Outdoor recreation hosts third annual winter event

Keesler prepares for Mardi Gras celebrations

Mardi Gras parades are a huge part of the Mississippi Gulf Coast's heritage. This year, Mardi Gras falls on Feb. 17, but the first parade of the carnival season is this Saturday.For a complete list of events and parade routes in southern Mississippi, visit

Be alert to dangers at Mardi Gras parades

The ultimate southern celebration, Mardi Gras season, is here again. Mardi Gras is the coast's largest free outdoor party.Here are a few tips to make your Mardi Gras a safe and enjoyable event.· Obey all "no parking" zones - illegally parked vehicles will be towed. Officials suggest that you arrive

Train, develop, inspire -- it's all part of the plan

The great linage of 2nd Air Force goes back to 1942 but it was reactivated and reassigned on July 1, 1993. The mission since then is to conduct basic military and technical training for Air Force enlisted members and support officers at five major Air Education and Training Command bases in the

Base tax office prepares for filing season

The base tax office opens Jan. 20 at the Sablich Center here in Room 229.Income tax return preparation is provided free of charge weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walk-in assistance is available, but scheduling is preferred.Tax preparation is part of the Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax