Ochsner Health announced today it has acquired Diamondhead Urgent Care, giving the hospital system a bigger footprint in Hancock County. Diamondhead Urgent Care will become one of two Ochsner locations that provide urgent care services, along with Ochsner Health Center…
Picayune Police have charged a man with attempted murder in a shooting incident from last week – and charged the victim with cyberstalking. According to a report from Picayune Police, officers responded to a call about 1 a.m. on November…
A Carriere man is facing multiple charges after Pearl River County deputies searched his home. Pearl River County Sheriff David Allison said Dustin Hatten, 39, has been charged with possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, possession of methamphetamine…
A Gulfport man accused burning a cross in his yard to intimidate his neighbors has pleaded guilty to the federal hate crime. Axel Charles Cox, 24, was indicted in September on charges of criminal interference with the right to fair…
Pass Christian Police have charged a man in relation to a catalytic converter theft case. 24-year-old Clay Necaise was arrested Wednesday and charged with four counts of felony malicious mischief -- three in Pass Christian and one in Harrison County.…
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for faking his own death in Alabama to avoid criminal charges of impregnating a teenage girl in his home state of Mississippi. Jacob Blair Scott was sentenced Monday…
A former Jackson County employee pleaded guilty to stealing road maintenance equipment from the county. Charles Smith was convicted of two counts of embezzlement for stealing road equipment such as chainsaws, lawn trimmers, a concrete saw and tractor implements from…
A student attending Stone High was arrested Wednesday after he was found with a loaded pistol in his waistband. Stone County Sheriff Mike Farmer said the school got a call yesterday morning about a student with a gun. The school…
Bay St. Louis Police have arrested a man who allegedly bit the nose off another man he was fighting with. Police Chief Toby Schwartz said the suspect is 51-year-old Mark Curtis Wells of Biloxi. Wells turned himself in was booked…
Waveland Police have arrested three people and are looking for a fourth suspect in connection with a shoplifting case. Police Chief Michael Prendergast said three people were arrested: 45-year-old Keith Bell of Gulfport, 44-year-old Brian Johnson of Gulfport and 24-year-old…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge will decide whether to block Mississippi from using three drugs when it puts inmates to death, and his ruling could determine whether the state carries out its next execution…
One of the greatest long jumpers in history, University of Mississippi alumna Brittney Reese is already recognized as the university's most celebrated Olympian. However, her quiet efforts to help and serve others are often…
A 12-year-old boy is dead after playing Russian Roulette with peers in Jackson, Mississippi, police say. Jackson’s Deputy Police Chief Deric Hearn identified the boy as Markell Noah, according to…
Biloxi Police are investigating a Sunday night shooting that injured a juvenile. Police spokesman Capt. Thomas Goldsworthy said officers responded about 9 a.m. to the area of Highland Drive on Sunday night after a report came in of shots fired.…
A man wanted on attempted murder charges has died after shooting himself in Moss Point over the weekend. 51 year old Johnny Lee Nichols --was wanted by the Marion County…
A domestic disturbance call turned into multiple charges for a man who fled from police. Pass Christian Police Chief Daren Freeman said 40-year-old Anthony Grillo fled when officers arrived to answer a call about a domestic disturbance. He was captured…
A Picayune woman is behind bars, charged with armed robbery after interrupting a family's Thanksgiving dinner. 56-year-old Florence DeSalvo was taken to Harrison County jail, charged with armed robbery. Her bond was set at $50,000. Pass Christian Police Chief Daren…
Ocean Springs police are at the scene of a shooting at a bar on Bienville Boulevard. Shots rang out just before 6 a.m. and Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr., confirms there is a fatality at Kahuna-OS Bar & Grill. The shooting…
Pass Christian Police are asking the public's help to locate a suspect in a catalytic converter theft case. Police say Clay Necaise is wanted on felony malicious mischief charges dating back to October 27. The charges stem from several catalytic…
There's a luxury development in the works for East Biloxi. Take a look at the master plan for what will be the Tullis Gardens. During Tuesday's City Council meeting-- members…
A 17-year-old has been charged with aggravated assault after shooting into a vehicle and injuring someone. Jermiah Isdro Smith was arrested Monday and was taken to Harrison County jail. His bond…
Gautier police officers, among many others, gathered inside of the Cancer Treatment Center in Ocean Springs, eager to watch one of their own ring the bell, which signifies victory against cancer.…
A bicyclist who was on Seaway Road when he was hit by a vehicle on Monday night has been identified. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said 35-year-old Lester Wayne Luper was hit in the eastbound lane of Seaway Road about…
Ocean Springs School District Superintendent, Dr. Bonita Coleman will retire at the end of the current school year, the district announced today. She has served as the district superintendent since June 2012. Her retirement is effective July 1, 2023. “We…