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Wreck shuts down US 49 in Harrison County
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- Wreck shuts down US 49 in Harrison County
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- A two-car crash on U.S. 49 at Jim Lee Road on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, sent four people to the hospital, including an infant, officials say.
Video by: Pat Sullivan
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- Mississippi governor announces establishment of Space Force
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- The MS Army National Guard will soon have its own Space Force, Governor Phil Bryant announced at Infinity Science Center. There’s also a new space initiative headed by former leader of Stennis Space Center.
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- Mississippi lawmaker accused of drunkenly punching wife has trial set
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Mississippi Rep. Douglas Mcleod is set to go trial on misdemeanor domestic violence charge in George County Justice Court after he allegedly drunkenly punched his wife in the face, bloodying her nose.
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- These drag queens are stepping into new doors, 'straight' spaces on the Mississippi Coast
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Catastrophe and Company, a troupe of drag queens on the Coast, are booking gigs at straight bars and other venues that aren't LGBTQ exclusive.
Video by: Justin Mitchell
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- Algae blooms are closing Mississippi Coast beaches
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- A green-blue algae is blooming in the Mississippi Sound, fueled by the Mississippi River fresh water filled with sediments. That algae can cause major health risks and adds to the issues caused by the opening of the Bonnet Carré spillway.
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- Eating inside a grocery store for breakfast, lunch and dinner? We put it to the test.
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Now that the new Rouses in Gulfport has more prepared food options, the Sun Herald tried a day's worth of meals.
Video by: Alyssa Newton, Britnee Davis
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- 'All is forgiven.' After Ocean Springs teen's fatal DUI crash, victims ask judge for leniency.
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Seth Lee McGee could have spent years behind bars for driving drunk at 18 and crashing his vehicle, killing one friend and injuring another in 2016. The victims pleaded with the judge to not give McGee prison. It changed the judge's mind.
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- How to submit a Sound Off to the Sun Herald
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Do you have something to say and want others to listen? Submit a Sound Off to the Sun Herald. Watch this video to learn more about Sound Offs and how to submit one.
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- Children 'beg for mercy' for Mississippi mother who stole thousands from them
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Shannon Werneth pled guilty to embezzling over $200,000 inheritance money left to her children by their late father. Her son, Jack, represented both of Werneth's children and 'begged for mercy' for their mother.
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- Learn about the historic Biloxi Wade-Ins at new beach exhibit
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- An exhibit showcases the struggle of civil rights leavers in the 50's and 60's in their fight to access the Biloxi Beach. It was created by the Gulf Coast Community Design Studio, in partnership with the city and NAACP.
Video by: Britnee Davis
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- This Coast hotel housed mobsters and the King of Rock and Roll, but its future is uncertain
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Gulf Hills has been a staple in Jackson County for decades. It was built as a hideout for Al Capone in the 20s, and had famous guests like Elvis Presley, Judy Garland, and Marilyn Monroe. Without a buyer, the historic hotel's future is in jeopardy.
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- 'Excuse me.' Darian Atkinson burps loudly as detective testifies at preliminary hearing
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Darian Atkinson, accused of shooting to death Biloxi police officer Robert "Mack" McKeithen, burped loudly in court while a Gulfport detective testified about the killing at a preliminary hearing in Biloxi.
Video by: Justin Mitchell
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- Couple fled with children as suspect shot, killed Biloxi police officer, detective testified
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Gulfport detective Jimmy Jewel gives witness statements during the preliminary hearing for alleged officer shooter, 19-year-old Darian Atkinson.
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- Death penalty in Mississippi: What you need to know
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Mississippi is one of 29 states that allows the death penalty. Here is what you need to know about what crimes can lead to a death penalty sentencing.
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- 'They're all dead:' Mississippi oyster farms take hit from Bonnet Carré Spillway
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- The Bonnet Carré Spillway poured nearly six trillion gallons of fresh water into the Mississippi Sound. Now thousands of oysters and other wildlife are dying. Mississippi oyster farmers are seeing mortality rates up to more than 90-percent.
