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USM’s Uncrewed Maritime Systems Tier 1 Certification Program Recognizes 6 Graduates

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5 months ago

December 10, 2023

www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2023-12-10 18:00:58

SUMMARY: Six students completed the Uncrewed Maritime Systems Tier 1 Certification Program at the University of Southern Mississippi, receiving their certificates on November 17. The program lasts five weeks and aims to provide students with a better understanding of the blue economy and UMS. The course is structured into four courses and emphasizes electronics, oceanography, acoustics, communications, navigation, and sensors. The students ranged in age from 27 to 48, with diverse backgrounds in geology, acoustics, fisheries sciences, electronics, computer science, and facility infrastructure maintenance. The instructor, Carl Szczechowski, praised the students for their dedication and interest, and the next UMS Tier 1 offering is scheduled for March 18 – April 19, 2024.

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Hancock Chamber announces Small Business Grant recipients and Regan Kane as the 2024 Jody Compretta Person of Passion, names Mary M. Perkins board member Emeritus

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May 18, 2024

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Family files lawsuit after teen’s suicide in Harrison County Jail

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19 hours ago

May 17, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – Brooke Parker – 2024-05-17 21:34:31

SUMMARY: The family of 16-year-old Kayelyn Gwen Drake, who committed suicide at the Harrison County Adult Detention Center, is suing the Harrison County Sheriff's Office and jail medical center for personal injuries and wrongful death. Kayelyn's family believes she was wrongfully accused of armed robbery and would still be alive if not for the actions of the Sheriff's Department. They describe Kayelyn as a good student who enjoyed singing and photography, and claim that she was falsely implicated in the crime due to being in the wrong place at the wrong time. The family also criticizes the handling of Kayelyn's case by law enforcement, alleging negligence and lack of support.

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5/16 – The Chief’s “Humidity Returns” Thursday Morning Forecast

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2 days ago

May 16, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – Rob Knight – 2024-05-16 07:05:07

SUMMARY: The old frontal boundary is stalled near the coast, with storms expected to fire along it later in the day. The heaviest rainfall is predicted along a line from Austin to DeRidder, up to McComb and near Hattiesburg over the next few days. Severe storms are more likely to form north of this boundary, with large hail possible. The area will be unstable before midnight, with conditions conducive for severe storms. Multiple storm systems are expected on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall and the potential for severe weather. By the weekend, the threat of heavy rain and severe storms will diminish as the surface low and upper weakness move east.

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