Mississippi

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…

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…

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 charged in early morning shooting in Gulfport

Two men have been charged in connection with an early-morning shooting on Faust Drive. Police say 20-year-old Traevone Bailey and 31-year-old Rashann Thomas were each charged with two counts of aggravated assault. They were taken to Harrison County jail and…

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…

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,…