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04/06 – Brantly’s “Mild and Muggy” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast
The high pressure that has been sitting over the Gulf Coast region for the last few days has begun to shift to the east, now being stretched from the northeastern Gulf over the southwestern Atlantic and as far north as the Carolinas. A few showers may manage to develop over interior portions of South Mississippi […]
Car rams into police at Capitol barricade; officer killed
WASHINGTON (AP/NBC NEWS) — A car has rammed a barricade outside the U.S. Capitol, injuring two Capitol Police officers and leading to the driver being shot. That’s according to two law enforcement officials who spoke to The Associated Press on Friday afternoon on condition of anonymity as the event was unfolding. At least one […]
Gulfport School District Superintendent among four nominees confirmed to education boards in
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) -The Mississippi Senate has confirmed three people to the state Board of Education and one to the state Charter School Authorizer Board. One of those confirmed to the nine-member Board of Education is the director of the Mississippi Association of School Administrators, Ronnie McGehee of Madison. Another is Gulfport School District Superintendent Glen East. Another is […]
Memorial Hospital accepting first-dose vaccine appointments
Memorial Hospital is accepting appointments for the Pfizer COVID-19 first dose vaccination for ages 65 years and older, anyone 18 to 64 with a chronic health condition, and healthcare personnel. There is no cost for appointments. Individuals must provide Mississippi identification. Prepare to wait 15 minutes after the vaccination to be monitored by medical staff. […]
Mississippi University for Women nursing students prepare to answer the call amid healthcare worker shortage
COLUMBUS, MISS. (WCBI) – Tuesday, Mississippi State Senator Chad McMahan told reporters that the Senate Health Comity has held hearings discussing the possibility of relaxing some regulations to allow qualified nursing students to begin working in clinical situations with proper supervision. As hospitals across the country search for solutions to the healthcare worker shortage during […]
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann says upcoming budget will be affected by unemployment figures
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann says there are a lot of uncertainities facing lawmakers as they prepare to start a new session in less than one month. Lt Governor Delbert Hosemann says a strong economy, despite Covid 19, has helped keep the state on solid financial footing. However, Hosemann pointed out […]
Great white sharks cluster off the Carolina coast
A cluster of great white sharks were recently spotted off the Carolina coast and researchers are praising the discovery.
MHP reminds drivers to move over for emergency vehicles
The Move Over Law was passed in 2007, but MHP recently unveiled a public service campaign reminding motorists of the law.
Police: 2 dead, 15 hurt in Kansas City, Missouri, shooting
Police in Kansas City, Missouri, say at least two people are dead and upwards of a dozen people may have been injured in a shooting outside a bar.
MSU Hires Football Coach Mike Leach From Washington State
Mississippi State University has found the man to lead its football team.
Bay St. Louis: Suspect in Custody Following Deadly Shooting
A man is behind bars in connection with a shooting in the parking lot of an apartment complex Wednesday.
Tracking Santa Across the Globe!
He sees you when you're sleeping, and knows when you're awake -- but these days, we can keep tabs on him too.
Home Destroyed by Fire in Harrison County
According to Harrison County Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan, crews responded to a fully engulfed house fire on East Wortham Road today.
Gulfport Wish “Stellar at Star Wars Premiere”
10 year-old Gulfport, MS Wish Kid, Addisyn Richards’ all-time favorite movie is Star Wars, so Kids Wish Network decided to send her to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Hollywood Movie Premiere!
POLICE NEED HELP IDENTIFYING ROBBERY SUSPECT
POLICE NEED HELP IDENTIFYING ROBBERY SUSPECT
Biloxi Aggravated Assault Arrest
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 36 year old Reginald Rechee Tucker of Biloxi on a warrant for one count of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
Man found dead after standoff, suspect in Jackson county teen’s murder
The man police say is responsible for the death of a Jackson County teenager died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a four-hour standoff with law enforcement in Wisconsin.
Bishop Roger Morin passes away at age 78
Bishop Roger Paul Morin, third bishop of Biloxi, died today. He was 78.
MDEQ Lifts Water Contact Warnings for Mississippi Beaches
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its beach monitoring program, lifted water contact warnings Friday for all 21 standard beach segments as well as the four nonstandard segments that were issued August 6. Water contact warnings were also…
Waveland man guilty of manslaughter in boating death
Waveland man guilty of manslaughter in boating death
Protesters shout down Ole Miss chancellor announcement
College Board trustees announced by news release Friday that they had voted unanimously to appoint Glenn Boyce to the post, even as protesters claimed the move to short-circuit the remainder of the selection process proved trustees were corrupt.
Pres. Trump endorses GOP’s Reeves in governor’s race
President Donald Trump is tweeting that Tate Reeves, the Republican nominee in the Mississippi governor’s race, has his “Complete & Total Endorsement.”
Biloxi Police need help identifying suspects
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to identifying a B/M and a W/F involved in taking two laptop computers valued over $300 in the 2000 Block of Pass Rd.
Biloxi Police need your help identifying suspect
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to identify an unknown W/M subject who allegedly stole a wallet, including over $500.00 dollars in cash, in the 200 block of Beach Blvd.
Biloxi police looking for wig thieves
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to identifying two subjects for alleged shoplifting $110 in wigs, in the 1700 Block of Pass Rd.
32 hurt in parachute training at Camp Shelby
Officials say 32 parachuting soldiers were injured and 18 of them hospitalized during a night exercise in Mississippi, and one suffered a broken back.
