5 Things to Know Today: Election Day

Election Day in Gulfport: Polls are open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. at four locations today in Gulfport. All registered voters can vote for the Ward 1 and Ward 3 City Council Seats. We've posted a Sample Ballot, Ward Map and Polling Places list on the story "What to Know Before Heading to the Polls."

Fresh Market: Who loves fresh produce, baked goods, authentic cuisine, local art and more? Stop by the weekly Fresh Market today from 9 - 3 p.m. in downtown Gulfport. Be sure to "like" the Tuesday Fresh Market on Facebook to learn about all the fresh market news!

Clothing Swap: Well, whatta ya know - it's the second Tuesday of March! That means the monthly clothing swap will be underway in the courtyard at the Peninsula Inn & Spa, 2937 Beach Blvd. S. from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bring up to 5 garments to exchange for vouchers to be used on other garments!

Liberty Tax Blood Drive: The Liberty Tax Service at 4920 Gulfport Blvd. S. is hosting a blood drive with the Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce and Gulfport McDonald's from 10 - 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14. If you donate, you'll receive a t-shirt AND you'll receive free tax return services from Liberty Tax. (ID required to donate) For more information call 826-0821.

Tuesday Forecast: It's going to be a great day to head to the polls and/or the Fresh Market today. It'll be mostly sunny with a high near 81 and an east northeast wind between 5 and 10 mph. Tonight, we'll have some fog after 3 a.m. otherwise it'll be partly cloudy with a low around 64 and a north northwest wind around 9 mph.