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Santa Claus makes his way to Edgewater Mall

Santa Claus making his way to Edgewater Mall in Biloxi. The Big Man of Christmas makes his way to the mall November 9th at 11 AM. He will be located in front of Dillard's. Be sure to bring your list,…

Memorial Health System Agrees to Acquire Merit Health Biloxi

GULFPORT, Mississippi – November 8, 2024 – On November 8, 2024, Memorial Health System entered into an agreement with a subsidiary of Community Health Systems, Inc. to acquire full ownership of Merit Health Biloxi. The transaction is expected to be completed in…

Stone County asks public's help to find burglary suspect

Stone County Sheriff's Department is asking the public's help to identify a suspect in an early morning burglary. The department posted on social media that a convenience store had a break-in early Friday morning. Security cameras captured an image of…

President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff

By ZEKE MILLER, MICHELLE L. PRICE and JILL COLVIN WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles, the manager of his victorious campaign, as his White House chief of staff. Wiles is widely credited within and outside Trump’s…

Laurel man dies in crash in Stone County

A Laurel man died Monday afternoon in a fatal crash on Highway 49 in Stone County. 65-year-old Bruce Gavin of Laurel was traveling north on Highway 49 when his vehicle left the roadway and collided with several trees. Mississippi Highway…

MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Monticello

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Monticello Police Department that occurred on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Officers with the Monticello Police Department encountered a subject near a gas station who presented a weapon at…