local nonprofits. Learn more about the program and experiential learning opportunities.
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Symposium Aims to Build Mississippi’s Future in Aerospace and Defense
SUMMARY: Industry experts at the Aerospace and Defense Alliance of Mississippi Symposium emphasized the importance of investing in infrastructure, policy, and research to support the growth of the aerospace and defense industry in the United States and Mississippi. Governor Tate Reeves highlighted the role of this industry in the economic rebirth of Mississippi. The symposium brought together industry leaders to collaborate on developing the state's aerospace and defense sector, which includes companies involved in space exploration, satellite technology, and commercial space activities. Protecting the commercial industry in space was also emphasized, along with the need for a skilled workforce to support this growing sector.
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