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RHCJC

Reporting What Matters

RHCJC

Reporting What Matters

RHCJC

Harrison County

Your weekly civic and community update


Civic Watch

Keep an eye on your local government. This section includes information about the goings-on at the local courthouse, including meeting agendas and minutes.

    Harrison County

  • Board Meeting at 1801 23rd Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501
    The Roy Howard Community Journalism Center has been in touch with your government officials — and we’re working to bring public meeting agendas and minutes to our website. You can assist us in this work by urging your public officials to share this information with the center. Check back often for updates.
    Meets every first Monday
  • Gulfport
  • Board Meeting at Gulfport City Hall
    Agendas
    Meets every first and third Tuesday
  • Biloxi
  • Board Meeting at Biloxi City Hall
    Agenda
    Meets every first, third and fourth Tuesday
  • Long Beach
  • Board Meeting at Long Beach City Hall
    Agenda
    Meets every first and third Tuesday
  • D’Iberville
  • Board Meeting at City Hall
    Agenda
    Meets every first and third Tuesday
  • Pass Christian
  • Board Meeting at Pass Christian City Hall
    Agenda
    Meets every first and third Tuesday

Calendar

Neighbor Notes

  • Harbor Lights Winter Festival held nightly from 5:30 to 10 p.m. through Dec. 31, except Christmas Eve, at Jones Park in Gulfport The winter festival features holiday light displays, carnival rides, visits with Santa Claus, a Ferris wheel, train rides, and family-friendly attractions as part of the City of Gulfport’s annual coastal holiday celebration.
  • A Magical Mississippi Christmas at the Mississippi Aquarium held through Dec. 25 in Gulfport The nighttime holiday event runs from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on select dates and features festive light displays, special nighttime aquarium experiences, Santa’s Workshop, holiday projections, and seasonal activities throughout the aquarium campus.

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News from the Source

Stay informed with updates straight from the source. This section features summaries of official press releases from local agencies, organizations and institutions, covering new initiatives, services and developments across the county.

Graphic reads, “Text BILOXI to 77295”

Biloxi emergency alert system is back online

Michelle Pinto June 5, 2026
The city of Biloxi has transitioned to a new platform, RAVE Alert, after experiencing a cybersecurity incident. 
Aerial view of road construction on Popps Ferry Road in Biloxi, with construction equipment, traffic cones and nearby businesses visible.

Popps Ferry Road expansion brings new development to Biloxi

Michelle Pinto May 14, 2026
The project includes water, sewer and storm drainage systems on the south side of the road.