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Seeking justice for La’Mello Parker

Today, the family of La’Mello Parker and supporting organizations came together to hold a press conference outside the Gulfport Police Department calling for police accountability. On May 3rd, three-month-old La’Mello Parker…

Man wanted in connection with a theft in Gulfport

On May 27, 2021, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 12000 block of John Ross Road in reference to a Theft. During the course of the investigation, Detectives learned the suspect, identified as Ricky Alan…

Tunnels to Towers 5K Run and Stair Climb

One of many ways Americans remember the events of 9/11 is by participating in the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Climb. Every year communities across the nation partner with the…

Biloxi VA employee pleads guilty to stealing VA property

Gulfport, Miss.  – A Saucier man pled guilty to stealing government property, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jeffrey A. Breen of the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) South Central Field Office. According…

Hurricane Ida 9 days later: 430,000 still without power

By KEVIN McGILL and MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) - More than 400,000 homes and businesses in Louisiana still don’t have power nine days after Hurricane Ida. The state Public Service Commission said Tuesday that 98% of utility…

Memorial COVID-19 Vaccination Sites

Memorial is accepting appointments for COVID-19 vaccines. All 3 vaccines (Comirnaty – formerly known as Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson) will be available as options for vaccination. Walk-ups welcome, appointments preferred. COVID-19 vaccination locations are: Saturday, September 11 from…