Northern Alabama woman charged with false pretense, forgery

GULFPORT, Mississippi -- Kimberleigh Ann Duffey, 21, of Blossom Road in Toney, Alabama, faces charges for false pretense and uttering forgery, according to Jackson County Sheriff Mike Byrd.
http://blog.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-news/2012/05/alabama_woman_charged_with_fal.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 08:03:49 -0700

Gulfport to sign 50 year lease for Centennial Plaza

The city of Gulfport has announced that it will sign a 50 year lease to develop Centennial Plaza. The old VA property on Highway 90 was given to the city in 2009 after Hurricane Katrina heavily damaged it.
http://www.wlox.com/story/18608889/gulfport-to-sign-50-year-lease-for-centennial-plaza

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 15:14:21 -0700

Family entertainment venue proposed for Gulfport port property

GULFPORT -- A family entertainment venue that would include a baseball stadium, theater, bowling alley, restaurants and shops is being proposed for the state port in Gulfport.
http://www.sunherald.com/2012/05/23/3967132/family-entertainment-venue-proposed.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 21:05:15 -0700

Katrina cleanup investigation: Ladners to stand trial in July

GULFPORT, Mississippi -- A federal judge has ordered the government to identify alleged coconspirators in a case involving a Hancock County couple accused of being involved in a kickback scheme related to storm cleanup contracts.
http://blog.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-news/2012/05/katrina_cleanup_investigation.html

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 17:03:04 -0700

Motorcyclist dies in crash en route to Gulfport Dragway

STONE COUNTY -- A 31-year-old Sumrall man died in Stone County early Friday while travelling with friends to the Gulfport Dragway for the Mississippi Coast Memorial Day Blowout.
http://www.sunherald.com/2012/05/25/3970049/motorcyclist-dies-in-crash-en.html

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 07:01:21 -0700

Former immigrants become citizens in naturalization ceremony in Gulfport

GULFPORT -- Twenty-three former immigrants from 15 counties became United States citizens Thursday at a naturalization ceremony at the Dan M. Russell Jr. U.S. Courthouse in Gulfport.
http://www.sunherald.com/2012/05/24/3969512/former-immigrants-become-citizens.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 21:57:17 -0700

Another 'most wanted' arrested in Gulfport

GULFPORT -- Another one of South Mississippi's most wanted criminal suspects was found hiding in a closet Friday morning in a Gulfport apartment, a federal marshal said.
http://www.sunherald.com/2012/05/11/3941569/another-most-wanted-arrested-in.html

Published: Fri, 11 May 2012 08:28:01 -0700

Gulfport man faces charge of receiving stolen property

A Gulfport man was arrested Tuesday on a felony charge of receiving stolen property, according to the Harrison County Sheriff's Office. Read more on our Community site...
http://www.wlox.com/story/18608861/gulfport-man-faces-charge-of-receiving-stolen-property

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 15:14:12 -0700

Gulf Coast Business Council survey finds confidence in economy rising

GULFPORT, Mississippi -- Business executives and owners in the three Mississippi Gulf Coast counties view the economy in an "increasingly favorable light," according to a quarterly survey by the Gulf Coast Business Council released Tuesday.
http://blog.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-news/2012/05/gulf_coast_business_council_su_1.html

Published: Tue, 08 May 2012 17:33:46 -0700

Gulfport Job Corps hold 2nd annual career and education fair

The Gulfport Job Corps held its 2nd annual career and education fair Thursday. More than 40 business, social service, college, and military representatives participated.
http://www.wlox.com/story/18616549/gulfport-job-corps-hold-2nd-annual-career-and-education-fair

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 11:29:13 -0700