one D’Iberville natives’ dreams officially turned to reality While the Indianapolis Colts were on the clock with the 80th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft Minnesota cornerback Justin Walley received the call of his life “Growing up you always see guys get that call but I think until you really live through that moment you can’t really grasp the magnitude of it and how much it really rattles you inside and then once I saw it say the Indianapolis Colts I was like this is the real deal!’ but it’s an honor and it’s a blessing so always striving to get to this moment and finally being able to be in a position that I’m in at the moment is a blessing and it means a lot.” Once round three of the draft was complete Colts General Manager Chris Ballard was asked about the talented defensive player and in a time where people don’t want to workout It’s safe to say Walley is fond of the Colts organization as well spending time in Indiana just a few weeks ago “I took a 30 visit there and I was there I think two weeks ago “The community and their whole fanbase really supports them I’ve got a thousand calls and messages from all the Colts fans When looking back on his high school career Football recipient said the D’Iberville community has always supported him and he knows that support will continue in a colts uniform and everybody accepting us with open arms and still to this day I have so much support coming from guys from D’Iberville and it means the world to me.” Walley’s journey with the Colts will began May 8th as he heads north to Indianapolis Cities across the Coast have courted Bass Pro Shops to build an outdoor superstore Bass Pro Shops announced Thursday it will build a new Outdoor World store at Lemoyne Landing development on Mallet Road which runs along I-10 from Exit 50 of I-10 to Sangani Boulevard in D’Iberville Jackson County Supervisors built the road with the hopes of luring major retail similar to the big box stores in D’Iberville The 75,000 square-foot store will provide avid sportsmen and women with “the widest selection of quality products at the best prices around friendly expert service,” the company said in a news release The store is expected to open in early 2027 and hire 125 “Outfitters.” Tate Reeves said the investment in Jackson “speaks volumes about the region’s potential as a hub for economic opportunity and tourism.” The only other store in Mississippi is in Pearl “We are very excited to have the opportunity to serve the sportsmen and women in the Gulfport-Biloxi Region and are proud to become members of this celebrated outdoor community,” said legendary angler conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris The company has donated more than 10% of its earnings over the past 10 years to support conservation programs in the local communities and the nation firefighters and state fish and wildlife agency employees receive a 10% discount on almost everything in all Bass Pro Shops with a 5% discount on firearms and ammunition “This transformative development represents a significant investment in our county’s future and we are proud to play a role in bringing such an iconic brand to the Gulf Coast,” said Barry Cumbest president of the Jackson County Board of Supervisors This story originally appeared in the Sun Herald and is reprinted with their permission A drug bust at a D’Iberville home last week has led to a major seizure for law enforcement and the arrest of two suspects The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office Task Force executed a search warrant on April 18 on the residence of Kavon Pridgen and Lakendra Evans An investigation led authorities to suspect the house was being used in drug trafficking activity Pridgen was taken into custody at the scene and charged with multiple counts of aggravated trafficking of a controlled substance Evans was also arrested at the scene and charged with multiple counts of aggravated trafficking of a controlled substance along with officers from the D’Iberville Police Department seized the following from the home upon executing the search warrant:  Copyright 2025 SuperTalk Mississippi Media Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly SuperTalk Mississippi Media is Mississippi’s leader in news SuperTalk Mississippi Media covers every inch of the state Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInD’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WLOX) - 7 Brew is opening a second South Mississippi location the company dropped a future coffee stand on-site at 3546 Sangani Boulevard in D’Iberville The coffee stand is expected to open in mid-May and will bring 50 jobs to the area The chain offers 20,000 drink combinations including coffee 7 Brew is also opening a coffee stand in Waveland at 318 Highway 90 Officials will hold a ribbon cutting for the Waveland location on March 27 See a spelling or grammar error in this story? Report it to our team HERE Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInD’IBERVILLE the Harrison County School District announced that one person was arrested in connection to a recent threat to D’Iberville High School was arrested Sunday and charged with one felony count of making terroristic threats according to the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department Murray made comments on Snapchat on Sunday threatening to ‘shoot up the school.’ Investigators were able to obtain a warrant for Murray due to the threats Murray was arrested at his residence in Biloxi and is being held at the Harrison County Adult Detention Facility on a $50,000 bond Officials confirmed Murray is not a current student at the high school It is unconfirmed at this time if he ever attended “The safety and well-being of our students and we have worked closely with local law enforcement agencies to address the situation swiftly We also appreciate the vigilance of our students and community members who reported their concerns.” The school district also thanked the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department and the D’Iberville Police Department for their quick response “We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners and take all necessary steps to ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone.” See a spelling or grammar error in this story? Report it to our team HERE (WLOX) - D’Iberville city leaders are looking for ways to make it easier for people to walk and bike around town — and they’re asking the public for their input The shopping area at I-10 and I-110 is the center of growth for the city which doesn’t make D’Iberville bike or pedestrian-friendly 9 years ago and there’s no pedestrian access to that,” explains city manager Bobby Weaver “Lamey Bridge Road was widened in coordination with the interchange project and we don’t have a pedestrian pathway sidewalk associated with that and the one crossing at Popp’s Ferry doesn’t have a crossing either those are our three focal points to be able to create an avenue.” Weaver believes overpasses across one or more of the busy roads could be the answer connecting surrounding neighborhoods to the commercial corridors “I live north of the interstate off Lamey Bridge Road and I see people trying to walk throughout the day trying to walk or ride their bike We have others on the west side and see people trying to walk across the diverging diamond.” The city is asking citizens to take a survey on its website to help determine the best option A public hearing is also being planned at the end of January to hear from residents To take the survey, visit the city’s website at diberville.ms.us D’Iberville Police Chief Marty Griffin announced the arrest of a D’Iberville man accused of sending files of child pornography The investigation took place between March 8 after D’Iberville Police received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that an online user on an instant messaging platform was sending child pornography files while connected to an IP address in D’Iberville It was determined that the IP address was registered to 42-year-old Robert Samuel Corzine and he was arrested after turning himself in on March 3 Corzine was taken to the Harrison County Adult Detention Center where he was booked with a $250,000 bond set by Harrison County Justice Court Judge Albert Fountain If you have any information regarding this incident or any other crime, please contact the D’Iberville Police Department at 228-396-4252 or Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers at 877-787-5898 or www.mscoastcrimestoppers.com parents of D’Iberville Middle School were greeted with a disturbing message from school district officials D’Iberville Middle School received a tip from Crime Stoppers Tip Hotline stating there is going to be a shooting at the D’Iberville Middle School Dance We have no further information at this time As the safety and security of our students remain our number one priority We are so sorry for the inconvenience and disappointment this may cause We are continuing to work with authorities and make the recommended adjustments in the coming days We understand that this news may be alarming but please know that we are taking all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of our students and staff We will update you with any new information as it becomes available please talk to your children about the importance of reporting any suspicious activity or threats to school officials or law enforcement We must all work together to keep our community safe Thank you for your understanding and cooperation D’Iberville Police Chief Shannon Nobles also made the following post on Facebook in response: The cancelation of the dance continues a troubling trend among schools on the Coast a student at George County Middle School was disciplined after sharing a “potentially concerning” post on Snapchat on Wednesday READ: Police investigating ‘potentially concerning’ social media thread related to George County Middle School In September, a Harrison Central High School student was arrested after the school was placed on lockdown for the second time in a week after officials received a phone call threatening to bring guns inside school districts were forced to respond after a Snapchat post directed threats towards Picayune