Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInBILOXI (WLOX) - Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol are working several multi-vehicle crashes on I-10 westbound on the Pascagoula River Bridge on Saturday afternoon Delays are expected to last for at least an hour We will update this story as we learn more information See a spelling or grammar error in this story? Report it to our team HERE New location marks milestone with special giveaways and community events This marks the 30th corporate-owned location and the 17th Newk’s in Mississippi The grand opening celebration on April 14 will feature Kicker 108 FM on site The first 25 guests will receive a limited-edition tumbler and free drinks for a year Additional giveaways include coupons for a free drink there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 17th “Pascagoula has welcomed us with open arms and we can’t wait for the community to try fan-favorites like the Newk’s “Q” and our newly launched wraps,” said Matt Wilson flavorful meals and becoming a go-to destination for residents and visitors alike.” The Pascagoula location will operate daily from 10:30 a.m For more information on Newk’s menu, rewards program or to find a location near you, visit Newks.com or download the Newk’s Eatery app Contact:Samantha BabbiliChampionsbabbili@championmgt.com Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInJACKSON CO. (WLOX) - All lanes of I-10 on the Pascagoula River Bridge going eastbound are back open after a vehicle went into the water Gautier Police Chief David Bever says a call came in that a vehicle went over the Pascagoula River Bridge at the 66-mile marker Mississippi Highway Patrol says it was the result of a multi-vehicle crash Mississippi Highway Patrol says the driver who went into the water was rescued after Jackson County Fire Protection crews deployed a boat The driver had minor injuries and another driver involved in the crash had serious injuries Gautier Fire Department and Moss Point Fire Department also helped crews on the scene The crash is under investigation by the Mississippi Highway Patrol Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInPASCAGOULA (WLOX) - A suspect was arrested Wednesday night after police say he beat his parents to death with a cinderblock 39-year-old Darold Sim Payne was arrested following a four-hour standoff with law enforcement after he barricaded himself inside his home on Krebs Avenue Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd identified the victims as 86-year-old Harold Payne and 72-year-old Jittuan Payne Lynd confirms the couple both died of blunt force trauma officers responded to a home on Krebs Avenue in response to a fight in the front yard Officers from the Pascagoula Police Department Jackson County Emergency Services Unit and Ocean Springs Police Department worked to contain the scene After several attempts to negotiate with Payne the Jackson County Emergency Services Unit deployed tear gas into the home later identified as Harold and Jittuan Payne Pascagoula Police Chief Terry Scott says the parents and son lived together in the house He doesn’t believe anyone else lived there Chief Scott praised the work of his team along with the other law enforcement agencies that responded “We did everything we could to protect his life and get him into custody without hurting any officers or anyone else,” Chief Scott told WLOX News The double homicide case is being handled by the Pascagoula Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division The victims' autopsies will take place Friday (WLOX) - The Board of Trustees of the Pascagoula-Gautier School District (PGSD) selected Dr Caterria Payton as the district’s next superintendent Payton has more than 25 years of experience with PGSD She began her career as an assistant teacher in 1999 and served as a teacher “I am excited about becoming the leader of the district where I have spent my entire career,” said Dr “It is an incredible privilege to build on our district’s achievements and I look forward to the journey of continued success alongside our educators The school district said Dr.Payton played a key role in Pascagoula High School earning an “A” rating which contributed to PGSD achieving the first-ever districtwide “A” rating and vision will continue to drive our district forward,” said Tracy Jackson-Wilson “Her deep roots in our community and proven track record of success make her an outstanding choice to lead PGSD into the future.” Current Superintendent Billy Ellzey announced his retirement in February His last day as superintendent will be June 30 Payton will officially assume her role on July 1 See a spelling or grammar error in this story? Report it to our team HERE investigators with the Pascagoula Police Department are asking the public to be on the lookout for a car reported stolen from a local dealership The suspects believed to be responsible for the theft arrived at the dealership in a dark gray Dodge Charger A male suspect dressed in all black clothing with orange or red gloves exited the vehicle before climbing into the Camaro and driving off Those with any information on this case are urged to contact Pascagoula PD at 228-762-2211 all eastbound lanes of I-10 on the Pascagoula River Bridge are now reopened following a wreck the closure was due to a two-vehicle wreck on the bridge Those involved received non-life-threatening injuries Congestion is expected to linger in the area for some time drivers are asked to use caution when approaching the area Municipal Building has been home to Pascagoula’s City Hall since the 1940s its attendants are expected to be moving out Renderings for a new city hall have been