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Victims identified in George County road collapse

On Monday, August 30, 2021, at approximately 10:30 pm, the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to multiple crashes on Highway 26 in George County, including two fatalities after the highway collapsed. Seven cars crashed into the collapse before first responders could…

Coast casinos reopen after Hurricane Ida

Casinos across the Coast closed on Saturday as Hurricane Ida approached. The Mississippi Gaming Commission went by each casino to verify there were no damages and they were ready to…

Tchoutacabouffa River flooding homes

After last night’s rainfall, the Tchoutacabouffa River crested this morning at 15.43 feet. The rain levels are more than seven feet over flood stage, but should slowly start to fall in to…

Traffic issues in South Mississippi

As evacuees head back to their homes following the storm, parts of South Mississippi are experiencing traffic issues. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department has been present at some off ramps and…

Harrison County beaches and Hwy 90 still closed

The Mississippi Department of Transportation has not reopened Highway 90. Conditions on sections of the highway remain hazardous. Non-official traffic on Highway 90 impedes MDOT’s ability to return Highway 90 to safe conditions. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has…

Train accident today in Biloxi; No injuries reported

Biloxi Police Department was notified of a train striking an 18-wheeler truck in the area of Bohn Street, Biloxi, MS. An individual driving an 18-wheeler truck was backing into Gulf Coast Produce, near Bohn Street in Biloxi.  Before backing in,…

US 90, sand beaches remain closed following Ida

The Mississippi Department of Transportation has not yet re-opened U.S. 90 following Hurricane Ida. Conditions on sections of the highway remain hazardous.  Non-official traffic on Highway 90 impedes MDOT’s ability to return the roadway to safe conditions. Also, the Harrison…