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Shots fired from road rage incident closes I-10 eastbound

An incident on I-10 in Jackson County leaves the eastbound lanes blocked. The incident happened near Mile Marker 53. Mississippi Highway Patrol Spokesman Landon Orozco confirms there was a shooting involved, stemming from a road rage incident. The interstate was…

Jackson County to serve 25 years for burglary, assault

A Jackson County man will serve 25 years in prison after his conviction on a charge of burglary with intent to assault. District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath said 25-year-old Tommy Tien Vu was convicted Tuesday evening after a jury deliberated…

Goodwill of South Mississippi announces new president and CEO

Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi, Inc., announced that Vicki Burton has been named President and Chief Executive Officer. Burton brings 30 years of leadership to the program, beginning with the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation services. She retired as deputy director…

Sparklight awards $5,000 to Pirate Excellence Foundation Nonprofit

July 17, 2024 – Pass Christian, Miss. – Sparklight®  recently awarded $5,000 to Pirate Excellence Foundation through the company’s Charitable Giving Fund. The organization was one of 26 nonprofits across the company’s 24-state footprint that received grants totaling more than $125,000…

Gulfport Police investigating shooting at apartment complex

Gulfport Police are investigating a shooting in the 11000 block of Highland Avenue that left two people injured. Police responded to the River Chase Apartments just after 6 p.m. Both people were taken to a hospital for treatment. Anyone with…