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Southern Miss Students Selected for U.S. Department of State’s Gilman Program

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-02-01 14:00:00

SUMMARY: Five undergraduates from the University of Southern Mississippi have received the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, enabling them to study or intern abroad. The Gilman Program supports students from diverse backgrounds by providing financial assistance, aiming to cultivate future American leaders with essential career skills, language proficiency, and global knowledge. Notable recipients include Spencer Barbier in Greece, Lillian Baxter in Wales, and Faith Holloway in Italy. Jessica Bunales praises the scholarship for enriching students’ academic and personal lives. Director Mary Beard encourages non-selected applicants to persist, reinforcing the program’s competitiveness and opportunity for growth.

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Mississippi’s new seafood labeling law takes effect July 1

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-07-01 06:00:00

SUMMARY: Starting July 1, 2025, Mississippi’s Seafood Labeling Law requires all seafood, including shrimp and crawfish, sold in the state—whether in stores, markets, restaurants, or food trucks—to be clearly labeled as “Domestic” if harvested, raised, and processed in the U.S., or “Imported” if sourced outside the U.S. The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) and the Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) will oversee compliance through inspections statewide. The law aims to boost consumer confidence and support local fishermen, with educational resources and sample signage available online to assist businesses during the transition.

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Fourth Annual “Big T Invitational” in memory of Thomas Miller raises 10-thousand dollars for UAB Hospital

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www.wxxv25.com – Ansley Brent – 2025-06-30 23:30:00

SUMMARY: The Fourth Annual Big T Invitational was held Saturday in Biloxi at Sunkist Country Club with 92 participants honoring Thomas Miller’s life. Miller, who battled serious heart problems and passed away in 2022, inspired the event to support the LVAD Patient Assistance Fund at UAB, where he received care. His son, Blake Miller, shared how golf connects them and continues his father’s legacy. The Big T Foundation has raised over \$28,000 to help patients with left ventricular assist devices. The event celebrates Miller’s memory while giving back to the hospital that extended his life.

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Mississippi airports working to complete projects

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-06-29 12:31:00

SUMMARY: Airports across Mississippi, including Picayune and Poplarville, are rushing to complete federally funded upgrades before the 2026 expiration of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Picayune’s airport is undergoing a \$2.7 million project repaving runways and updating electrical systems, with only a small local contribution. City leaders see the improvements as vital economic tools, supporting flights from companies like Walmart and Chevron. Poplarville has completed runway and lighting upgrades and plans to build five new hangars to generate revenue and reduce taxpayer dependence. Officials emphasize these repairs as key investments for future growth and self-sufficiency.

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