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Alabama woman dies in crash in Jackson County

An Alabama woman who died in a crash in Jackson County has been identified. Missossippi Highway Patrol spokesman Cal Robertson said 25-year-old Kayla Winstead of Irvington, was driving a Mustang south on Highway 613 in Jackson County on Saturday afternoon…

USM Students, Alum Earn Graduate Research Fellowships

Three University of Southern Mississippi (USM) students and a recent graduate have been awarded prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships that will provide substantial funding for their continued scientific pursuits. The awardees include: Damien Cooper, a senior from Batesville,…

Local dentistry donates funds to local non-profits

South Mississippi Smiles Dentistry donated funds to three local non-profit organizations at Traintastic Museum. Annually, the dentistry presents three checks as part of its caring for community voting…

Keesler Air Force Base finishes up Warrior Day

Keesler Air Force Base airmen wrapped up a two-day lead-a-thon Warrior Day, focusing on leadership and airmanship development. The lead-a-thon leadership development began Thursday, airmen students heard from guest…

Man charged on two counts of receiving stolen property

The Biloxi Criminal Investigations Division received information about stolen motorcycles on April 17. Officers found Isaac Hartwell during the investigation, who is allegedly known by investigators to be involved in past thefts of motorcycles. He was taken into custody and…

Meridian man convicted of sex crimes against minor

A Meridian man was convicted this week of sex crimes against a juvenile. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker said 35-year-old Gary Rush was found guilty of sexual battery and two counts of touching of a child for lustful purposes by…

Two vehicle crash on Highway 605 in Harrison County

State Troopers are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash that involves non-life-threatening injuries on Highway 605 at Three Rivers Road in Harrison County. One lane of travel is open. Road closed southbound 605 and Three Rivers Road. Drivers may…

ATF, NSSF offers reward in Gun Ho store burglary

NEW ORLEANS, LA. – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) New Orleans Field Division in conjunction with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) today announced a combined reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the…