Shoppers get into holiday spirit at Enchanted Holiday Market in Bay St. Louis
We're a little more a month away from Christmas, but many in Bay St. Louis are already in the holiday spirit. The shops at Century Hall held an enchanted…
Mississippi
In federal lawsuit, owner of medical marijuana dispensary says Mississippi censors business owners
BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The owner of a Mississippi medical marijuana dispensary filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging state regulations that he says censor business owners by preventing them from advertising. After Mississippi legalized medical marijuana for people with debilitating…
Meggan Monday: Ron Reiter's life on the water
Captain Ron Reiter has been a captain for the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum's schooners for more than 25 years. The Ohio native learned to sail on…
Jousting brings excitement taste of the Middle Ages to Highlands and Island Festival
We are hopping into our time machine and taking you back to the medieval period as we celebrate Scottish and Celtic culture. History has come to live briefly…
Mississippi attorney general asks state Supreme Court to set execution dates for 2 prisoners
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has asked the state Supreme Court to set execution dates for two men on death row. Fitch’s office filed motions Thursday that asked the court to schedule executions for Willie Jerome…
UPDATE: Judge orders four precincts in Hinds County to extend voting to 9 p.m. after ballot issues
A judge in Mississippi’s largest county has extended voting times to 9 p.m. at four voting precincts after they experienced ballot shortages and long lines. The order from a special judge in Hinds County came after a nonpartisan group, Mississippi…
Woman charged with conspiracy to commit child abuse after allegedly selling drugs to mom
Another woman has been charged in connection to a felony child abuse case reported last week. 30-year-old Dawn Marie White has been charged with conspiracy to commit felony child abuse. She was taken to Harrison County jail. Her bond was…
Gautier Police investigating apparent murder-suicide
Gautier Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that happened this morning. Chief David Bever said officers responded to a home on Pat Drive for a welfare concern. When the officer rang the doorbell, they heard a gunshot and called for…
Shooting at club party early Sunday leaves three injured, one dead
Forrest County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting early Sunday at a club party that left an Oak Grove woman dead. Deputies were called to Club 195 on Old Highway 49 in the early morning hours in response to a…
Bay St. Louis man accused of shooting uncle after argument
Hancock County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting over the weekend that left one man dead and another in jail. Sheriff Ricky Adam said 25-year-old Devin Schwartz is charged with murder in the death of 61-year-old Marvin Schwartz of the…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Laurel
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Laurel Police Department that happened this morning on Park Street in Laurel. MBI was notified about 5 a.m. of the incident. Officers were approaching a vehicle occupied by…
Mental Health Summit focuses on awareness, validating students
Students in Pascagoula and Gautier, along with community leaders, gathered this morning for a mental health summit to address the mental health crisis affecting our schools and communities. The keynote speaker, Emma Benoit, spoke…
Lee Greenwood gets wedding crowd going with signature song
The unmistakable voice of Lee Greenwood could be heard over the weekend in Biloxi. But it wasn't for a concert. The occasion? Miss Mississippi USA 2021 Bailey Mae Anderson's marriage to Will Garriga…
St. Martin woman accused of shooting at man after argument
A St. Martin woman is behind bars, charged with shooting a man during an argument. D'Iberville Police Chief Shannon Nobles said 26-year-old Ziesha Harris has been charged with domestic violence, aggravated assault. She was taken to the Harrison County jail…
Bienville Orthopaedic now offers urgent care service in Orange Grove
Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists announced a new service for a Gulfport community. The Bienville Ortho Urgent Care opened in Orange Grove on Thursday. As an orthopaedic-only urgent care, the facility…
Pascagoula Police investigating home invastion
A juvenile is in jail, charged with home invasion. Pascagoula Police say that early Wednesday morning, officers were sent to a home on Abbeyville Street. When they arrived about 3 a.m., they encountered a juvenile, who ran from officers. After…
Three prison officials sentenced for beating defenseless inmate
Three former Department of Corrections officials were sentenced Wednesday for using excessive force against an inmate, involving the use of dangerous weapons and resulting in bodily injury. All three defendants previously pleaded guilty to their respective roles assaulting the…
Moss Point man arrested in Missouri on sex crime charges
A Moss Point man was arrested in Missouri and brought back to Jackson County, charged with sex crimes against children. Moss Point Police Chief Brandon Ashley said 32-year-old Carroll Sandridge was arrested in Jasper County, Missouri on a warrant out…
Body found at Lake Norris in Columbus
Police in Columbus have recovered the body of a man near a local lake. According to our sister station WCBI, the body is presumed to be Robert Hargrove, a man…
Gautier signs agreement to bring top-level entertainment to Sound Amphitheater
Gautier has entered a partnership with a Nashville booking agency to bring top-tier entertainers to the city to perform at the Sound Amphitheater. The agreement…
Long Beach residents face charges in child abuse case
Two Long Beach residents are facing felony charges related to child abuse. Long Beach Police Chief Billy Seal said 28-year-old Omar DeLuna is charged with felony child abuse and 36-year-old Angela Weigel is charged with accessory after the fact. Both…
D'Iberville storms field to honor special player at final game
It was an evening to remember under the Monday night lights at Warrior Stadium. The D'Iberville junior varsity football program celebrated the end of their season on…
Biloxi church gives away more than 30,000 pounds of food
Hundreds of South Mississippi residents went home with free groceries over the weekend, thanks to one Biloxi church. Pentecostals of the Gulf Coast gave away more than 30,000…
Marching bands take the field at Milner Stadium for MSHAA evaluations
Thirty-one bands took the field at Joseph W. Milner Stadium in Gulfport on Saturday for the 54th annual marching evaluation. It's a state-wide evaluation for…