New laws now impacting Mississippi
Beginning today, new laws from the previous legislative session are on the books in Mississippi. Three of these laws could have significant impacts on South Mississippi residents. House Bill 349,…
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Mississippi sets new laws on Medicaid during pregnancy, school funding, inheritance and alcohol
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 10:53 AM CDT, June 28, 2024 Share JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi is enacting several new laws, including one that says sign language courses may replace foreign language courses for students to earn credit toward high…
MDOT advises drivers of road closures for work, inspections
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is advising drivers of some closures this weekend. Kiln-Delise Road at Interstate 10 will be closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. while crews perform work on the bridge deck…
Walnut Grove man to serve 20 years on drug conviction
A Walnut Grove man will serve 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug charges this week. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker said 53-year-old Danny Donrull Bolton pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance with intent. Circuit Court…
MEMA, FEMA open Disaster Recovery Center in Hancock County
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Hancock County to help survivors affected by the April 8-11, severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding. The center is located at the Hancock County Tax…
Amtrak moving to Mobile may be in jeopardy
The drive to bring Amtrak to Mobile is in serious jeopardy. The plan needs five votes on the city council, and right now those votes aren't there. Mayor Sandy Stimpson's administration is close to finalizing a lease that would allow…
Gautier man charged with stealing vehicle, fleeing from deputies
A Gautier man is facing charges related to a stolen Mercedes. Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley said 24-year-old Nicholas Larmon Streel is charged with possession of stolen property, felony fleeing and possession of a controlled substance. He was taken to…
New campaign invites visitors to 'Explore Stone County'
Whether it’s embarking on a restful escape or navigating the creek on a kayak, Stone County has one-of-a-kind destinations and events ready to explore. That message is the focus of a new brand and advertising campaign released today by the…
Three charged in robbery of Friendly Pawn Shop in Saucier
Three suspects were arrested Friday and charged in the burglary of a Saucier business. Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley said 18-year-old Aalayah Fortenberry, 18-year-old Curtis Dickey Jr., and 21-year-old Archie Lockett are charged with commercial burglary. They were taken to…
UPDATE: Harrison County suspect who escaped custody is re-captured
Harrison County Sheriff's Office has captured a suspect who fled custody on Sunday. Sheriff Matt Haley said 29-year-old Joseph Rigell Rayborn of Saucier was recaptured Monday morning. He is shown in the Harrison County jail docket as being booked in…
Gulfport Police investigating shooting on 28th Street
Gulfport Police are investigating a shooting in the 5000 block of 28th Street in Gulfport. The Brookstone Apartments are in that block, which is across the street from Naval Construction Battalion Center…
Arrest made in shooting at Celtic Irish Pub in Pascagoula
Pascagoula Police have made an arrest in the Wednesday night shooting at a local pub. Officers were sent to the Celtic Irish Pub on Chicot Street after a call came in about a shooting. When officers arrived, they were told…
D'Iberville investigating shootings that left one dead
D'Iberville Police are investigating unrelated shootings that happened Thursday night, one of which resulted in a man's death. Chief Shannon Nobles said officers responded to the 11000 block of Gorenflo Road about 8:20 p.m. for a report of gunshots. Once…
Woman charged with felony child abuse in baby's death upgraded to capital murder
A woman charged with child abuse last week has now had charges upgraded to capital murder, Biloxi Police say. An autopsy conducted on a child brought in to Merit Health last week shows the 5-month old died of blunt force…
Victim identified in fatal pedestrian-vehicle accident on Highway 90
The victim in an early morning fatal pedestrian involved accident has been identified. Gulfport Police are actively investigating the accident near Highway 90 and 20th Avenue. Police posted about the incident…
Former Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt dies
Former Fire Chief Michael Beyerstedt has died. He was 61. The Gulfport Fire Department announced his passing in a post that went up just after noon Wednesday, calling the former chief a dedicated servant of the city "who made a…
Three people indicted related to 2023 shooting in Saucier
Three people have been indicted on charges of aggravated assault after shooting into a house in Saucier. 17-year-olds Treterius Moore and Kyree Robinson, along with 19-year-old Serenity Deleo were indicted on June 3, 2024, on charges of aggravated assault and…
Former pastor indicted charges sex crimes against juvenile
A former pastor at a Long Beach church has been indicted on sex crime charges. A Harrison County jury indicted 53-year-old John Jones on two counts of sexual battery and one count of touching a child for lustful purposes. Jones…
Teen accused of stabbing woman in her sleep
A 15-year-old Gulfport teen has been charged with trying to kill a woman in her sleep. Lexi Jade Brown was charged with attempted murder and first-degree arson. She…
Gulfport man charged with sex crimes against child
A Gulfport man has been charged with sex crimes against a child. Sheriff Matt Haley said 62-year-old Michael Hubbard was charged Wednesday with three counts of touching a child for lustful purposes. He was taken to the Harrison County jail…
Former deputy charged with bringing contraband into jail
A former Harrison County corrections officer has been charged with bringing contraband into the jail. Sheriff Matt Haley said 40-year-old Kristina Eaton of Moss Point was charged with introduction of contraband into a correctional facility. She turned herself in on…
Two charged with child abuse in baby’s death
A Biloxi couple are charged with felony child abuse in the death of a 5-month-old child. police say 20-year-old Summer Rose Hill and 21-year-old Takavian Keivon Gibbs brought the baby to the Merit Health Hospital about 12:51 p.m. Thursday. The…
Two arrested in connection with shooting at Lucedale Walmart
Two people were arrested Wednesday in connection with a shooting on Tuesday night at Walmart in Lucedale. Police Chief Kellum Fairley said 23-year-old Chancellor Moody is charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and 20-year-old Emanuel…
Lucedale Police investigating Tuesday night shooting at Walmart
Lucedale Police are investigating a shooting at Walmart on Tuesday night that left two injured. Chief Kellum Fairley said an argument began in the store parking lot about 9:38 p.m. between three…