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WLOX
April 3, 2018
The accident happened near O'Neal Rd. and Simpson Rd. when the street sweeper turned over by a ditch next to a utility pole. The pole was too close to the the sweeper and the power company was called to turn off the power. Officials say there was also concern about the integrity of the pole itself.
WDAM-TV
April 3, 2018
GULFPORT, MS (WLOX) -. The Gulfport Police Department released its traffic plan for Spring Break 2018 to help residents prepare for the influx of visitors to the Gulf Coast. On April 13-15, expect spikes in traffic as more car are expected to be on the roads on that weekend. The Gulfport Police Department'sÃâà...
The Sun Herald
April 3, 2018
A former promoter of Black Spring Break in Biloxi and a second man face federal charges alleging they trafficked cocaine for nearly nine years and conspired to distribute five kilos. A federal grand jury alleges that Keith Lavell Brown, 46, of Moss Point, and Jaycie Mario Thomas, 35, of Ocean Springs, andÃâà...
WDAM-TV
April 2, 2018
GULFPORT, MS (WLOX) -. One person was treated for smoke inhalation after an apartment fire in Gulfport. On Sunday afternoon, a fire was reported at a two-story structure in the Ashton Park Apartment complex on Cuandet Rd. Officials say the fire started outside on balcony from a possible discarded cigarette.
Jackson Clarion Ledger
March 31, 2018
Those looking to hit beaches on the Mississippi Gulf Coast this weekend may need to think twice about taking a dip in the water. According to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, high bacteria levels have been detected at some beaches in the area, prompting them on Wednesday andÃâà...
The Sun Herald
March 31, 2018
Discrepancies in the financial books at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on U.S. 49 have led to the arrest of a 26-year-old employee. Gulfport police Sgt. Clayton Fulks said Krista Renae Augustine was arrested Wednesday on one embezzlement charge. He said Augustine is accused of stealing aboutÃâà...
The Sun Herald
March 31, 2018
A fast-food chain restaurant in Gulfport has a message for anyone smoking marijuana in the drive-through line. "ATTENTION," a laminated sign reads in the window of the Sonic on 17th Street. "If you are smoking weed in the drive thru you will not be served! Please show some common courtesy and smokeÃâà...
WLOX
March 26, 2018
Father Jesus, formerly known as Father Laster, is a familiar name in Gulfport where he claims to be CEO of the Saints of the Most High. Last Thursday, the Gulfport Planning Commission denied his proposal to build a church on Monroe Street, just south of Hwy 49. Read more about that request here:Ãâà...
WLOX
March 23, 2018
That packet also included records on seven separate arrests in South Mississippi dating back to 2013, ranging from assault to gun charges and domestic violence. Laster conceded those offenses during his speech to the commissioners. "Concerning any of the things you might have saw on the news,Ãâà...
