A Mississippi man convicted of child exploitation has died after being taken from a prison to a Jackson hospital. Sixty-three year-old Vernon Williams was pronounced dead Saturday at Merit Health Central. Williams pleaded guilty to child exploitation in Rankin County. He was given a 30-year sentence. The judge suspended 20 years which means Williams would have faced ten years in…
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to identify an unknown black male who allegedly caused damage to several vehicles at Merit Health and several windows at the CTA bus station at 820 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd on March 1st. Estimated damages to the vehicles are valued at over $1,000 and damages at the CTA bus…
Froogel’s has fired the employee that two shoppers accused of using a racial slur. Protesters boycotted the Froogel’s in Gulfport following the incident. There is Facebook Live video circulating that shows the outside of Froogel’s when the incident took place. The video has almost 3,000 shares. Froogel’s released a statement saying: “Froogel’s strives to provide its employees with a hostile…
A Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputy has been cleared of any criminal wrongdoing in a shooting on October 9th that left a Gulfport man injured. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, the shooting happened after Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputies got a call from American Medical Response to respond to a home off Northup Cuevas Road. When the responding deputies…
While there are still over two months until a special school bond election in Jackson County, the campaign for the measure is just getting started. With the facility bond issue now approved by the Jackson County School Board and the ballot set for a May 18th election, the campaign and information process now begins. Jackson County School District Superintendent Dr….
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Mega Millions lottery draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. Categories: Mississippi State News, News Tags: lottery, lotto, Mega Millions, Mississippi Lottery
The oldest building in the City of Long Beach is officially being restored thanks to a two-million-dollar grant from the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. Through the years, the W.J. Quarles Home has endured hurricane damage, was moved from its original place on Railroad Street, and in 2003 it was listed as one of the ten most endangered historic sites in…
Singing River police need help identifying a man wanted for two burglaries that happened on Friday, March 5th. Police say this man is a suspect in two burglaries at Singing River Hospital after allegedly stealing two wallets. The suspect then used the victim’s credit cards at two stores in Pascagoula, purchasing $2,000 in gift cards. He is described as a…
Summer is approaching and Captain Al’s Steak and Seafood is doing some remodeling as they prepare to enjoy the summer days ahead. Captain Al has a beach front vision for his waterfront restaurant. The crew has built a brand-new deck, put in white sand to provide the illusion of beach and lounge chairs. Captain Al plans to create a summer…
It’s been more than three months since Hurricane Zeta hit our Mississippi Gulf Coast and people are still making repairs and cleaning up damage from the October storm. While a number of local business owners have applied for federal help, such as SBA loans, there are some other options to help businesses recover. One source is local. Mississippi Gulf Coast…
‘Our Creative Space’ in Gulfport is offering a plethora of fun engaging workshops and events. A few of the workshops they offer include wire-wrapping, creative writing, standup comedy help, and wheel throwing. They also have some upcoming events like ‘High Class Comedy’ on March 26th which is a family friendly comedy night where you can dress up and enjoy wine…
There was a steady flow of people at a Biloxi church today as Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church teamed up with the American Red Cross to help meet a vital need for people from all walks of life. Those at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church believe in the power of the blood of their lord and savior Jesus…
Changing bad driving habits can save your life. The Mississippi Highway Patrol demonstrated seat belt safety today. After watching a stuffed dummy fly out the safety simulator vehicle, Ocean Springs resident Angie Smith was reminded of the day her daughter was involved in a vehicle roll-over accident. Her daughter was properly strapped in and walked away with no injuries. Smith…
Protesters are calling for a boycott of Froogel’s in Gulfport following an incident involving alleged racial slurs. The protesters are saying “don’t shop where you are not respected.” A Gulfport woman claims than an employee at the shop used the slur in a derogatory context with her. She also says that she talked to the manager and he laughed at…
On Thursday, Mississippi Bureau of Investigation conducted an undercover human trafficking operation in Lauderdale County, resulting in the arrest of two men and the recovery of four trafficking victims. Forty-three-year-old James T. Boylan and 52-year-old Guy Hammonds were both charged with human trafficking after a collaborative investigation between multiple departments including Mississippi Highway Patrol and the Bureau of Narcotics, led…
Hundreds are on schedule to receive their COVID vaccine in Diamondhead today. The vaccine distribution happened at Diamondhead City Hall courtesy of Memorial medical staff. All those in attendance received their first dose of Pfizer vaccine. Director of Clinic Operations Troy Pepperman says the turnout and experience has been exceptional. Memorial expects to administer anywhere from 400 to 600 shots…
There was a ribbon cutting Monday afternoon in Picayune for a new parking lot with several handicapped spaces across the street from City Hall. But the story is bigger than this one parking lot. Picayune Main Street has undertaken several projects to beautify and modernize downtown Picayune. They’ve opened a couple of other parking lots, removed old signs from businesses,…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 357 new COVID-19 cases and 26 new deaths including three in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 298,008 cases and 6,834 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 3,555 cases and 78 deaths Harrison County is at 16,943 cases and now 288 deaths…
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is planning to conduct prescribed firing operations today at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. The potential burn site represents 133 acres located at the end of Bayou Bend Road, west of Gautier-Vancleave Road and south of Interstate 10 in Gautier. Prescribed fires are an essential part of refuge management to restore the…
In honor of International Women’s Day, floral specialist Dr. Jim Delprince held a virtual floral design seminar, highlighting floral arrangements for Easter. Delprince demonstrated how to create three different tabletop floral designs made with fresh flowers during the Zoom seminar. The first design featured was a round arrangement accented with flowers of various values of whites. The second arrangement featured…
In less than a week, the Fort Bayou Drawbridge will shutdown for repairs, causing local leaders to make their final preparations in notifying the public. The intersection of Bienville Boulevard and Washington Avenue will look quite different one week from now as Ocean Springs city leaders make their final preps for the Fort Bayou Drawbridge closure at 10 p.m. on…
Skal Axe Throwing was grooming its newest group of expert axe throwers this afternoon in Biloxi. Skal Owner Daniel McNatt brought a modified version of his bar’s fun activity over to the Blake Senior Living Center for an axe throwing tournament in the courtyard. Prior to the beginning of the tournament, McNatt and his staff taught residents the best axe…
Surround yourself with someone who motivates you! Local bus driver Anthony Thompson motivates the kids on his bus daily. Last week he provided them with t-shirts motivating them to be their best. Last Friday, 40 students at Bel-Aire Elementary in Gulfport walked off the bus with some words of encouragement. Bus driver Anthony Thompson wanted to remind each and every…
A Gulf Coast woman hopes to regain access to a non-profit clothing donation site she says she organized a couple of years ago. Shanna Borderlon is the founder of the Clothes Closet, located in Harrison County, where she collects and donates clothing items to families in need all over the Gulf Coast. However, Borderlon says an ongoing disagreement with a…