E.E. Bass building bursting at the seams Nov 16, 2008
Within the last two weeks, the building has played host to internationally renowned pianist Steve Ross, A Taste of Greenville, the American Masters of the Mississippi Gulf Coast art exhibit, pottery workshops, drama workshops and after school programs for local kids. We're literally tripping and falling all over each other, said Lisa Percy of the E.E. Bass Foundation. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
'Toxic trailers' Nov 14, 2008
Thousands of people were made homeless when Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans and other parts of the US Gulf coast in 2005. Many survivors were placed in trailers supplied by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) - the body charged with dealing with the aftermath of the disaster. (BBC News -- Americas)
Maroon & White day for Byrd's baseball signing Nov 14, 2008
Before revealing Saturday's winners, Hoopla wants to congratulate the Gulf Coast Bulldogs for their resounding 52-7 romp past Pearl River in the MACJC State championship game. The Bulldogs (9-2) will host the Mississippi Bowl, Dec. 7, in Biloxi, against a high-ranked opponent. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
College Basketball Schedule Nov 13, 2008
Florida Gulf Coast at Kansas, 9 p.m.. SOUTHWEST. (International Herald Tribune)
Ranking them all: The Rivals.com 343 Nov 13, 2008
Florida Gulf Coast The Eagles have a big-time non-conference slate that includes Kansas, Florida, Butler and Michigan. Yikes. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tourism Pros to Volunteer in Gettys... Nov 12, 2008
Mississippi s Gulf Coast; and New Orleans. Louis Armstrong Park in New Orleans, La. (Suite101.com)
6 picked to SWAC Hall Nov 12, 2008
MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST CC 64 vs. DELGADO 48: The Dolphins (1-4) trailed by two points with 11:56 remaining, but they were outscored 14-0 over the next seven minutes as the Bulldogs won ... MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST CC 78 vs. DELGADO 52: Ten consecutive points by Justin Ray in the first half gave the Bulldogs (1-1) a six-point lead, and the visiting Dolphins (1-4) never recovered. (Nola.com -- Sports)
A return trip Nov 10, 2008
By Staff WriterDate: Nov 9, 2008 With the gulf coast turning out some of the Magnolia State's top talent, the Tiger coaching staff is heading to south Mississippi once again, this time after 2010 offensive tackle Wes Rea. to read the rest of this story. (TigerRag.com)
Arts Council holds fundraiser to support reconstruction efforts Nov 9, 2008
Lee Margaret Hamilton, community arts coordinator for the Greenville Arts Council, unpacks crates of artwork Friday afternoon in preparation for the upcoming exhibit, American Masters of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, which will be held in conjunction with the organization's fundraising concert featuring Steve Ross Saturday night. (Delta Democrat Times photo by Bill Johnson). (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Job breaker - not job maker Nov 8, 2008
Two LNG terminals built on the Gulf Coast just went online, long enough to fill their storage tanks. Now, it turns out, no one wants to buy this overpriced foreign gas. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
BETTER LIFE: More on senior health issues Nov 8, 2008
One reason: The algae known as Karenia brevis, which under certain conditions can bloom into the poisonous "red tide," has expanded from its usual home base on Florida's Gulf Coast, the Gannett News Service. You can check out this to see how your favorite beaches compare. (USA Today -- Money)
MHSAA voices concern for SIS Nov 7, 2008
Pearl River at Gulf Coast: The Mississippi Association of Community/Junior Colleges state title is up for grabs Saturday in Perkinston. Give a nod to the Bulldogs. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Early morning accident on I-10 in Jackson County Nov 7, 2008
- At least 10 people have been taken to Gulf Coast hospitals after a multi-vehicle accident on the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 in Jackson County near the Mississippi-Alabama state line. There were no reported fatalities. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Bass passion takes Gregory to pro tour Nov 7, 2008
After cutting her teeth on salt water and then the bays and rivers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, she is now a member of the ESPN/BASS Women's Bassmasters Tour. GULFPORT Asked to name a pro angler in Mississippi, most people would respond with Paul Elias, Cliff Pace, Pete Ponds or Alfred Williams. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Women's hoops Top 25 Nov 6, 2008
