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Saucier man arrested for Gulfport church gathering shooting, death of deacon During the argument, Gable pulled out a gun and opened fire, striking two people who were attempting to deescalate the fight. (MGN) By WLOX Staff Published: Apr. 13, 2025 at 2:54 PM CDT | Updated: 50 minutes ago GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) – On Sunday

LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy passes away, family member confirms By Jacques Doucet Published: Apr. 13, 2025 at 8:59 AM CDT | Updated: 4 hours ago HOUSTON (WAFB) – Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy has passed away at the age of 24 in Houston, a family member has confirmed. His death is a suspected

Person shot in head during dice game in Pearl Person shot in head during dice game in Pearl By WLBT Staff Published: Apr. 12, 2025 at 11:41 PM CDT | Updated: 16 hours ago PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) – A person was shot in the head while playing an illegal dice game in Pearl. This according

2025 Dragon Boat Regatta Competition By Teddy Reidy Published: Apr. 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM CDT | Updated: 19 hours ago RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) – To race in the dragon boat regatta competition, you have to make sure your team works together and keeps the rhythm. Pam Gordon, who is the Chief Operating Officer of

Deacon identified as victim of fatal shooting at Gulfport church gathering, police say By Parker Boyd and WLOX Staff Published: Apr. 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM CDT GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) – Officials confirm at least two people are injured and one person is dead after a shooting stemming from a “domestic dispute gone wrong” in

$200k of drugs recovered, man arrested during traffic stop in Richland 58-year-old Carl Dimino (Richland Police Department) By WLBT Staff Published: Apr. 12, 2025 at 2:20 PM CDT RICHLAND, Miss. (WLBT) – Around $200,00 worth of drugs were recovered and a man was arrested during a traffic stop in Richland. On April 2, around midnight

Former police chief charged with murder after deputies investigate alleged self-inflicted death By WLBT Staff Published: Apr. 12, 2025 at 6:14 AM CDT YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) – A former police chief has been arrested and charged with capital murder after deputies suspected foul play in a believed self-inflicted shooting. On Wednesday, deputies with the

What to know about investments in volatile market What to know about investments in volatile market By Courtney Ann Jackson Published: Apr. 11, 2025 at 10:29 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A topsy-turvy week for the stock market has many of you asking questions. “Have a plan,” said Ryder Taff. “Follow the plan.” That’s

Gulfport PD: Officer injured after being hit by vehicle while on motorcycle According to officials, the officer was on his way to a call when he was struck on his motorcycle. By WLOX Staff Published: Apr. 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM CDT | Updated: Apr. 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM CDT GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) –

Kindergarten assistant charged with child pornography By Jacob Gallant Published: Apr. 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM CDT | Updated: Apr. 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM CDT COURTLAND, Miss. (WMC) – A Kindergarten Assistant is charged with possessing child pornography. Investigators executed a search warrant at the home of Benjamin Wilkes in Courtland, Mississippi, on Friday.