Memorial Day observations include Sounds by Sea and services at Biloxi National Cemetery

Residents enjoy Sounds by the Sea during weekend Memorial Day observations honoring all military personnel who gave their lives during service to the United States.  

Honor Flight Movie Showing in D'Iberville Theater

D'IBERVILLE -- Wayne Lennep said earlier this week that 92 more seats were available to view the Honor Flight movie showing today. By 10:30 this morning that number had shunk to 51.

The show will be viewed from 7:30 p.m. to 9:37 at the Grand 18 Theatre in D'Iberville, according to Lennep, spokesman for Mississippi Gulf Coast Honor Flight.

Cost for the movie is $10.

Visit http://www.tugg.com/events/2604 for more information.

Panetta Opens Trenches for Women to Serve on Front Lines

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Jeff Bates Sets Concert for Gulf Coast Honor Flight

Jeff Bates will sponsor a benefit concert to raise money for Mississippi Gulf Coast Honor Flight next month.

The country artist will perform at the Little River Marina in Escatawpa on Saturday, Feb. 16.

There will be souvenir HonorFlight/Jeff Bates T-shirts for sale, featuring many of the local heroes.

Tickets are available at 228-475-5244 and www.facebook.com/pages/Little-River-Marina/119066984825881

Contact Jennifer Presley Walton, secretary, Mississippi Gulf Coast Honor Flight, at 251-09-7378.

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Reserve Chief Honored for 30 Years of Service

MOSS POINT -- Reserve chief Wess Jones was honored during the Jan. 03 meeting of the Moss Point Board of Aldermen.

Police Chief Keith Davis present Jones with a plaque for 30 years of service with the city. He began volunteering with the police reserve corp in February 1982.

Davis read a statement of honor before Jones told the city officials that he didn't think of the work as just a job, though it was dangerous work.

"Honor Flight-One Last Mission" Movie Screening Set Jan. 24

PASCAGOULA -- A movie screening for "Honor Flight- One Last Mission" will be hosted by Mississippi Gulf Coast Honor Flight at the Grand 18 theatre in D'Iberville on Thursday, Jan 24, at 7:30 p.m.

"Honor Flight- One Last Mission" is a heartwarming documentary about four living World War II veterans and a Midwest community coming together to give them the trip of a lifetime.

FreeThink Media is allowing Honor Flight Hubs across the nation to host these screenings. As the local hosts, our goal is to sell out the event and show just how much South Mississippi loves its veterans! 

 

"In doing so, we will also raise more awareness about the Honor Flight program in Mississippi, and more funds to keep the program going," said Jennifer Presley Walton, organization secretary.  

Tickets are only $10 each. You can make sure this event is a success by purchasing tickets online for yourself or to give to a veteran at http://www.tugg.com/events/2604

 

We hope that you will join us and tell others! See more information below.

 

For more information, contact Jennifer Presley Walton, secretary, MS Gulf Coast Honor Flight, at
251-709-7378.

It Was a Good Year

 

 

BLESS THE LORD AT ALL TIMES

 

 

 

IT WAS A GOOD YEAR BECAUSE TIME IS PRECIOUS.

 

 

 

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Veterans Honored in South Mississippi, Across US

MOSS POINT -- Veterans in Moss Point, Gautier, Pascagoula and the rest of South Mississippi and the nation were honored this week in celebration of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, which was observed officially on Monday, Nov. 12.

BILOXI -- The 34th annual Salute to the Military takes place at 6 p.m. today at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center on U.S. 90.

Guests include the Honorable Michael Donley, secretary of the U.S. Air Force, Sen. Roger Wicker, Rep. Steven Palazzo and more.

Tickets are $60 for civilianas and retired military, $50 for uniformed military. Reserved tables of 10 are available for $600 for civilians, and $500 for uniformed military.

Contact 228-6074-0014 for more information.

Honor Flight to be at Zonta Festival

PASCAGOULA -- Mississippi Gulf Coast Honor Flight will be at the Zonta  Arts and Crafts Festival in the downtown area on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Honor Flight will be accepting donations for next flight.

 

"Come by and see us and make a donation and let us thank you with a t-shirt, yard sign, bumper sticker, bracelet or lapel pin to show your pride in being a proud supporter," said Jennifer P. Walton, secretary. 

 

Jennifer Walton may be reached at 251-709-7378.  

Orientation Set for Gulf Coast Honor Flight 4 to D.C.

WOOLMARKET -- Orientation for the fourth Mississippi Gulf Coast Honor Flight has been set for Saturday, Aug. 25, at the Joppa Shrine Temple.

A pancake breakfast will be served for everyone involved.

Volunteers are asked to arrive between 6:30 and 7 a.m. for set-up. Guardians and veterans should arrive by 8 a.m.

Information may be obtained from Jennifer Presley Walton, secretary for Honor Flight, at 251-709-7378.