SUMMARY: Memorial Hospital is set to expand following the approval of a $75 million bond by Harrison County Supervisors for a facility enhancement after Memorial Health’s acquisition of Meritt. This takeover will rebrand the downtown hospital as Memorial Health Hospital, with the sale expected to finalize early next year. The bond will fund a new multi-service facility for pediatric care and oncology, along with upgraded equipment like MRI machines and a new 300-space parking lot. Both Harrison County and Gulfport need to approve the bond, which is featured on the upcoming Gulfport Council agenda.

Memorial Hospital will be getting some new facilities— this after Memorial Health System announced the takeover of Merit Health Biloxi November 8.

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SUMMARY: The Salvation Army has launched its red kettle campaign across South Mississippi to raise $28,000 for food, shelter, and emergency assistance. Major Jury highlighted community involvement, with local firefighters and police participating in kettling, including a friendly competition among mayors. Special events include challenges from the Mississippi House and Senate on December 20, fostering community spirit. Additionally, the upcoming Giving Tuesday encourages online donations and toy contributions for the Angel Tree initiative, with toys being sorted at a new Christmas warehouse for distribution on December 18. Community support is vital for the campaign’s success.

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SUMMARY: Jenna Faragut, whose daughter Ariana succumbed to an atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor, initiated a Christmas toy drive to honor her memory and bring joy to children at St. Jude’s, where they spent holidays during treatment. Over the past four years, the drive has grown significantly; this year, over 1,000 toys were collected, surpassing her initial goal of 500. The community, including local schools and organizations, has shown immense support. Faragut collaborates with families who have faced similar losses to transport the toys to St. Jude in Memphis. Donations are still accepted at the Women’s Resource Center.

One Coast teacher is giving back to St. Jude in honor of her daughter.

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