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…
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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…
Results from Municipal General Elections in South Mississippi
On Tuesday, South Mississippi residents cast their votes in the Municipal General Election. All results are considered unofficial until absentee ballots are counted and the results are certified. BAY ST. LOUIS Ward 2: Gene Hoffman (D): 51% (188 votes) Wendy…