Gulfport CAO, former Police Chief Leonard Papania announces retirement after 33 years

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Tuesday afternoon, the City of Gulfport announced the retirement of Leonard Papania, Gulfport Chief Administrative Officer.

Papania has been with the City of Gulfport for 33 years, previously serving as Gulfport Police Chief.

“Leonard, who dedicated nine transformative years as our Chief of Police, has been a cornerstone of our community’s growth and safety,” a statement from Mayor Billy Hewes read. “His tenure as CAO further solidified his legacy, revolutionizing our operational processes and enhancing collaboration across city departments.

“This retirement is not a farewell but a celebration of Leonard’s enduring impact and ongoing relationship with Gulfport. His contributions have been instrumental in shaping our city’s path forward. We thank Leonard for his extraordinary service and dedication, and while we will miss his daily presence, we look forward to his continued involvement and guidance in our community’s future.”

Papania’s last day as CAO will be December 31.

https://www.wlox.com/2023/11/21/gulfport-cao-former-police-chief-leonard-papania-announces-retirement/

Flight recorder recovered from Navy spy plane that overshot runway in Hawaii

The flight data recorder of a large U.S. Navy plane that overshot a runway and ended up in the water near Honolulu this week has been recovered as the military continues to plan for the aircraft's removal.

The surveillance plane flying in rainy weather overshot a runway Monday at a military base in Hawaii and splashed into Kaneohe Bay, but all nine aboard were uninjured, authorities said.

The Navy's Aircraft Mishap Board is investigating on scene at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, trying to determine the cause of the accident and any contributing factors, the Navy said Friday in a statement. Marine Corps Base Hawaii is about 10 miles from Honolulu on Oahu. The base houses about 9,300 military personnel and 5,100 family members. It's one of several key military installations on Oahu.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/flight-recorder-recovered-from-navy-spy-plane-overshot-runway-in-hawaii-kaneohe-bay/