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Biloxi man charged with statutory rape

A Biloxi man is charged with statutory rape of a child under 16. Biloxi Police said 19-year-old Tajsman Antjuan Lanier was charged with one count. He was taken to the Harrison County jail and is being held on a $100,000…

Ocean Springs man charged in Biloxi stabbing case

An Ocean Springs man is behind bars, accused of stabbing a man earlier today. Biloxi Police charged 32-year-old William Oliver with aggravated assault. He was taken to the Harrison County jail. Bond is set at $200,000. Police responded to a…

Gulfport man charged with downloading child pornography

A Gulfport man has been charged with possession of child pornography, the Harrison County Sheriff said today. 40-year-old Gabriel Lizana was taken to Harrison County jail. Bond is set at $100,000. Sheriff Troy Peterson said his office got a tip…

Chamber breakfast with Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich

The Mississippi Coast Chamber of Commerce hosted its last Breakfast with the Mayor this morning at IP Casino Resort Spa. Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich gave the breakfast address…

Mike Ezell wins 4th Congressional Race

Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says he’s getting a few days of post-campaign rest before heading up to Washington to assemble his staff. He’s taking over Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District…

Hancock County school board seat too close to call

Hancock County will have to wait on affadavit ballots and voter ID validations to determine the School Board District 2 seat. Hancock County Circuit Clerk Kendra Necaise said there was a strong turnout for Tuesday's election. With 99 percent of…