🌱 How will Hancock County’s new animal shelter change services for Kiln residents?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will Hancock County's new animal shelter change services for Kiln residents?

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Warm, humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, temps: high: 87, low: 74.
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hancock County moves forward with plans for new animal shelter (darkhorsepressnow.com) — Hancock County leaders in Kiln are moving ahead with plans to replace the overcrowded, aging county animal shelter, aiming for a safer, healthier facility for animals and staff. Engineers will study similar shelters, pick a new site on higher ground, and develop designs and costs by year's end, with construction targeted to begin as early as fall 2027.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kiln

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 15
• Sit & Be Fit! →
  Kiln Public Library, 17065 MS-603, Kiln
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Board of Supervisors Meeting →
  Hancock County, MS Calendar
  9:00 am
Friday October 16
• Crafts and Conversation →
  Kiln Public Library, 17065 MS-603, Kiln
  10:00 am
Wednesday October 21
• Club Wednesday →
  Kiln Public Library, 17065 MS-603, Kiln
  10:30 am
Sunday October 25
• Pumpkin Floral Design Workshop →
  La Terre Farms, 11095 Rd 514, Kiln
  2:00 pm
Tuesday October 27
• Garden Talk →
  Kiln Public Library, 17065 MS-603, Kiln
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday October 2
• Greene County at Pass Christian →
  Pass Christian High School, 720 W North St, Pass Christian
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Butterflies in the Pass Monarch Festival →
  War Memorial Park, Pass Christian
  10:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Find Your Zen Relaxing and Centering Sound Bath →
  Diamondhead School of Fine Arts, 4350 Leisure Time Dr, Diamondhead
  1:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Board of Aldermen Meeting 10.6.26 →
  Pass Christian City Hall, 200 West Scenic Drive, Pass Christian
  5:57 pm
Thursday October 8
• Crusin the Coast →
  Davis Avenue, Pass Christian
• Literary Society of D'Head Book Club →
  East Hancock Public Library, 4545 Shepherd Sq, Diamondhead
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Circle K posted a job opening for Team Member in Diamondhead. Apply here.
• Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Diamondhead. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kiln here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Cruisin' the Coast 2026 Schedule of Events (wxxv25.com)
• Popular New Orleans-based restaurant closes its Bay St. Louis location: 'Evaluating our options' (nola.com)
• Best private high schools in Mississippi (prentissheadlight.com)

Waveland

• Lightning Quick Signs Expands LED Parking Lot Lighting Services Across Mississippi Gulf Coast (cincinnati.com)
• Waveland voters to choose between 2 familiar faces for mayor (fox8live.com)
• In loving memory of Reverend William Hassler: 1933-2026 (chronline.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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