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Boil water notice for parts of Gulfport

The City of Gulfport has issued a boil water notice due to a water main repair. The areas impacted include Shirley Drive to North Kern Drive, Michelle Drive and Darby Street north to Klein Road. Other areas include Debra Drive…

Two charged with felony child endangerment in Gautier

GAUTIER, MS –On Saturday, January 27, 2024, at approximately 1:50 p.m., the Gautier Police responded to a residence for an unresponsive 11- month-old child. The child was found unresponsive in a bathtub. Acadian Ambulance Service transported the child to Ocean…

Memorial Health System Launches “I Gave Birth” Initiative

GULFPORT, Miss. – January 25, 2024 – Memorial is launching a campaign to educate everyone—mothers, families, friends, providers, and the community—about the unique challenges women face in the first year after delivery. Giving birth should be a joyous, natural experience, but…

Koenenn named Government Relations Director for MDOT District 6

HATTIESBURG, MISS. -- The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has named Kodie Koenenn, of Diamondhead, as Southern District Government Relations Director for District 6. Headquartered in Hattiesburg, MDOT District 6 encompasses 14 counties in southeast Mississippi. “Kodie’s experience as a…