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BOIL WATER NOTICE: 40th Street in Gulfport affected

The City of Gulfport has issued a boil water notice for the citizens on 40th Avenue, extending from Hancock Avenue to the cul-de-sac. The advisory also includes Commerce Street and spans from 40th Street to Courthouse Road. Citizens in these…

Morgan Freeman stops by Ground Zero Blues Club

Legendary actor Morgan Freeman stopped by Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi this week. Freeman is co-owner of the Biloxi location and the Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale. Other owners are attorney Bill…

Memorial Announces 2024 Board of Trustees Officers

GULFPORT, Miss. – December 1, 2023 – Memorial Health System announced today its 2024 Board of Trustees officers. Carlos Bell has been named Chairman, Bob Sawyer has been named Vice Chairman, and Dr. Thad Carter has been named Secretary. Gary Fredericks…

Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Harrison County

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks recently received Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) positive test results for a hunter-harvested buck from Harrison County. This is the first CWD-positive detection for this county. The buck was considered “suspect positive” through…

USM fills up a truckload for Toys for Tots

Tomorrow starts the countdown to Christmas, so toy drives are happening across the Gulf Coast. The University of Southern Mississippi hosted its second annual "Stuff the Truck".…

SRHS celebrates 1000th robotic surgery

Singing River Health System is celebrating a new milestone in the world of surgery. Singing River Pascagoula has now completed its 1000th robotic surgery. The Da Vinci System translate a surgeon's hand movements…

Ole Miss honored by U.S. Senate resolution

The U.S. Senate approved a resolution late Tuesday night to commemorate the 175th anniversary of Ole Miss. The resolution was introduced by Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Ole Miss alumni Senator Roger Wicker and Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire. The…

Help Cover the Community Blanket Drive

Back Bay Mission and Climb CDC are teaming up to helping cover the community this winter season. The blanket drive is now accepting donations for new blankets and hand warmers.…