Isolated and unincorporated, North Gulfport lacked a basic infrastructure: flooding and contaminated drinking water were frequent problems. Although finally incorporated in 1994 - not long after the arrival of the first casino - many of North Gulfport's streets still lack curbs, sidewalks, and gutters.

Natasha Trethewey

Natasha Trethewey

After Although Arrival Basic Casino Drinking Drinking Water Finally First Flooding Frequent Incorporated Infrastructure Isolated Lack Long Many North Problems Still Streets Water Were

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