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Protest to cause possible road closures in Pascagoula Thursday: Police Department
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WKRG) — The Pascagoula Police Department is advising residents to be prepared for road closures during a planned protest on Thursday, July 18. The potential road closures will happen on Canty Street, Magnolia Street, Convent Avenue, and Watts Avenue. If the roads are closed it will be during regular business hours, according to […]
Tractor-trailer overturned on Highway 90 causing delays
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - Pascagoula Police had to close traffic on Highway 90 near MS 63 Wednesday morning after an 18-wheeler overturned. The big rig was hauling a chemical container with non-hazardous materials, and it tipped over in the area between Walmart and Waffle House, according to police. None of...
Child calling 911 leads to conviction, prison sentence for MS Coast habitual offender
“This was undoubtedly a terrifying situation that could have been much worse but for the quick thinking of a child and the swift response from the Jackson County Sherrif’s Deputies,” the district attorney said.
Prichard man asks judge to toss murder charge arising from Thanksgiving weekend shooting
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - An attorney for a Prichard man charged with murder and assault in connection to a shooting at a home that doubled as a nightclub asked a judge Thursday to dismiss the case. The shooting took place at a home Sweeney Lane nicknamed the “Hit House” over...
Mobile County: Loaded AR-15, stolen Camaro seized in Alabama highway stop
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WPMI) — According to MCSO, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, Mobile County Sheriff’s Office Interstate Interdiction Deputies conducted a traffic stop on I-10 near the Alabama Welcome Center. MCSO Deputy observed the vehicle turning into the Welcome Center and followed. When Deputy was approaching vehicle, the driver appeared to be attempting to flee while the passenger was reaching towards the floorboard area. Additional MCSO Deputies arrived to assist and secured the scene.
Second arrest made in May killing of Donte Evans in Prichard
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The Mobile County Sheriff's office confirms an arrest made on Cortez Drive tonight is connected to the death of Donte Evans who died last April from gunshot wounds. The homicide case originated in Prichard, where police found Evans' body in a car on Telegraph Road...
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