New executive director takes over at the Port of Gulfport
With just over a week on the job under his belt, Port of Gulfport’s new Executive Director Jon Nass is settling in and getting to work…
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Woman identified in 30-year-old Jackson County cold case
The skeletal remains of an unidentified woman found 30-years-ago in Vancleave have been identified. Investigators have identified Kimberly Ann Funk from Sharon, Pennsylvania as the victim found in…
Neighbors react to 24-hour long standoff between Biloxi PD and shooting suspect
The standoff in Biloxi had neighbors worried for their safety as the situation unfolded. The situation stemmed yesterday after 54-year-old Anthony Little allegedly shot…
Memorial Offers COVID-19 Vaccinations at Henry Beck Park on Saturday, June 19
June 10, 2021 (GULFPORT, Miss.) — Memorial will be distributing Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations on Saturday, June 19, at Henry Beck Park (683 Division St., Biloxi) from 1 to 4 p.m. Appointments are preferred, and walk-ups are welcome. The vaccination event…
Two arrested after man dead following graduation party fight
VARDAMAN, Miss. (AP) — A father and son have been arrested in north Mississippi after a 25-year-old man was found dead in a pond after a fight at a graduation party. Heriberto Mata died Sunday in Vardaman, according to the…
Guard charged with bringing contraband in Mississippi prison
PEARL, Miss. (AP) — A judge set bond Thursday for a prison guard who was arrested on charges of bringing contraband items, including methamphetamine, into Central Mississippi Correctional Facility. The Mississippi Department of Corrections said in a news release Thursday…
Mississippi shipbuilder Ingalls plans to hire 3,000 new workers
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) — A shipyard that’s the largest private employer in Mississippi says it is planning to hire about 3,000 new full-time employees. Ingalls Shipbuilding held a hiring event Wednesday in Pascagoula. Its parent company, Huntington Ingalls Industries, said…
Heavy rains cause flooding across northern Mississippi
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Heavy rainfall this week has flooded roads and neighborhoods in parts of north Mississippi, and forecasters said Thursday that more rain was expected. The National Weather Service said more than 15 inches (38 centimeters) of rain…
They now know her name, but what happened to Kimberly Ann Funk?
A key piece of information in a 30-year-old cold case has been confirmed. Now, Sheriff Mike Ezell wants to find out what happened to Kimberly Ann Funk and why she was found in the swampy area of Ward Bayou in…
Police in standoff with shooting suspect in Biloxi home
Biloxi Police are in a standoff with a person who is a suspect in an aggravated assault and kidnapping. On Wednesday about 2:55 p.m., a witness called 911 to report a shooting in the 200 block of Stennis Drive. When…
Remembering Keli Mornay
Sunday morning around 3:45 a.m., Biloxi Police responded to a 911 call on South Shore Drive for a domestic related incident. Once on scene, officers found 34-year-old Keli Mornay and 44-year-old Byrain Johnson…
Man wanted in connection with D'Iberville shooting charged with aggravated assault
Kendall Jackson turned himself in at the D'Iberville Police Department. He will be transported to the Harrison County Adult Detention Center and booked on a bond of $200,000 set by Judge Fountain for the Aggravated Assault. Captain Marty Griffin said…
14th annual Grillin’ on the Green Festival Saturday in Biloxi
Biloxi Main Street District will host their 14th annual Grillin’ on the Green Festival this Saturday. The festival will feature live entertainment, games, shopping, and barbeque.…
Picking blueberries at Prissie Branch Nursery in Perkinston
Blueberries are ripening in Mississippi and if you’re looking to get your hands on some fresh locally grown blueberries, be sure to check out the Prissie Farm U-Pick.…
USM retires the Research Vessel Hermes in Ocean Springs
Today in Ocean Springs, the University of Southern Mississippi held a retirement ceremony for the R/V Hermes which has served as a floating classroom and lab for the…
State Welcome Center Representatives visit the Gulf Coast
Communities along the Gulf Coast saw a decline in tourism over the last year, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the City of Ocean Springs is ready for…
Mayor Billy Hewes discusses upcoming plans for City of Gulfport
After being elected to his third term as mayor of Gulfport, claiming nearly 64% of the vote in yesterday’s municipal general election, Mayor Billy Hewes…
Biloxi PD investigating shooting near Westwick Apartments in Biloxi
Biloxi Police are currently investigating reports of a shooting near Westwick Apartments. Biloxi PD Public Information Officer Brian Dykes tells News 25 that a suspect fled inside of a Biloxi home on Strangi Avenue, alone, and Biloxi PD is negotiating…
Billy Hewes wins Gulfport Mayoral Race
In Gulfport there were four contested races on the ballot, one of which was the mayoral race. Incumbent Mayor Billy Hewes will be serving his third term as mayor…
Casey Vaughan wins Gautier mayoral race
Gautier has a new mayor after incumbent Phil Torjusen fell short, receiving only 46 percent of the votes. Casey Vaughan won with 53 percent of the votes. Vaughan has…
Billy Knight wins Moss Point mayoral race
In Moss Point, Democratic candidate Billy Knight won the mayoral municipal general election with over 80 percent of votes. Winning by a landslide, Knight defeated Republican candidate Richard…
One arrested and charged in connection with D'Iberville shooting
Today, Wednesday, June 09, 2021, Chief Wayne Payne announces the arrest of 17 year old Dominick Keewin Grindle, from Biloxi, on the charge of Aggravated Assault. Captain Marty Griffin said at approximately 4:30 P.M., officers responded to the 600 block…
Jim Rafferty wins Pass Christian mayoral race
Tuesday polls opened across the Coast for municipal general elections and multiple cities elected new leaders. Rafferty says he has spent his entire career in the human resources field…
Two arrested in connection with fatal Lorraine Road hit and run
On June 8, 2021, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 25-year-old Taylor Marie Habina and charged her with one count of Leaving the Scene of an Accident Causing Death. Habina’s bond was set at $75,000. On June 9, 2021, the Gulfport…