United States Postal Service closed on January 9th
The United States Postal Service will be closed on January 9th to honor President Jimmy Carter. A day of mourning was announced for January 9th by President Biden.…
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USPS unveils ‘Carnival Nights’ stamps at Summer Fair at Coast Coliseum
Fair season is officially underway on the grounds of the Coast Coliseum. Gates opened Thursday afternoon for the 37th edition of the South Mississippi Summer…
Postal Service investigating mail thefts from Hancock County collection boxes
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is investigating mail thefts from blue collection boxes in Hancock County. Julie Nicholson-Morgan with the USPIS confirmed the thefts, which occurred between October 2023 and January 2024. Those boxes are now covered and available for…
USPS Facility in Gulfport Selected for Potential Network Investment /Modernization Efforts
GULFPORT, MS — As part of a $40 billion United States Postal Service (USPS) investment strategy to upgrade and improve processing, transportation, delivery networks and employee experiences across the country, USPS has selected its Gulfport Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC)…
USPS deadlines for Christmas packages
Santa Claus comes two weeks from today. There’s nothing worse than not getting your Christmas packages delivered before the Christmas holiday. It’s the busiest time of the year for the U.S. Postal Service. Millions of packages find…
U.S. Postal Service safely responds to COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed many daily routines, but delivering mail and packages is not one of those changes. To help keep the public and employees safe during this time, the Postal Service is adapting delivery procedures to promote social distancing. USPS continues…
Holiday shipping deadlines
With Christmas two weeks away shipping off packages is soon to be in a time crunch. This week, the U.S. Post Office is estimating to deliver nearly 200 million packages per week during the next two weeks. To have your…
USPS appointment tool makes applying for passports easier
The U.S. Postal Service has just made it easier to apply for a passport. Today, they launched the USPS retail customer appointment scheduler tool on their website. The new tool provides customers with an easy, convenient way to schedule appointments…
Busiest mailing and shipping week of the year
This week is expected to be the busiest week of the holiday mailing and shipping season for the postal service. USPS expects to process and deliver nearly three billion pieces of first-class mail including greeting cards this week alone. The…
USPS Prepares to Deliver Holiday Cheer
The U.S. Postal Service is gearing up for the busiest season of the year. They’re ready to deliver a lot of cheer in the form of about 16 billion cards, letters and packages this holiday season, about a 12 percent…
Postal Service Prepared for the Holidays Extended Retail Hours at Many Post Offices
The U.S. Postal Service is prepared for the holiday season, and whether customers need to ship quickly or have plenty of time, there are options to make shipping convenient and affordable.
Post Offices Open Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve
Many offices will close early; collection box mail may be collected earlier.
Holidays are Busy, Busy Time for the Post Office
The holidays are a busy time for many people, but for the post office, that is an understatement.
Postal Service’s Game Face On For Busiest Delivery Day of the Year
U.S. Postal Service ready for last minute rush.
U.S.P.S. Working 7 Days a Week to Deliver Xmas Presents
Once you buy those holiday gifts, the United States Postal Service (U.S.P.S.) is ready to get them delivered on time.
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.
Village Post Office Opens in Southern Stone Co.
Residents in southern Stone County can now send and receive mail via their local grocery store.