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Gulfport and Biloxi exploring alternatives to AMR
SUMMARY: Gulfport and Biloxi city leaders are calling for alternatives to American Medical Response (AMR) as the renewal of its current contract, ending in January 2024, approaches. The mayors of the two cities met with the Harrison County Board of Supervisors to express concerns about AMR’s emergency medical services. Criticism includes a lack of timely responses, with one incident taking over 30 minutes. The current contract stipulates a 10-minute response time. A meeting with AMR will be held to discuss these issues before the contract expires.
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Sherral’s Diner to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants
SUMMARY: Sherral’s Diner in Carriere, MS, will welcome America’s Best Restaurants for a feature on December 3, 2024. This national media company aims to spotlight local eateries, showcasing Sherral’s popular Southern comfort food, including fried chicken and red beans, during an on-camera interview with owners Jeremy and Jennifer Hepler. The Heplers, who revived the diner in 2013 after it closed post-Hurricane Katrina, hope the episode will boost awareness and sales for their family-friendly restaurant. Filming will take place from 9 am to noon CST, with the episode premiere date to be announced on social media and their website.
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Mississippi College announces name change, cancellation of football program
SUMMARY: The Mississippi College Board of Trustees has approved a name change from Mississippi College to Mississippi Christian University, effective in 2026 coinciding with its bicentennial. This move reinforces the university’s commitment to academic excellence and its Christian vision. Other approved changes include a preliminary academic reorganization that elevates the Department of Christian Studies and a strategic realignment of athletics, notably discontinuing the intercollegiate football program to enhance Division II sports and facility upgrades. These initiatives aim to ensure long-term sustainability and organizational efficiency for the university’s future.
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Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as financial losses pile up and debt payments loom
SUMMARY: Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy seeking to restructure amid significant losses and competition from larger carriers. The airline has lost over $2.5 billion since 2020 and faces a billion-dollar debt due in 2025 and 2026. Despite the bankruptcy, Spirit assured normal operations for bookings and employee payments. The company secured a $350 million investment and converted $795 million in debt to equity. Rising costs and lower fares have tarnished Spirit’s profitability, compelling them to alter their business model, including bundled fares, in an attempt to stay competitive in a challenging market.
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