Opens: Nov. 16 vs. Florida Gulf Coast. 25. (USA Today -- Sports)
LETTERS: NCT, Nov. 5, 2008 Nov 6, 2008
However, "if you go back to August 27th," President Bush had already "declared a state of emergency in the state of Louisiana under Title V of the Stafford Act, ... Ergo, Katrina became an Incident of National Significance on August 27th -- two days before the storm. "Even before the storm struck the Gulf Coast," Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff was the "federal official with the power to mobilize a massive federal response to Hurricane Katrina, [and] could have ordered federal... (North County Times)
Hurricane Ike Caused Underwater Damage To Galveston Nov 6, 2008
12, 2008) Residents along the Gulf Coast are bracing for Hurricane Ike as it travels over the Gulf of Mexico after ripping through Cuba and Haiti. ESA's Envisat satellite is tracking the storm, which is. (Science Daily)
ScoutTV: Sean Brauchle Sophomore Highlights Nov 5, 2008
By Publisher-Gene's PageDate: Nov 5, 2008 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College kicker Sean Brauchle is showcased in this ScoutTV 2008 season video presentation. to read the rest of this story. (GenesPage.com)
Wicker tops Musgrove for Senate Nov 5, 2008
But he also did well in south Mississippi, particularly the Gulf Coast, where he was less well known than Musgrove before the campaign. Musgrove's primary areas of strength were Hinds County and the Delta, where heavy black majorities traditionally support Democratic candidates. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Pierce knocks Diaz off bench Nov 5, 2008
Pierce managed to win big in the counties where he serves as chancery judge and remained close in Gulf Coast counties. The campaign of the 43-year-old chancery judge from Leakesville raised $383,897, compared with $218,116 for Diaz, 48, through Oct. 25, according to the latest reports filed with the secretary of state's office. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Missing Biloxi man's body found Nov 5, 2008
A five-day search for a Biloxi man has ended with the discovery of the body of Francis Frank Roberts in the woods near the Jeff Davis Campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove says Roberts died from a single stab wound to the back. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Wicker leads Musgrove, who waits for final count Nov 5, 2008
Wicker fared well on the Gulf Coast and in other counties including Rankin, Forrest, DeSoto and Madison. Counties that favored Musgrove included Hinds, Copiah, Coahoma and Adams. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Iowa man charged with home repair fraud Nov 4, 2008
(AP) - A 40-year-old Iowa man is facing a felony home repair fraud charge involving work he allegedly did on the Mississippi Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina. Attorney General Jim Hood said Monday that the charge against Andrew James Blauvelt of Wellman, Iowa, stems from a complaint filed by a Pass Christian resident. (WREG.com, TN)
MSU Commitment Scoreboard Update Week 10 Nov 4, 2008
and Mississippi Gulf Coast blew out Northwest Community College 42-6. The win pits The Bulldogs against arch-rival Pearl River in the state championship game this Saturday at MGCCC.. (GenesPage.com)
Details unclear on voter ID rules Nov 4, 2008
A handful of circuit clerks in north Mississippi and the Gulf Coast agreed, but election workers worried that all counties may not view the issue the same way. A spokeswoman for Attorney General Jim Hood said his office has not received any questions about the law. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Wicker, Musgrove speak to supporters in Port City Nov 2, 2008
as well as a Gulf Coast recovery bill he worked on with Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Former classmates practicing together Nov 2, 2008
She worked on the Gulf Coast during her third year, getting a taste of medical specialties. By her fourth year, which she served at UMC, Nash discovered her destiny: "I wanted to practice family medicine in the Jackson area.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Wait worth it for Davis Nov 2, 2008
cornerback Emmanuel Lartey; and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College athlete/return specialist Demond Washington. Three prospects made it. (Ole Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
Coast Guard to inspect crew credentials Nov 1, 2008
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Coast Guard units along the Gulf Coast, Mississippi River and Western Rivers system will begin operations to ensure towing vessels are properly manned and crews have proper licensing as part of Operation Big Tow. The operation's primary objective is to ensure towing vessels are being run by properly licensed crews. (WREG.com, TN)
