🌱 How Ocean Aero’s $4M expansion could reshape jobs at the Port

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In today's newsletter:

• How Ocean Aero's $4M expansion could reshape jobs at the Port
• How Gulfport golfers are helping save endangered penguins
• How a Gulfport author turned Katrina's lessons into "Finding Hope"

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 89, low: 76.
• Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ocean Aero expanding operations in Gulfport, creating 45 jobs, MDA says (wlox.com) — Ocean Aero is investing $4 million to expand its Port of Gulfport facility, adding 45 jobs and converting storage space into new manufacturing for its TRITON autonomous marine vehicles. State and county leaders say the project cements Gulfport's role in advanced maritime technology and brings more high-quality jobs and investment to Harrison County residents.
   

• Golfers hit the links for third annual 'Pars for Penguins' tournament (wxxv25.com) — Golfers in Gulfport just wrapped up the third annual Pars for Penguins tournament at Windance Golf and Country Club, raising money for the Mississippi Aquarium's planned African penguin habitat. With a $40,000 fundraising goal, the project aims to build a state-of-the-art space with special lighting and underwater viewing, supporting a highly endangered species that could vanish from the wild within a decade.
   

• Local Author Ricky Mathews releases book inspired by Katrina's lasting lessons (wxxv25.com subscription) — Gulfport residents just helped local author Ricky Mathews launch his first book, "Finding Hope," at the Great Southern Club downtown, timed to Katrina's 21st anniversary. Drawing on storm lessons and community stories, the book offers 25 "lifelines" meant to help readers face hardship, embrace volunteerism, and pass hope forward to others.
   

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Saturday September 5
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  The Sanctuary - Biloxi, 156 Camellia St, Biloxi
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 2
• Swim Meet @ Biloxi
  D'Iberville High Gulfport, MS 39503
  5:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Kroc Fencing Academy
  Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Kroc MS Gulf Coast 575 Division St., Biloxi
• The Credit Game: How to Play & Win →
  Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Currently, the class is offered virtually. Participants will be supplied a link after registration.
  3:00 pm
• Volleyball (Home) Vs Biloxi
  D'Iberville High Gulfport, MS 39503
  5:30 pm
Friday September 4
• Grandparents Day Breakfast (Grandparents ONLY)
  Harrison County Child Development Center Gulfport, MS 39503
• Friday Night Bingo
  Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Biloxi Elks Lodge #606
  6:30 pm
• Football V Gautier (Home)
  D'Iberville High Gulfport, MS 39503
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• Ribbon Cutting - EquipmentShare
  Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 11975 Seaway Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503
  10:00 am
• LBHS Volleyball @ Gautier 4:30/5:306:30
  Long Beach School District Gautier High School, 4307 Gautier Vancleave Rd, Gautier, MS 395
  4:30 pm
• Volleyball @ Gulfport
  D'Iberville High Gulfport, MS 39503
  4:30 pm
• Alchemy of Cloth: Fantasy Ball Fashion Workshop →
  Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center 1600 Government St. Ocean Springs, MS 39564
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Someone's male chihuahua has shown up on our side of the neighborhood and has been here for 2 days I believe.
  He's limping and scared (I think). Going to post first and if no one recognizes him soon then will call animal control. I don't know if he's one of… (Nextdoor Warren)
• Who needs pressure washing done?
  Can do driveways,houses etc. let me know what you need. (Nextdoor Anniston)

• PrimeFlight Aviation Services posted a job opening for Ramp Agent- GPT Airport in Gulfport. Apply here.
• Commonwealth Hotels posted a job opening for Laundry Attendant in Gulfport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gulfport here.

🗞 Nearby News

Biloxi

• Jet ski riders gather on Mississippi Gulf Coast for Biloxi Bash 2026 (wdam.com)
• Knights of Columbus, American Red Cross host blood drive in Biloxi, addressing critical need for donations (wlox.com)
• Biloxi PD responds to report of shooting in Woolmarket, confirms false alarm, department says (wlox.com)

Long Beach

• Pass Christian Opens Season With Dominant Win Over Long Beach (longbeachbreeze.com)

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