Mississippi

Gulfport man charged in Monday night shooting spree

A Gulfport man has been charged with six counts of aggravated assault after a Monday drive-by shooting. Gulfport Police say officers responded to a call about 8:30 p.m. in the area of Polk Street and West Railroad Street about a…

Early-morning wreck on I-10 causes second crash in Gautier

A four-vehicle accident blocked Interstate 10 eastbound at exit 61 near Gautier-Vancleave Road this morning. Capt. Johnathan Allmand said the incident happened about 6:30 a.m. after the drivers' view was blocked coming over the bridge because of traffic being backed…

Semi truck leaking fuel on I-10

A semi-truck hit an a vehicle that had broken down on Interstate 10 east Thursday morning, causing a fuel leak. MHP spokesman Cal Robertson said the incident happened about 3:20 a.m. at the 65-mile marker, which is near the Gautier-Vancleave…

Long Beach man jailed on drug charges

An investigation has led to the arrest of a Long Beach man on drug charges. Long Beach Police Chief Billy Seal said 46-year-old David Lee Nobles was charged Tuesday with possession of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled…

Guard units from Gulfport, Meridian to deploy to Florida

Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday approved a request for assistance from the state of Florida as Hurricane Ian is making its way north through that state. Approximately 20 soldiers and airmen of the Mississippi National Guard from Meridian and Gulfport…

2022 Cruisin’ The Coast schedule

Cruisin' The Coast officially kicks off Sunday, October 2 and runs through October 8. Each day will have activities along the Mississippi Coast, with more than 8,000 vehicles pre-registered for what is billed as a giant block party. Cruisers from…

4 Mississippi judges tapped to help with backlog of cases

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Four former circuit court judges will help handle a backlog of criminal cases that have accumulated in Mississippi’s largest county during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Randolph appointed Stephen B. Simpson of…

Lucedale man charged in Barton community shooting

A Lucedale man is behind bars, charged with aggravated assault in connection with a Wednesday night shooting. Jonah Lekey Pinkney, 36, was charged and taken to the George County jail awaiting a bond hearing. Sheriff Keith Havard said Pinkney was…

Stone County searching for armed robbery suspect

The Stone County Sheriff's Department is searching for a suspect in an armed robbery. Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers posted on social media, asking for the public's help to locate Tristan Wigley. Anyone with information is asked to contact Stone County…

Gulfport man dies in Sunday night motorcycle crash

Gulfport Police are investigating a deadly motorcycle accident that happened Sunday night. 23-year-old Carlos Del La Cruz of Gulfport was pronounced dead at the scene from blunt force trauma. Police said via Twitter about 8:20 p.m. that they  were working…