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Pascagoula man killed in fatal crash on Highway 613

On Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at approximately 1:30 am, the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 613 in Jackson County. A 2014 Hyundai Elantra driven by Zachary Salisbury, 32, of Pascagoula, MS, was traveling south on…

Mega Millions grows to $630 Million

The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $630 million after there were no winners to match all of Tuesday’s numbers. There were four lucky people who drew the first five…

UPDATE: Suspect in St. Martin armed robbery in custody

Jackson County Sheriff's deputies have arrested the suspect wanted in an armed robbery that happened in St. Martin. Deputies arrested Malik Alfred Toliver, 18, on Wednesday. He was identified as the suspect who held up the gas station at the…

Arrested for felony charge of motor vehicle-felony taking

On Tuesday, July 19th, Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 42-year-old Daniel Copping of New Orleans on one felony charge of motor vehicle-felony taking. According to Sheriff Peterson, Copping’s arrest stemmed from an investigation of a report filed of…

Ocean Springs promotes Heath to deputy fire chief

Ocean Springs named a new deputy fire chief today. Ryan Heath succeeds long-time Deputy Chief Ray West, who retired. Heath comes to the job with 16 years of experience as a firefighter. "Fire service is rooted deep in my veins,"…