Alfa Tec buys Louisiana distributor Nov 1, 2008
Last year, it expanded to the Gulf Coast region by opening a location in Tampa, Fla. Reader Comments. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Reporters View: Crunch time for Tyler Edmonds defense Oct 31, 2008
The weekend Joey Fulgham was shot to death, he didnt bother to tell his mother he was going to the Gulf Coast with Kristi and didnt even mention it until he called to wish his mother a happy Mothers Day on Sunday from Biloxi. He was making plans to move out of his mothers home and live with Kristi and her three children, but his mother didnt know anything about it. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Keeping head above water Oct 31, 2008
" As she pursues a two-year nursing degree at the Gautier campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, she depends on her mother to keep two of her children, and on kindergarten to keep the third. And she depends on her fiance for income. "That's another thing," she said. "We can't afford to get married; it's too expensive ... Still, along the Gulf Coast - and in Gautier particularly - the years could have been much worse ... "We lost 60 percent of our Chamber of Commerce membership after... (The Clarion-Ledger)
DA: ‘Kristi Fulgham is the one who thought of this plan’ Oct 30, 2008
Kristi Fulgham planned to take Edmonds and her three children two of whom were Joey Fulgham s; a third was with another man to the Gulf Coast with her newest boyfriend, Kyle Harvey, who lived outside of Jackson ... Kristi Fulgham and Edmonds then drove back to Jackson, and eventually to the Gulf Coast with Harvey, Waide said. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
PRCC enters Miss. playoffs Oct 30, 2008
Also on that date, South Division Champion Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (7-2) will host Northwest Mississippi (6-3). The winners of those two match-ups will meet on Nov. 8 for the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior College state title. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
PRESEASON POLL: Outlooks for the Top 25 teams Oct 30, 2008
Opens: Nov. 18 vs. Florida Gulf Coast in CBE Classic (ESPNU, 9). 24. (USA Today -- Sports)
FOOTBALL (27) Oct 30, 2008
Miss Gulf Coast CC 7-2 72 11. 11. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Be the smart one at election parties! Oct 29, 2008
Harrison County: A Republican county on the Gulf Coast which Bush won by more than 16,000 votes in 2004. Wicker also needs big numbers here. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Laura Bush to campaign for Wicker Oct 29, 2008
Roger Wicker this week on the Gulf Coast. Mrs. Bush is to appear Thursday with Wicker and his wife, Gayle, and Gov. Haley Barbour at the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, a childrens museum in Gulfport. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Alabama Gulf Coast Oct 28, 2008
Just southeast of Mobile, the state of Alabama juts in between Florida and Mississippi on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Alabamas coastline is only about 32 miles long, but those 32 miles of striking white sands and beautiful Gulf waters are a definite lure for any beach traveler. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
O'Brien blog Oct 28, 2008
Crucial game tonight for the lads of the Gulf Coast as they really can t paint themselves in the corner by dropping tonight s game then face Cole Hamels in a potential elimination game at the Phillie wiffleball field. Ryan Howard s homer last night has to be an ominous sign for the Rays but ironically enough, a team known for blistering the hide off of baseballs win late on a little dribbler from Ruiz. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Taking aim at predatory lending Oct 26, 2008
Today, Hope Community Credit Union has branches in Jackson, the Gulf Coast, New Orleans, Memphis and Little Rock. The Rev. Neddie Winters, who serves on the board of the Jackson credit union, says the purpose of creating the institution was to give people a place to do their business without worrying about being taken advantage of. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Women's Tennis Continues Hot Play at ITA Southern Regionals Oct 26, 2008
The 2008 ITA Southern Regional field features the following schools: Alabama, Alabama-Birmingham, Auburn, Central Florida, Florida, Florida Arida Gulf Coast, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, Jacksonville, Kennesaw State, Miami (Fla. Mississippi, Mississippi State, Samford, South Florida, Stetson and Troy. (Hurricanesports.com)