Memorial High and Junior High along with schools in the Pearl River County School District READ: Harrison Central High lockdown lifted after no threats found, officials say We will update this story as we learn more information Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInD’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WLOX) - If you’re a fan of Empanola here on the Gulf Coast a new location will be opening up in D’Iberville According to a post on Facebook the New Orleans-based restaurant will be opening up the new D’Iberville location later in the fall which will be located at 3920 Promenade Parkway in The Promenade shopping center the Popps Ferry location will be closing its doors The last day to visit this location will be August 30 Empanola has two other locations in Ocean Springs located at 718 Bienville Boulevard and in Biloxi at 1036 Howard Avenue Empanola was born in 2017 and is inspired by New Orleans’ stimulating cuisine and its dream to bring delicious South American empanadas to town (WXXV)- The City of D’Iberville has opened a new outdoor sports center The facility is located at the Rusty Quave Sports Complex It was made possible through a partnership with the National Fitness Campaign you have seven minutes to go through seven movements There is a QR code on the equipment that can be scanned One D’Iberville Parks and Rec employee tells WXXV the facility is a welcomed addition to the city “I think it will be a big plus for the community I think it will bring more people out here to try it out and get a good workout in As well as when we have a game or tournament going people can come over here and get exercise as their kids are playing,” said T “There are a few outdoor workout centers but this is definitely one of the nicest ones It’s a good addition to the ballpark.” The new fitness space is open from 6:30 in the morning to 9 at night each day Rules are posted on the gear; you must be 14 years and older to use it (WXXV)- A new Aldi opened their doors to customers in D’Iberville today with a ribbon cutting taking place earlier This is the third Aldi to open on the Gulf Coast coming eight months after Winn Dixie shut their doors The next Aldi locations to hit the Gulf Coast are expected in Gulfport D’Iberville, MS 12/31/2024 – Firehouse Subs announced a new restaurant in D’Iberville the new restaurant is owned and operated by Justin Green “We are thrilled to be a part of the Firehouse Subs family and bring our hearty and flavorful subs to the D’Iberville community,” said Justin Green “We can’t wait to meet new guests and support our local first responders through our portion of every purchase program that benefits Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.” Founded by former firefighter brothers out of Jacksonville the foundation of Firehouse Subs is built upon serving hot The Lakeview Village II restaurant displays décor that reflects the founding family’s decades of fire and police service with gear and photos donated by local fire departments hand-painted mural by Chief Mural Artist Joe Puskas featuring a depiction of the D’Iberville Fire Department proudly showcasing the Warrior logo parked at the D’Iberville Marina Justin and his team are dedicated to sharing the brand’s commitment to giving back through Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation® which has granted more than $89 million to first responders and public safety organizations across the U.S A portion of every purchase at any Firehouse Subs in the U.S providing lifesaving equipment and resources to first responders and public safety organizations across the country (WXXV)- A D’Iberville man and woman are behind bars on drug trafficking charges after sheriff’s officials say they found a litany of drugs at their home Kavon Pridgen and Lakendra Evans are each charged with aggravated trafficking of a controlled substance Harrison County Sheriff’s officials say the county’s narcotics task force executed a search warrant at the duo’s home on Cypress Circle this past Friday agents found over one pound each of fentanyl Both Pridgen and Evans are now being held at the Harrison County Adult Detention Center a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is coming to D’Iberville on April 10-13 at the Bobby Eleuterius Sports Complex The memorial honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S bearing the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam “Hosting ‘The Wall That Heals’ in D’Iberville is an incredible honor for our city and the entire Gulf Coast This powerful tribute allows us to reflect on the sacrifices made by our Vietnam veterans and their families ensuring their legacy is preserved for generations,” D’Iberville Mayor Rusty Quave said and gratitude as we come together to remember the fallen support those who served and educate our community about the enduring cost of freedom We are proud to share this experience with all residents and visitors as it reinforces our commitment to honoring the heroes among us.” The replica is transported from community to community the trailer opens with exhibits built into its sides allowing it to