SUMMARY: Kaila Moran Griffith from Mississippi Power shares tips to save energy and money. The company offers rebates, online tools like My Power Usage and the Online Home Energy Checkup for personalized energy management. Nearly half of home energy costs come from heating and cooling, so customers can get instant rebates on smart thermostats and other energy-saving products through the Mississippi Power Marketplace. The Energy-Saving Toolkit provides access to rebates, budget billing, and efficiency tips. Recommended habits include adjusting thermostats, replacing air filters, sealing air leaks, turning off unused lights and fans, using small appliances, and unplugging unused electronics to improve home energy efficiency.

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SUMMARY: Jeremiah McNair’s football journey was filled with setbacks, from losing an offer at Copiah-Lincoln to being cut at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Undeterred, he trained relentlessly and earned a spot at Millsaps College, where he excelled defensively. Seeking a final home, he transferred to Missouri Valley Vikings in 2023, becoming a standout player with interceptions, forced fumbles, and pass deflections. Voted team captain, McNair is also the first in his family to earn a Bachelor’s Degree. He credits his perseverance to his mother’s work ethic, faith, and the example of his brothers, urging young athletes to work hard regardless of obstacles.

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SUMMARY: The Singing River Mall in Gautier, Mississippi, long vacant and symbolizing economic decline, is being demolished as part of the city’s largest redevelopment in decades. City leaders, including Mayor Casey Vaughan, see this as a step towards creating a vibrant downtown with new shops, restaurants, green spaces, walkable streets, and housing. The demolition will take about 60 days, initially turning the site into green space. A key new project is the Mississippi Songwriters Hall of Fame Performing Arts Center, already under construction. This redevelopment aims to attract investment, create jobs, and revitalize Gautier’s commercial district, blending past memories with future growth.

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