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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…

Mississippi Lottery surpasses $2 billion in sales

In less than five years of lottery in the state, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced today it has surpassed $2 billion in gross sales. “These four years have passed in a flurry of excitement and growth,” said MLC President Jeff…