Special Weather Information GUSTAV BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM GUSTAV ADVISORY NUMBER 19 NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL072008 1100 AM EDT FRI AUG 29 2008 ...GUSTAV POISED TO STRENGTHEN OVER THE NORTHWESTERN CARIBBEAN... AT 1100 AM EDT...1500 UTC...THE GOVERNMENT OF CUBA HAS ISSUED A HURRICANE WARNING FOR WESTERN CUBA...FOR THE PROVINCES OF ISLA DE JUVENTUD...PINAR DEL RIO...LA HABANA...AND CIUDAD DE LA HABANA...AND A TROPICAL STORM WARNING FOR CENTRAL CUBA...FOR THE PROVINCES OF MATANZAS...CIENFUEGOS...VILLA CLARA...SANCTI SPIRITUS...CIEGO DE AVILA...AND CAMAGUEY. A TROPICAL STORM WARNING ALSO REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE CUBAN PROVINCE OF GRANMA. ... [full story]

 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, MS   HARD ROCK  now Open!     Numerous concert activities scheduled. Initial concert July 5, 2007 With 3 Doors Down. (See our entertainment / Events ) With more than 1,400 slots and 56 table games surrounded by rock memorabila.   Seven fine dining, casual and fast eating destinationgs. Ruth's Chris Steak House - fine dining at its Prime. Vibe - Hip world fusion menu with a circular bar. Offering a wide variety of cigars, wines and cordials. Hard Rock Cafe - Amerian fare surrounded by authentic rock and roll memorabilia. Satisfaction Buffet - Fresh food prepared daily. Southern favorites like ... [full story]

Katrina Memorial Biloxi,MS The Katrina Memorial to hurricane victims was unveiled at a candle light vigil at Biloxi's Town Green on Highway 90. Watch Preston Sharp's opening comments (Video) or watch Paul DiMeo answer "Why are you doing this?" (Video) See more detailed photos of the Memorial on our attractions page (here) Constructed by the "Extreme Makeover Home Edition" teamed up with local officials to create the memorial. GCIS Note:(The first in a series of four one-hour specials, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition -- After the Storm, Mississippi” airs THURSDAY, MARCH 23 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network.) Standing 12 feet tall, about the ... [full story]

BILOXI, Miss., May 16 -- Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.  along with world-renowned singer and songwriter Jimmy Buffett, today unveiled plans for a new Gulf Coast destination; Margaritaville Casino & Resort on the shores of Biloxi. The Margaritaville project is expected to cost more than $700 million, representing the single largest investment in Mississippi since Hurricane Katrina. The company expects this to be the first phase of a development that may cost more than $1 billion. "I am privileged to announce Harrah's plans for Margaritaville Casino & Resort in Biloxi," said Gary Loveman, chairman, chief executive officer and president. "Along with Jimmy Buffett, ... [full story]

Dayton Scoggins a well known artist has visited the Mississippi Gulf Coast area several times recently.  Here he is shown working on his latest project.  The City of Biloxi is having him carve some beautiful works from trees that were damaged by hurricane Katrina on Highway 90.   Shown here on Day 1 of the project, Scoggins, chainsaw in hand demonstrates his technique.  Here during day 2, the Dolphins continue to take shape.      More detail can be seen here.  The mostly finished product now a highly visible attraction along Hwy 90. Surely will become a landmark.   Dayton ... [full story]