Good morning, Gulf Coast! As we roll into the Labor Day weekend, there’s plenty to celebrate across the coast. From newly minted healthcare heroes ready to make their mark to Mississippi’s digital future getting a major boost, and the return of Amtrak promising to transform our communities, this weekend is shaping up to be unforgettable.

In today’s Gulf Coast Scoop:

• 🏥 USM’s Gulf Park Campus pins 27 new nursing graduates

• 🌐 Mississippi secures $1.2 billion for statewide broadband expansion

• 🚆 Amtrak’s comeback sparks coastal revival

• 🌮 Latin flavors heat up South Mississippi with new restaurant openings

• 🎉 Labor Day celebrations that honor our hardworking spirit

Let’s dive into the stories that are making waves today!

Quick Quirk 🧠

Question: “What common kitchen appliance was invented by accident?”

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)

🖼️ Today’s Giggle