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Gulfport, Mississippi Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning Gulfport! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Gulfport Harbor Beach just got cleared. Is it safe to swim?
- How could a deeper Port of Gulfport change jobs and shipping here?
- Gulfport Harbor Beach is back open, but what should swimmers still avoid?
Also on today's calendar: Shrek - The Musical and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Humid with peeks of sunshine, with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 78.
- Sunday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 90 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. MS Coast beaches get surprisingly good results in bacteria testing before weekend (sunherald.com) — Gulfport Harbor Beach and all other Coast beaches just got the all-clear from state testers, meaning no active bacteria advisories as you head into the weekend. MDEQ says recent samples met federal health standards, though swimmers should still be cautious after heavy rains when runoff can spike bacteria levels along the shoreline. 
2. Port of Gulfport dredging project recommended for congressional authorization (wxxv25.com) — A major dredging project at the Port of Gulfport has been recommended for congressional authorization, moving plans to deepen and widen the ship channel a step closer to reality. If funded, the $548 million upgrade would allow larger ships into Gulfport, strengthening the city’s role as an economic engine for the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
3. Water Contact Advisories LIFTED for Long Beach and Gulfport Harbor Beaches (ms.gov) — Beach water contact advisories have been lifted for Gulfport Harbor Beach and Long Beach Beach after new tests showed bacteria levels are back within safe limits. Swimmers can return to the water, though officials still urge avoiding swimming during heavy rain and for 24 hours afterward, and recommend checking the state beach website for the latest conditions.
4. Gulfport Ward 2 runoff set for June 30: Bryan Caldwell, Ron Ruland advance (wxxv25.com) — Gulfport’s Ward 2 City Council race is headed to a June 30 runoff between Bryan Caldwell and Ron Ruland after no candidate cleared 50 percent. Both contenders emphasize public safety, infrastructure, and economic development, and are now fanning out across Ward 2 to win over voters before the decisive election.
5. ODU Men's Basketball Signs Transfer Forward Kylan Howze (odusports.com) — A 6-foot-10 Gulfport High alum, forward Kylan Howze is taking his game from Louisiana Tech to Old Dominion, where coaches praise his shot-blocking and rebounding. Local fans can follow a hometown player who starred at Gulfport High and Jones College as he steps into a bigger Division I role next season.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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People Over Politics: Mississippi Gulf Coast →
Biloxi Public Library, 580 Howard Ave, Biloxi
10:00 am
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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FREE Family Health & Wellness Day/Fun Run →
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Blaylock Park
10:00 am -
Biloxi - Dungeons and Dragons Club
Harrison County Library System Biloxi Public Library, 580 Howard Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530, USA
1:00 pm -
Orange Grove - SPR Elementary From Hive to Honey: The Bee Story
Harrison County Library System Orange Grove Library, Gulfport, MS, 12135 Old Hwy 49, Gulfport
2:00 pm -
Shrek - The Musical →
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, 875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
7:00 pm -
Summer of Innovation Camp →
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Camp Dates: East Biloxi Center, IP Center, Forest Heights Center, Pass Christian Center, Hancock County Center: June 1st-July 24th 19th Street Unit: June 8th-July 17th
7:00 am -
Woolmarket - PreK Storytime: Dino Care
Harrison County Library System 12135 Old Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS 39503
10:00 am -
Orange Grove - SRP Family Board Games
Harrison County Library System Orange Grove Library, Gulfport, MS, 12135 Old Hwy 49, Gulfport
10:30 am
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Ribbon Cutting - Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 1554 East Pass Road Gulfport MS
10:00 am -
Long Beach Chamber Table- Uncle Joe's Pizza & Wings
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 20156 Pineville Rd., Long Beach, MS 39560
11:30 am -
Woolmarket - Super STEM: Oobleck
Harrison County Library System 12135 Old Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS 39503
2:00 pm -
Friday Night Bingo
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Biloxi Elks Lodge #606
6:30 pm
Friday June 12
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- I want to donate a nice couch to a nonprofit organization or someone in need.
It's a nice blue/gray couch, comfortable. If you know of somewhere like that, let me know (Nextdoor Hatten Farms) - Belgian malinois / wolf hybrid.
11 puppies all my babies. The mom is inside hiding of course. All already trained too. Taking them all to our 8 acres in rural Mississippi but… (Nextdoor Pine Forest drive)
- Gulf Coast Restaurant Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Oyster Shucker, Gulfport, MS in Gulfport. Apply here.
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Gulfport, Mississippi in Gulfport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gulfport here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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