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Two injured in industrial accident at Hancock County plant

Two employees at Jindal Tubular in Hancock County were injured in an industrial accident Friday morning, the executive director of the Port and Harbor Commission said. Information is limited, but Executive Director Blaine LaFontaine said he was made aware about…

Mississippi Power donates cold weather supplies

Mississippi Power is partnering with local organizations to meet community needs as a result of extended freezing temperatures. Mississippi Power is providing highly requested items such as blankets, winter coats,…

Boil water notice for Parkwood Drive North in Gulfport

The City of Gulfport has issued a “Boil Water Notice” in response to a water main repair, impacting citizens along Parkwood Drive North between Depew Road and Red Fox Drive. Citizens who acquire their drinking water from this area are…

Bay St. Louis man indicted in 2022 traffic death

A Bay St. Louis man has been indicted on charges stemming from a traffic collision that left one person dead. 47-year-old James Holmes Jr., was arrested Thursday on one count of manslaughter and two counts of DUI causing serious injury.…

Gulfport man charged with molesting teen

A Gulfport man is in Hancock County jail for allegedly molesting a teenager. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said 30-year-old Bobby Brimage is charged with burglary of a dwelling and molesting a child. He was taken to the jail and…

Cold weather shelters opening

Cold weather shelters will be opening due to the weather. The Saferooms in Carriere and Picayune will open Friday at 4:00 PM and remain open until Sunday at Noon. Pets are not allowed. Please bring anything you may need (food/water…

Boil water advisory for parts of City of Gulfport

The City of Gulfport issued a boil water notice due to a water main needing repairs. The affected area is Government Street for Depew Road east to Barimba Place. The advisory also includes Barimba Place, Edington Place, Essex Place, and…

Inside Biloxi's new ambulance service

In December, the City of Biloxi announced its new ambulance service. The city has officially received its new units and is gearing up for dispatch. The city decided to pick…

Youth fishing record for January announced

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified the youth fishing record for January. Margaret Schindler of Diamondhead set the record using conventional tackle. The record was set after she caught a Silver Perch that weighed 3.2 ounces.

Harrison County cold weather shelter opens in D’Iberville

In anticipation of cold weather conditions, the D’Iberville cold weather shelter will stay open today in Harrison County. The Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center in D’Iberville will be open tonight. That shelter is located at 10395 Automall Parkway. For anyone needed…

Biloxi woman charged with stealing from employer

A Biloxi woman is in jail, charged with stealing money from a business where she worked. Biloxi Police on Monday arrested 33-year-old Amber Smith, charging her with two felony counts of embezzlement. She was taken to Harrison County jail. Bond…