A Stone County jury deliberated just 35 minutes before finding a man guilty of a sex crime against a child. 67-year-old Michael Alexander was convicted of touching a child for lustful purposes. The victim testified that Alexander, a family friend,…
A pedestrian fleeing a traffic stop on Interstate 10 this morning was hit by a vehicle in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 at the 29 mile marker near Canal Road. The incident happened about 10:30 a.m. this morning. Sheriff…
Harrison County Fire Rescue was called out early this morning for a fire alarm at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's West Harrison County campus. Long Beach Fire Department also responded…
One of the most prolific songwriters in country music grew up in South Mississippi, and he's coming home again to display his talents. Paul Overstreet, who spent most of his youth in Vancleave, will play The Grand Magnolia Ballroom in…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Education Department’s interim chief academic officer and deputy superintendent will become interim superintendent at the end of June, the State Board of Education said Thursday. Kim Benton will take the higher interim post when…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A former deputy warden at the Mississippi State Penitentiary has pleaded guilty in a case involving the beating of an inmate, the U.S. Justice Department said Thursday. In a news release, officials said Melvin Hilson, 49,…
Although baby formula shipments have been arriving in the U.S, shelves are still empty across South Mississippi. Mothers are turning to social media to help get formula and one…
With Memorial Day Weekend upon us, you can expect more traffic along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and more state troopers as well. Mississippi Highway Patrol is kicking off…
A man suspected of killing his wife in North Carolina was arrested in Biloxi early this morning. Biloxi Police arrested Lawrence Guttierrez, 51, in the death of his wife, Tavara Guttierrez. He…
Ray Liotta, the actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. He was 67. An official at the Dominican Republic’s National Forensic Science Institute who was…
Marc Rice, who was wanted by Picayune Police Department, has been captured. He was considered to be armed and dangerous prior to his capture. Rice was wanted for resisting arrest, eluding law enforcement in a car, trafficking a controlled substance,…
Due to the school shooting in Texas, members of the Jackson County School District plan to hold a meeting tomorrow to discuss future plans regarding security. Superintendent John…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s next State Health Officer is Dr. Daniel P. Edney, who will replace Dr. Thomas Dobbs on Aug. 1. Dobbs is resigning from the post he’s held since 2018 at the end of July. Edney currently…
Coast law enforcement agencies are joining the Department of Transportation's national Click It or Ticket campaign this week to remind drivers to buckle up. The seat belt campaign started Monday and runs through June 5, a period that encompasses the…
Motorists on Interstate 10 in Harrison County saw several law enforcement agencies chasing a vehicle eastbound this morning. Biloxi Police say a vehicle tied to a suspect out of Mobile with outstanding warrants fled from Harrison County deputies, which led…
By ACACIA CORONADO and JIM VERTUNO UVALDE, Texas (AP) — An 18-year-old gunman who killed 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school barricaded himself inside a classroom, “shooting anyone that was in his way,” an official said…
A St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's deputy has been hospitalized after being shot while patrolling in the Waldheim area early this morning. Deputy Kenneth Doby was patrolling near Highway 21 and Highway 1083 in Waldheim after a suspected business burglary had…
Biloxi Class of 2022 walked across the stage into adulthood. 389 graduates dressed in red caps and gowns received their diplomas. Diplomas for distinguished academics, academics, and career technical endorsements were awarded during the…
By EUGENE GARCIA and DARIO LOPEZ-MILLS UVALDE, Texas (AP) — The Texas governor says 14 students and 1 teacher were killed at a Uvalde, Texas, elementary school. He…
This little lab-mix puppy with steal your heart with puppy kisses and tail wags. Meet Starfire, the Pet of the Week from the Humane Society of South Mississippi.
Six Coast legislators were at the Golden Nugget in Biloxi on Tuesday morning to talk to South Mississippi business leaders about the 2022 legislative session. Members of the Gulf Coast Chamber…
The Drug Enforcement Administration collected more than 700,000 pounds of unneeded medications at more than 5,000 locations on April 30 as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Since 2010, the DEA and its law enforcement partners, have collected…
The Biloxi Shuckers and Montgomery Biscuits game scheduled for tonight was postponed after members of the Montgomery organization tested positive for Covid. The teams are following Minor League Baseball’s health and safety protocols. The Shuckers and Biscuits will continue to…
A Bay St. Louis man is in accused of commercial burglary of Fantasy Games in that city. Police say on Saturday, 34-year-old Noah Graves was arrested on an outstanding warrant stemming from a burglary of the business that occurred on…