MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — The largest city in coastal Alabama claims police from a nearby Mississippi city are dropping off homeless people, sometimes after coercing them to go. But Biloxi Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich denies any wrongdoing, saying Biloxi is…
Harrison County Sheriff's Office is handling an investigation into a pedestrian hit by a Biloxi motorcycle officer on Highway 90 on Saturday night. Details are limited on this investigation but Biloxi Police did confirm an officer was involved and that…
The Coast Guard rescued eight people Saturday from an overturned vessel near Horn Island off the coast of Mississippi. At 9:52 a.m. Coast Guard Station Pascagoula received an emergency relay from…
Gulfport Police are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday afternoon in the area of Ohio and Indiana avenues. Police said officers were patrolling in the area when they heard multiple gunshots. They headed toward the sound and found a juvenile…
Former Gulfport mayor and Hancock Bank President George Schloegel has died. Schloegel died at his home in Gulfport. He was 83. He was born in Gulfport and attended LSU. He…
BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre will answer questions under oath about the misspending of federal welfare money in Mississippi, where public money intended to help some of the nation’s poorest people was used to…
What began as a suspected shoplifting case turned into a hit-and-run and felony pursuit from Bay St. Louis to Pass Christian on Thursday morning. Police say a suspect, Phillip McLauren, driving a 2-door 2012 Chevy Silverado pickup left Rosetti's Liquor…
Who doesn’t enjoy a great brunch? Brenda Blount and Tori Bishop are here to tell us about Brunch Fest coming up next month. The event is a partnership between Ohr-O'Keefe and Brick…
Waveland Police have charged a Gulfport man with trying to kidnap and rape a woman he saw walking down the street. Chief Mike Prendergast said 32-year-old Elijah Dunomes has been charged with attempted kidnapping and attempted rape. He was taken…
The legendary band Firefall, a group that’s been churning out chart-topping hits for over four decades, is coming to South Mississippi for the first time in over 25 years. Firefall will play the Grand Magnolia Ballroom in Pascagoula on Friday,…
In just five months, Main Street Moss Point has gone from a disaster area to welcoming cruisers back for another year on the river. The city didn't let the damage put a damper…
Gautier and Belk department store have entered into a partnership to allow the city to move forward with its Town Center development. Mayor Casey Vaughn hailed the agreement as a signal that Gautier is moving forward. "We want to assure…
A Tylertown man was arrested last week after deputies chased him in a stolen vehicle from I-10 onto Stennis Space Center. Sheriff Ricky Adam said 29-year-old Sedale Payton is charged with possession of stolen property and evading law enforcement. He…
Moss Point Police provided an update to a case that began last week when a resident found a man dead in the backyard of her residence. Chief Brandon AShley said 18-year-old…
Ten-time Country Music Association Musician of the Year Mac McAnally plans to honor his friend Jimmy Buffett, with a concert in the singer -songwriter's hometown of Pascagoula in November. McAnally will return to the Grand Magnolia Ballroom on Nov. 12…
The USDA is increasing SNAP benefits for 2024 -- which starts with the new fiscal year October 1. The average increase is $34 a month for a family of four -- about 3.6%. That increase does not, however, offset the…
A Kiln man is in jail, charged with setting a fire in the Kiln community that burned 20 to 25 acres. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said 42-year-old Nicholas Melancon was arrested after he was found on scene and admitted…
Country singer Morgan Wallen, who canceled an April 23, 2023 concert in Oxford just moments before it was to begin, is returning to Vaught-Hemingway. The singer announced an April 20, 2024 date at the football stadium as part of added…
Governor Tate Reeves announced a series of Medicaid reimbursement reforms in Mississippi. These reforms are estimated to generate approximately $700 million for hospitals across the state. The first initiative, known…
Moss Point Police are investigating a homicide after a resident called them this afternoon to report a dead body in their yard. Chief Brandon Ashley said a call came into the…
Biloxi Fire Department is investigating a fire that started Tuesday night on Bayview Avenue under I-110 when an 18-wheeler trailer caught fire.…
A worship leader from Saucier has arrested on federal charges of producing child pornography. 33-year-old Tyler Selby appeared in U.S. District Court in Gulfport on Tuesday before Judge Robert Myers for an initial hearing. Selby was identified by the National…
A man is accused of breaking into unlocked vehicles in D'Iberville and stealing valuables inside. D'Iberville Police arrested 57-year-old Derike Anderson on 12 counts of auto burglary. He also had an outstanding warrant of touching a child for lustful purposes…
After 43 years of serving the Mississippi Gulf Coast through their McDonald's franchises, Bill and Pat Descher called it a career. The couple is handing over the reigns to sons Gregg…