Man convicted of second-degree murder
A jury convicted a Jackson County man of second-degree murder in the killing of his former girlfriend during a domestic violence attack. Terrance McNaughton was sentenced to 40 years in prison…
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Man convicted of raping, murdering Ja'Naya Thompson again denied appeal
The state Supreme Court has denied a second post-conviction relief to a Gulfport man convicted in the rape and murder of a 5-year-old girl in 2014. Alberto Garcia was sentenced to death in 2017 after confessing to raping and hanging…
One officer wounded, one killed in standoff in Brandon
A second officer was killed in a standoff at a residence in Brandon before the situation was resolved, according to police. The standoff began about 1:45 a.m. as a domestic dispute…
Man shoots himself during traffic stop in Picayune
Today at about 4:39 pm Picayune officers conducted a traffic stop on for a traffic violation. The driver pulled into a business on Hwy 11 near Mitchell St. Before the officer approached, the driver shot himself. The officer immediately advised…
Post office in Biloxi dedicated in honor of Fallen Officer Robert McKeithen
He was killed in 2019 outside of the Biloxi Police Department, now fallen Officer Robert McKeithen will be forever remembered and honored. Officer McKeithen…
Jackson County School District welcomes new superintendent
Last Friday, the Jackson County School District appointed David Baggett as its new superintendent of schools. Baggett, who is currently serving as the assistant superintendent, will officially assume his…
Beau Rivage relinquishes naming rights of MGM Park to City of Biloxi
The Biloxi Shuckers baseball stadium might be donning a new name in the future. Beau Rivage is giving the name rights to MGM Park…
Biloxi City Council hosts workshop on ordinances for special events
The Biloxi City Council is still working out what ordinances it needs to implement to keep locals safe during special events. The Biloxi City Council called…
Coast Transit Authority preparing for hurricane season
With hurricane season approaching, residents in Harrison County are being urged to prepare for potential evacuations. Should an evacuation order be issued, the Coast Transit Authority stands ready to…
Threat made against St. Clare Seafood Festival in Hancock County
What was meant to be an exciting start to the fair season ended up being quite a scare for St. Clare Festivalgoers. Last weekend, over 5,000…
Moss Point PD investigating armed robbery at Raceway gas station
Moss Point Police are actively investigating an armed robbery of the Raceway gas station located at 7315 Highway 63, Moss Point, MS. On Monday, May 29, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the clerk stated a male entered the store, pointed a…
Hollywood Casino holds Presentation of the Flag Ceremony
Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast held a Presentation of the Flag Ceremony in remembrance of fallen soldiers on this Memorial Day. Ceremony guests included the color guard and honor…
Community gathers for Avenue of Flags Ceremony in Gautier
Community members and local leaders gathered in Gautier as they paid tribute to the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Avenue of Flags Ceremony took place…
Honoring the fallen at the Biloxi National Cemetery
The Biloxi National Cemetery stands adorned with 27,000 flags, each one representing a life sacrificed in service to our country. Today, families and loved ones gathered for the…
Authorities investigating alleged threats at St. Clare Seafood Fest
Waveland police is asking for help regarding possible threats made during this weekend’s St. Clare Seafood Festival. The St. Clare Seafood Festival told News 25 law enforcement alerted the festival that there was a possibility a shooting would happen while…
Shrimp season kicks off with 94th annual Blessing of the Fleet
The Blessing of the Fleet is a tradition that started in 1929 and marks the beginning of shrimp season. The event set sail along the…
Southern Miss storms to Sun Belt Tournament dogpile with 6-2 win over Louisiana
The following is a press release courtesy of Southern Miss Sports Information Director Jack Duggan. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2023 Southern Miss Wins 2023 Guardian Credit Union Sun Belt Conference…
Biloxi man charged with assaulting minor children
A Biloxi man is charged with sexually assaulting minors. 36-year-old Quincy Allen Hall is charged with two counts of sexual battery. He is in the Harrison County jail. Bond is set at $400,000. Biloxi Police received a report on May…
Jackson County promotes Baggett to superintendent of schools
Jackson County School District has promoted David Baggett to superintendent of schools, the district announced today. He will assume his new duties on July 1. He succeeds John Strycker, whose contract was not renewed in January. Baggett had served as…
Body-cam footage shows indicted ex-police officers laughing at man who died in their custody
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Three former police officers who were indicted by a Mississippi grand jury joked around about a Black man who died in their custody, with one of them questioning whether to call an ambulance…
NOAA releases predictions for 2023 Hurricane Season
NOAA released its 2023 predictions as hurricane season approaches. NOAA forecasters with the Climate Prediction Center predicts near-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic for the 2023 season. Hurricane season begins June…
Gulfport man to serve 25 years in Spring Break shooting death
A 21-year-old Gulfport man will spend 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to shooting a man during Spring Break 2021. Jacquez McCormick pleaded guilty earlier this week to shooting and killing 20-year-old Jamad Quin during Spring Break. Judge Randi…
Fifth suspect in Pascagoula shooting in March extradited back to state
A suspect in a murder investigation has been extradited back to Mississippi. Omar Edgardo Santiago-Lopez was brought back to Jackson County on Tuesday. He had been arrested March 16 in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Santiago-Lopez is one of five suspects arrested in…
3 ex-officers indicted in death of Black man seen on video being shocked with stun guns
MICHAEL GOLDBERG JACKSON, Mississippi. (AP) — A Mississippi grand jury has indicted two former police officers on murder charges and another ex-officer on a manslaughter charge in the death of a Black man seen on video being pinned down and…