Arrested at safety checkpoint in George County after sheriff finds drugs, gun in car
George County deputies seized a felony amount of marijuana in the Basin Community as the suspect tried to pass through a safety…
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Stranding season for dolphins and sea turtles
Last week, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies responded to three dolphin strandings in Harrison County. Unfortunate, but not uncommon during the spring. There is typically an increase in…
Gulfport man sentenced to life for 2018 death of two-month-old child
Gulfport, MS – District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced today that 32-year-old Byron Allen Ellison of Gulfport, MS, was found guilty of the charge of Capital Murder by a Harrison County Jury late yesterday evening. The jury deliberated for approximately…
Biloxi PD searching for missing person Sarah Lindsey Rozniewski
The Biloxi Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Sarah Lindsey Rozniewski. Rozniewski also goes by the name Sarah Cooper. Rozniewski was reported missing on March 21st, 2022 by a friend, but has not been seen or…
One top prize of $500,000 claimed from scratch-off purchased in Moss Point
JACKSON, MISS-- A Mobile, Ala., couple collected a $500,000 prize today – that’s no April Fool’s joke. They purchased a $20 $500,000 Bonus Multiplier scratch-off game Thursday from The Oaks of Moss Point on Old Stage Road in Moss Point.…
Gulfport woman tries to flee police, injures Harrison County K-9
A Gulfport woman faces charges of injuring a police dog and failing to stop for police. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said Brandy Bazor, 38, was charged with felonies of failing to stop a vehicle and injuring, drugging or taunting…
Man injured in drive-by shooting in Gautier
Gautier Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that injured a man Thursday night. About 8 p.m., police received multiple calls about two vehicles firing weapons while driving on Louis Alexis Trail toward Homestead Boulevard. When officers arrived at the scene,…
Woman rescued from Flat Branch after vehicle goes over bridge overnight
A vehicle went over a bridge under construction overnight south of Duckworth Road on Highway 49. Gulfport Fire Department said the call went out at 7 a.m. about the blue four-door sedan laying upside down in the ravine at Flat…
Mississippi Lottery Draw March 31st, 2022: CASH 3, CASH 4, and Match 5
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draw. CASH 3: 8-1-5 CASH 4: 1-3-6-6 MATCH 5: 13-20-28-33-34 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Outpost Program introduces new businesses in Jackson County
The Outpost Program in Jackson County introduced four new businesses into its organization. The program was made by the National Heritage Area that recognizes businesses that are environmental…
CASA Harrison County cut the ribbon on new location
With more than one reason to celebrate, CASA in Harrison County cut the ribbon on their new location. CASA relocated into the Gulfport office last year during…
Gulfport High senior asks girlfriend to prom in high-flying fashion
One Gulfport High School senior decided to go above and beyond, quite literally, with his promposal. Gulfport High senior Cameron Malley asked his girlfriend in a…
Man found safe after being reported missing during severe weather
A man who had been reported missing in an area of the Desoto Forest was found safe this afternoon. He had gone hunting in the area.…
Man charged with obstructing traffic and resisting arrest in Gulfport
On March 31, 2022, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 37-year-old Robert Wendell Ellis and charged him with Obstructing Traffic and Resisting Arrest. On March 31, 2022, at approximately 3:55 p.m., while responding to an unrelated call, one of our Officers…
Residents assessing storm damage after tornado ripped through Vancleave
Damage assessments are underway in Jackson County after a tornado ripped through Vancleave. Late Wednesday night, Foxridge Drive residents took cover as a confirmed tornado tore through…
YMCA Spring Fit Challenge begins
The YMCA in Ocean Springs is putting on a 30-day fitness challenge just in time to spring its members into summer. The challenge is described as thorough and intense, covering areas…
Mississippi Aquarium bead recycling programs ends Saturday
Saturday is the last day for the Mississippi Aquarium’s bead recycling program. It began in February, just after Valentine’s Day, and in that time, at least 6,000 pounds of…
Mississippi Highway Patrol investigating fatal single-vehicle accident in Hancock County
On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at approximately 8:19 pm, the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 near Highway 607 in Hancock County. A 2009 Dodge Ram pickup, driven by Adalberto Miguel Torres, 32, of Baltimore,…
Moss Point K9 Officer Buddy now at home resting
Buddy, the Moss Point K9 officer who was shot Tuesday morning while chasing a burglary suspect, is now back home. Buddy is back home and resting for…
Coast Electric sending crew to assist with storm recovery
Coast Electric is sending 20 linemen north to Carthage, Mississippi where last night’s storms resulted in damage and outages. The men will help Central Electric return power…
Coastal Mississippi offering discounts at area attractions
Starting tomorrow, Coastal Mississippi is launching a new promotion, hoping to lure more people to the Secret Coast. April has been dubbed ‘Coastal Mississippi Attraction and Museum Month.’ It…
Tornado causes damage in Jackson County
Damage assessments are underway in Jackson County after an apparent tornado ripped apart one home and damaged several others on Fox Ridge Road in Vancleave. Lorraine Weiskopf has more.
Lucky Powerball player nabs $50,000 with ticket bought in Long Beach
One lucky person bought a Powerball ticket in Long Beach on Wednesday that is now worth $50,000. The lucky winner matched four of five white balls and the Powerball to win the money. The winning numbers from Wednesday night's drawing…
Buddy goes home after being shot while chasing suspect
Buddy, the Moss Point K-9 who was shot while chasing a burglary suspect. Moss Point released a video on Wednesday night showing Buddy headed home from the…
