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Accident on South Swan Road sends one person to hospital

A midday accident sent on person to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. The accident happened around 11:30 a.m. today on South Swan Road. The driver of a tan truck involved in the single vehicle accident sustained major injuries and…

Uptick for retiree checks in 2021 amid coronavirus worries

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR and ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.…

National Metastatic Breast Cancer Day is October 13th

While the entire month of October is known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October 13th is dedicated to metastatic cancer awareness. Tomorrow, all across the world, over 115 buildings, bridges, and monuments will be illuminated in green, teal, and pink…

Gulfport Fire Department looking for new recruits

Looking for employment? Here’s a hot job offer! The Gulfport Fire Department is looking for ten new recruits. If you’re interested check out the City of Gulfport’s website and you’ll find the listing under the employment tab. They’ll have a…

Jackson County School District votes for return of virtual students

Jackson County School District’s 1,200 virtual learners will return to school tomorrow as a result of the Jackson County Board of Education’s decision. On October 6th, the Jackson County School District Board said virtual students will return to in person…

24th annual Cruisin’ the Coast comes to an end

The 24th annual Cruisin’ the Coast has officially come and gone. The events wrapped up Sunday starting with closing ceremonies at Gulf Coast Centennial Plaza. Cash prizes were given away and the winner of the Cruisin’ the Coast raffle car…

Cruiser holds car close to his heart

Thousands of cruisers flock to the Gulf Coast for Cruisin’ each year and nearly every one of them has an interesting story to tell. There’s no shortage of cool and unique cars at Cruisin’ the Coast and there’s something different…