Mississippi

Suspects in Lincoln County shooting arrested in Gulfport

Gulfport Police arrested two suspects wanted in Lincoln County in connection with a homicide. Police on Monday arrested 21-year-old James Robinson and 20-year-old Jadahn Brooks. Both are charged with homicide and held for the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. Lincoln County…

Gulfport Fire respond to house explosion

Gulfport Fire Department is on scene at a home that exploded this afternoon near 28th Street and 26th Avenue. Gulfport Police also are on scene. First responders are asking motorists to avoid the area and use alternate routes.

MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Ridgeland

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Ridgeland Police Department that occurred on December 31st, 2024, near 1000 Highland Colony Parkway. Officers with the Ridgeland Police Department were conducting surveillance on a vehicle. An officer…

Third suspect in September drive-by shooting in custody

Gulfport Police have the third suspect in a September drive-by shooting in custody. Police said 23-year-old Kaleb Anderson was taken into custody on Monday. He is charged with drive-by shooting and had bond revoked on a previous charge of aggravated…

Transformer issue causes power outage in Waveland

Coast Electric customers in Waveland were without power for about an hour because of a transformer issue. Spokesperson April Lollar said a transformer at the substation in Waveland went out, causing the power outage that affected about 2,500 homes. But…

Donation allows 100 Men Hall to create endowment fund

100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis announced Monday the establishment of an endowment fund to provide sustainable financial support for its mission, programs and services. The hall received an $80,000 donation from the Bruce Foundation. Susie Bruce, with the Bruce…

Biloxi Police investigating murder-suicide from Dec. 20

Biloxi Police are investigating a murder-suicide that also left one person in the hospital. Police said that about 6:17 p.m. on Friday, officers were sent to the 2300 block of Arbor Drive about a shooting. Officers found two dead, identified…

Municipal elections coming up in 2025

Municipal elections will be held for most cities in South Mississippi in 2025. And candidates already are declaring their intention to run -- even though the first day of qualifying isn't until January 2nd. Here are the dates you'll need…

Gulfport battles brush fire near apartment complex

Gulfport Fire Department battled a brush fire this morning that burned about 20 acres. Chief Billy Kelley said when firefighters arrived on scene in an area between 39th Avenue and 34th Street by Emerald Pines Apartments, about 2 acres were…

Biloxi battles early morning apartment fire

Biloxi Fire crews battled an apartment fire early Saturday morning. Firefighters arrived about 2:30 a.m. at Woodland Towns Apartments on Irish Hill Drive to find one of the structures fully involved and threatening other nearby units. No injuries were reported…