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Picayune Drug Trafficking Arrests Follow Domestic Dispute Call
PICAYUNE, Miss. — Two people were arrested Friday after Picayune police searched a home on Wood Oaks Court and reported finding drugs tied to trafficking. According to WLOX, officers were called to the home around 1:30 p.m. for a domestic…
Mississippi Couple Arrested By Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office In Child Exploitation Investigation
A man and woman from Mississippi were arrested by the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office on February 27, 2026, and are currently being held at the Lenoir Rowell Criminal Justice Center in connection with a serious child exploitation case involving…
“Scuba Steve” Arrested on Felony Impersonation Charge After Picayune Festival Incident
PICAYUNE, Mississippi — A man known locally as “Scuba Steve” has been arrested and charged with felony impersonation of a law enforcement officer after an incident during the Spring Street Festival in downtown Picayune, according to police. Authorities say Steve…
Two Arrested After Violent Retaliation in Biloxi Puppy Death Case
A disturbing chain of events in Biloxi has led to two men being taken into custody after police say an act of violence was carried out in response to the reported killing of a puppy. According to investigators, the situation…
I-10 East Shut Down at Mississippi State Line After Crash
Interstate 10 East was shut down at the Louisiana Mississippi state line Friday morning following a serious crash, causing major backups for drivers heading toward the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Drivers planning to travel in that direction should expect delays or…
Jackson County Deputy Killed in Line of Duty While Responding to Disturbance
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its own after Deputy Michael Jimerson was killed in the line of duty late Tuesday night. According to an official press release, deputies were dispatched around 11 p.m.…
Unusual Earthquake Detected in Gulf, Hundreds of Miles from Louisiana Coast
An unusual earthquake was recorded in the Gulf of Mexico, raising eyebrows after seismic activity was detected far offshore from Louisiana. According to reports, the quake occurred hundreds of miles from the Louisiana coastline and was relatively small in magnitude,…
Severe storms expected to hit South with tornado and large hail threat this weekend
A developing storm system is expected to bring a significant severe weather threat across parts of the Southern Plains and Mid-South from April 3 into April 4, with the potential for tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds. Meteorologists say a…