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Restaurant evacuated for roof fire

GULFPORT — Barnhill’s Buffet at 11487 U.S. 49 was evacuated for a short while early Tuesday evening while firefighters put out a minor fire on the roof.

Gulfport Fire Chief Pat Sullivan said firefighters responding just after 5 p.m. found smoke and flames but the fire was contained to the roof. The cause is believed to be an electrical problem from a sign on the roof, Sullivan said.

Thirteen firefighters and six units responded.

The restaurant was able to reopen for business.

— Robin Fitzgerald

Woman out on bond arrested on new charge

Tina Leeann McWilliams was out on bond in a pending methamphetamine case in Hancock County when Harrison County deputies found her with a small amount of meth and drug paraphernalia, said Sheriff Melvin Brisolara.

Deputies had stopped McWilliams for a traffic violation Sunday at Railroad Avenue and 4th Avenue in Long Beach.

McWilliams, 37, lives on J.P. Ladner Road in Pass Christian.

Brisolara said the pending charge is possession of two or more precursors with the intent to manufacture meth. That charge was filed by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office.

Harrison County Justice Court Judge Diane Ladner set bond at $50,000 for the new charge of possession of meth. McWilliams remained in custody Tuesday at the Harrison County jail.

— Robin Fitzgerald

Meeting on future of Diamondhead planned

The Mississippi Development Authority and the Mississippi State University Community Action Team will hold a public meeting Thursday at the Diamondhead Country Club from 5:30 to 7 p.m. to present their findings after visits to the community.

MDA reviewed all Diamondhead’s assets and MSU compiled a list of first impressions. The data will be used in developing a plan for Diamondhead’s future.

— Sun Herald