Suspect in shooting on Esters Boulevard arrested in Hattiesburg
A man wanted in connection to a November homicide is behind bars and another is being sought. Biloxi Police say 27-year-old Tymos Carter was arrested Tuesday at his…
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Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning actor who starred in ‘Homicide’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ dies at 61
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor who would master gritty drama for seven seasons on “Homicide: Life on The Street” and modern comedy for eight on “Brooklyn 99,” died Monday at 61. Braugher died after a brief illness,…
Ole Miss professor appointed to International Academy of Astronautics committee
An Ole Miss law professor has been named to the International Academy of Astronautics' permanent committee on space solar power. Michelle Hanlon was appointed after the IAA formed the Permanent Committee on Space Solar Power to advise on ways…
Mississippi native & Medal of Honor recipient honored at supercomputer unveiling
One Mississippi native and Medal of Honor recipient was honored when the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center in Vicksburg unveiled its newest supercomputer today. The new supercomputer is named "Carpenter" in honor of Cpl. William Carpenter, a Flowood…
Ocean Springs residents promote "Festive for CASA" with Christmas lights
One Christmas fanatic is using Christmas decorations to bring attention to a local organization and he’s looking for other houses to join in. Court-appointed special advocates for children is a group of…
MSU celebrates first graduating class in new program
Mississippi State University's data science program is celebrating the first graduating class of students - earning the Graduate Certificate for Data Science Pedagogy. The post-graduate certificate program was launched in 2022 and prepared K-14 instructors to integrate data science in…
Video game expo E3 gets permanently canceled
LOS ANGELES (AP) — One of the highest-profile video game conventions is being shut down permanently, its organizers said Tuesday. The Electronic Entertainment Expo, known as E3, had been held annually in Los Angeles since 1995 and was a popular spot…
Gulfport Police Department investigating alleged homicide
On December 12, 2023, at approximately 9:09 a.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 1500 block of 21st Street in reference to a welfare check. A passerby advised a male, later identified as Cameron Fitzpatrick Hall, had been sitting…
Waste Pros save residents during a house fire
GAUTIER, MS – December 12, 2023 – Four Waste Pros are being hailed as heroes. As Dartavis Covan drove co-workers Cory Thomas, Jalan Mitchell, and Jonathan Cooper to their morning shift, the four men noticed a house fire. First responders arrived shortly…
Celebration of Life in honor of two Gautier High graduates
A Celebration of Life will take place in honor of two Gautier high graduates who recently passed away. Se’Dhari Watson Pierce and Kyla Watkins were involved in an accident on December 5th in Stone County. Watson Pierce received fatal injuries…
Governor Tate Reeves Announces Inaugural Details
Jackson – Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced details of his inauguration ceremony and the events surrounding it. Those will include a prayer service, parade, and inaugural ball amongst other traditional celebratory events. The theme of Governor Reeves’ second inauguration is…
Biloxi names new ambulance service for the city
Biloxi has selected a new ambulance service provider for its citizens. Pafford Medical Services was selected, the city announced today. The city in June created a new emergency medical services district and requested proposals for ambulance service to address the…
Biloxi Junior High student brings weapons to campus
A Biloxi Junior High student has been arrested for bringing weapons to campus, the district said in a press release. Superintendent Marcus Boudreaux sent a note out to parents this afternoon notifying them that a student reported that another student…
Former cheer booster club treasurer charged with embezzlement
A woman who had served as treasurer of the Ocean Springs Middle School cheer booster club is accused of taking money from that account for personal use. Ocean Springs Police Chief Ryan Lemaire said 48-year-old Kasi McDaniel was charged with…
Stabbing on Mississippi State University campus
In Starkville, a suspect is in custody after a stabbing on the campus of Mississippi State yesterday. The university says the stabbing happened in a parked vehicle near Herbert Hall…
BOIL WATER NOTICE: City of Gulfport
The City of Gulfport issued a boil water notice due to a water main repair affecting anyone in the vicinity extending from Perry Street south to Woodbine Drive and Oakwood Drive. That impacted area also goes from Woodbine Drive east…
Joint commissioning ceremony hosted at USM
Three army and one Air Force ROTC cadets were commissioned as second lieutenants this weekend on the Hattiesburg campus. Nikolas Blenden will begin his career as a signal officer, managing communications and information systems for the military. Cedric Clemmons is…
Former Newton County dispatcher guilty of embezzlement
State Auditor Shad White announced the arrest of a former Newtown County Emergency Services Dispatcher after she pled guilty to embezzlement. Shannon Taylor was indicted and arrested in September of this year. She is guilty of altering her timesheets after…
Sandyman pops up on Pass Christian Beach
A snowman made an appearance on Pass Christian Beach! Well, not exactly a snowman. A sandman popped up over Thanksgiving Break, this year being the 8th year he appeared. The Sandyman has become an iconic…
Biloxi man arrested on aggravated assault warrant
On Saturday, December 9, 2023 around 9:47 pm, Biloxi Patrol Officers responded to the 1600 block of Pass Road in reference to assault. Upon arrival, officers contacted a male in his 40’s suffering from an injury to his neck. Due…
Mississippi Power donates 150 bikes to Salvation Army Angel Tree
For decades, Mississippi Power has donated bikes to children during the holidays. Children across the Gulf Coast are having their wishes granted this Christmas thanks to Mississippi Power and The Salvation Army. They…
Mafia boss who ordered Sherry murders asks for release from prison
The Dixie Mafia boss who ordered a judge and his wife killed in Biloxi is asking for compassionate release from federal prison. Kirksey McCord Nix was convicted of orchestrating the deaths of Judge Vincent Sherry and his wife Margaret --…
I-110 repairs on track to be completed by end of the year
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Crews are making progress, and work is on schedule to repair the I-110 bridge near Bayview Ave. following a fire under the bridge in September. Damaged concrete has been removed and replaced with new concrete. Bridge columns…
MDWFP to Host CWD Public Meeting in Gulfport
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks will host a public meeting to discuss Chronic Wasting Disease at the West Harrison High School Gymnasium, December 20, 2023 at 6:00 PM. In late November, MDWFP received a Chronic Wasting Disease…