Mississippi

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…

Singing River Gulfport to suspend labor and delivery

Singing River Gulfport announced today that effective April 1, the hospital is suspending its obstetrics department -- including labor and delivery. Employees were given a 30-day notice. The decision stemmed from a lack of provider coverage and Singing River said…

Former Jackson County employee pleads guilty to embezzlement

A former Jackson County employee has been convicted of embezzlement. State Auditor Shad White said Jonathan Smith was convicted of two counts of embezzlement in Jackson County. He was sentenced to five years in prison, followed by five years of…

Fill-Up with Billups closed in Biloxi

A popular Biloxi eatery is closing after five years in business. Fill-Up with Billups on Beach Boulevard in Biloxi posted to social media Monday, saying the location was closing at the end of the day. The restaurant opened in 2018…

Jackson County man faces sex crime charges

A Jackson County man has turned himself in after being accused of sexual battery on a teenager. 39-year-old Brandon Merrill turned himself in on Sept. 9, 2022 to face two counts of sexual battery and one count of touching a…

Waveland issues city-wide boil water notice

Waveland has issued a city-wide boil water notice. The precautionary notice is in effect from last night at 8:45 p.m. through 8:45 p.m. Thursday. The notice was issued after a loss of pressure in the city's water system, which happened…

MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Okalona

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened last night in Okalona. MBI says the shooting happened about 10:45 p.m. on Highway 32. Chickasaw County deputies were involved in the shooting. No officers were injured, but…