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Latest News from the Gulf Coast
Michael Watson Says He’s Running to Be Mississippi’s Next Lieutenant Governor
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson says he is running for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor, one of the most powerful positions in the state. Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has endorsed his campaign.
Grassroots Efforts Bring Print Newspaper Back to Lumberton
The Lumberton Post in Lumberton, Mississippi, is a new grassroots print newspaper created to help fill a local communication gap.
Pascagoula Solutions Circles: March 19, 2026
The Mississippi Free Press convened a Solutions Circle in Pascagoula, Mississippi, on March 19, 2026, with attendees discussing challenges like crime, violence, community infrastructure and lack of youth activities.
Person of the Day | James Lap Baker: Gibbs-Green Survivor Remembered as a Brother, Teacher, Advocate
Teacher, activist and urban planner James Lap Baker was one of many survivors of the tragic Jackson State University Gibbs-Green shooting on May 14, 1970, where Mississippi Highway Patrolman fired 50 rounds across campus, killing two and injuring 12 students. On Jan. 30, 2026, he passed away at the age…
Gulf Coast News
Mississippi Senate Considers Easing Seafood Origin Labeling Rules
As Mississippi continues enforcing seafood origin disclosure laws, some restaurant owners say a bill now before the Senate could simplify compliance—and lower costs.
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Gulf Coast Features
Rainbow Bridge Memorializes Picayune Pets
A new pet memorial in Shay Park in Picayune, Mississippi, is bringing together public art and a place for residents to remember beloved pets.
