Gulfport firefighters battle blaze in vacant house
Gulfport firefighters were called out to a house fire just before 6 p.m. Monday. Chief Billy Kelley said the call came in at 5:51 p.m. and the first units arrived…
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Country music duo the Bellamy Brothers coming to Pascagoula
Grammy Award nominees the Bellamy Brothers will make their first appearance in Pascagoula on February 17 at The Grand Magnolia Ballroom. Tickets are now on sale at http://www.grandmagmusic.com and at Scranton's Restaurant in Pascagoula The brothers, Howard and David, continue…
Memorial closes walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics
Due to increased demand in COVID-19 testing, Memorial Hospital at Gulfport will be closing its walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics as of 5 p.m. today. The clinics, located in Biloxi at 189 C Wal Mart Lane, and in Bay St. Louis…
Two victims of New Year's Eve shooting fired shots, Gulfport police say
At least two of the victims of a shooting on Lewis Street on New Year's Eve fired shots that left four dead and three wounded in Gulfport. Sgt. Jason Ducre' said in a press release that several witnesses have come…
Analysis: Mississippi legislators face full agenda in 2022
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi legislators begin their three-month session on Tuesday with a clear idea of several issues that will come up for debate. One of the first orders of business will be adopting a plan to redraw the state’s four…
Fourth victim from New Year's Eve shooting has died, coroner says
A fourth person has died from a shooting at a block party on New Year's Eve. Our media partner, the Sun Herald reports that Nathaniel Harris, 52, of Gulfport died about 8 p.m. Sunday, according to Harrison County Coroner Brian…
Three dead, four injured in New Year’s Eve shooting in Gulfport
Three people are dead and another four were wounded in a New Year’s Eve gathering that erupted in gunfire. Lt. Clayton Fulks said in a press release that Gulfport Police received a report of multiple shots being fired in the…
Halter Marine awarded contract for second Coast Guard polar security cutter
The Navy has awarded Halter Marine of Pascagoula as the prime contractor a fixed-price incentive-firm contract for a second U.S. Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter (formerly the Heavy Polar Icebreaker). Initial efforts under this option will target the purchase of…
Georgia slot player takes 7 minutes to hit big at Beau Rivage
Christmas definitely came big and came early for one lucky guest at Beau Rivage Casino Resort. The player, who declined to be identified, hit a Progressive Wheel of Fortune jackpot on a 25 cent machine for a cool $642,012.23. The…
Powerball jackpot grows to $441 million; Mega MIllions reaches $221 million
The coming New Year has not slowed the roll for the Powerball® or Mega Millions® jackpots as they continue to gain momentum. The jackpot for the tonight's Powerball drawing is up to $441 million; while the jackpot for the Friday's Mega Millions…
Anger management ordered for officer who knelt on man’s back
VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi police officer has been ordered to take an anger management class after a video showed him pushing a man down during an arrest and forcefully pressing his knee into the man’s back. Vicksburg police…
Department of Marine Resources 2022 calendars now available
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources’ 2022 Marine Information Calendars are now available at locations along the Coast. The agency held a photo contest earlier this year, and those chosen are featured each month, as well as on photo pages…
NASA’s Stennis Space Center promotes Mississippian to leadership post
NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, announced that longtime employee Rodney McKellip is the new associate director. McKellip, a native of Picayune, and resident of Slidell, has been serving as director of…
Gautier woman injured when drone drops object over neighborhood
Gautier Police are investigating an incident on Monday in which a drone dropped an item and struck a woman. Officers responded to a medical emergency call on Periwinkle Drive about 7:30 p.m. An adult female had been hit be a…
Officer suspended after video shows him kneeling on man
VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi police officer has been suspended with pay after a video showed the officer pressing his knee into the back of a man who was being arrested. The video, shot by an onlooker, shows Vicksburg…
Biloxi Police investigating the Monday death of a toddler
Biloxi Police and other agencies are investigating the Monday death of a 2-year-old. Police said in a press release that the department received a 911 call about 6 a.m. Monday from a residence on St. Mary Boulevard. A female at…
7 people wounded during shooting at party in Mississippi
FAYETTE, Miss. (AP) — Seven people were shot and wounded during a Christmas party at a small town in southwestern Mississippi. The shootings happened early Sunday at the Fayette Community Center. Five of the wounded were taken to Merit Health…
One person dead in fatal accident in Ocean Springs
Police in Ocean Springs are at the scene of a fatal accident at the railroad tracks near Hickory Drive. The collision happened just after 11 a.m. One person was killed. Capt. Ryan LeMaire said witnesses told police the man was…
MHP issues more than 1,300 tickets during Christmas holiday
The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued more than 1,300 tickets and made 32 arrests for impaired driving over the holiday weekend. The period started last Thursday and ended at midnight on Sunday. Troop K, which covers the Coast, also investigated 15…
Gulfport company makes it on HGTV's 'Home Town'
A local business made its television debut Sunday on HGTV's "Home Town" filmed just north of the Coast in Jones County. Co-host Ben Napier was a regular visitor to Newman's Lumber…
Man arrested, accused of trying to dig up Mississippi grave
MERIDIAN, Miss. (AP) — A man has been arrested for allegedly digging up a grave at a cemetery in Mississippi. Meridian Police Sgt. Heather Luebbers said officers responded Christmas Eve to a call about two men walking around a cemetery…
Gulfport man sentenced to 13 years in drug trafficking case
A Gulfport man will serve more than 13 years for his role in a drug trafficking case in Gulfport. Joshua Taylor, 23, was stopped in Gulfport in March of this year and officers found heroin, methamphetamine and Ecstasy. Officers also…
IRS extends Hurricane Ida tax relief to Feb. 15
Victims of Hurricane Ida in six states now have until Feb. 15, 2022, extended from Jan. 3, to file individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. The updated relief covers Louisiana and…
Scarlet Pearl reinstates mask mandate for employees
A file video posted earlier provided outdated information on casino's vaccination rate. Scarlet Pearl is the first casino in the nation to have a 100 percent vaccination rate, officials said. Scarlet Pearl has reinstated its mask mandate for casino employees.…