Peoples Financial Corporation Reports Additional Loan Loss Provision for Third Quarter Oct 25, 2008
Founded in 1896, with $875 million in assets as of September 30, 2008, The Peoples Bank operates 16 branches along the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Hancock, Harrison, Jackson and Stone counties. In addition to a comprehensive range of retail and commercial banking services, the bank also operates a trust and investment services department that has provided customers with financial, estate and retirement planning services since 1936. (PR Newswire)
Royals claim Cuevas, waive Wells Oct 25, 2008
He had pitched in just seven games last summer for Double-A Mississippi and the Rookie Gulf Coast Braves. "I think he's projected to return in late July or August," Royals general manager Dayton Moore said. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Air Products to Supply Hydrogen to ExxonMobil in Louisiana Oct 22, 2008
"This will become the third world-scale hydrogen facility Air Products has built in the Mississippi river corridor in four years, joining the Convent facility which came on-stream in 2006 and the Garyville facility which will come on-stream in 2009. This newest expansion of our infrastructure in Louisiana continues to build upon our multi-source hydrogen network with over 650 MMSCFD of capacity, which provides enhanced flexibility and supply reliability to our customers," said Thomas Wendahl,... (PR Newswire)
Cooper looks at capacity cuts; might close a plant Oct 22, 2008
And earlier this month, the company adjusted production schedules at its U.S. plants because of supply shortages caused by hurricanes that hit the Gulf Coast. At the time, Cooper officials implemented flexible work schedules in an attempt to avoid layoffs. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Oil pipeline up against eminent domain, environment concerns Oct 21, 2008
Behind the split-level house, about a meter below the grass, two steel pipelines carried gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and home heating oil from Gulf Coast refineries to metro Atlanta and other markets between Houston and the New York harbor ... Last month, metro Atlantans again waited in long lines after Hurricanes Gustav and Ike knocked out Gulf Coast refineries. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Two Landmark Bridges Take Home Top Transportation Prizes Oct 20, 2008
"We salute our many partners in the reconstruction process, and most importantly the resilient people of Bay St. Louis, Henderson Point, and the surrounding Gulf Coast communities," said MDOT Executive Director Larry "Butch" Brown. "This beautiful bridge is just one step in rebuilding their lives better than before." The competition -- sponsored by AASHTO along with AAA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce -- celebrated state department of transportation projects across the country. (PR Newswire)
Manufacturing takes hit Oct 20, 2008
Lockheed Martin Gulf Coast 10 Sept. 2008. Source: Mississippi Department of Employment Security. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Scandalous landscaping: Uncertain how scandal will affect Watson’s bid for MSU presidency Oct 18, 2008
The trees came from MSU s Starkville campus and its Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Experiment Station on the Gulf Coast. The landscaping work was performed in March 2007 after Meredith asked Watson for a recommendation about landscaping and soil testing, which is one of the services MAFES properly provides for the general public, according to Pickering s report. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Whitmire Canal Oct 18, 2008
About 300 different wild waterfowl migrate to the Texas Gulf Coast in the fall each year ... The Whitmire Unit lies within the Texas Mid-Coast Initiative area of the Gulf Coast Joint Venture ... The Gulf Coast is the terminus of the Central Flyway and Mississippi Flyways and is therefore one of the most important waterfowl areas in North America, providing both wintering and migration habitat for significant numbers of the continental duck and goose populations. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Supes meet with Commissioner Minor Oct 17, 2008
Minor said engineer work is being done now four-lane Highway 15, from the Gulf Coast to the Tennessee line is the number one project for the transportation commissioners. He answered questions from others attending the meeting before ending the meeting. (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
MSU's Watson pays $12K for commissioner's landscaping Oct 17, 2008
