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MHP trooper struck at safety checkpoint

A Mississippi Highway Patrol trooper was seriously injured Friday night in Bay St. Louis. MHP spokesman Cal Robertson said the trooper was conducting a safety checkpoint as part of the Memorial Day campaign. He was parked on Highway 90 about…

Dykes named principal at Ocean Springs High School

The Ocean Springs School District Board of Trustees voted Friday to approve the recommendation of Dr. Jacob Dykes to become the next principal of Ocean Springs High School. Dykes, a 2004 graduate of OSHS, will take the helm of one…

Gulfport man charged in Biloxi rape case

A Gulfport man has been charged in connection with a rape that was reported in October. Biloxi Police on Friday arrested 31-year-old Austin Goff on a charge of rape. He was taken to the Harrison County jail and bond was…

DMR sets May 29 as opening date of shrimp season

 The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has set the opening date of the 2024-2025 shrimp season in state territorial waters for 6 a.m. Wednesday, May 29. All regulations of the MDMR will be in full force and effect, and all…

Pascagoula man charged with abusing 3-year-old

A Pascagoula man has been charged with child abuse after a report came in from a health professional. Pascagoula Police say 23-year-old Leonardo Ordonez was arrested Thursday on one count of child abuse causing serious bodily harm. He was taken…

Biloxi man charged with embezzling from employer

A Biloxi man has been charged with embezzling funds from Ben Nelson Golf and Outdoor. Biloxi Police on Wednesday arrested 49-year-old Michael Parker Baronich. He was charged with embezzlement. He was taken to Harrison County jail and bond was set…

Celebrating The Shed’s championship

The Shed Barbecue and Blues Joint took home the crown in the 2024 Memphis in May contest! This is the third time they have won this title, winning in 2015 and 2018.…