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Recruiting efforts increase among Coast police

In recent years, police departments have upped their recruiting efforts as new officers become more scarce and departments in South Mississippi are no exception. Many departments sent representatives to Jackson,…

Gautier Police searching for missing woman

Gautier Police are asking the public's help to locate a missing woman. Gina Marie Rizzo, 51, is 4-foot-11 and weighs about 145 pounds. Rizzo was last seen leaving her home on March 4, traveling in a black 2017 Nissan Altima…

Hattiesburg Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Hobbs Act Robbery

The Gulfport Police Department, Drug Enforcement Agency, and United States Attorney’s Office announce today’s arrest of 23-year-old, Cody Jerome Cooley, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, for unlawfully obstructing, delaying, and affecting commerce by using actual force or violence to steal a firearm.…

Trent Lott Airport to reopen after runway work

The Trent Lott Airport will re-open for business on Wednesday. The airport Board of Commissioners, Jackson County Board of Supervisors and Jackson County Economic Development Foundation will be joined by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and U.S. Congressman Steven Palazzo for the…

Diamondhead woman charged with vehicle theft

A Diamondhead woman is behind bars, charged with theft of a motor vehicle. Bay St. Louis Police said they arrested Cristina Moran, 34, on April 7 after she was identified as a suspect in a vehicle theft. Bay Police said…