JACKSON, Miss. – On Thursday, September 7th, 2023, Mississippi Capitol Police responded to a call regarding a domestic violence situation at a residence on Fairview Street in Jackson. Upon arrival, officers initially encountered a male subject attempting to leave the…
The man convicted of the 2014 rape and murder of a 5-year-old Gulfport girl has been denied a rehearing in the case. Alberto Julio Garcia asked the court to set aside his guilty plea and re-hear his appeal, saying the…
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Simpson County Sheriff’s Department that occurred on Thursday afternoon at the Quick Stop gas station on Highway 49 in Simpson County. MBI received notification at about noon of…
The Joppa Shriners in Biloxi are hosting their 14th annual BBQ and Sportsmans Giveway next weekend to help raise money for the Joppa Shrine Center. Shriner Pearce Sunderland visited…
Relativity Space, a 3D printed rocket company, has signed an enhanced use lease agreement on the vertical test stand at the A-2 complex at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County. The agreement marks the first time a commercial tenant has…
FEMA and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency will be closing the Disaster Recovery Center housed at the Riverfront Community Center to open a mobile recovery center. The Disaster Recovery Center inside Riverfront will close permanently at 6 p.m. today. In…
On September 6, Picayune Police became aware of a social media post made to Facebook by Dustin Taylor of Hancock County. Taylor made direct threats to the Picayune School District in which he stated he intended to destroy a school.…
A little rain did not stop the outpouring of supporters showing up for the grand reopening of the Ocean Springs Municipal Library. Jackson George Regional Library System Director Angie…
Jimmy Buffett is being remembered for more than his music. In 2022, Buffett donated two aircraft to Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile. He had wanted his donation to remain anonymous,…
Our Lady Academy is lacing up for its annual 5K Run for Mercy and Tennis Shoe Drive. The run is in honor of…
The St. Martin Public Library is giving the youth and the community more opportunities to get involved with volunteering. The first Tuesday of every month at 4:30 p.m.,…
The Gulfport mayor is proposing raises for firefighters and city police. At a special called meeting Tuesday night, Mayor Billy Hewes presented his proposed budget for the next fiscal…
The parent company of Winn-Dixie Grocery Stores is donating over 1.5 million meals this Hunger Action Month. Southeastern Grocers Inc. will donate $100,000 to Feeding America…
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the next deadline for Mississippi veterans looking to receive ‘Pact Act’ benefits. Veterans who deployed to a combat zone, never enrolled in VA health…
Grand Magnolia Ballroom is hosting a tribute concert in honor of Jimmy Buffett on Sunday. The Pascagoula Run: Hometown Tribute in Song to Jimmy Buffett will be at 6 p.m. at the Grand Magnolia. Featured artists will be Matt Hoggatt,…
Hancock County deputies have charged a Kiln man with assault after he objected to a traffic stop. Sheriff Ricky Adam said 18-year-old Sage Lauga is charged with two counts of simple assault on a law enforcement officer, malicious mischief and…
South Mississippi watched as a team from the Institute of Marine Mammal Studies released a new batch of sea turtles into the Mississippi Sound. On the beach in Pass…
Gulfport City Council members met to discuss multiple issues yesterday, including the adoption of an agreement for the city’s promenade project. The Interlocal Cooperation Agreement passed unanimously. The agreement…
Looking ahead to tonight, a public hearing is scheduled at Moss Point City Hall to discuss the River City’s budget for the next fiscal year. That meeting…
A traffic note for drivers in Jackson County this morning. Starting today in St. Martin, the right lane heading north on Washington Avenue will be closed up…
A man accused of breaking into multiple businesses and stealing a vehicle is behind bars. Police say 19-year-old Terry L. Fowler has been charged with two counts of commercial burglary and motor vehicle theft. On Monday about 4:27 a.m., officers…
Libraries in Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson counties are celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month. Signing up for a library card is an easy way to support…
Adopt-A-Grandparent Day is September 9th and many local nursing homes are looking for volunteers. Adopt-A-Grandparent Day is the day before ‘Grandparents Day’ and serves a community of senior citizens who are feeling…
Women of Wisdom will host an appreciation event for first responders on 9/11. More than 50 volunteers with WOW will be serving lunch at 78 fire, police, and sheriff’s…