Matthew Cole Reid, 26, was arrested on Monday after police issued a warrant for second-degree murder the day prior. According to Biloxi Police, Reid allegedly assaulted the victim with a metal object in the 700 block of Moni Vista Drive.

MDMR says the official shrimp season begins at 6 a.m. on Thursday in state territorial waters.

Three of the six people originally charged in the death of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen entered guilty pleas Tuesday.

It’s about to be Red Snapper season in the Magnolia State as private recreational anglers and state for-hire vessels can begin fishing in state and federal waters this Friday.

Over $21.3 million in federal fishery disaster relief has been allocated to the state of Mississippi to help recoup the loss suffered in 2019 after the opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway.

Phase One of the casino reopening guidelines are now in the hands of Mississippi casino operators, and the race is on to prepare for Thursday's reopening.

The Mississippi Gaming Commission just confirmed to WLOX News that Mississippi casinos will be allowed to reopen at 8am on May 21.

On Monday, Biloxi Police arrested William Eugene Bridenbaker of Biloxi on the charges of sexual battery and four counts of child pornography.

Buddy Randall Cox, 23, was sentenced to 25 years in custody for felony child abuse after he admitted to hitting his two-month-old son because the baby would not stop crying.

Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort in D'Iberville is stepping up to help MDES and Mississippians during this difficult economic time.

An inmate at the South Mississippi Correctional Institution died Saturday morning at an area hospital.

As the Gulf Coast goes into another calendar month under the coronavirus pandemic, cities are announcing the end of their mandatory curfews.

The Mississippi Supreme Court denied a petition this week that would extend the moratorium on evictions and late rental fees until July.

Gov. Tate Reeves said in his Thursday press briefing he is "confident" Mississippi casinos will reopen in some capacity by Memorial Day weekend.

In this new project, MPIC has partnered with Blue Delta Jeans Co. to make masks and is working with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to make gowns, according to MDOC.

In a Facebook post, Gov. Reeves reflected on the decision he made weeks ago to close “nonessential businesses.”

The blaze reached its peak earlier in the day and is now under control by fire officials.

Eight suspects are facing charges after an argument over rap music led to a shooting in St. Martin over the weekend.

While the choice was difficult for the board, they were in favor of one decision and that was to not assess students based on their grades.

Jerry and Frances Williamson, both 72, died April 1 as they held each other’s hand, succumbing to COVID-19.

In his press briefing on Wednesday, Reeves announced that all beaches in the state of Mississippi will shut down. In addition, all places of amusement and recreation will also be forced to close.

An inmate was pronounced dead on Monday evening at the Greene County Hospital.

It’s now easier than ever to get tested for the flu and COVID-19. Testing sites are now open across South Mississippi, and others are available across the state.

All medical personnel, first responders and activated National Guardsmen are eligible to receive a 10 percent discount at Dollar General stores starting Monday.

The City of Biloxi announced that a third member of the Biloxi Fire Department received a positive test result back, showing that they did have the novel coronavirus.

Two employees of the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System tested positive for COVID-19 Friday.

Keesler Air Force Base on Wednesday confirmed three positive cases of COVID-19.

Environmental officials in Mississippi are reminding residents they should only flush toilet paper.

Mississippi workers that have not been able to work due to coronavirus can now file for unemployment.

Guard leaders want to allay any worries in the community by explaining that their mission in this situation is primarily a humanitarian one.