Mississippi

Gulfport extends curfew, closes harbor

Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes extended curfew to include Friday night, from 7 pm. to 6 a.m Saturday and closed the Gulfport Small Craft Harbor. The order was issued Friday afternoon. The Small Craft Harbor has been closed until further notice…

Zeta Relief: What you need to know

Hancock Whitney is distributing ice at two of our Hancock Whitney locations in Hurricane Zeta impacted areas from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is a limit of two bags per vehicle: Gulfport: 533 Courthouse Rd, Gulfport, MS  Bay St.…

Motorcyclist killed in Gulfport traffic accident

The Gulfport Police Department responded to a motorcycle accident in the 1900 block of 34th Street early Friday morning. Upon arrival, officers located a white male in the roadway. During the course of the investigation, it appeared the driver struck…

Casinos announce closures ahead of Hurricane Zeta

The Mississippi Gaming Commission announced it is not mandating that casinos close for Hurricane Zeta, but did discourage people from visiting the gaming halls. “We have asked the properties to discourage patrons or staff from arriving at, or departing from…

Event cancellations, closures due to Hurricane Zeta

Activities and events around South Mississippi have been cancelled or rescheduled because of bad weather associated with Hurricane Zeta: Temple Baptist Church, located at 3 Rivers Road and Dedeaux Road in Gulfport, will be closed Wednesday night. Harrison County is…

Obama Endorses Espy in Mississippi; Trump Backs Hyde-Smith

BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Democrat trying to unseat a Republican U.S. senator in Mississippi said Wednesday that he has received his “biggest endorsement yet,” from former President Barack Obama. “Mike Espy has a…

Clay County Sheriff’s deputy saves 1-year-old boy’s life

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – On Friday, a Clay County Sheriff’s deputy was in the right place at the right time to save the life of a choking 1-year-old boy. “‘Help me, my baby’s dying, my baby’s dead, help me, help me! I know you can help me,” said Lt. Cassondra Smith, describing the cries […]

Harrison County makes sandbags available ahead of Hurricane Delta

(WXXV) — With Delta forecast to make landfall as a strong hurricane, forecasters say coastal flooding can be expected across the Gulf Coast. Authorities throughout South Mississippi are preparing now by setting up several self-serve sandbag sites. Self-serve sandbags are…

Diamondhead man sentenced in federal bank fraud case

Louis Joseph Normand, Jr., 60, of Diamondhead, was sentenced Tuesday by Senior U.S. District Judge Louis Guirola Jr. to 57 months in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for bank fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and Special…

Ingalls completes acceptance trials for Coast Guard cutter Stone

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Ingalls Shipbuilding division announced Friday the successful completion of acceptance sea trials for the U.S. Coast Guard’s newest national security cutter, Stone. During seal trials, the ship spent two days in the Gulf of Mexico proving its…

Both suspects in custody in Gulfport drive-by shooting

Two suspects involved in a drive-by shooting yesterday morning in Gulfport are now in police custody. Gulfport police arrested 17-year-old Kobe Hawthorne on one count of drive-by shooting and five counts of aggravated assault. His bond is set at $600,000.…

Long Beach vs Gautier game canceled due to COVID

The Long Beach School District announced Friday that the game between the Bearcats and the Gautier Gators has been canceled. Superintendent Dr. Jay Smith said in a press release that they are following the state Department of Health and MHSAA…

Mississippi Aquarium offers car tags for sale

The Mississippi Aquarium is offering a specialty tag license plate to help support conservation. The tag not only supports Mississippi Aquarium, but also contributes to conservation efforts in the Gulf of Mexico and beyond. The specialty tag fee is $33,…

State lottery announces end dates for scratch-off games

The Mississippi Lottery Corporation has announced the official end-date for 8 scratch-off games. Friday, October 30, 2020, will be the last day to purchase or sell the following games: Game #1 – 3 X Lucky Game #3 – Triple 777…

Mississippi receives funds to work on federal roadways

Mississippi is receiving more than $22.7 million in federal funds to offset costs to repair and build federal roadways in the state that were damaged by storms and flooding earlier this year. Among the five Federal Highway Administration awards is…

Biloxi Police asking for help to locate runaway teen

Biloxi Police are asking the public's help to locate a runaway juvenile. Courtney A. Hawthorne, 17, reportedly ran away from her foster home on Sunday about 6 pm. She possibly entered a black-colored vehicle, unknown make and model, in the…