serve as a mobile Education Center the exhibit has been on display in nearly 800 U.S Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInGULFPORT (WLOX) - Gulfport Police have arrested a D’Iberville man who they say shot two people early Saturday morning 35-year-old Clarence Thompson III was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault and one count of shooting into an occupied dwelling GPD says Thompson was on parole after serving three years of a 20-year sentencing in a 2015 shooting in Hattiesburg officers responded to a shooting complaint in the 220 block of Courthouse Road they found two victims both suffering from single gunshot wounds Detectives later learned that an argument over a tip had escalated leading to Thompson being escorted out of the bar Thompson retrieved a rifle from his vehicle and fired multiple rounds before fleeing the scene Both victims were taken to a local hospital and were listed in stable condition Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Gulfport Police Department at 228-868-5959 or Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers at 877-787-5898 The City of D’Iberville has announced the new police chief Marty Griffin has been named the new police chief for the city Chief Griffin has 28 years of law enforcement experience including 14 years with D’Iberville PD As part of the D’Iberville Police Department Chief Griffin has held positions as interim chief police Chief Griffin is a graduate of the 270th session of the FBI National Academy An arrest has been made in connection to a threat at D’Iberville High School That’s according to a message from the Harrison County School District Superintendent William Bentz Bentz said the district appreciates the vigilance of students and community members who voiced their concerns The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department confirmed a threat was made over the weekend on SnapChat by a person who threatened to shoot up a school He was identified as 18-year-old Robert Murray of Biloxi Murray was arrested Sunday and charged with making a terroristic threat His initial appearance has not yet been set The Biloxi Indians welcomed the D’Iberville Warriors to town for both teams’ final game of the regular season The Indians scored with a little more than one minute remaining in the fourth quarter to pick up the 24-23 win Both teams finished the season with a 5-5 record and each will hit the road next week for the first round of the playoffs (WXXV)-Over at the Bobby Eleuterius Sports Complex volunteers spent the day assembling ‘The Wall that Heals’ Vietnam War memorial exhibit That memorial has more than 58,000 Vietnam veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice Crews are also working to assemble information where visitors can learn more about the Vietnam War and see various artifacts from the war It was a meeting of past and present as volunteer and Vietnam War Don Phillips reflects on the generations meeting to build the wall ‘The Wall that Heals’ exhibit will hold an opening ceremony Thursday at 6 p.m Visitors are welcome to view the wall anytime between then and April 13th A man from the Mississippi Gulf Coast will spend close to a decade behind bars for child exploitation Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced on Monday that D’Iberville native Brandon Anthony Courtney was locked up as a result of “Operation Press Your Luck,” a campaign to locate and lock up individuals committing cyber crimes involving minors the suspect’s most recent arrest follows multiple encounters with police Courtney was sentenced by Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Keith Miller to 40 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections with eight years to serve day-for-day without possibility of parole and five years of supervised probation for two counts of child exploitation we were able to take a dangerous predator off the streets before he could do more harm,” Fitch stated “My office is dedicated to protecting the innocent and making our communities safer by investigating and prosecuting crimes like these If you suspect a child is being exploited online or trafficked In addition to his time in prison and on probation Courtney was ordered to pay a $1,000 assessment to the Victims of Human Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation Fund $1,000 to the Crime Victim Compensation Fund He will also have to register as a sex offender upon his release from prison On Sunday 18 year old Robert Murray of Biloxi was arrested after officials say he made a threat on Snapchat to shoot up D’Iberville High School He’s charged with making a terroristic threat and is now on a 50,000 bond According to Harrison county Sheriff Matt Haley these sort of threats are something they never disregard “There’s always a concern and we’re always on high alert when it comes to these threats Law enforcement in general takes every one of these threats very seriously.” The threat against D’Iberville High School would not mark the first time that something like this happened across South Mississippi In September a 16 year old was arrested after making