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Comprehensive planning meeting in Diamondhead

City leaders in Diamondhead are looking for input on a new comprehensive plan for the city. Thursday night at 6 p.m., residents are invited to come out to a comprehensive planning meeting in Diamondhead that will be held in…

Plan approved for Gulf Coast Restoration Projects

Governor Tate Reeves announced that the Restore Council approved a plan today that includes two restoration projects for Mississippi. The Restore Council voted to approve a funded priorities list that includes multiple restoration efforts across the Gulf Coast. The…

Sound Heritage Exhibit at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum

Starting tomorrow, head over to the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum to check out a wonderful art exhibit. Ocean Springs artist William Colgin will have his work on display which is titled ‘Sound Heritage.’ Colgin says the project involved…

Results of April 27 primary runoffs

Here are the results of the primary runoffs in each of the cities that had contested races. The general election in June 8. BILOXI Mayor FoFo Gilich is unopposed. Ward 1 Keith Anderson (R) will face George Lawrence (D) on…

Suspect wanted in drive-by shooting in Gulfport

On April 27, 2021, at approximately 5:01 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the area of Klein Road and New Haven Court, in reference to a shooting. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that Jason Latrell…

Fixing up the Saenger Theatre in Biloxi

The Saenger Theatre in Biloxi is getting a facelift of sorts, fitting for any structure that’s 92-years-old. Today, crews moved seats from the theatre’s auditorium to make way for the next phase of renovations: new scaffolding. Signs of water…

Gulfport police investigation drive-by shooting

Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that took place this evening in the Orange Grove community. Gulfport police responded to Klein Road and New Haven Court. Neighbors in the area say they heard nine shots fired just before 5:30…

Less restrictions at the Seabee base to lead to economic boost

Military bases in South Mississippi have long been a mainstay and critical to our overall economy, especially during COVID shutdowns considering our local bases depend on the federal budget, which was already set, resulting in more stability for our…