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Two charged with felony child endangerment in Gautier

GAUTIER, MS –On Saturday, January 27, 2024, at approximately 1:50 p.m., the Gautier Police responded to a residence for an unresponsive 11- month-old child. The child was found unresponsive in a bathtub. Acadian Ambulance Service transported the child to Ocean…

Memorial Health System Launches “I Gave Birth” Initiative

GULFPORT, Miss. – January 25, 2024 – Memorial is launching a campaign to educate everyone—mothers, families, friends, providers, and the community—about the unique challenges women face in the first year after delivery. Giving birth should be a joyous, natural experience, but…

Koenenn named Government Relations Director for MDOT District 6

HATTIESBURG, MISS. -- The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has named Kodie Koenenn, of Diamondhead, as Southern District Government Relations Director for District 6. Headquartered in Hattiesburg, MDOT District 6 encompasses 14 counties in southeast Mississippi. “Kodie’s experience as a…

2024 Veterans Golf Classic Underway

The Veterans Golf Association’s three-day golf classic is underway as golfers teed off at The Preserve in Vancleave Friday. Golfers teed off Friday morning taking aim at the top prize here…

Arrested on aggravated assault warrant in Biloxi

On January 22, 2024 around 5:03 pm, Biloxi Patrol Officers responded to the 300 block of Lameuse Street in reference to a report of a firearm being discharged in the area. Upon arrival, officers were told that an unknown male…