SUMMARY: Pearl River Community College is hosting the NJCAA Region 23 tournament at Dub Herring Park in Poplarville, Mississippi. Head Coach Michael Avalon praised “The Dub” as the nation’s premier junior‑college venue, saying home‑field comfort and fan support boost the Wildcats’ chances. Outfielder Logan Fontenelle and pitcher Jacob Johnson highlighted the advantage of playing before family and avoiding travel. Kyler King added that the team’s step‑by‑step goal is to win the regional, then the super regional, and advance to the NJCAA World Series in Enid, Oklahoma. In the opener, PRCC defeated Meridian Community College 4–2, as KK Clark struck out nine over seven innings, his 100th K of the season. On Wednesday at 6 p.m., Pearl River meets rival Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in the winner’s bracket.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi’s tourism industry is facing a labor shortage as the summer travel season begins. From shrimping boats to museums, businesses are struggling to find enough workers to meet the demand. Seasonal employees like David Graham, a former Air Force member now working on a shrimping boat, are essential to keeping operations running. With fewer student workers due to changing school calendars, businesses are relying on volunteers and retirees. Experts suggest year-round training and job sharing as potential solutions. Mississippi’s tourism sector, which attracts 43 million visitors annually, continues to grow but faces staffing challenges.

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SUMMARY: The Harrison County School District, in partnership with United Way of South Mississippi, will offer the PreK4ward program at North Gulfport Elementary & Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year, expanding to nine locations district-wide. This grant-funded program provides affordable early education with a minimal registration fee, supplying all necessary materials. It focuses on comprehensive child development—social, emotional, physical, and academic—helping children acquire self-help skills and build confidence. The program enhances early literacy, preparing children for kindergarten success. Pre-registration is now open online at unitedwaysm.org/prek4ward.

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