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WCU wins awards at 2024 MSHIMA Conference

William Carey University’s Health Information Management program came away from this summer’s 2024 MSHIMA Conference with three major awards. MSHIMA stands for Mississippi Health Information Management Association. Its 800 members work in many health care settings, including hospitals, insurance companies,…

Memorial Hospital Gulfport staff honored with MORA’s Spero Award

The Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) recently recognized several Memorial Hospital Gulfport employees with the Spero Award. This award is given to individuals who consistently exceed expectations in supporting MORA’s mission to ensure the best outcomes for organ donation. The…

Suspected stolen vehicle leads Biloxi police on chase on I-10

Earlier today, Biloxi police were chasing a suspected stolen vehicle on I-10 eastbound. Mississippi Highway Patrol was assisting. Authorities in Mississippi terminated the chase in Jackson County when the suspect crossed the Alabama state Line where law enforcement in Mobile…

Mermaids back at the Mississippi Aquarium

The Gulf Coast has one more weekend to see the mermaids at the Mississippi Aquarium. The famed queens of the waters will be at the aquarium this weekend as part…

Biloxi officers graduate from D.A.R.E.

Two Biloxi officers graduating from the D.A.R.E. Program earlier this week. Officers Samuel Gaffney and Dayana Lyons graduated during a ceremony at the D’Iberville Middle School. The pair also…