Long Beach presented Heritage Award for work on Greenvale
The Mississippi Heritage Trust awarded the City of Long Beach a 2024 Heritage Award for its preservation work in restoring Greenvale, also known as the Quarles House.…
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Moss Point man to serve 35 years for trafficking meth
A Moss Point man will spend 35 years in prison for aggravated drug trafficking. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker said 37-year-old Regio Darrell Lavant of Moss Point was sentenced Tuesday after his conviction on March 1 to aggravated drug trafficking…
Gulfport Police arrest four in connection with Dedeaux Road drive-by shooting
Gulfport Police have arrested four minors in connection with the shooting that happened Monday evening on Dedeaux Road. Bonds of more than $1 million have been set for three minors charged as a adults in connection with the drive-by shooting…
Gulfport Police investigating third shooting in 24 hours
Gulfport Police are investigating a shooting at Emerald Pines Apartments that happened overnight -- the third shooting in 24 hours. Police posted on social media just before midnight that there was a shooting in the 3300 block of 39th Avenue…
Stone County industry expanding solid rocket motors plant
Anduril Industries is expanding its solid rocket motor production facility in McHenry as part of the company’s efforts to address the country’s most urgent capability gaps quickly, including its limited supply…
Suspect out on bond in theft case arrested in theft of ATV, dirt bike
Picayune Police have made an arrest in the investigation into a stolen ATV and a stolen dirt bike. Burl Richardson, 35, was charged with two counts of grand larceny. He was taken to the Pearl River County jail. Picayune Police…
Mississippi has cheapest gas in the nation
Some fantastic news in the Magnolia State! The state has the cheapest gas in the nation with prices being lower on the Coast. Gas prices in the state are 50 cents less than the national average. According to Gas Buddy,…
Mobile close to agreements to bring Amtrak rail service to the city
The city of Mobile still has work to do before work can begin to build a platform for Amtrak passenger service in that city. Southern Rail Commissioners heard an update during their quarterly meeting that was held in Mobile on…
Gulfport Police searching for man suspected of stealing from widow
Gulfport Police are looking for a man suspected of stealing money from a recently widowed woman. Police are actively searching for 36-year-old James Terry Mitchell III. A warrant has been issued charging him with uttering forgery. Investigators said Mitchell stole…
UPDATE: Victim identified in fatal crash on I-10
D'Iberville Police confirm one person died and another hospitalized in a two-vehicle accident on I-10 at Lamey Bridge Road. The accident happened about 11 a.m. in the westbound lane of the interstate near…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Flowood
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Flowood Police Department that occurred on Tuesday. Officers with the Flowood Police Department received a call regarding a subject who was attempting to break into units at Shadow…
Biloxi man to spend life in prison after pleading guilty to 2020 murder
A Biloxi man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the 2020 death and dismemberment of a man at a trailer park. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker said 45-year-old Clint Barrett Brower pleaded guilty Monday morning to…
One dead, one injured in shooting on Fernwood Road in Biloxi
One man is dead and another injured in a shooting that happened Thursday evening in Biloxi. Police were sent to the 2000 block of Fernwood Road about 6:43 p.m. regarding a person with a gun. While en route, additional calls…
Gautier woman charged in shoplifting case in Mobile
A Gautier woman is charged with shoplifting in Mobile -- but it's not the first time she's been in trouble in Mobile. 21-year-old Tyazia Gibson was arrested Wednesday after police say she was caught shoplifting at the Belk department store…
New charges added to former Ocean Springs substitute teacher's case
A former substitute teacher charged with sex crimes against minors while working at Ocean Springs Middle School last year has been indicted on new charges. 22-year-old Keshawn Tre'Vyun Belcher now faces more than nine charges after an indictment was unsealed.…
Pascagoula man accused of beating woman, leaving her in the street
A Pascagoula man has been charged with beating a woman, causing serious injuries. Pascagoula Police say 27-year-old Eddie Stanton Jr., has been charged with domestic violence, aggravated assault. He was taken to the Jackson County jail and bond was set…
Jeepin The Coast kicks off Wednesday for five-day event
Jeepin The Coast unites thousands of Jeep enthusiasts from all around the US for an annual 5 day Jeep event on the MS Gulf Coast which offers 26 miles of beautiful white sandy beaches. The event features multiple family friendly…
Biloxi man charged in Gautier burglary, assault case
A Biloxi man is in Jackson County jail, charged in connection with an aggravated assault and burglary casein Gautier. Police Chief David Bever said 23-year-old Justin Sims has been charged with aggravated assault and burglary. He was taken to the…
CTA needs help identifying vandals breaking glass on new tramway
The $18 million Coast Transit Authority tramway has only been open since January -- but vandals already have been at work. Gulfport Police are investigating three vandalism incidents that have left…
Pascagoula man charged with abusing 3-year-old
A Pascagoula man has been charged with child abuse after a report came in from a health professional. Pascagoula Police say 23-year-old Leonardo Ordonez was arrested Thursday on one count of child abuse causing serious bodily harm. He was taken…
Biloxi man charged with embezzling from employer
A Biloxi man has been charged with embezzling funds from Ben Nelson Golf and Outdoor. Biloxi Police on Wednesday arrested 49-year-old Michael Parker Baronich. He was charged with embezzlement. He was taken to Harrison County jail and bond was set…
Picayune woman charged in man's stabbing death
A Picayune woman is charged with murder in the stabbing death of a man she was in a relationship with. Picayune Police say officers were sent to a home on East Canal on May 17 in reference to someone bleeding.…
Suspect in officer-involved shooting in Gulfport dies
The suspect shot in Gulfport during a narcotics stop has died, Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer confirmed. Switzer said 22-year-old George Jones III was taken to the Singing River…
Biloxi man charged with capital rape of minor
A Biloxi man has been charged with capital rape in Gulfport. Gulfport Police say 25-year-old Decruis Furre Tatum was arrested Monday on the charge after an investigation into a report came in regarding the sexual assault of a minor. He…
