SUMMARY: Center Stage Theatre in Bualuxy honored beloved set designer Tim Baker at a memorial service following his passing last month. For six years, Baker’s creative genius brought the stage to life with lifelike props, from dolls to life-size elephants. Known for his kindness and resourcefulness, Baker made the impossible possible in set design. His partner, Kennedy Maza, emphasized his lasting legacy through the Tim Baker Technical Theater Arts Fund, which supports new equipment and fosters creativity at Center Stage. The theater’s vice president, David Dulk, remembered Baker as friendly, gentle, and invaluable. His impact continues to inspire the theater community.

Center Stage Theatre’s memorial service for beloved set designer Tim Baker

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SUMMARY: The Biloxi Fire Museum is hosting its biannual Fish Fry Friday fundraiser today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plates are $12 and include fried fish, baked beans, potato salad, and limited shrimp available first come, first served. Joe Bony, a museum representative, explains the event raises funds to maintain the museum and support outreach programs aiding people after hurricanes and tornadoes. This fish fry, held in May and September, draws community support to help the museum continue its vital services. If you want to enjoy a delicious meal and contribute, head to Biloxi Fire Museum today.

The Fish Fry helps raise funds for the Biloxi Fire Museum.

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SUMMARY: Two young men, Carsten Dice and Anzio Sterling, have been hired full-time at J. Allen Automotive, marking a milestone for the Project SEARCH program. This workforce initiative, run by the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services, helps young adults with learning disabilities transition into meaningful employment. The program includes real-world job training through three 10-week rotations. Carsten now works as an experienced liaison, while Anzio is an express technician. Since its 2019 launch in Mississippi, Project SEARCH has expanded to 28 statewide sites, including the world’s first automotive dealership host site. Both Carsten and Anzio exemplify the program’s success.

Project SEARCH interns hired full-time at J. Allen Automotive in milestone moment

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