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The City of D'Iberville names new police chief

The City of D'Iberville has announced the new police chief. Marty Griffin has been named the new police chief for the city. Chief Griffin has 28 years of law enforcement experience, including 14 years with D'Iberville PD. As part of…

Gulfport Ward 5 Special Election Results

The results are in for the Gulfport Ward 5 Special City Council Election. BJ Sellers unofficially wins the seat with a majority of the votes. Absentee ballots still have to be counted before the results are finalized. Sellers received 56%…

City of Hattiesburg unveils 59th mural

The City of Hattiesburg has unveiled their 59th mural. This one is titled ‘United in Purpose’ and was unveiled on the side of Sacred Heart. Local Hattiesburg artist Kayla Worrell…

Crews working to resolve gas leak in Latimer area

Earlier this afternoon, a natural gas leak was found on Parker Road in the Latimer area. Fire crews have been working with CenterPoint Energy to help resolve this issue. Customers in the area may experience a service interruption while repairs…

Driver Service Bureau undergoing technical difficulties

A heads up for coast residents who need driver license services today. The state Department of Public Safety says the Driver Service Bureau is experiencing technical difficulties. Locations on the coast affected include Biloxi, Gautier, Picayune, and Kiln. A system…

WOW Care Closet Transformation Tuesday

Transformation Tuesday, put on by WOW Care Closet, is happening today in Gulfport at the Knight Nonprofit Center. This event benefits women in the workforce by giving them the opportunity to…

Absentee Ballots Now Available for the Municipal Primary Election

JACKSON, Miss. – In-person and mail-in absentee ballots are now available in municipal clerks' offices for the Municipal Primary Election on April 1, 2025. Mississippians may utilize the Secretary of State's Y'all Vote website, which includes an Absentee Voting FAQ, or contact…

Gulfport Ward 5 Special Election Preview

With the Ward 5 Special Election upon us many residents of the district are still unsure when and where to vote. All the action starts on Tuesday, February 18th with…