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Council President Walker hosts dedication of Bayou View Park bridge as tribute to pets loved and lost.
Council President Rusty Walker takes citizen idea and works to create a memorial bridge in Bayou View Park.
Gulfport City Council votes to approve health care Urban Renewal Plan near Memorial Hospital
The Gulfport City Council voted to approve a health care Urban Renewal plan in the area surrounding Memorial Hospital on Tuesday.
Walker on Gulfport Gun Ordinance: ‘Unconstitutional Security Theater’
Gulfport City Council President F.B. “Rusty” Walker, IV, is leading the opposition against a newly passed ordinance that bans open and concealed carry firearms at city council meetings, except for those with enhanced carry permits.
Constitutional Concerns Ignite Over Gulfport Firearm Restrictions
In a closely contested decision on Tuesday, the Gulfport City Council voted 4-3 to pass an ordinance restricting open carry firearms at public meetings in City Hall.
NRA Issues Alert in Support of Rusty Walker
Gulfport City Council voted 4-3 to ban law-abiding citizens who legally open carry from bringing firearms into City Council Chambers during a public meeting.
The Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival 2023 Shines Bright
Council President Rusty Walker is credited for the inspiration to create the magnificent light display.
‘Against a lot of odds,’ Gulfport’s $18.7M overpass bridge across US 90 comes to life
What started as a drawing on a napkin at a lunch about nine years ago is now a multi-faceted development that is one of the largest economic drivers in Gulfport.
Gulfport Harbor Lights Harbor Festival
Beginning in 2015, a vision of a coastal holiday winter festival came about from The City of Gulfport’s Department of Leisure Service along with Council President, Rusty Walker.
Groundbreaking ceremony kicks off Mississippi Aquarium construction
It was a big day for the Mississippi Aquarium as many gathered for a "Sail-ebration", the kick-off to construction for the $65 million Gulfport Development.
Gulfport City Council approves $35 million in bonds for aquarium
The Gulfport City Council recently passed a $35 million bond to keep the target finish date for the Mississippi Aquarium on schedule.
Gulfport’s Council approves Fishbone Alley Project in downtown
The City Council approved a project that will transform an "eyesore" alley into a "funky, local and fun" area similar to Printer's Alley in Nashville, Tenn.
Councilman Rusty Walker boldly addresses frustrations with BP
Gulfport City Council Vice President Rusty Walker is fired up about BP opening an office related to the oil spill disaster in Gulfport.