Coast Guard in Gulfport rescues 7 people and a dog from burning boat
The Coast Guard from Gulfport rescued seven boaters and a dog from a vessel fire near Gulfport on Saturday morning. The Coast Guard received…
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Former Hancock County man killed in domestic dispute in Columbus
A Caledonia teen accused of killing his mother's fiancee will have his first court appearance today. 18-year-old Justin Robert Coggins is charged with murder, according to our sister station WCBI in Columbus. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says the shooting happened at…
Police: Ski mask and toy gun pranks leads to killing of teen
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A teen in Mississippi shot and killed another teen who approached his home with a toy gun that looked like an assault rifle while wearing a ski mask, authorities said. The teen killed was one of…
UPDATE: Missing Ocean Springs teen found safe
Mississippi Highway Patrol says a 13-year-old Ocean Springs girl has been found safe. The state issued a missing or endangered child alert after an Ocean Springs 13-year-old went missing. Deandria Johnson had last been seen Saturday about 10:40 a.m. in…
Stolen vehicle leads to six arrests in connection with alleged drug trafficking organization
Coast and federal law enforcement agencies banded together on a five-month operation that culminated Wednesday with six arrests in connection with an alleged drug trafficking operation. According to Biloxi Police, investigators with the Biloxi Police Department’s Special Crimes Unit, the…
Second suspect in Emerald Pines shooting in custody
Gulfport Police say both suspects wanted in the Wednesday night shooting at Emerald Pines Apartments are in custody. Police spokesman Jason Ducre' said Andrew Terrell Dunnigan 16, is now in…
Ex-Mississippi auditor resigns from state Veterans Affairs
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board is being run by an interim leader as the executive director and his chief of staff are both resigning. The agency said in news release Friday that executive director Stacey Pickering…
Mississippi revises eviction law that judge called ‘absurd’
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi has revised its landlord-tenant law to give renters time to gather their belongings from a home before being forced to leave, after a federal judge ruled that the previous law was unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Michael…
Family loses home to early morning fire in McHenry
A McHenry couple has lost their home after a fire destroyed the house in McHenry on Wednesday. Ashley Ost Neely said her father was out of town and her mother left for work before 5 a.m. Wednesday. McHenry Fire Chief…
Former assistant principal heads to court to reverse firing over 'New Butt' book
BYRAM, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi educator who was fired for reading a children’s book called “I Need a New Butt!” to second graders says he will go to court to try to get his job back. Toby Price told the Clarion Ledger he…
Six students suspended after 8th grader found on campus with a gun
Gulfport School District has suspended six students from Gulfport Central Middle School after further investigation of an on campus incident yesterday involving…
Hurricane Hunters crew disciplined for unplanned stop at Martha's Vineyard
A five-man Hurricane Hunters air crew has been disciplined for an unplanned stop at Martha's Vineyard Airport in March. Lt. Col. Marnee Losurdo, public affairs chief for the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, said the airmen misused taxpayer…
Diamondhead adds two new faces to city council
Diamondhead residents in Wards 2 and 3 elected new council members to represent them in a special election held Tuesday. Ward 2 elected Anna DeMarco Liese while Ward 3 voters elected John…
Diamondhead residents vote in Ward 2, Ward 3 special elections today
Diamondhead is at the polls today for special elections to fill vacant council seats. Ward 2 was vacated after former Councilman Alan Moran resigned after his arrest on sex charges. Ricky Sheppard stepped down from his position as Ward 3…
Testimony to open Thursday in sex crimes trial of former Biloxi official
Testimony expected to begin today in the sex crimes trial of former Biloxi city official Cliff Kirkland has been delayed until Thusday. No reason was given for the delay. Kirkland faces nine criminal charges accusing him of fondling three minor…
D'Iberville teen who drowned in creek is identified.
A 13-year-old D'Iberville Middle School student who died after drowning in a creek near Highway 15 has been identified. The Harrison County Coroner's Office confirmed that the teen is Channon Wilson, who died of accidental drowning. D'Iberville Police Chief Shannon…
Carriere man accidentally drowns trying to launch boat
A Carriere man who planned a day out on the water has died. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said Wesley Goode, 53, was at the boat launch at the Small Craft Harbor in Gulfport on Wednesday with a friend to…
No major injuries reported in train-vehicle wreck in Gulfport
Two adults and a toddler are able to walk away after the car they were in collided with a train on Highway 49. It happened this afternoon,…
Moss Point K9 Buddy healing up after March shooting
Buddy the K-9, who was shot March 29 while chasing a burglary suspect, visited his fellow officers at Moss Point Police Department this morning. He underwent emergency surgery in Mobile after the shooting and has been recovering at home with…
Former leader of Black Caucus leaving Mississippi House
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi lawmaker who was a longtime leader in working to remove a Confederate symbol from the state flag said Monday she is stepping down to take a job with an advocacy group. Democratic…
Jackson County longtime deputy Robichaux loses cancer battle
Jackson County Sheriff's Department shared the sad news Monday that Maj. Michael Robichaux died Sunday evening. Robichaux was a member of the department for 43 years, retiring in December 2015. He also was a graduate of the FBI National Academy.…
Court date moved for woman accused of killing Ocean Springs rooster
A court date for the woman charged with animal cruelty in the death of Ocean Springs' downtown mascot, Carl 2.0, has been rescheduled. Kendra Schaffer of Laurel originally was scheduled for a plea date…
Pedestrian killed trying to cross Highway 90 in Biloxi
Biloxi Police say a man was hit trying to cross Highway 90 on Friday night and has died as a result of his injuries. Officers responded to a call about a pedestrian hit about 10:20 p.m. at Highway 90 and…
UPDATE: Gulfport Police say missing boy located, is safe
The Gulfport Police Department is thanking the public's quick response in locating a missing boy safely on Saturday morning. Police sent out an alert Saturday morning, asking the public for their help to find Aiden Carter Gormon, of Gulfport, who…