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Family, community releases balloons in memory of Biloxi man killed by law enforcement
Eric Johnson, brother of Biloxi man Reginald Johnson, led the community in a balloon release to remember his brother after he was shot and killed by a Harrison County deputy in front of the county courthouse. The shooting is still under investigation … Click to Continue »
‘Release the tape.’ Protesters demand video of fatal Biloxi courthouse shooting by deputy
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Standing near the spot where Reginald Johnson was shot and killed by a Harrison County deputy 11 days ago, about 50 protesters said Tuesday afternoon that they only want the … Click to Continue »
Protesters at Biloxi courthouse demand video of deputy shooting that killed RJ
Protesters gathered outside of the county Biloxi to call for transparency after Reginald Johnson was shot and killed by a Harrison County deputy in the parking lot Friday, Jan. 15, 2020. Protesters are calling on law enforcement to release video. … Click to Continue »
Man killed during shootout with Coast homeowner identified, police say
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Moss Point police have identified the suspect who was killed in a home invasion in Moss Point on Sunday, and police are asking for the public’s help in finding out … Click to Continue »
Did you hit a jackpot? $50,000 in winning lottery tickets unclaimed on MS Coast
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People have to play to win the lottery, but they also have to turn in that winning ticket to claim their jackpot. A $30,000 jackpot is waiting for the person … Click to Continue »
How long can I wait to get a second dose of COVID vaccine in MS and how do I schedule it?
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With first-dose appointments for the COVID-19 snapped up almost as soon as they are available, some residents are concerned about being able to schedule second doses of either the Pfizer-BioNTech … Click to Continue »
New Orleans man stole 2 vehicles and rammed deputy’s patrol car, Coast sheriff says
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A New Orleans man accused of ramming a Harrison County deputy’s patrol car was driving a stolen vehicle he’d gotten after walking into a Biloxi home and demanding the keys, … Click to Continue »
MS Coast homeowner shoots, kills one of 2 men during armed home invasion
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One of two men accused in an armed home invasion in Moss Point was shot to death by a homeowner trying to protect himself after he’d been shot by one … Click to Continue »
Mississippi has 927 new COVID cases, lowest since December. Nearly 180K vaccinated.
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As the number new COVID-19 cases start to dip in the aftermath of the Christmas holiday surge, vaccinations are continuing in South Mississippi. As of Saturday, the Mississippi Department of … Click to Continue »
Man smuggling drugs into South MS prison was paid with money and sex, authorities say
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A Mississippi man smuggled drugs, cellphones and other contraband into a Greene County prison in exchange for $300 in cash and sexual favors, according to charging documents filed in U.S. … Click to Continue »
‘Gasoline on a fire.’ Drug overdose deaths explode in Mississippi, US during COVID-19
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COVID-19 may be the fuel propelling an explosion in drug overdose deaths in Mississippi and nationally. It’s been “like pouring gasoline on a fire,” as one law enforcement official said. … Click to Continue »
Mississippi lawmakers could take lessons from the historic teacher pay raise of 2000
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As legislators grapple with how much and whether they can afford to provide a pay raise to teachers during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, what occurred in 2000 might be of … Click to Continue »
Have you ever heard the Pascagoula River sing? It flows with real and imagined tales
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The Pascagoula River Basin is one of the nation’s rarely acknowledged treasures. Yet its beauty, amazing flora and fauna, vital environmental roles, history and countless opportunities for recreation and commerce … Click to Continue »
Views from readers: Visiting Washington + fake news + the vaccine
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A blessing Today it was my blessing to have watched the inauguration of our new president and the pomp and ceremony following it. The sights shown are those of memories … Click to Continue »
Ocean Springs man arrested on DUI death charge in fatal crash, police say
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An Ocean Springs man is accused being impaired when he allegedly caused a crash that left one person dead and another seriously injured, Biloxi police said in a release. David … Click to Continue »
Supervisor called ‘crook’ in Facebook fight over payment for youth sports uniforms
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The board members of a popular youth sports league decided to disband after the county failed to pay $15,000 for the players’ uniforms, but the county is waiting on financial … Click to Continue »
King cake biscuit, beer and cocoa bombs? These Coast bakers get creative for Mardi Gras
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The parades and balls are canceled, so this year Mardi Gras in South Mississippi is all about the king cake. And Coast residents have more varieties of king cake and … Click to Continue »
Mississippi has great gas station food, but one on Coast may be ‘grandaddy of them all’
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There are a lot of interesting gas stations in this state that serve good food, but I just may have found the grandaddy of them all. It was a tip … Click to Continue »
