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National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday
This weekend, dispose of your unused medications safely during Saturday’s Drug Take Back Day. The national event serves as a way to collect expired, unwanted and unused prescription and over-the-counter drugs. The DEA started Drug Take Back Day back in…
Point Cadet Rezoning Proposals on Hold
After months of back and forth, the City of Biloxi and the Secretary of State’s Office agreed to put a hold on plans for the property surrounding Margaritaville. The agreement came just minutes before both sides were set to present…
Fourth Annual Geospatial Conference
USM Gulf Park welcomed more than 100 professionals and students from all over the state, Louisiana, and Alabama to network and learn about geographic information science related fields. The fourth annual Mississippi Geospatial Conference is sponsored by the Mississippi Association…
Deaf Grassroots Movement in Gulfport
Today members of the Deaf Grassroots Movement gathered outside of Gulfport City Hall to raise awareness and promote equal opportunities for members of the deaf community. This awareness campaign is part of a nationwide movement to earn equality. The group…
Thanks from the Golden State
A heartwarming story came full circle today. Gulfport Police Chief Leonard Papania returned from a trip to California where he had a chance to meet up with some big fans. They say a simple thank you can go a long…
Second Annual Coast Guard Auxiliary Open House
Today, USM Gulf Park students had the opportunity to see what the Coast Guard is all about and learn more information about their auxiliary program. The Coast Guard Auxiliary is a voluntary organization working alongside active duty and reserve Coast…
Hancock County BP Town Hall Meeting
Today, South Mississippi had a second chance to provide input on how the state should spend more than $700 million of BP settlement money. Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves and several other state legislators met with Hancock County residents at city…
Mississippi Gaming Commission Meeting
The Mississippi Gaming Commission is backing away from considering a change in where casinos are allowed to develop along the Gulf Coast. Commissioners had little comment today after deciding not to let casinos build on sites where the casino companies…
Murder Case Ruled Mistrial
A mistrial was the result after a previous guilty murder verdict of Johnny Owens III was found to be untrue. The jury deliberated for over two hours in the case Wednesday and stated they reached a unanimous verdict in the…