Mississippi

Former St. Patrick official plans to appeal termination

A former St. Patrick Catholic High official plans to appeal his dismissal from the school. Former Vice Principal Anthony Gruich sent a letter to parents dated March 23 saying he planned to appeal to the Diocesan Council to be reinstated…

MHP searching for truck in hit-and-run fatality

Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run that happened Sunday evening. MHP responded about 7:30 p.m. at Highway 63 North near Sampson Road in Jackson County. Troopers found 36-year-old William Angelo Davis of Lucedale, who had been walking on the…

Boater who died in crash in Old Fort Bayou identified

The Department of Marine Resources recovered a body from Old Fort Bayou in St. Martin this morning after a one-vessel crash. DMR confirmed the Friday morning incident. Officials said the boat, carrying one person, hit a structure at the mouth…

One dead in fatal crash on Saturday night

An Ocean Springs woman has died as a result of a crash that happened Friday night on Highway 609 in Jackson County. Mississippi Highway Patrol said a Dodge Ram driven by 73-year-old David Wright of Biloxi was traveling north on…

Man charged with statutory rape in Pass Christian

A 33-year-old man has been charged with statutory rape in Pass Christian. Police Chief Daren Freeman said Isidro Lopez-Noricumbo was arrested at the station on Monday evening after coming in for questioning in the case. Freeman said the investigation is…

Paradise Pier offers reduced price passes

Paradise Pier Fun Park, which held its grand opening last week, has reduced its prices from now through May 24. A non-rider entry went from $20 to $15 and includes one ride on the Biloxi Tide Turner observation wheel. A…