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Overheard: February 17 Gulfport City Council

Trei Johnson February 23, 2026

Comments we overheard at the February 17 Gulfport City Council meeting included appraisals, Gulfport Pride, and a dog run.

Trei Johnson February 5, 2026

Gulfport City Council approved two resolutions and advanced a residential lighting ordinance at its Feb. 3 meeting.

Trei Johnson February 5, 2026

Comments we overheard at the February 3 Gulfport City Council meeting included astronauts, ICE, and the Pan-African flag.

Trei Johnson January 23, 2026

During its Jan. 20 meeting, Gulfport City Council again faced calls to acknowledge the City’s sundown town history.

Trei Johnson January 23, 2026

Comments we overheard at the January 20 Gulfport City Council meeting included local journalism, bikes, and the Spirit of Gulfport Award.

Trei Johnson January 23, 2026

On Jan. 20, Gulfport Council approved a conditional use application for a church at the corner of 54th Street South and 27th Avenue South.

Trei Johnson January 8, 2026

After further discussions at the Jan. 6 meeting, Gulfport City Council is split on whether to apologize for City’s sundown town reputation.

Trei Johnson January 8, 2026

At the Jan. 6 meeting, Gulfport City Council addressed transportation safety, flood planning, and housing policy.

Trei Johnson January 8, 2026

Comments we overheard at the January 6 Gulfport City Council meeting included holiday lights, Gulfport Walking Trail, and empty rooms.

Trei Johnson December 19, 2025

Should the City of Gulfport apologize for its past sundown town practices? Some say yes, while others say it was never official, so no.

Cameron Healy December 17, 2025

Comments we overheard at the December 16 Gulfport City Council meeting included giant checks, green cups, and dog art.

Trei Johnson December 3, 2025

Gulfport City Council voted unanimously Dec. 2 to table two agenda items involving a proposed payout to the Gulfport Lions Club.