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Lt. Michael Boutte gives life in the line of duty

Yesterday, Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Lt. Michael Boutte was fatally shot while responding to a welfare concern on Earl C. Ladner Road in the Necaise community. While the incident is currently under investigation by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigations, the…

Suspect in fatal shooting of Lt. Michael Boutte identified

At the request of the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Hancock County. On Monday, February 1st, 2021, deputies with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare concern in…

Local businesses prepare for Super Bowl Sunday

Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner and many South Mississippi sports bars and restaurants are busy with pre-game preps, getting ready for game day. Boogie’s Grill and Chill is home to the Gulf Coast chapter…

South Mississippi Regional Center hosted drive-thru job fair

New beginnings and job opportunities were available at the Win Job Center courtesy of the South Mississippi Regional Center. The organization held a job fair in Gulfport, recruiting a variety of positions such as LPNs, RNs, as…

New crime fighting app in Ocean Springs

There’s a new tool for Ocean Springs residents and visitors to ensure safety within the city. On Monday, the Ocean Springs Police Department announced they’ve partnered with ‘Relay’ providing an app that acts as a neighborhood watch.…

Hancock County Sheriff's Deputy shot and killed

South Mississippi is in mourning tonight after hearing the tragic loss of a Hancock County deputy who was shot and killed while responding to a call on Caesar Necaise Road this afternoon. Lt. Michael Boutte responded to…

Preparing for second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine

Second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are ready to be put in arms at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum tomorrow. There has been a constant flow of patients coming to the Coliseum for the first dose of the…

Update on new developments in the City of Biloxi

The downtown Biloxi scene continues to get bigger and better thanks to some new recent development news. Just last week, the Machado Patano Engineering Service plans to lease out a courtyard space to Martini’s, a downtown bar…