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Amberjack, triggerfish recreational seasons to close June 1

The recreational fishing seasons for greater amberjack and gray triggerfish will close in Mississippi waters on June 1 at 12:01 a.m., the Department of Marine Resources announced Friday. 36 minutes ago

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BILOXI

Alabama man pulls gun during argument at Biloxi Waffle House

BILOXI -- An Alabama man has been charged with attempted aggravated assault after a shooting at the Waffle House on Reynoir Street.

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NEWS

Termites swarm across South Mississippi

Formosan termites had their annual coming-out party Wednesday night across South Mississippi.
CRIME

Dog set afire in George County dies of its injuries

GEORGE COUNTY -- A Lucedale man arrested on a charge of animal cruelty Tuesday is accused of dousing his 5-year-old Chihuahua mix in a flammable liquid and setting it on fire, George County Sheriff Dean Howell said.
BILOXI

Biloxi department store workers accused of embezzling more than $2,000

BILOXI -- Police have arrested two employees of JC Penney on an embezzlement charge alleging they each stole money from the department store over a period of several weeks.
NEWS

Man held in 20-pound cocaine case in Harrison County wants charges dismissed

GULFPORT -- A man accused of traveling with nearly 20 pounds of cocaine in his car wants his criminal charges dismissed on a technicality.
GULFPORT

Former Picayune bank teller gets prison, must repay money stolen

GULFPORT -- Former Picayune bank teller Vonetta Jordan was sentenced Thursday to 17 months in prison for bank fraud and ordered to repay $117,883.25.
HANCOCK COUNTY

CEO out at Hancock Medical Center

The Hancock Medical Center Board of Trustees announced Thursday the departure of the hospital's CEO, Robert Pascasio.
BUSINESS

Stocks head lower, market headed for a weekly loss

The stock market is heading lower in midday trading, putting it on track for its first weekly loss in a month.
BUSINESS

Stocks head lower, market on track for weekly loss

The stock market is heading lower in early trading, putting it on track for its first weekly loss in a month.
BUSINESS

Stocks open lower, market headed for a weekly loss

Stocks are opening lower on Wall Street, putting the market on track for its first weekly loss after four weeks of gains.