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- Here's why Mississippi has no say in the opening of the Bonnet Carré
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Here's why Mississippi has no say in the opening of the Bonnet Carré. Why the spillway was built and more about the openings.
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- Finding JoJo: How a Mississippi community came together to find a missing Kangaroo
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- When JoJo, a little kangaroo, went missing after an event at a local elementary school on June 5, the Gulfport, Mississippi community Bayou View and local police officers came together to find the missing roo.
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- Take a tour of Gulfport's new Rouses location ahead of grand opening
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Rouses Market opens a new Gulfport location Wednesday, June 12 with a lot of new additions for customers to enjoy. The new store will include a Mongolian BBQ station, sushi, poke, aged meats, easy to-go grab meals and more.
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- 'I can lead the way for others,' Vancleave student second-ever African American valedictorian
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Khadeejah Franklin is not your average 18-year-old high school student. Franklin is involved in clubs, student council, three sports and on top of that juggling college classes. Her hard work has resulted in her being Vancleave's valedictorian.
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- 'You're with us, we're with you,' community comes together to honor life of Biloxi fallen officer
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- A vigil is held in memory of the officer who was shot and killed in front of the Biloxi Police Department. Dozens of people came holding signs and candles to take part in prayer and song with officer Robert McKeithen's family.
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- An intimate look at prayer vigil for fallen Biloxi police officer Robert McKeithen
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Photos from a prayer vigil at the Biloxi Police Department in honor of slain police officer Robert McKeithen, who was shot and killed in the parking lot on May 5, 2019.
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- National ceremony remembering fallen officers 'hits home' week after Biloxi officer's death
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Just over a week since Biloxi lost one of its own officers in the line of duty, a national day of remembrance for fallen officers hits home a little harder for the Mississippi Coast.
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- 'I'm doing my job if everybody goes home.' Dispatchers mourn loss of Biloxi officer
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Dispatchers who worked the same shift as fallen Biloxi police officer Robert McKeithen mourn the officer after he was shot and killed outside the Biloxi police station.
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- It'll take something 'unique' for another casino to open on the Mississippi Coast
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- There are 12 casinos on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with three more proposed this year. Due to new regulations, for a casino to be considered they have to bring something 'unique' to the market.
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- Police use tear gas bombs to bring man out of home in Gulfport standoff
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- After a near five-hour standoff, Gulfport Police take a man into custody after the subject barricaded himself in a home on 21st street. Two other adults were removed from the home as well. The incident is still under investigation.
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- FBI raids popular Lovelace Drugs in downtown Ocean Springs
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- The Federal Bureau of Investigation has raided Lovelace Drugs, a popular pharmacy and eatery, on Washington Avenue in Downtown Ocean Springs.
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- Jojo the escaped kangaroo caught on camera in South Mississippi
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Jojo, a kangaroo that belongs to Wild Acres mobile zoo, escaped his handlers after a day camp in Gulfport, Mississippi. One local man caught the little roo on camera after calling police. He says the police at first didn't believe the call.
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- Mississippi Coast teacher who 'brings history to life' chosen for selective fellowship
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Each year the James Madison Fellowship is awarded to one teacher per state that's focus is history. This year is Jacie Meyers at Ocean Springs Middle School.
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- National kart-racing event brings world-traveled racing family to Biloxi
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- The Johnsons have traveled all over the world when it comes to racing. Being on the Mississippi Coast is special for Obie Johnson, whose father graduated from Gulfport High School. His two boys Nikita, 11, and Kai, 6, love to race and to win.
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- Southern Miss thumps Arizona State in Baton Rouge
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Southern Miss baseball beat Arizona State 15-3 in the Baton Rouge Regional.
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- Southern Miss baseball beats ASU in rally
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Southern Miss baseball beat Arizona State to stay alive in the NCAA Baton Rouge Regional.
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- New sports bar coming to Harrah's Gulf Coast in Biloxi with a familiar name
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Harrah's Gulf Coast in Biloxi is set to add a new sports bar in time for football season. The bar's name brings a little bit of 'old' Biloxi to the casino.
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- Mississippi transgender teen didn't think he'd survive 9th grade. Now he's proud of who he is.
