Simple Assault on a Police Officer Arrest – Kelvin Homes, Taro-Javier Robinson
. On May 23, 2018 at approximately 12:38 a.m. Kelvin Lamont Holmes (25 years old, of Gulfport) and…
Hands only CPR training in Gulfport
Being prepared for emergencies can be the difference between witnessing a tragedy or saving a life. Today, at the Harrison County Courthouse, AMR is helping Coast residents get ready for any situation with hands only CPR instructions on their state…
Buoys added in Back Bay Biloxi
This morning, Keesler Air Force Base and the Department of Marine Resources teamed up to install buoys in the Back Bay. In the past, security forces members have had issues with boaters trespassing onto Keesler. Even though signs on land…
Class of 2018 High School Graduation Dates
Here are the dates and times for high school graduations across the Coast: May 21: St. Martin High School 6-9 p.m. Coast Coliseum May 22: Biloxi High School 6-8 p.m. Coast Coliseum May 23: Gulfport High School 7-9 p.m. Coast…
Arrested for assaulting officers
Police say a man was arrested after assaulting officers at the Crossroads Shopping Center in Gulfport. It happened yesterday shortly before 3:15 p.m. when an officer was flagged down by a citizen. While speaking with the citizen, Raphael Parkman approached…
Overnight shooting in Gulfport
Last night around 11:30 p.m. Gulfport police responded to 7th Avenue. The call was in reference to a vehicle in a ditch after hearing gunshots in the area. Officers located a Nissan Altima occupied by an adult male suffering from…
Assault on Officer x 2 Arrest – Raphael Lorenzo Parkman
. On May 22, 2018 at approximately 3:12 p.m., a Gulfport Police Officer was flagged down by a…
Shooting – 3100 block of 7th Ave
. On May 22, 2018 at 11:38 p.m., Officers responded to the 3100 block of 7th Avenue in…
[Update] West Harrison High student arrested for bringing loaded firearm to school
Today, a 16-year-old student from West Harrison High School was arrested for bringing a loaded gun to school. According to the Harrison County School District, fellow students reported the incident to administration. The student was then searched by school resource…
Man airlifted to hospital following wreck in Harrison County
Highway 53 was closed for almost an hour this afternoon as local fire crews extricated the driver of one of two pick-up trucks that collided head on. According to Harrison County Fire Services Chief Pat Sullivan, a medical helicopter flew…
Democratic Primary Candidate Forum
Tonight, Democratic candidates running for Roger Wicker’s senate seat answered questions posed by members of the media about various topics including health care, education, and the economy. The forum was held at the Good Deeds Community Center in Gulfport and…
Biloxi Infrastructure Project Update
Until this week, the month of May has seen below average rainfall and that means good progress for the Biloxi Infrastructure Project. Work on parts of Division Street, which have been delayed by nine months, is now moving forward. Crews…
Newsletter for Biloxi residents
Residents of Biloxi will now have a new way to receive information from the city. Starting at the end of May, a monthly newsletter will go to every address in Biloxi. It will include updates on things like the Biloxi…
Get to know your candidates
Get to know all of your local candidates right at the tips of your fingers. The League of Women Voters has invested in an online voter guide. Catchy campaign signs and memorable slogans are just two ways candidates try to…
Jackson County man arrested for growing marijuana inside home
An Ocean Springs man has been arrested after growing marijuana inside his home. Twenty-six year-old Joseph Hines is charged with cultivation of marijuana, possession of marijuana while in the possession of a firearm, and two counts of possession of a…
Gulfport man arrested for sexual battery
Gulfport police arrested 26-year-old Eliezer Beamen on sexual battery charges. According to police, the department was notified yesterday after a woman stated that Beamen touched her inappropriately while she slept. After issuing a warrant for Beamen’s arrest, the suspect gave…
18 wheeler turns over, closes on ramp near Canal Road
This morning in Harrison County, an 18 wheeler flipped onto its side, shutting down the westbound on-ramp at Canal Road and I-10. The truck was Louisiana bound, carrying 42,000 pounds of sodium bromide, a chemical commonly used in swimming pools.…
Two vehicle wreck in Gulfport
A two vehicle collision on Cowan-Lorraine Road caused traffic to back up in the southbound lanes. The wreck occurred around 1 p.m. this afternoon. The two cars collided with damage to the front end of both vehicles. Police say drivers…
Armed robbery suspect wanted in Pascagula
Pascagoula Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Money Mart located at 3452 Market St. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 25 years of age. He walked into The Money Mart and demanded money…
First annual Mud Mania at South Mississippi Off Road and RV Park
South Mississippi Off Road and RV Park is hosting their first annual Mud Mania event starting Thursday. Gates open at 2 p.m. and will stay open until Sunday. The four days will consist of concerts by Moccasin Creek and Big…
Gaming experts on sports betting in Mississippi
This morning one of America’s leading gaming experts, Thomas Shepard, spoke to the Gulf Coast Business Council about the legalization of sports betting in Mississippi. According to the gaming attorney, the landmark ruling could create immediate economic impact. He says…
Sexual Battery Arrest – Eliezer Beamen
. On May 22, 2018 the Gulfport Police Department arrested 26 year old Eliezer Manoah Beamen, of Gulfport,…
Click it or Ticket campaign kicks off
Over the next two weeks, you might notice more law enforcement on the roadways. That’s because today marks the kickoff of the ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign which runs from May 21st to June 3rd. The period coincides with the…
Wanted for grand larceny
Pass Christian police are on the lookout for Lindsey Goshorn for the crime of grand larceny. Officials say Goshorn is believed to have taken over $10,000 worth of jewelry from a citizen in the City of Pass Christian on April…