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Tips for fireworks safety on July 4th

We are starting to see fireworks tents and stands popping up, preparing for the upcoming July 4th celebrations. This holiday is all about celebrating our independence with family and…

Mississippi AG certifies state's abortion 'trigger law'

  This morning, in according to state law, Attorney General Lynn Fitch published the required certification for what is known as the state’s trigger law. “Mississippi’s laws to promote life are solid and thanks to the Court’s clear and strong…

Pascagoula man dies Saturday in collision with semi

A 28-year-old Pascagoula man died Saturday in a crash on Highway 90. MHP spokesman Cal Robertson said Brandon Drake Richard was driving his 2003 Nissan Altima on the eastbound lanes of Highway 90 when he collided with a 2019 Mack…

Bicyclist hit, killed on Tucker Road identified

A family member has identified the man who was killed after a vehicle hit his bicycle on Monday night. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell said Brett Wilson Brewer of Latimer was the cyclist. He was identified by his daughter. Brewer…

Gulfport man arrested in Emerald Pines shooting

Gulfport Police have made an arrest Thursday in a shooting at Emerald Pines Apartments that left one person dead and another in the hospital. Police say on Monday, Makhari Seven Gasaway, 20, got into a fight and pulled a gun,…