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Southern Miss Faculty and Student Contribute to Groundbreaking NOAA-Funded Plastic Cleanup
SUMMARY: Southern Miss marine science professor Dr. Kristina Mojica and Ph.D. student Rachel Lancaster joined the largest marine debris removal in Southeast Alaska, supporting NOAA’s Ocean Plastics Recovery Project that removed 3,600 pounds of debris daily. Their research on marine plastics included collecting samples for the first global snapshot of nano-plastic contamination. Mojica’s lab developed a novel method to detect nano-plastics, advancing pollution monitoring. The expedition’s findings will feature in a 2026 Mississippi Aquarium art exhibit, raising awareness of micro- and nano-plastic pollution through community-driven installations. Mojica’s work combines scientific research with education and public engagement to address environmental challenges.
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SUMMARY: As Mississippi’s summer heat cools, pre-fall offers perfect weather for seasonal activities. Football games, from college tailgates at The Grove in Oxford to Friday night high school matches, bring communities together with electric atmospheres. Farmer’s markets showcase local businesses with fresh produce like okra and muscadines, plus live music and social vibes. Fishing thrives as temperatures drop, with prime spots like Sardis Lake and the Mississippi Gulf Coast providing ideal conditions for bass, catfish, and crappie. This brief but vibrant season invites Mississippians to enjoy outdoor gatherings, support local vendors, and embrace the calm before fall fully arrives.
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‘Still Unwritten’: Natasha Bedingfield Brings her Chart-topping, TikTok-ing Hits to The Hump for Bulldog Bash
SUMMARY: Natasha Bedingfield, Grammy-nominated and ranked by VH1 among the “100 Greatest Women in Music,” will headline Mississippi State University’s Bulldog Bash on Friday, Oct. 3, performing hits like “Unwritten,” “Pocket Full of Sunshine,” and “Strip Me.” Her 2004 hit “Unwritten” recently saw a resurgence thanks to TikTok and film features. Tickets go on sale Aug. 28 at 10 a.m., with students eligible for one free ticket and non-students up to four. The event includes the Maroon Market, local music, art, and food vendors. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the mainstage show starting at 7 p.m., featuring a Battle of the Bands winner as opener.
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SUMMARY: During Hurricane Katrina in 2005, I was working at Keesler Air Force Base and engaged to be married. Unprepared for the storm’s severity, my fiancée and I evacuated to Panama City, Florida, anxiously watching the devastation unfold. Returning home, we found our new house mostly spared, but the community suffered widespread flooding. I documented the disaster for the Air Force, capturing haunting scenes of destruction and resilience. Despite setbacks, we married shortly after the storm in a surviving venue. Twenty years later, Katrina’s impact remains vivid—not just the loss but the incredible unity and strength shown by the Gulf Coast community.
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