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Students at Gautier High School put on blood drive

Blood is always in need and especially now because of the coronavirus, so students at Gautier High School decided to host a blood drive. The students incorporated a blood drive with a fundraiser to help those in…

Remembering William Lee Brumfield

People Across the Coast continue to mourn the loss of their friend local businessman William Lee Brumfield. Pastor Nick Peeples said, "When I got the news, it was disbelief at first. No, that couldn't be." Those who…

‘Restaurants Act’ would create $120B fund

Some restaurants took a double whammy hit last year due to Zeta and the COVID pandemic. Restaurants are among the most adversely-impacted industries overall, especially when it comes to COVID restrictions and guidelines. A number of local…

Furlan’s Marine in Gautier awarded $100,000

The owners of a family owned and run business in Gautier are feeling like they hit the jackpot and they’ve got the check to prove it. Furlan’s Marine won $100,000 through Waste Management’s ‘Million Dollar Shot’ contest…

Memorial distributing vaccine in multiple communities

Memorial Hospital is hosting vaccination distributions across the Coast. They had distributions in Gulfport at the Isaiah Fredericks Community Center. Their goal is to hold distributions in a variety of locations to ensure there is equal opportunity…

South Mississippi toddler is the face behind a proposed law

A toddler in Ocean Springs is the face behind a movement, proposed legislation called ‘Hudson’s Law,’ Senate Bill 2746 and House Bill 1004, being considered by the state legislature. Hudson’s Law is all about how it can…