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Arrest made in Gulfport shooting

A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Gulfport. Gulfport police arrested 23-year-old Avante Jaquan Kirk. He is charged with one count of aggravated assault and one count of shooting into a dwelling. During the investigation, witnesses…

Flags at half-staff in honor of Nikyra Dedeaux

Governor Tate Reeves has ordered all flags to be flown at half-staff today across the entire state in memory of Nikyra Dedeaux, the Gulfport teen who was killed in the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans. Flags will…

Cold weather shelters open in South Mississippi

Due to anticipated cold weather conditions, counties are announcing the opening of shelters. Two shelters will open in Harrison County tonight, and subsequent nights as necessary. D’Iberville - Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center – Opens at 4:30 pm • 10395 Automall…

WWII veteran honored in Long Beach

The Long Beach Board of Aldermen honored a member of the Greatest Generation last night. City officials took some time out of their regular meeting to recognize Long beach resident…

Mississippi oyster season to reopen January 15

The Department of Marine Resources say oyster season will re-open on January 15 in approved areas for a maximum 11-day period. Those areas are: Area I "B"           This area includes St Joe reefs Area II "A”          This area includes the…