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Jorden Blosser, who graduated high school at 16, is the first transgender student to graduate from Pass Christian High Schoool on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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- Remembering fallen Biloxi officer one month after his death
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Biloxi officer Robert McKeithen was killed May 5, 2019. Now we look back one month later after Officer McKeithen's death rocked the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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- Southern Miss' Matt Wallner drafted by the Minnesota Twins
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Southern Miss outfielder Matt Wallner became the highest draft pick out of program with a 39th selection by the Minnesota Twins. Wallner leaves behind a school record of 58 home runs.
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- She's an LGBTQ stripper from Kiln, Mississippi. She found herself in New Orleans.
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Devin Ladner is a member of the LGBTQ community who left her hometown of Kiln, Mississippi, years ago in the search to find herself. Now she's a stripper in New Orleans.
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- She used birthday money to make a sign. It became a rallying cry for LGBTQ people in the Bay.
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Ann Madden, owner of Smith & Lens fine art gallery in Old Town Bay St. Louis, created All Are Welcome signs to promote LGBTQ inclusion in the small Mississippi town after passing of HB 1523.
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- 'They were abusive.' Foster care was worst part of LGBTQ teen's life in Gulfport
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Daniel Garcia, a Gulfport native who is now at Pomona College in California, overcame abusive foster parents and found a forever home with a Gulfport family.
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- 'Never waste another day:' Mississippi firefighter says near-fatal accident was 'life-changing'
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Gulfport Fire District Chief Mark Hilley has driven motorcycles for more than 40 years. A near-fatal accident with his daughter in tow changed his life. He said the experience has him reevaluating his priorities and giving up a life-long passion.
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- Mississippi salutatorian gives speech of hope nearly eight years after parents are murdered
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- D'Iberville High School salutatorian Nina Li Brashear remembers her parents' murder as she addresses hundreds at the high school's graduation. Her mother, father and aunt were murdered in their home eight years ago. Now she has a message of hope.
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- Honoring those who gave all: Biloxi National Cemetery decoration of the graves
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Hundreds came out early on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend to lay flags on veterans graves' at the Biloxi National Cemetery.
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- Southern Miss' takes down Marshall to advance in the Conference USA tourney
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Southern Miss tops Marshall 10-5 in the Conference USA tournament at MGM Park in Biloxi.
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- DeSoto Central baseball wins 2nd straight state title
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- The Jaguars won their second consecutive state championship with a 5-0 win to earn a series sweep of St. Martin and claim their third title trophy since 2015.
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- St. Martin baseball falls to Desoto Central in baseball
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- It was an emotional end for St. Martin, after the team was swept by DeSoto Central in the Class 6A State title round. The Jaguars won their second consecutive state championship with a 5-0 win.
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- Southern Miss rallies to beat Rice in C-USA tourney
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Southern Miss’ Matt Wallner hit a walk-off home run to defeat Rice in the C-USA tournament in Biloxi.
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- Coast school surprises slain Biloxi police officer’s grandson with special gift
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- North Woolmarket teachers and staff surprised 8th grader Delmas Cox, the grandson of fallen Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen, w/ a picture of his grandfather and a Biloxi patch.
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- Lucedale pellet plant: Locals say yes, environmentalists say 'hold on'
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- A public hearing for a permit to allow a company to build the largest wood pellet plant in the world in George County Mississippi. Many locals say it will bring jobs. Others worry it will bring environmental and health issues.
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- 'You make this city proud,' Biloxi mayor emotional speaking at fallen officer's funeral
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Biloxi Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich becomes emotional speaking at the funeral of fallen officer Robert McKeithen.
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- The good Biloxi officer Robert McKeithen did 'can not be murdered or destroyed,' chief says
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Biloxi Police Chief John Miller remembers fallen officer Robert McKeithen at his funeral, sharing stories of the man McKeithen was. The chief said that all the good he did, the love he shared 'could not be murdered or destroyed' by the tragedy.
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- 'His love is still alive in all of us,' Fallen Officer Robert McKeithen's children thank community
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Levi, Logan and Lauren Grundel, Robert McKeithen's step children thank community for the support they've received and share stories.
