Local News

Memorial Health System Announces Chief Nursing Officer

GULFPORT, Miss. – January 11, 2024 – Mary Brobst, MSN, RN, has been named Chief Nursing Officer of Memorial Health System. Brobst has more than 14 years of experience in hospital administration and close to 30 years of experience in nursing.…

Crash on Highway 49 in Gulfport

A three-car crash caused traffic to back up on Highway 49 on Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened near the intersection of Highway 49 and South Swan Road around 1 this…

Grammy Award-winning musician coming to Poplarville

The Brownstone Center for the Arts will be putting on a concert on January 23. The concert will take place at 7 PM. The big name being featured is Grammy Award-winning and Multi-Dove award winner David Phelps. The Brownstone Center…

MDMR calling anglers for survey

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is undertaking a pilot study to gain more accurate information on the state's recreational fishing effort. Everyone is encouraged to participate and can expect phone calls as early as this week. Calls will come…

Road Closure in the area of Tegarden Road extended

The City of Gulfport has extended the “Road Closure” due to a sewer cave-in, impacting citizens and businesses in the area from Tegarden Road between Silver Lane southward to Township Road and South Railroad Street. White Street, Perry Street, South…

I-110 repairs in Harrison County now complete

HATTIESBURG, MISS. – An emergency bridge repair project on the I-110 bridge near Bayview Ave. in Harrison County is now complete following a fire under the bridge last September. Crews completed work prior to the end of 2023. A final…