Gautier

Man found dead in Gautier identified

We now know the identity of the person found dead in Gautier. Christian Burdine, 29, was found last week on the east side of Dolphin Drive. Gautier police are still investigating and have not yet released any information on just…

Dead body found in wooded area in Gautier

Earlier today, Gautier police responded to calls of a dead body being found in a wooded area. The dead body was found on the east side of Dolphin Drive in Gautier. Gautier police have not released the victim's gender or…

Gas Prices in Mississippi Dropping

The price of gas is going down. The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has dropped 19 cents a gallon over the past several weeks and is now down to $2.74 a gallon. In Mississippi, the price averages $2.29 a…

New infrastructure and residential homes in Gautier

In addition to the development of the town commons project, Gautier residents will see some more infrastructure in the near future. Gautier Mayor Phil Torjusen discussed Ingalls and V.T. Halter getting new contracts which would bring in more jobs and…

Town commons project in Gautier

With the vision to create more recreational activities to the area, Gautier city leaders are drawing up plans for the new town commons project. This dream is becoming a reality due to the city owning 33 acres of land where…

Local boy becomes honorary garbage man

A mother was overcome with emotion and joy when Waste Pro workers surprised her son, Cane, with a certificate to become an honorary garbage man. He also got a certificate and some new Waste Pro gear. It was the least…

Fire erupts on a shrimp boat in Gautier

A 60 foot shrimp boat went up in flames today in Gautier. “It’s going to be a complete loss unfortunately.” A devastating sight for all at Patilo’s Marina, the owner of a 60 foot shrimp boat was welding the bottom…

Shrimping boat catches fire in Gautier

A 60 foot shrimp boat went up in flames while the owner was welding the bottom of it at Pitalo’s Marine in Gautier. More than 700 gallons of diesel fuel has leaked from the boat, some of it draining into…

Zoning change request denied in Gautier

Tonight, the Gautier Planning Commission met to discuss and vote on a zoning change request from a developer for two parcels of land. This developer wanted to construct 332 homes on a plot of 80 plus acres on the south…

Gautier bank robbery suspect arrested

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a string of bank robberies. Fifty-two year-old Clifford Montague was taken into custody in Memphis after local investigators and the FBI linked him to three robberies. The latest robbery happened in South…

Woman killed in accident in Jackson County

A woman is dead after she was struck by a tractor trailer tire this afternoon in Jackson County. According to Gautier police, three New Orleans area college students were traveling east on Interstate 10 when they stopped at the eastbound…

One dead in Jackson County rest stop area accident

On Tuesday, March 05, 2019, three New Orleans area college students were traveling east on Interstate 10 when they stopped at the Eastbound Rest Area in Jackson County to use the facilities. Upon returning to their vehicle one of the…

Gautier Amnesty Program

The City of Gautier is offering a ‘get out of jail free’ pass for those who are willing to pay old fines in the month of March. Starting Friday, March 1st if you pay the balance in full with cash,…

SENIOR CENTER VALENTINE'S DAY SOCK HOP

Love was in the air at the Gautier senior center with a Valentine’s Day sock hop. All of the senior citizens brought their significant others and dancing shoes for an incredible event. What’s a Valentine’s day without cupcakes, flowers, candy,…

Breakfast with the Mayor

This morning, Gautier Mayor Phil Torjusen hosted a breakfast to speak about all things going on in the city. Over the past year, the city has seen a number of new businesses pop up, including a new payroll call center,…

Call center creating jobs in Gautier

Since 2002, the location where Kmart used to be in Gautier has stood empty, but now it’s going to revitalized in a way that will create over 200 jobs. This building may stand empty now, but by July, Roy Rogers…

Pet of the week

Tuesday's Pet of week from Jackson County Animal Shelter features Sunny!

Possible Threat at Gautier Middle School

Gautier Middle School students evacuated the building this morning after the school received an anonymous threatening call. School officials do not believe the threat to be credible. Students on campus were secured as a precautionary measure, and parents arrived on…