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State Board of Education adopts new weapons policy

The Mississippi Board of Education voted Thursday to adopt its proposed weapons policy update, which removed language that conflicted with Mississippi’s 2011 enhanced conceal carry laws. The State Board’s policy update does not give school personnel the ability to carry…

Saucier man dies in one-vehicle wreck

A Saucier man died after a one-vehicle accident early Thursday morning. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said 72-year-old John Himes was driving southbound on Highway 49 in Saucier about 3 a.m. when his vehicle went into the median. The car…

Gulfport man charged in Monday night shooting spree

A Gulfport man has been charged with six counts of aggravated assault after a Monday drive-by shooting. Gulfport Police say officers responded to a call about 8:30 p.m. in the area of Polk Street and West Railroad Street about a…

Early-morning wreck on I-10 causes second crash in Gautier

A four-vehicle accident blocked Interstate 10 eastbound at exit 61 near Gautier-Vancleave Road this morning. Capt. Johnathan Allmand said the incident happened about 6:30 a.m. after the drivers' view was blocked coming over the bridge because of traffic being backed…

Semi truck leaking fuel on I-10

A semi-truck hit an a vehicle that had broken down on Interstate 10 east Thursday morning, causing a fuel leak. MHP spokesman Cal Robertson said the incident happened about 3:20 a.m. at the 65-mile marker, which is near the Gautier-Vancleave…

Long Beach man jailed on drug charges

An investigation has led to the arrest of a Long Beach man on drug charges. Long Beach Police Chief Billy Seal said 46-year-old David Lee Nobles was charged Tuesday with possession of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled…

Guard units from Gulfport, Meridian to deploy to Florida

Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday approved a request for assistance from the state of Florida as Hurricane Ian is making its way north through that state. Approximately 20 soldiers and airmen of the Mississippi National Guard from Meridian and Gulfport…