Altercation on school bus recorded; parent files report with Jackson County
The family of a child who was allegedly punched and kicked on a school bus has filed a report with the Jackson County Sheriff's Department.…
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Man dies after being hit by train in Ocean Springs
A man died when he was struck by a train in Ocean Springs on Tuesday night. Officers responded to the tracks near 1118 Bienville Boulevard about 9:51 p.m. to find a man dead on the tracks. Witness said the man…
Mother of teen killed at The Scratch Kitchen files wrongful death lawsuit
The mother of a man who was shot and killed at The Scratch Kitchen in Ocean Springs has filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit. Kimberly Harmon, the mother of Chayse Harmon, filed the lawsuit on August 2, 2024, alleging the…
Two men charged in the August shooting death of Moss Point man
Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with the August 6 shooting death of a Moss Point man. Moss Point Police Chief Brandon Ashley said 30-year-old Ronald Polk Jr., of Moss Point and 24-year-old Lorenzo Patterson Jr., of…
Moss Point man to serve 40 years for killing man when he was 15
A Moss Point man will spend 40 years in prison for a murder he committed when he was 15. Judge Calvin Taylor sentenced 18-year-old Korey Monroe on Thursday for the January 18, 2021 murder of 18-year-old Caleb Lett. He must…
Suspect in weekend armed robbery in Jackson County is in custody
A suspect in an armed robbery is in custody in Jackson County. Jackson County jail docket shows 31-year-old Dakkoda Stirewalt was booked in on Monday, charged with the armed robbery of an individual of…
Pascagoula Police searching for missing teen
Pascagoula Police are asking the public's help to locate a missing runaway. 15-year-old Liam Marble was last seen in the area of Pascagoula Street on Sunday about 7 p.m. He was wearing blue jogging pants, a white shirt and black…
Jackson County searching for armed robbery suspect
Jackson County Sheriff’s investigators are asking the public’s help to find an armed robbery suspect. Sheriff John Ledbetter says 31-year-old Dakkoda Stirewalt is wanted for the armed robbery of an individual of his vehicle. The robbery occurred on Heathcliff Drive…
Pascagoula approves project to expand Bayside Village
The Pascagoula City Council approved a special use permit with a variance to renovate the science building at the Old Pascagoula High School into 20 senior living apartments in the downtown district. The Council voted 6-1 to approve the request,…
Missing Ocean Springs man found safe
An Ocean Springs man who went missing on Monday has been found safe. Ocean Springs Police confirmed 66-year-old Dale Mzronzinski was found just a few blocks from his home and was in good condition. A Silver Alert was issued Mronzinski…
Jackson County investigating drive-by shooting in Gulf Park Estates
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a drive-by shooting in the Gulf Park Estates community outside Ocean Springs Saturday night. Sheriff John Ledbetter said deputies responded to multiple calls of shots fired in the area of Meadowlark and South…
12-year-old killed in shooting in Jackson County
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a reported accidental shooting death of a 12-year-old boy in the Helena community. The shooting happened at the family home in the early morning hours Monday. Investigators are awaiting autopsy and lab results.…
Pascagoula man charged with burglary, escape, other crimes
A Pascagoula man is in jail, charged in connection with a home burglary, escape and directing a juvenile to commit a crime. 19-year-old Arnell Finklea of Pascagoula is charged with residential burglary, felony escape, petit larceny and directing a juvenile…
Vancleave man to serve 9 years for possession of child pornography
A Vancleave man will serve 9 years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing more than 83,000 images of child pornography. U.S. Judge Sul Ozerden sentenced 68-year-old Cameron "Cam" Cotrill on Friday. He will serve 9 years with 10 years…
This Weekend’s Community Calendar
Here is a full list of events happening across South Mississippi this weekend in our Community Calendar. Saturday, July 27th: ALL DAY - The deadline to register for the Gulf Coast Youth Football League. 7am - Cat Island Arts Collective…
This Weekend's Community Calendar
Here is a full list of events happening across South Mississippi this weekend in our Community Calendar. Friday, July 19th: 6pm- Family Dinner Benefit Honoring Our Home Front at the Diamondhead Country Club. 6pm- Grown Folk Summer Camp at the…
Jackson County to serve 25 years for burglary, assault
A Jackson County man will serve 25 years in prison after his conviction on a charge of burglary with intent to assault. District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath said 25-year-old Tommy Tien Vu was convicted Tuesday evening after a jury deliberated…
More details emerge from Wednesday morning shooting in Moss Point
A fight between two groups of girls escalated into gunfire in Moss Point early Wednesday morning. Moss Point Police Chief Brandon Ashley offered more details on the shooting, which resulted in two of the teens being shot. Ashley said the…
Man accused of shooting into a Fourth of July party in Ocean Springs faces more charges
An Ocean Springs man charged in a shooting at a Fourth of July party now faces additional charges. Deputy Chief Steven Dye said 68-year-old Henry Andray is charged with 9 additional counts of aggravated assault and three counts of felony…
Two teens injured when gunfire breaks out at fight in Moss Point
Two teens were shot in the leg after shooting broke out at fight early Thursday morning in Moss Point. Police Chief Brandon Ashley said a large crowd had gathered about 2:30 a.m. at Magnolia and Davis streets for a fight.…
Driver dies in one-vehicle crash in Pascagoula
A motorist was killed in a one-vehicle crash that happened Monday evening in Pascagoula. Officers were sent to the scene on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard about 6:47 p.m., where a vehicle was traveling westbound when it left the roadway…
Construction set for Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center in Gautier
More development on the way for the City of Gautier! Construction will begin on the Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center early summer 2024. The anticipated completed construction date is late winter 2025. MSPAC should be ready to open in early…
National Weather Service issues red flag 'no burn' warning for South Mississippi
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for Harrison, Hancock, Jackson and Pearl River counties -- advising that no burning be done. The warning is in effect from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. for those counties. The…
Pascagoula library to close April 1 for renovation project
The Pascagoula Public Library will temporarily close at 4 p.m. March 30th to undergo a planned, extensive renovation. The project is supported by the city and funded by the Jackson County Board of Supervisors, with contributions from Pascagoula. Allred Stolarski…