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Gulfport S.W.A.T Team receives Medal of Valor

The Gulfport Police Department is sharing big news! Members of the department’s S.W.A.T. Team were honored with the Medal of Valor award. The Medal of Valor is the highest national honor for valor that can be awarded…

Pass Christian launches 2020 Holiday Passport Program

Pass Christian’s chamber of commerce is sharing some exciting holiday news! In hopes of encouraging local shopping this Christmas, they have launched their 2020 Holiday Passport Program. Visit a business listed on the passport and you’ll get…

November is ‘Adopt a Senior Pet’ Month

November is ‘Adopt a Senior Pet’ Month and with a little more than a week left, you still have time to visit your local animal shelter and take home a senior furry friend. The Humane Society of…

Oxford, Mississippi daycare shut down after death of 8-week-old

OXFORD, MISS. (WCBI) – An Oxford daycare cannot provide care to infants after the death of an eight-week-old. The Mississippi State Department of Health served an emergency suspension of license to Mother Goose of Oxford, INC. The order says “the facility has been determined to constitute a substantial hazard to the health and safety of […]

Jackson State University names Thomas Hudson as new president

JACKSON, MISS. (WCBI) – Thomas Hudson is named President of Jackson State University. In a meeting earlier today, The Board of Trustees of State Institutions made the decision. Hudson was made acting president earlier this year. The Board stated that Hudson provided leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and helped to improve the university’s financial position. […]

All beaches are now open in Harrison County

The Harrison County Sand Beach Department has completed all beach debris cleanup from Hurricane Zeta. All beaches in Harrison County are open. Harrison County Sand Beach is working on replacing stairs, benches and signage. Please use caution when going from…

Ice skating opens Thursday at Mississippi Coast Coliseum

Public ice skating will open Thursday night, Nov. 19, at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, arena management announced in a press release. The first session is 5:30 p.m. Participation will be limited, so guests are asked to arrive 30 minutes before…

Gulfport Harbor Market open every Wednesday

The Gulfport Harbor Market was apparently playing tricks when they said they were ending their season just before Halloween. It’s all treats for now on because they opened again today, giving residents the opportunity to shop for…