Gulfport Native Tyse Love to represent Team USA in the World Age Group Championship in England
You may be wondering what the Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and one of our local gymnasts have in common,…
Mississippi
Kiln man charged with statutory rape of 12-year-old girls
A Kiln man is in jail, charged with statutory rape of two 12-year-old girls in Harrison County. 18-year-old Drew Emile Gallardo is charged with two counts of statutory rape. His bond was set at $850,000. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson…
Ocean Springs woman hit walking on Highway 90 in Gautier
An Ocean Springs woman died Wednesday night in a pedestrian-car accident on Highway 90. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. identified the woman as 60-year-old Minh Phuong-Thi Quach. Lynd said a sedan hit Quach just before 11 p.m. while she…
Work on East Pearl River bridge will affect traffic on I-10
If the traffic slow-downs around Menge Avenue aren't enough of a headache, MDOT has something else for motorists to be aware of. Work started Wednesday afternoon on the westbound lanes of the East Pearl River bridge in Hancock County to…
Work on Menge Avenue exit on I-10 causing traffic delays
Work has started on the interchange at Menge Avenue for the planned Buc-ee's Travel Center -- and it's causing some serious delays on I-10. MDOT traffic camera shows major delays east and west of Menge Avenue -- backed up to…
Jackson County Sheriff asking for help identifying homicide victim
Jackson County Sheriff’s Investigators are asking the public's help to identify a man whose body was found in the water off Belle Fontaine beach near the St.…
New Life Church students raise money for mission with smoked pork fundraiser
The 4th of July weekend is known for cookouts and great barbecue. A church in Biloxi was grilling out for a good cause. New Life Family Church is raising money for…
Long Beach brings small town pride to July 4th celebration
Small town patriotism was alive in Long Beach on Saturday as the Friendly City hosted its inaugural July 4th Jubilee. "We're here to celebrate and just have fun out here…
Ingalls Shipbuilding takes heat precautions for workers
With the summer heat, we know people who work in the elements need to take precautions. Ingalls' Pascagoula shipyard employs thousands and the company is doing what it can to help keep everyone…
Bruce police officer fired after arrest on child porn charges
A Bruce police officer was fired, a day after he was arrested by the FBI and charged with possessing child pornography. 47-year-old Corey Harrelson of Bruce, was arrested Thursday following a raid of his Calhoun County home. He was booked…
Fire breaks out at ship under construction at Ingalls
Firefighters at Ingalls Shipbuilding battled a fire aboard a ship under construction on Thursday night. Ingalls officials said that during second shift on Thursday evening, Ingalls fire and safety teams responded to a call from LHA 8 Bougainville for a…
Hancock port receives grant to help with well and tank project
Port Bienville and Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission has been awarded a $2.2 million grant by the state Department of Environmental Quality for the…
Gulfport Police investigating shooting in Orange Grove
Gulfport Police are investigating a fatal shooting on Debra Drive in Orange Grove. Officers were called to 1000 block of Debra Drive about a shooting. When they arrived, they found a man in a vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds. The…
Third suspect in D'Iberville storage unit burglary case is arrested
A third person has been charged with burglarizing storage sheds in D'Iberville. A report came in June 11 of a burglary after a victim notified police that their storage unit at KO Storage on Lemoyne Boulevard had been burglarized. Police…
Drowning victim at Broadwater Marina is identified
A 79-year-old Florida man has been identified as the victim who drowned in the Broadwater Marina on Monday evening. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said John Chock had been on the…
Woman found near Brickyard Bayou is identified
A woman's body found near Brickyard Bayou on Tuesday evening has been identified. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer has identified the woman has 27-year-old Kaleigh Williams of Gulfport. A passerby saw Williams' body near Brickyard Bayou on 22nd Avenue by…
Mississippi has new laws taking effect July 1. Here's what you need to know
The Mississippi Legislature passed several bills signed into law by Gov. Tate Reeves that will take effect starting July 1. The laws range from a public registry of people convicted of misspending public money to making it a misdemeanor to…
Drowning victim recovered near Broadwater Marina
Dive crews recovered a drowning victim who went missing Monday evening near the Broadwater Marina. Harrison County Coroner confirmed the body was found just after 7 a.m. by Biloxi Police. Police received a call just before 7 p.m. Monday evening…
He was on probation for sex crimes in Florida. He's charged again in Mississippi.
A Waveland man is in jail today, charged with sex crimes against a minor child. Waveland Police say 64-year-old Frederick Robinson of Waveland was arrested Thursday night. He is charged with sexual battery and two counts of touching a child…
MEMA updates damage numbers in Moss Point
MEMA has updated damage numbers in Jackson County as a result of the EF-2 tornado that ripped through Moss Point on Monday afternoon. MEMA says that local officials are reporting that 300 homes and 80 businesses were damaged in the…
Two women charged with stealing iPads, Apple watches from multiple Walmarts
Two women suspected of stealing thousands of dollars in iPads and Apple watches at multiple Walmarts have been arrested in Picayune. Picayune Police say officers responded to the Walmart store about 5:48 p.m. Tuesday about a shoplifting call. Police say…
Gulfport women accused of robbing man at gunpoint in his home
Two Gulfport women are charged with armed robbery in Vancleave. Jackson County Sheriff's Office said 20-year-old Janaisha Lee and 25-year-old Janay Ward are charged with armed robbery. They were taken to the Jackson County jail and are being held without…
Power companies mobilize to restore power to Moss Point
Mississippi Power and Singing River Electric were on the ground in Jackson County shortly after the storm blew through the area Monday, working to restore power to their customers. Amanda Parker with Singing River Electric said Tuesday morning that the…
How to help Moss Point recover from the tornado
South Mississippi residents are no strangers to cleaning up after storms -- and how to help those who are most affected. Groups and organizations already are gathering supplies Moss Point residents will need as part of the cleanup efforts. If…