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Happy July South Mississippi! Keeping with the patriotic themes of this month, we wanted to take the time to
express our thanks and gratitude to those who serve our community on a daily basis.
In our South Mississippi Heroes special section, you’ll meet some of our community heroes. From members of
our local military bases to 911 dispatchers, firemen, police officers, and emergency medical professionals, this section
is all about appreciating the sacrifices these brave men and women make every day. You can also read about the Coast’s own GI Museum, which preserves military artifacts so that future generations can admire the efforts of American heroes for years to come.
We are honored to have Chief John Miller of the Biloxi Police Department write The Final Say for this special issue. Read his words on the life of fallen officer Robert McKeithen,
as well as his definition of what it means to be a community hero in the last page of this magazine.
Alongside South Mississippi Heroes, we also have two other special sections this month: On the Ballot, which
focuses on the upcoming elections, and Discover Coastal Mississippi, a special section that encourages locals to get out there and explore the Coast like a tourist. We
guarantee you’ll find an exciting new adventure right here in your own backyard!
Editor-in-Chief
kelsey@m2mediacorp.com
Editor’s Desk
Kelsey Foster
Visiting with the South Mississippi Heroes cover models after a successful photo shoot.
Happy Independence Day from team SML! Please join us in thanking our active and retired military members for their service.
Don’t forget to vote!
Statewide election dates August 6: Primary August 27: Primary runoff November 5: General election Polling hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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