Gautier

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…

Search for man stealing packages at Gautier home

The Gautier Police Department needs help identifying a man seen on the property of a north Gautier home last night stealing multiple packages. Police say an unidentified white male seen in security video entered the property wearing a blue shirt…

Pitbull kills horse in Gautier

A dangerous pit bull was on the loose in Gautier this afternoon after mauling a horse to death. There is no word yet if authorities have captured the animal. From our media partners at the Sun Herald, Gautier police reported…

High School Football: Pascagoula vs. Gautier

Undefeated teams left on the Coast include East Central, St. Patrick, and Gautier. Gautier being a perfect 3-0 certainly spices up an already heated rivalry between the Gators and Pascagoula in the Singing River Classic. Panthers hosting this rendition of…

High School Football: Gautier vs. Hancock

It’s not even September yet, but here we are, already week three of the high school football season. Teams are starting to form their identities as they figure out just how good they can be. If the first two weeks…

Fundraisers For Lt. Mark Rodriguez

He's dedicated more than 15 years protecting and serving the community of Gautier as a police officer, and now the community can pay it back and pay it forward. Two fundraisers are planned to help with the medical expenses of…