The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is pleased to announce the promotion of Lt. Col. Jerry Carter to Colonel, and Chief of the Law Enforcement Bureau with the agency. In this capacity, Colonel Carter will oversee the daily…
Governor Tate Reeves and Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell announced a new initiative aimed at upholding public safety in our state’s…
They’ll be out for blood in Gautier tomorrow, but it’s all for a good, life-saving cause. South Mississippi law enforcement, fire fighters, and other community leaders are setting the stage at Gulf Coast Gas in Gautier for…
Officers with several South Mississippi law enforcement agencies are now specially trained to deal with mental health cases, drug use, and other crisis situations they encounter while on the job. Patrol Sgt. Thomas ‘Trey’ Reynolds said, "I'm…
They put their lives on the line to protect and serve everyday and on this day some of our South Mississippi law enforcement officers received the recognition they deserve at the 10th annual Crime Stoppers Law Enforcement…
Local law enforcement is gearing up for Zeta this evening and staying off the roads is the message first responders want to relay to residents on the Coast. The Biloxi Police Department has rearranged the number of…
Do you have hopes of working in law enforcement? Well you can put your name in the running for a limited amount of time to see if you have what it takes to work for the Mississippi Highway Patrol. Mississippi…
The Mississippi Aquarium hosted a swearing-in ceremony for Gulfport law enforcement today. Among those sworn in was the new Police Chief Chris Ryle who was introduced by his best friend for the past 22 years, who is also the deputy…
Jackson County residents and law enforcement leaders gathered this evening in Ocean Springs to show support for local police. The Salute to Jackson County Police Departments recognized the various chiefs of police and sheriff’s departments for their work in the…
A rally is being held Tuesday with the goal of showing support for law enforcement agencies throughout Jackson County. The Jackson County Republican Club is hosting a ‘Salute to Jackson County Police Departments’ at Rosie’s Cantina in Ocean Springs. Keynote…
What better time for the ‘Extend a Hand Help a Friend’ organization to host a Q&A with Gulfport law enforcement. At 3 p.m. on Facebook Live, you will have the chance to ask Chief Leonard Papania questions surrounding police interactions…
Along with the rest of the world, law enforcement agencies are practicing social distancing as well. Officers are taking extra safety measures while continuing to keep our communities safe in the process. Ocean Springs Police Chief Mark Dunston said, “Police…
The state-wide shelter in place order goes into effect at 5 p.m. today, but many people are still left with questions. One of the main questions we’ve seen circulating online and on social media is how are police officers going…
If you have been to any grocery stores in the past few days, you’ve probably noticed the shelves are empty on many essential items, including hand sanitizers and disinfectants. For local first responders these items are essential due to their…
It was a busy morning in the kitchen for Olive Garden employees in D’Iberville as they prepared to send out a delicious ‘thank you’ to local first responders. For the 18th consecutive year, first responders on the Coast received a…
Chiefs of police from all across Mississippi are in Biloxi this week to network with each other and learn about new advances in law enforcement. Chiefs of police from every corner of Mississippi have gathered at the Golden Nugget in…
A group of kids have traveled a long way to learn about law enforcement in the United States. Twelve police cadets from the U.K. are here on the Coast this week to learn about local law enforcement during the Biloxi…
The Gulfport Police Department kicks off its summer youth initiative program today with a beach volleyball game. The community was invited out to show off their volleyball skills at Jones Park. This program is a part of the Gulfport Blue…
More than 100 constables from across the state are on the Coast this week for their annual Mississippi Constables Association Convention. They started off their 43rd convention this morning at the Courtyard Marriot in Gulfport with introductions and an opening…
The loss of Officer McKeithen has affected first responders from across the Coast. To help cope with the tragedy, the Biloxi Fire Department has had various meetings to help them grieve. On Monday morning, the firefighters gathered together and met…
Do you want to protect and serve? The City of Biloxi is currently searching for individuals to join Biloxi’s finest. The police department is hiring up to six new officers. Sergeant Grandver Everett says they are looking for people with…
It’s not often you see hundreds of law enforcement officers from across the Coast in one place. That was the case this morning at the Golden Nugget for the annual Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers Law Enforcement Appreciation Breakfast. Crime Stoppers…
It is no secret that criminal activities take place over the roadways every day, even right here on the Gulf Coast, but law enforcement officers are working hard to make the highways safer. Interstate 10 runs through South Mississippi and…
With the holidays here, you or someone you know may want to get a free meal on Christmas Day. As part of their Feed the Needy initiative, agencies across Harrison County will be delivering meals on Christmas Day to those…