Waveland Begins New Police Station

WAVELAND -- By next fall this city will have a new public safety complex that will include a police station and Waveland City Court, according to media reports.

Waveland breaks ground on new police station

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The new building, which will be located on McLaurin Street, replaces the police station lost during Hurricane Katrina.

Work starts on library, police station

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The $5.9 million building will be named for a 27-year officer, Donald Dorn, who was Waveland's first police chief, and the late Mayor Johnny Longo. James Varnell is the current police chief.

At the above and other links hear what police officials and Mayor Tommy Longo said about Waveland's new public safety complex as well as the city's new public library. Groundbreakings for both building will be held this weekend.

Fire station land swap

Read about the city of Gulfport's plan

to rebuild the Cowan Road fire station destroyed

by Katrina while trying save jobs and trim the budget.

Gulfport Will Swap Cowan Road Properties to Rebuild Fire Station

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Colonel Promoted to Brigadier General

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE -- Col. Ian Dickinson was promoted to the rank of brigadier general on July 20 at the Dragon's Lair.

Dickinson is commander of the 81st Training Wing at Keesler Air Force Base.

Keesler personnel were invited to the ceremony and a promotion party at the marina park. The party included free food and drinks, music and a "bouncy dragon" for children. Civilian attire was allowed.

A shuttle transported people home to Thrower Park, West Falcon and Bay Ridge housing areas.

Staff Sgt. Donnie Levens

Today marks the third anniversay of the death of Staff Sgt. Donnie Levens.

Levens, who as born July 10, 1980, was killed Feb. 17, 2006. He was 25 years old.

A 1998 graduate of Long Beach High School, Levens was a member of the U.S. Marines.

(Family and friends of Sgt. Levens may contribute photos, family and personal information, as well as military service details for this memorial: E-mail to memoriesalways@gmail.com)