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Moss Point Police investigating morning shooting

Moss Point Police are investigating a double homicide this morning on Elder Street. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. said there were two dead from an apparent shooting. The shooting happened about 8:45 a.m. Police Chief Brandon Ashley said when…

Gautier police chief to retire end of May

Gautier Police Chief Daniel Selover, who has served in the position since March 2020, will retire May 31. Selover notified city leadership this week. “I have been with the Gautier Police Department since 1992, and it is an honor to…

Gautier Police ask public's help to find teen

The Gautier Police Department is requesting the public's help in locating runaway juvenile. Nivea Bracey, 15, was last seen leaving her home on December 19 about 10:45 p.m. She is 5-foot-7 and 130 pounds with black hair. If you know…

Picayune mayor: Mold, asbestos plague police building

PICAYUNE, Miss. (AP) — Leaders of a south Mississippi city say the police department’s building is in terrible shape, and they’re seeking a tax increase to upgrade the facilities. Picayune is considering a millage increase that would finance the improvements.…

Gulfport Police hold scouting combine

  Those vying for a spot to protect and serve were put to work this weekend in Gulfport. They performed breech drills during their 'scouting combine' on Saturday. The event allowed them…

Update: Man shot multiple times in morning shooting

Gulfport Police is investigating a Thursday morning shooting that sent one man to the hospital in critical condition Police Sgt. Jason DuCre said dispatch received a call at 10:08 a.m. about a shooting at 41st Street and Searle Avenue. When…