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Gulfport man charged in Tuesday night hit-and-run

A Gulfport man is behind bars, charged with leaving a traffic accident in a hit-and-run. 31-year-old Jamaal Addison is charged with leaving the scene of an accident causing serious bodily injury. He was taken to the Harrison County jail. Bond…

Two injured in early-morning shooting in Gulfport

Two people were injured in a shooting early Wednesday morning in Gulfport, police said. Gulfport Police said officers responded to a complaint of gunfire about 2:28 a.m. in the 100 block of Carnes Street. While on scene, officers were notified…

Substitute teacher dismissed from school district

A substitute teacher at Ocean Springs Middle School is under investigation. A social media post said the substitute teacher -- who was in a long-term position while another teacher was on extended leave -- allegedly asked students to friend him…