The Sun Herald, recipient of the 2006 Pulitzer Gold Medal for Public Service for its coverage of Hurricane Katrina, is committed to sharing the stories of Mississippi Gulf Coast’s diverse communities. The region is renowned for its seafood, shipbuilding, and tourism. Notable establishments in the area include 12 major casino resorts, Keesler Air Force Base, the “HurricaneHunters” headquarters, the US Naval Construction Battalion Center, and NASA’s John C. Stennis Space Center.