Connect with us

Local News Video

Amtrak service on Gulf Coast expected to start in 2024

Published

on

www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2023-09-11 14:47:01

SUMMARY: Starting in 2024, Amtrak railroad service plans to make stops along the Mississippi Coast from New Orleans to Mobile. However, before passengers can board the train, Amtrak must sign operating agreements with Louisiana, Mississippi, and the City of Mobile. Construction of the station and terminal in Mobile will determine a more fixed start date. Additionally, there is a three-mile gap in a necessary safety system on the Louisiana side, which can be addressed simultaneously with the Mobile station track and temporary platform. Mississippi needs to address some technical language in the state legislature to ensure money allocated for Amtrak is properly accounted for.

YouTube video

Source

Local News Video

Keesler Air Force Base working to expand cybersecurity program

Published

on

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-03-30 13:20:18

SUMMARY: Keesler Air Force Base is expanding its cybersecurity program with the construction of the Mississippi Cyber Center in partnership with Mississippi State University. This center will enhance training for airmen, focusing on cybersecurity skills vital for modern warfare, including space and cyber domains. The base trains 27,000 airmen annually in various specialties, including air traffic control and weather forecasting. The base also hosts the 403rd Wing, known for its hurricane and atmospheric missions. Keesler’s importance to South Mississippi and the nation is highlighted by its impact on both defense and local partnerships. Plans for a new air traffic control tower are underway.

YouTube video

Keesler Air Force Base has a huge impact not only on Biloxi, but all of South Mississippi and our country.

For more Local News from WLOX: https://www.wlox.com/
For more YouTube Content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQZgBHlQMqHUV_hf4_9jLLQ

Source

Continue Reading

Local News Video

Happening March 29: Vietnam Veterans Day at Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum

Published

on

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-03-29 12:03:01

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum in Gulfport is hosting a special event on March 29 to honor Vietnam veterans, marking the 50th anniversary of the war’s end. The museum will unveil a new exhibit dedicated to Mississippi’s role in the Vietnam War, featuring seven galleries that explore the state’s aviation history, notable pilots, and the music of the era. The exhibit includes VR experiences and focuses on the critical role of helicopters in the war. Veterans of the Vietnam era are invited to attend for free, with refreshments and a celebration from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

YouTube video

Tomorrow is a special day for Vietnam veterans at the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum in Gulfport.

For more Local News from WLOX: https://www.wlox.com/
For more YouTube Content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQZgBHlQMqHUV_hf4_9jLLQ

Source

Continue Reading

Local News Video

Local Girl Scout helps bring ‘Books for Babies’ program to Memorial Health System

Published

on

www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2025-03-28 16:21:04

SUMMARY: Girl Scout ambassador McKenzie Sterling launched the “Books for Babies” program at Memorial Health System, offering families with babies in the NICU a children’s book for comfort. This initiative aims to ease the emotional challenges for parents waiting for their baby’s recovery. The Vanderford family, the first recipients, look forward to reading to their premature baby. The program, supported by fundraising and community events, has gathered over 350 books, and McKenzie has partnered with the Upsilon Kai Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to ensure continued book donations for the future.

YouTube video

Source

Continue Reading

Trending