threatening phone calls which locked down Harrison Central High West Harrison High School was put under lockdown after a caller had  stated they put a weapon and bombs inside the school Situations such as these are something Sheriff Haley says law enforcement always has to be prepared for “We have a lot of procedures in place as far as this goes Our officers train for this on a regular basis we have school threat assessments that happen on a regular basis There’s always room for improvement but we train regularly in case of such For those who might be thinking of making their own school threat in the future If you make a threat to the safety of our children we find you and we will arrest you.” (WXXV)- New details in the resignation of D’Iberville Ward 1 Councilman Randall Pelous D’Iberville City Manager Bobby Weaver tells us the city council plans to meet later this week to appoint an interim council member to serve for the rest of his term Pelous resigned upon his retirement from his full-time Harrison County job in order to meet the benefits requirements with the Mississippi Public Retirement System and maintain eligibility to run for elected office moving forward Weaver confirmed to us that Pelous remains on the ballot for the upcoming municipal elections running unopposed as a Republican for the Ward 1 seat for the next term since his benefits requirements will be met by the start of the new term The D’Iberville Warriors hit the road to take on the Gulfport Admirals The Warriors play host to Harrison Central while Gulfport welcomes St Three men from Jackson County have been arrested in D’Iberville and charged in connection with a shooting as a result of a narcotics investigation D’Iberville Chief Shannon Nobles said 21-year-old Trevor Barron 23-year-old Cori Davis and 22-year-old Tamoko Johnson all from the Pascagoula and Moss Point area have been charged with aggravated assault and shooting into a motor vehicle They were taken to the Harrison County jail and bond was set at $250,000 for each charge Harrison County’s narcotics unit had a silver Honda Accord under surveillance occupied by the suspects The surveillance began in Biloxi and proceeded into D’Iberville As the vehicle approached Rodriguez Street and Gorenflo Road striking the windshield of the investigator’s vehicle and hitting the driver who suffered a non-life threatening wound to the face and head The Honda was stopped shortly after by a D’Iberville K-9 unit and the suspects were taken into custody The investigation is ongoing in conjunction with Harrison County Sheriff’s Department Introducing a whole new meaning to keep your eyes on the prize This week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week is a real life Princess Merida not just because of her perfectly curled hair and ability to shoot a bow and arrow like nobody’s business Introducing D’iberville Archery’s very own What started off as an elective when she was younger turned into a lifestyle for D’Iberville senior Avary Peterson Even though she didn’t take the sport seriously until her freshman year those previous years with a bow and arrow formed her into the archer that she is now “It was more of that I was really comfortable with the sport already and so it was really easy for me to like pick up new concepts and that gave me a satisfying outcome and so now obviously I loved that feeling so I’ve kept doing it and have really enjoyed it,” Peterson said Peterson was named the Most Improved Archer and was a part of their first ever State Championship team “Again that satisfaction of just like wow this is our first year winning ever and I’m on this team and it just felt like a path I needed to stay on,” said Peterson “You always have that sense of doubt within saying you don’t want to be too cocky You want to do the best you can to just be the best you can so it’s just knowing that you try as hard as you can is the most satisfaction you’ll get because I know I tried my hardest so I can sleep at the end of the day.” the D’Iberville archery team won their fourth State Championship in a row and Peterson was the highest scoring female with a score of 293 but it’s also such a relief in a way that it gives me almost closure because freshman year I was constantly increasing my score each match to where I am now I finished state with the highest score I have ever gotten,” said Peterson “That was my PR (personal record) and it was actually really funny because my freshman year my PR I reached at state that year.” She was able to achieve all this while being a member of five different clubs and balancing a part-time job Peterson says she’s learned a lot about patience and letting things go Also you’ve got to learn to let things go If I shoot an arrow and it ends up being a seven I’ve just got to focus on the next one and kind of relieve myself of any past mistakes if I did something wrong on that one,” Peterson said “I’ve just got to reflect and figure out what I did wrong but most importantly just to make sure I do improve from that mistake.” Making the very little if any mistakes she does now it’s obvious that Peterson has not only been learning