Coroner working to identify body found in Mississippi Sound
Harrison County Deputy Coroner Brian Switzer is on Deer Island, but says they have yet to identify the body. We will continue to update you as we get more information.
Felony Sexual Battery Arrest
A Saucier man is behind bars tonight on three felony counts of Sexual Battery. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, on September 27th, parents of a juvenile victim reported sexual assault involving their 17 year old daughter with the Harrison County…
16-year-old in custody following Long Beach shooting
A 16 year old in Long Beach is being charged as an adult with two counts of aggravated assault and one count of possession of a controlled substance.
Mississippi grand jury clears officer in fatal shooting, body camera footage to be released
Following the grand jury's determination, the police department intends to release the body camera footage of the fatal shooting of Toussaint Diamon Sims
$15.5M to 4 groups for Gulf of Mexico research
Officials say four teams of scientists are getting $15.6 million from BP oil spill fines to study fish, other sea life and birds in the Gulf of Mexico.
Mississippi under statewide burn ban
At the request and advice of the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), Gov. Phil Bryant has signed a proclamation initiating a statewide burn ban, effective immediately. The burn ban will remain in place until further notice.
News 25 Game of the Week: Poplarville vs. Picayune
The News 25 Game of the Week is the cross-county rivalry between Poplarville and Picayune. Reigning 4A South State champion Hornets hosting the 5A Maroon Tide, a team that’s averaging more than 52 points per game, which might just be…
Wanted Fugitive Arrested
. On Saturday July 27, 2019, the Gulfport Police Department arrested Wanted Fugitive, Tekoney Oronte Treyvon Blackledge of Katy Texas, in the 3100 block of 8th Avenue Gulfport. Blackledge was identified as a suspect in the killing of a…
Armed Robbery *UPDATE* (Arrest Warrants)
. The investigation into the armed robbery which occurred on July 3, 2019, at the Up in Smoke store located in the 2900 block of 25th Avenue, has led to arrest warrants for 39 year old Kelly Wayne…
Armed Robbery / Murder Arrest
On June 27, 2019, the Gulfport Police arrested 29-year-old Tony Alexander Williams of Gulfport, charging him with armed robbery and first degree murder. The arrest is the result of extensive investigation into the murder of Delfred Lewis which occurred on…
Main Street Heroes Award Winner
The 2019 State Mississippi Main Street Association Awards are out and the Coast is well represented. One local Ocean Springs man won one of the special awards. Chic Cody, along with seven other Mississippians, won the Main Street Hero Award!…
Second Degree Murder Arrest
. The Gulfport Police arrested 20 year old Breanna McClendon of Hattiesburg charging her with one count of Second Degree Murder. The arrest stemmed from an investigation which began in the City of Hattiesburg. The initial investigation revealed that McClendon and…
‘Intrepid Heart’ at the Belmont Stakes
The Palace Casino is tossing it's hat into the horse racing arena. Casino owners Robert and Lawana Low have a thoroughbred, Intrepid Heart, competing in the Belmont Stakes in New York Saturday.
Aggravated Assault / Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling
. On June 6, 2019, the Gulfport Police Department arrested and charged 32 year old Damian Ladell Brown of Gulfport with Aggravated Assault and Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling. The arrest stemmed from an incident which occurred on June 5, 2019, at approximately…
Wanted for Questioning
. The Gulfport Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the subject in the photo. This subject is being sought for questioning in relation to an attempted armed robbery which occurred on May 11, 2019, in the 3300 block…
Pedestrian Accident with Fatality
. Gulfport Police are investigating an accident with a fatality involving a pedestrian. On June 1, 2019 at approximately 6:08 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to Highway 49 near Russell Boulevard to investigate a vehicle versus pedestrian accident. Initial investigation revealed…
Early morning accident claims the life of one Gulfport man
Gulfport Police investigated a single vehicle accident which claimed the life of a 37-year-old Gulfport man. According to Harrison County Deputy Coroner Brian Switzer, William Sample was not wearing a seat belt when he crashed his 2000 Chrysler Sedan which…
Missing Person: Terri Anna Johnson found
Terri Anna Johnson has been located and is alive and well. The Gulfport Police would like to thank everyone who assisted with locating Mrs. Johnson. On May 20, 2019, at approximately 8:02 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department received a report of missing…
Gulfport teen arrested on two charges of aggravated assault
On May 21, 2019, the Gulfport Police arrested 13 year old Quinten Martel Winters Jr. of Gulfport charging him with two counts of aggravated assault. The arrest stemmed from an incident that occurred about 7:34 p.m., when Gulfport Police responded…
Aggravated Assault
. On May 14, 2019, Gulfport Police arrested Frederick Mack Washington Jr. of Gulfport charging him with one count of Aggravated Assault. On May 14, 2019, at approximately 5:01 am, Gulfport Police responded to the area of 18th Street…
Click It or Ticket Campaign
. 2019 Click It or Ticket Kick-Off Fact Sheet Change Habits to Save Lives Be a Part of the Progress As an integral part of this year’s national Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign, which will take place May…
Accessory after the Fact to Capitol Murder
. As a result of the ongoing investigation between the Gulfport Police Department and Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, Davian Lewanika Atkinson has been arrested and charged with Accessory after the Fact to Capitol Murder. Davian Atkinson is the brother…
Aggravated Domestic Assault
. On May 4, 2019, The Gulfport Police arrested 51 year old Angela Michelle Fletcher of Gulfport charging her with Aggravated Domestic Assault. The arrest stemmed from an incident where on May 4, 2019, at approximately 11:39 PM, officers…
