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Alabama man arrested on robbery charges in Biloxi

On Sunday, September 10, 2023 around 7:48 pm, Biloxi Police Officers responded to the 800 block of Bayview Avenue in reference to a report of a robbery. Upon arrival, officers contacted the victim and learned that someone had stolen his…

Gautier PD investigating shooting on I-10

GAUTIER, MS – On Saturday, September 9, 2023 at around 2:00 a.m., the Gautier Police Department responded to a reported shooting on Interstate 10, near the Martin Bluff Rd overpass. Officers located two gunshot victims, with non-life-threatening injuries. Both victims…

Mary C. looking for 2023 Cemetery Tour actors

The Mary C. O'Keefe in Ocean Springs is on the "haunt" for actors to play roles in the 2023 Cemetery Tour at Evergreen Cemetery. Actresses are also being requested to play wives, siblings, or employees to guide groups towards the…

Girls Volleyball registration opens

Registration is now open for Girls Volleyball in Ocean Springs! If you want to register, you can go to QuickScores/OceanSprings.com. Select registration from the menu tab. There is a $5 registration fee on the website. Anyone 8 to 14 who…

MDMR hosting calendar photo contest

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is hosting a photo contest and the winners will be used in the agency’s 2024 calendar. The deadline to submit entries is Friday, October 27th.…

14th annual Teddy Bears on Patrol

North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville and St. Martin is hosting the 14th annual Teddy Bears on Patrol Drive-Thru. It’s happening at the intersection behind Newk’s and AT&T at the…

Gulfport man convicted of manslaughter

Gulfport, Miss. – Twenty-nine year-old Demonte Lavell Williams of Gulfport was convicted of Manslaughter late last week after a four-day jury trial. After deliberating for close to two hours, the jury returned its guilty verdict. Judge Christopher Schmidt presided over…

Carl Boyanton announces bid for Congress

Local businessman Carl Boyanton announced his bid for Congress in Diamondhead last night. Boyanton ran in the Republican Primary for the Fourth District seat in the 2020 and 2022 elections,…

Man wanted for arson in Gulfport

On September 6, 2023, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to a structure fire standby in the 14000 block of Our Road. Upon arrival, Officers observed smoke emitting from the residence. Fire personnel arrived on scene and…