Suspect in shooting on Esters Boulevard arrested in Hattiesburg
A man wanted in connection to a November homicide is behind bars and another is being sought. Biloxi Police say 27-year-old Tymos Carter was arrested Tuesday at his…
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Gulfport Police Department investigating alleged homicide
On December 12, 2023, at approximately 9:09 a.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 1500 block of 21st Street in reference to a welfare check. A passerby advised a male, later identified as Cameron Fitzpatrick Hall, had been sitting…
Waste Pros save residents during a house fire
GAUTIER, MS – December 12, 2023 – Four Waste Pros are being hailed as heroes. As Dartavis Covan drove co-workers Cory Thomas, Jalan Mitchell, and Jonathan Cooper to their morning shift, the four men noticed a house fire. First responders arrived shortly…
Biloxi Junior High student brings weapons to campus
A Biloxi Junior High student has been arrested for bringing weapons to campus, the district said in a press release. Superintendent Marcus Boudreaux sent a note out to parents this afternoon notifying them that a student reported that another student…
Former cheer booster club treasurer charged with embezzlement
A woman who had served as treasurer of the Ocean Springs Middle School cheer booster club is accused of taking money from that account for personal use. Ocean Springs Police Chief Ryan Lemaire said 48-year-old Kasi McDaniel was charged with…
Mississippi Power donates 150 bikes to Salvation Army Angel Tree
For decades, Mississippi Power has donated bikes to children during the holidays. Children across the Gulf Coast are having their wishes granted this Christmas thanks to Mississippi Power and The Salvation Army. They…
Mafia boss who ordered Sherry murders asks for release from prison
The Dixie Mafia boss who ordered a judge and his wife killed in Biloxi is asking for compassionate release from federal prison. Kirksey McCord Nix was convicted of orchestrating the deaths of Judge Vincent Sherry and his wife Margaret --…
I-110 repairs on track to be completed by end of the year
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Crews are making progress, and work is on schedule to repair the I-110 bridge near Bayview Ave. following a fire under the bridge in September. Damaged concrete has been removed and replaced with new concrete. Bridge columns…
73-year-old killed in accident in Jackson County
On Sunday, December 10, 2023, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 63 in Jackson County. A 2005 Jeep Wrangler driven by 74-year-old Alice Haydock of Vancleave, MS, traveled west onto Wade…
MSU senior Brode claims prestigious Marshall Scholarship
STARKVILLE, Miss.— Madison Brode, a senior biological sciences major at Mississippi State, is the university’s first recipient of the Marshall Scholarship, a prestigious award annually providing a select 50 American students graduate-level study in the United Kingdom. “Gifted and accomplished scholars…
Man faces aggravated assault charge in Gautier
Gautier police have made an arrest on a man wanted since mid-November on an aggravated assault charge. Thirty-three-year-old Skyler Overstreet was wanted on an outstanding warrant stemming from a…
Gautier man faces sexual battery charge
A Gautier man is behind bars, charged with sexual battery. Gautier Police Chief David Bever says 38-year-old Zavoktron Reddix was arrested after a traffic stop showed he was wanted on…
Runners compete in 8th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
Runners from across the country and the world descended on the Coast over the weekend for the 8th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon. The action kicked off…
First Graduates of USM’s Accelerated BSN Pathway Earn Nursing Pins
Graduates of the inaugural cohort from The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Accelerated BSN (ABSN) pathway initiative were honored on Thursday, Dec. 7 during a special pinning ceremony held at the University’s Gulf Park campus in Long Beach. The initial…
Pascagoula first responders team up to save tiny kitten
Good things happen when we work together! Pascagoula Police and Fire departments teamed up Wednesday to recue a tiny kitten. First responders were called out to help…
Meet Mermaids at the Mississippi Aquarium
Have you ever seen mermaids? Well, today is your lucky day as the majestic ladies take a dive into the waters at the Mississippi Aquarium. The Mermaid Magic Exhibit began…
16-year-old suspect in Latimer shooting turns himself in
The 16-year-old suspect in a Latimer shooting last month turned himself into the Jackson County Adult Detention Center late Thursday night. The 16-year-old is charged with shooting into a motor vehicle on November 22nd in Latimer. His bond is set…
Executive Director of shrimp processors group charged with embezzlement
A Gulfport man has been charged with stealing money from the seafood group he worked for. Biloxi Police say 79-year-old Dr. Charles David Veal has been charged with felony embezzlement. The arrest stemmed from an investigation which started after the…
Traffic delays on I-10 in Harrison County due to overturned semi-truck
State Troopers are at the scene of a loaded overturned semi-truck at I-10 Westbound in Harrison County near mile marker 28. The right lane is closed. No injuries are reported. According to officials, the truck was carrying seafood. They say…
Mississippi’s top lawmakers skip initial budget proposals because of disagreement with governor
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi legislators will begin their session next month without a broad outline from their leaders about how the state should spend money during the year that begins July 1. The Joint Legislative Budget…
Centenarian survivors of Pearl Harbor attack are returning to honor those who perished 82 years ago
BY AUDREY MCAVOY AND CLAIRE RUSH Updated 11:07 PM CST, December 6, 2023 PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — Ira “Ike” Schab had just showered, put on a clean sailor’s uniform and closed his locker aboard the USS Dobbin when he heard a call…
Louisiana man killed in single-car accident on I-10
A Lafitte, Louisiana, man died Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 10 near Long Beach. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said 72-year-old Ted Weaver died of blunt force trauma. He was not wearing a seatbelt. Switzer said law…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Amory
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened in Amory on Wednesday night. MBI said Amory Police were called to Tschudi Street regarding a someone firing a weapon. When officers arrived, the subject began firing at…
UPDATE: Pearl River Valley Electric restores power to Big Level area
More than 4 thousand customers woke up to no power in Stone County this morning, according to Pearl River Valley Electric. The company's outage map shows that 4,095 customers in the Big Level area from McHenry to north of Wiggins…