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🌱 How Kiln’s new I-ATLAS hub could reshape the Gulf Coast economy
And on the Kiln Patch calendar - Hancock Hawks vs Pascagoula Panthers

Hello again Kiln! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Kiln’s new I-ATLAS hub could reshape the Gulf Coast economy
📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Kiln? Post it to Kiln photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️
Find out what's happening in Kilnfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Kilnfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 46 degrees.
- Wednesday: Periods of sun, temps: high: 65, low: 58.
- Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 75 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• USACE celebrates opening of new I-ATLAS facility (dredgewire.com) — A new high-tech I-ATLAS coastal mapping facility has officially opened at Stennis Airport in Kiln, bringing advanced research jobs and STEM-focused career opportunities to the community. Federal, state, and military leaders say the Kiln-based program will strengthen coastal resilience, support national defense, and boost the Gulf Coast’s innovation economy through cutting-edge lidar, AI, and autonomous survey technologies.
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📸 Around Kiln
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kiln
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★ Featured events ★
- Hancock Hawks vs Pascagoula Panthers
Hancock High School, 7084 Stennis Airport Rd, Kiln
5:30 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission
Hancock County, MS Calendar
5:00 pm - Hancock County Planning Commission Meeting
Hancock County, MS Calendar
5:00 pm
Thursday December 18
📣 Kiln Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Pass Christian Pirates vs Forrest County Aggies
Pass Christian High School , 720 W North St , Pass Christian
5:30 pm - City of Waveland Board Meeting
City of Waveland , 301 Coleman Ave , Waveland
6:30 pm - Book Club for Adults at Waveland Branch
Waveland Public Library , 345 Coleman Ave , Waveland
2:00 pm - Pass Christian Pirates vs Bay Tigers
Pass Christian High School , 720 W North St , Pass Christian
5:30 pm - 2 for 1 Christmas Paint Night / Bay St Louis
Bay Bridge Art , 835 US-90 Suite 6 , Bay St Louis
6:00 pm - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ JR.
THE RANDOLPH CENTER , 315 Clark Ave , Pass Christian
7:00 pm - Pass Christian Pirates vs Raymond Ranger
Pass Christian High School , 720 W North St , Pass Christian
6:00 pm - Holiday at the Loft: A Rancher Hat Affair
The Loft , Upstairs , 108 S Beach Blvd Upstairs , Bay St Louis
6:00 pm - The Matzo Ball with Meryl Zimmerman & The Miracles
100 Men Hall , 303 Union St , Bay St Louis
5:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Sunday December 21
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Kiln PatchAM possible:
- Spotless Home Solutions LLC — (769) 356-8796
Reliable, detailed cleaning for every Gulf Coast home.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- DoorDash posted a job opening for Drive with Doordash - No CDL license needed in Kiln. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Diamondhead. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kiln here.
🗞 Nearby News
Picayune
- Waveland Family creates Christmas wonderland with thousands of lights (wlox.com)
Long Beach
- Long Beach had Christmas Cheer on Radar (thegazebogazette.com)
Gulfport
Ok Kiln! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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