Salvation Army Thief is Still on the Loose
A thief is still on the run after stealing a Salvation Army red kettle in Gulfport earlier this week.
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H.S.S.M. Urges Choosing Adoption as Your First Option with “Fa-La-La Fee-Waived Wednesdays” Throughout December
Every Wednesday in December from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Humane Society of South Mississippi (H.S.S.M.) will host “Fa-La-La Fee-Waived Wednesday,” during which adoption fees will be waived on adoptable pets in H.S.S.M.’s care.
T.N.T. Recovery Ranch Requests Donations for New Building
For the past 20 years, T.N.T. Recovery Ranch in Gulfport has been helping people around the country deal with addiction.
Armed Forces Retirement Home Remembers Pearl Harbor
In honor of the surviving WWII veterans who were at Pearl Harbor, the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport held a Remembrance Day ceremony.
Gulfport Plans to Build Large Aquarium Downtown
Tuesday, the Gulfport City Council approved spending $14 million to purchase land for an aquarium in the downtown area.
St. Peter's by the Sea Displays Quilt for World AIDS Day
This week, St. Peter's by the Sea Episcopal Church in Gulfport is displaying a panel of the quilt for direct services for people with A.I.D.S.
Local Post Offices Brace for Busy Holiday Season
The Gulfport post office is the second largest facility in the state, meaning they have countless packages to deliver this holiday season.
Theory of Everything Premiers in Gulfport
Lisa Bruce, the producer of the movie The Theory of Everything, was at a special premiere of the film Wednesday night in Gulfport.
Quarantined Seabees in Good Condition
Last month, 15 Gulfport Seabees were ordered into isolation after returning from a mission in Liberia, Africa, where they could have been exposed to the Ebola virus.
Orange Grove Students Get a Lesson in Music
Friday, students at Orange Grove Elementary School took a break from reading to learn about music.
South Mississippi Orphans Find New Families
Friday night, some children in south Mississippi officially have new families and homes.
Local Wells Fargo Donates Food to Needy Families
Dozens of students and their families at River Oaks Elementary won't go hungry this Thanksgiving, thanks to the generosity of the local Wells Fargo branch.
23 New Citizens Naturalized in Gulfport Wednesday
Friends and family attended Wednesday’s naturalization ceremony as their loved ones pledged their allegiance to their new home.
Fundraiser to be Held for Children of Deceased Single Mom
Just over a month ago, a local woman, Deanna Martin, passed away suddenly, leaving her three children without their mother.
Post Office Workers Protest Closing of Processing Plant
Next year, the United Stated Postal Service (U.S.P.S.) plans to close the Gulfport processing plant and relocate it to Mobile.
39 of 123 Puppy Mill Dogs Adopted from Humane Society
They had a rough start in life, but on Friday, more than 100 dogs rescued from a north Mississippi puppy mill got a new lease on life.
Freezing Temps Cause Cold Weather Shelters to Open
Officials are predicting shelter doors will be open more this year than before, at a great cost to the organizations running them.
Back Bay Mission Repairs Home for Family of 7
Two local companies are teaming up with Back Bay Mission to work on a home for a family of seven.
Salvation Army to Open Cold Weather Shelters Thurs. & Fri.
The Salvation Army Cold Weather Shelters in Gulfport and Pascagoula will be open due to predicted cold temperatures on Thursday, November 13th and Friday, November 14th, 2014.
Gulfport Honors Veterans at WWII Memorial Downtown
According to U.S. Veterans administration figures, about 500 World War II veterans die every day.
Armed Forces Retirement Home Celebrates Veterans Day
Honoring the men and women who serve our country is what Veterans Day is all about.
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport Features New Coastal Artists
Two new art exhibits are now on display at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport.
Fundraiser for Deanna Martin’s Children
A fundraiser, called BBQ in the Park, will be held Saturday, November 15th at Jones Park in Gulfport to benefit the children of single mother, Deanna Martin, who died suddenly in late September.
Gulfport Prepares Residents for Dedeaux Rd. Widening Project
The city is ready to begin widening another stretch, from Three Rivers Road to De De Dr., and held a meeting Monday evening to inform residents of the status of the project.