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🌱 How Highway 49’s $45M widening will reshape driving through Gulfport
Gulfport, Mississippi Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning Gulfport! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Highway 49’s $45M widening will reshape driving through Gulfport
- Where Gulfport residents can get or give flood recovery help now
- Gulfport resident named in multimillion-dollar Medicaid fraud indictment
Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, temps: high: 90, low: 76.
- Friday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• MDOT projects aim to ease traffic congestion in South Mississippi (wlox.com) — Drivers in Gulfport should expect long-term changes as MDOT works on a $45 million project to widen portions of Highway 49 through the city, targeted for completion in 2027. The agency is also expanding I-10, Highway 57, and improving intersections on Highway 67 across South Mississippi, funded by record transportation revenues. 
• How to get assistance or donate to Harrison County flood recovery efforts (wlox.com) — If you were hit by recent flooding in Harrison County, you can get help through the Red Cross and several local agencies, with clothing vouchers and other assistance available. Gulfport residents can also support recovery by donating specific requested items at the Salvation Army Family Store on Highway 49 or giving money online to the county’s Long Term Recovery Committee.
• Coast residents among 11 indicted in $12.3M Medicaid fraud scheme, AG says (wlox.com) — Gulfport readers should know a local resident is among 11 Mississippians indicted in a $12.3 million Medicaid fraud case announced by Attorney General Lynn Fitch. The charges, part of a national health care fraud takedown, allege schemes involving fraudulent billing and false documentation, and officials urge anyone suspecting Medicaid fraud to report it online.
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Community Lunch n Learn Event: Navigating Medicare and Social Security →
Humana, 2650 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
12:00 pm
Thursday June 25
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Other local events
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Kroc Fencing Academy
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Kroc MS Gulf Coast 575 Division St., Biloxi -
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
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Ribbon Cutting - Petit Bois Townhomes
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 2611 Heidi Lane Biloxi MS
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Saucier - Get the Dirt on Chickens Elementary Age Summer Reading Pr
Harrison County Library System 12135 Old Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS 39503
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Pass Christian - SRP Teen Art for Youth Sake - Watercolor with Beth
Harrison County Library System Pass Christian Public Library, 111 Hiern Ave, Pass Christian, M
2:00 pm -
Saucier - Gyotaku Fish Printing for Teens Summer Reading Program
Harrison County Library System 12135 Old Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS 39503
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Woolmarket - All-Ages Program
Harrison County Library System 12135 Old Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS 39503
2:00 pm
Thursday June 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Pass Christian - SRP Family - A Visit from the Hattiesburg Zoo
Harrison County Library System Pass Christian Public Library, 111 Hiern Ave, Pass Christian, M
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Pass Christian - Community Book Club
Harrison County Library System Pass Christian Public Library, 111 Hiern Ave, Pass Christian, M
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Woolmarket - TeenTime: Mandalas
Harrison County Library System 12135 Old Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS 39503
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Celebrating Smoke-free Bars - Pass Christian →
Nine Toes Brewing Company, 110 W Scenic Dr, Pass Christian
5:00 pm
Wednesday June 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I'm SO thrilled to give y'all this update🩷🩷 Princess, Merlin, Matilda, and Ursula are all officially PENDING adoption!!
Princess and Ursula are already home. Merlin goes home tomorrow and Matilda goes home in a few weeks!! What a great week it has been for Just Cause… (Nextdoor Northwood Hills) - I’ve been quietly working away on a very special surprise for Dave, and I’m so happy to finally share the finished result!
This handsome lineup features Benjy, Harley, and Loki in all their fluffy glory. It took a lot of love, patience, and attention to detail to capture… (Nextdoor Loren D Heights)
- Chuck E. Cheese - CEC Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Game Room Attendant - Cast Member in Gulfport. Apply here.
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Gulfport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gulfport here.
🗞 Nearby News
Biloxi
- City of Biloxi preparing for Scrapin the Coast (wxxv25.com)
- Biloxi Gets Through Record Rainfall from Arthur (thegazebogazette.com)
- Gulfport Fire, Cajun Navy team up for rescue efforts during Biloxi River flooding (wxxv25.com)
Long Beach
- Lifelong learning program at USM sees record membership growth (wlox.com)
D'Iberville
- ‘A Future Pro Bowler' — Colts Have Big Plans for Surprising 2nd-Year Player After ‘Outstanding Spring' (profootballnetwork.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She was going to the shell station (Thank you Nettie D. for sending it in!)
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