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Amtrak Set to return
SUMMARY: Amtrak’s anticipated return to South Mississippi is generating excitement among residents and business owners. The rail service, which has been absent since Hurricane Katrina, is expected to enhance tourism and economic growth in the Gulf Coast area by providing easy access from New Orleans and Mobile. Key steps remain, including a Mobile City Council vote on resolutions to restore passenger service. This could lead to improvements in platforms and stations, fostering an influx of visitors to cities like Gulfport. The service is slated to begin in early 2025, coinciding with the Super Bowl in New Orleans, and will include four stops in Mississippi.
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FIRST ALERT: Potential Tropical Cyclone 6 to become a hurricane in the Gulf (9/9/2024)
SUMMARY: Meteorologist Taylor Graham provides an update on Potential Tropical Cyclone 6, likely to develop into a tropical storm or hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico by Wednesday/Thursday. The National Hurricane Center has issued watches and warnings due to its broad low-pressure system. While it currently lacks a defined center of circulation, hurricane hunters found winds around 50 mph. The forecast suggests significant rainfall and possible tornadoes across South Mississippi, with the heaviest impacts expected Wednesday into Thursday. Residents are advised to prepare for potential coastal flooding and stay tuned for updates on the storm’s trajectory.
Meteorologist Taylor Graham takes us to the Gulf, where a potential hurricane is brewing and could make landfall this week.
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Pass Christian seawall project set to move forward
SUMMARY: The $2.5 million Phase One of a seawall project in Pass Christian is progressing, aimed at enhancing public safety and reducing annual sand removal costs along Highway 90. Mayor Jimmy Raffy emphasizes the importance of the project, which will include a new boardwalk that will replace the obsolete 1928 seawall and provide safer beach access. The project is supported by local officials and is expected to minimize sand displacement during storms. Although $2.8 million for Phase Two is pending board approval, community support is growing, with a recent survey showing 72% in favor. The timeline for Phase One completion is early next year.
The 2.5 million dollar phase one of the seawall project in Pass Christian is moving forward.
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Ainsleyโs Angels โSpread Your Wings 5Kโ creates inclusion without limits
SUMMARY: Despite gloomy weather, runners participated in the 9th annual Spread Your Wings 5K hosted by Ansley’s Angels at Point Cadet Plaza. The event promotes inclusion for individuals with physical challenges, pairing them with runners or providing special chariots. The organization’s mission, “Inclusion Without Limits,” encourages participation in various races, from 5Ks to triathlons. Founded in 2011, Ansley’s Angels aims to make racing events accessible for everyone while raising awareness for the special needs community. Interested individuals can learn more and get involved through their website and Facebook page.
The race welcomes anyone with physical impairments or other conditions to be paired with a runner to roll in special chariots.
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