Teen in DHS custody after setting hotel room on fire
Gulfport Fire Department responded to a blaze at Hilton Garden Inn on Airport Road. According to Gulfport police, a 14-year-old in Department of Human Services custody set a room…
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Teen in DHS custody after setting hotel room on fire
A 14-year-old is in custody after he allegedly set a hotel room on fire. Gulfport Police say the teenager was at the Hilton Garden Inn on Airport Road when he allegedly set the fire. Department of Human Services took the…
Jones County woman pleads not guilty to cruelty charges in Carl's death
The woman accused of kidnapping and killing Carl the rooster entered a not guilty plea on Monday in Ocean Springs. Kendra Shaffer, 35, entered the plea through her…
2-year-old Louisiana boy drowns at pool while vacationing on the Coast
A 2-year-old boy from Louisiana drowned while on vacation with his family at Margaritaville Resort in Biloxi over the weekend. Biloxi Police say the incident happened about 4 p.m.…
Coast Guard in Gulfport rescues 7 people and a dog from burning boat
The Coast Guard from Gulfport rescued seven boaters and a dog from a vessel fire near Gulfport on Saturday morning. The Coast Guard received…
Former Hancock County man killed in domestic dispute in Columbus
A Caledonia teen accused of killing his mother's fiancee will have his first court appearance today. 18-year-old Justin Robert Coggins is charged with murder, according to our sister station WCBI in Columbus. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says the shooting happened at…
UPDATE: Missing Ocean Springs teen found safe
Mississippi Highway Patrol says a 13-year-old Ocean Springs girl has been found safe. The state issued a missing or endangered child alert after an Ocean Springs 13-year-old went missing. Deandria Johnson had last been seen Saturday about 10:40 a.m. in…
Mega Millions winning numbers for May 20th, 2022
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Mississippi Lottery Draw May 20th, 2022: CASH 3 and CASH 4
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draw. CASH 3: 8-1-3 CASH 4: 5-3-8-6 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Volunteers remove three tons of debris from Pascagoula River
At a Renew our Rivers cleanup event on the Pascagoula River, more than 50 volunteers removed more than three tons of debris from the river. That information…
Residents celebrating Pirate Day in the Bay
Plan to be in Bay St. Louis tomorrow as pirates are taking over the town for a swashbuckling weekend. Tonight and tomorrow is the seventh annual Pirate Day in…
MedPharmics offering information on World Clinical Trials Day
Today is World Clinical Trials Day and MedPharmics is celebrating the day by recognizing the people who conduct clinical trials and focusing on what they do every day…
Stone County community baby shower to help mothers prepare for child birth
To help mothers prepare for child birth, the United Way of South Mississippi, along with Memorial Health System, hosted a community baby shower at…
Shaggy’s and HSSM team up for adoption event in honor of National Rescue Dog Day
Today is National Rescue Dog Day! Shaggy’s restaurants celebrated by partnering with the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Two pups, Winifred…
Kids on the Coast face food insecurity as school ends
As kids take the summer off from school, some families along the Coast face food insecurity. During the school year many kids rely on school lunches…
Krispy Kreme celebrating Class of 2022 with free sweet treat
This year’s graduating class can get a free sweet treat at Krispy Kreme. As a reward for all their hard work, the donut chain will give…
Governor Reeves sets special election and makes appointment to Jackson County Court
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves has set a special election on July 19, 2022, to fill the vacancy in House District 119 created by the resignation of Representative Sonya Williams-Barnes. The qualifying deadline for this special election is May 30,…
Mississippi Red Snapper season opening Memorial Day weekend
BILOXI, Miss. – Mississippi’s Red Snapper season will open for private recreational anglers and state for-hire vessels at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, May 27, 2022, with an anticipated mid-season closure date of Monday, July 4, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. As with…
Carnival for Critters benefit for Wild at Heart Saturday in Vancleave
If you’re interested in learning more about Wild at Heart Rescue, stop by for their free event tomorrow. They are having their second annual Carnival…
Willow the Beaver under rehabilitation at Wild at Heart Rescue
Wild at Heart in Vancleave specializes in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of injured sick or orphaned wildlife native to Mississippi. Meet Willow, she’s an orphaned…
Stolen vehicle leads to six arrests in connection with alleged drug trafficking organization
Coast and federal law enforcement agencies banded together on a five-month operation that culminated Wednesday with six arrests in connection with an alleged drug trafficking operation. According to Biloxi Police, investigators with the Biloxi Police Department’s Special Crimes Unit, the…
Second suspect in Emerald Pines shooting in custody
Gulfport Police say both suspects wanted in the Wednesday night shooting at Emerald Pines Apartments are in custody. Police spokesman Jason Ducre' said Andrew Terrell Dunnigan 16, is now in…
Mississippi Lottery Draw May 19th, 2022: CASH 3, CASH 4, and MATCH 5
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draw. CASH 3: 5-2-0 CASH 4: 6-0-3-9 MATCH 5: 01-07-22-27-29 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Draw.
East Central High School seniors graduate at Coast Coliseum
Tonight, the latest class of seniors at East Central High walked across the stage at graduation to receive their coveted diploma. The students gathered at the Coliseum…