Joseph Michael Rohrbacker has been arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with an incident that happened on February 1st, 2021 in the 30000 block of Earl C. Ladner Road in Hancock County. On February 1st, 2021, deputies with…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 369 new COVID-19 cases and 27 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 301,250 cases and 6,929 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area:…
An attempted traffic stop in Biloxi ended with the driver fleeing into the water. Yesterday, Biloxi police officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the 1800 block of Beach Boulevard on a blue 2011 Chrysler 200…
Due to the threat of inclement weather in the area, the George County School District will have an early dismissal (60%) day for students and staff on Wednesday, 3/17/2021. Please reach out to your local schools for specific dismissal times.…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A bill to make big changes to Mississippi's tax structure is dying in the state Senate. The bill passed the House last month. But Senate Finance Committee Chairman Josh Harkins…
A woman who has been known by many different titles including Miss Congeniality and Miss Brazil is finally ready to head to Las Vegas and compete for the title of Mrs. American. News 25’s Grace Boyles catches…
One Long Beach-based Boy Scout troop has earned national recognition after one of their adventures last year tested their skills and endurance. For the scouts of Boy Scout Troop 321 in Long Beach, exploration is at the…
This week, March Madness begins and Coast casinos are prepared for all your sports betting needs. This time last year, sports books and casinos were closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, one year later, Gulf Coast…
COVID grounded planes, travel plans, and the airline industry for a while, but passengers once again are taking to the friendly skies and at a record rate in nearly a year. TSA officers screened the highest number…
The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal head-on collision today, Monday, March 15, 2021, at approximately 3:52 p.m., on US-90 near Franklin Creek that involves two passenger vehicles. One person has been pronounced dead at the scene. The collision…
The City of Gautier has a new fire chief. Josh Latch has been named Gautier’s new fire chief and has been serving as interim chief since October 2020. The 44-year-old has been a firefighter with Gautier Fire…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 101 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths including one in Pearl River County. The statewide total stands at 300,881 cases and 6,903 deaths. Here’s a look at the…
On Saturday, March 13, 2021, at approximately 12:22 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a traffic crash on MS-63 in George County. A 2003 Buick driven by Auburn Hinton, 24, of Lucedale, MS was traveling south on MS-63. A…
For weeks we have been reminding you of the temporary closure of the Fort Bayou Drawbridge in Ocean Springs. After weeks of preparation, the closure is official. Biloxi resident Danny Carter said, “Leave early. Try to get…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — All Mississippi residents will be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine starting Tuesday, Gov. Tate Reeves said. “Starting tomorrow, ALL new appointments will be open to ALL Mississippians,” Reeves tweeted Monday. “Get your shot friends - and…
By JIM MUSTIAN, Associated Press Louisiana State Police troopers joked in a group text about beating a Black man after a high-speed chase last year, saying the "whoopin" would give the man "nightmares for a long time," according to new…
A day after announcing he was retiring from professional football after 20 seasons, former Saints quarterback Drew Brees told Hoda Kotb on "Today" that he will join the NBC Sports team as a studio analyst. Kotb tossed Brees the ball…
Fewer Americans expect to fill out brackets for the NCAA’s college basketball tournament this year, but the overall number of people making bets on March Madness should remain about the same as the last time the tournament was held, according to the gambling industry’s national trade association.
Four weeks of food collection came to an end in Gulfport Friday as everyone involved with the March of the Mayors boxed food ready for distribution across the Coast. The March of the Mayors came to an…
Despite COVID drawback and across the board hits to tourism across the nation, Coastal Mississippi has been placed as one of the highest performing destinations in the nation last year. Coastal Mississippi’s recovery plan helped to continue…
The past Wednesday, 19-year-old Mickell Gordon was shot and killed near Gulf Park Estates in Ocean Springs. His body was found lying in the road on the intersection of Center Street and Spruce Street. The suspect has…
The search is on for a man who held up the Navigator Federal Credit Union in Hurley early Friday afternoon. Sheriff Mike Ezell says right before 2:00, a man walked into the bank on Highway 614 and showed the teller…
Just as a reminder, the Fort Bayou Drawbridge in Ocean Springs will completely shut down on Sunday, March 14th at 10 p.m. for repairs. Mayor Shea Dobson and the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce have worked with MDOT and neighboring…
Memorial Hospital is accepting appointments for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to be administered on Tuesday, March 16th from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lyman Community Center in Gulfport. People age 50 years and older, anyone 18 to 49…