According to the auditor's investigation, on March 22, 2007, seven employees of the MSU Extension Service from the Gulf Coast and from Starkville traveled to Meredith's suburban Jackson home to plant 13 magnolia trees, using unmarked MSU vehicles and other equipment. At the time, Watson as vice president and director of the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Experiment Station, "was the official responsible for this project.". (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Bulldogs in Baseball Oct 17, 2008
6 HR, 53 RBIJeff Flagg, 1B, Gulf Coast League Mets (NYM). 224 avg. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Cox aids EMCC quest to make state playoffs Oct 16, 2008
Under Stephens' guidance, EMCC has beaten Copiah-Lincoln 28-9, Holmes 52-14, Mississippi Gulf Coast 27-23, Northwest Mississippi 27-19, Coahoma 47-20, and Northeast Mississippi 49-0. The Lions' only loss was a 23-19 setback to Jones County in the second game of the season. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Read Greta's interview Oct 16, 2008
Former Presidents Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush have teamed up again to bring hurricane relief to the Texas Gulf Coast ... CLINTON: Katrina hit over a wider range of the Gulf Coast, although this did hit a lot of the rest of the Texas coast and some of Louisiana, southwest Louisiana ... So it is down in the Gulf Coast area, and then other places were hit, you're right. (Fox News)
Co-Lin visits E. Central Oct 16, 2008
In other South Division action tomorrow, Southwest (2-4, 2-3) hosts Pearl River (6-1, 3-1), and Hinds (3-3, 1-2) hosts Gulf Coast (5-2, 3-1) ... They lost to South Division powers Gulf Coast 38-35 last week and Jones County 42-35 three weeks ago ... "They scored 35 points against Gulf Coast and Jones.". (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
NCAA report: Graduation rates hit all-time high Oct 16, 2008
Gulf Coast schools' statistics might have been affected by the Hurricane Katrina disaster, which hit three years ago. Among those falling below the 50 percent line were men's basketball teams at LSU, Louisiana Tech, Mississippi Valley State, Southern, Louisiana-Lafayette, Louisiana-Monroe, New Orleans; and football teams at Grambling and Southern. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
UNO depending heavily on JUCO transfers Oct 16, 2008
"Fortunately for us we did that with the signing of (guard/forward) Nicole Holmes out of Flint, Michigan and (guard) Keaundra Augustus out of Mississippi Gulf Coast, both of those kids are going to add depth and were big signs for us.". Champion stepped out of the Lady Privateers normal recruiting area in signing Holmes. (Nola.com -- Sports)
REBELS:"Space-eater" plays big role for Ole Miss Oct 16, 2008
native who played the last two seasons at Gulf Coast Community College, could dunk a basketball in high school. With 15 tackles, 3 1/2 tackles for loss, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery, he does more than eat space, but when he commands the attention of more than one blocker his teammates are left unattended to make plays. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
CACC struggles in NJCAA Preview Oct 16, 2008
for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Fall Invitational. The team will play at Windance Country Club on Oct. 20-21. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Megargee: Cody making huge impact for Tide Oct 16, 2008
"A lot of people passed on him just because of his size, which I thought was pretty funny," said Steve Campbell, who coached Cody last season at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, in Perkinston ... Cody ended up at Mississippi Gulf Coast, where he helped the Bulldogs win a share of the national JUCO title last season and even ran for a touchdown out of a jumbo backfield on one occasion. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Chip Pickering on hold Oct 15, 2008
Aided by other Gulf Coast Republicans, Pickering prevailed. He's also proud he persuaded the Bush administration to expand the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, an underground system of salt caverns in Louisiana and Texas that holds more than 700 million barrels of oil to be tapped in a national emergency. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Fan base warms up to Saban era Oct 14, 2008
"There's a lot of that (talk) around here," defensive tackle Terrence Cody, a former Mississippi Gulf Coast CC star, said. "It's funny to me. I listen to it, and I just laugh. We know what we've got to do to keep winning.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Wishes walk scheduled for Saturday Oct 11, 2008
The foundation soon began to spread nationally and internationally, and was founded in Mississippi on the Gulf Coast in 1984. The Daily Leader 2008. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