released The building is portrayed as being two stories tall and covering around 20,000 sq — more than triple the size of the current building The new building is also expected to house the utility department and a few other departments making it a convenient one-stop shop for residents to pay bills or take care of city business While Mayor Willis says nothing is wrong with the current building the additional space would be welcomed by its workers we outgrew this location,” states Mayor Willis “Now city services are spread all over town in probably four different locations for citizens to get things taken care of that they need [The current] building covers around 5,000 It’s going to be a real step forward for the city hall to be in a much larger much more conveniently located spot for our citizens.” the bid process is not expected to start until mid-November A bid is expected to be accepted before the end of 2024 with construction starting soon after taking around 12 to 18 months to complete and placing workers in the new building by mid-2026 The Pascagoula Redevelopment Authority is holding an Open House on Tuesday where they will be highlighting projects happening in the city The city is asking for the public’s feedback on what else is needed in the downtown area (WXXV)- Now to an update on the truck that had driven over the edge of the bridge near the Pascagoula River earlier Monday night and Moss Point fire departments also assisted Crews with Jackson County deployed a rescue boat where they discovered the driver had sustained minor injuries This accident caused major delays on Monday Landon Orozco with Mississippi Highway Patrol said one other vehicle was involved in that accident The driver of the truck sustained minor injures while the driver of the other vehicle suffered serious injuries Mississippi Highway Patrol is currently investigating the crash (WLOX) - Due to low water levels throughout the city Pascagoula has been placed under a boil water notice The city of Pascagoula says a leak has been identified and crews are working to resolve the problem We will provide updates as new information becomes available Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMOSS POINT officials with Moss Point Police Department announced the arrest of 22-year-old Johnny William Anderson of Moss Point Anderson is accused of murdering 28-year-old Pascagoula resident Spencer Watson who was reported to Pascagoula PD as missing by his family on Wednesday morning The case initially began on Monday when officers with Moss Point PD were called to the area of Baywood Drive and River Pine Road following reports of gunshots Investigators spent roughly 2 hours searching for shell casings Pascagoula PD contacted Moss Point PD to share Watson’s information It was then that officials realized Watson’s information matched the information of the owner of the vehicle that was towed on Monday Investigators searched the nearby area once again Watson’s body was found roughly 60 yards into a wooded area off of Baywood Drive Anderson is currently charged with murder and was booked into the Jackson County Adult Detention Center Officials are still questioning people and the investigation is still ongoing Those with information on the incident are encouraged to call Moss Point Police Department at 228-475-1711 or Crime Stoppers at 877-787-5898 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Pascagoula is looking to secure its reputation as the “icebreaker capital of the world” with the announcement of nearly a billion dollars in government money going to Bollinger Shipyards and its efforts to build ice-breaking vessels a Republican from Mississippi who chairs the Senate Armed Services Committee announced Wednesday that the Department of Homeland Security had decided to modify the Polar Security Cutter (PSC) icebreaker contract to include an additional $951.6 million investment at Bollinger’s location in Pascagoula “As the Arctic grows as an arena of great power competition the United States will require far more icebreaking capability from the U.S Coast Guard to defend our interests in this region,” Wicker explained “Today’s award is a testament to the good work that Bollinger continues to do on the [PSC] program and the growing urgency with which their platforms are needed to boost our national defense “The Mississippi Gulf Coast will not only benefit from even more national security-focused quality jobs and economic development but it will also continue to be a national player and powerhouse in mission-critical innovation and military capability.” Bollinger can proceed with building America’s first heavy polar icebreaker in nearly 50 years Plans currently call for three Polar Class 2 heavy icebreakers to be built under the program The new class of ships is designed to replace the current Coast Guard icebreaker fleet have experienced frequent mechanical issues and are becoming increasingly expensive to maintain he commended employees along with local and federal leaders for helping secure the contract modification Of those he said had hands in the process were Wicker and other members of Mississippi’s congressional delegation “Securing this contract modification has truly been a herculean effort and underscores the incredible trust the U.S government has placed in Bollinger to build and deliver the first heavy polar icebreaker in half a century,” Bordelon said “We wouldn’t be in this solid position we’re in today without the leadership and the tireless efforts of the entire team at Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding.” “I am also grateful for the leadership of President Trump and his administration in recognizing the urgent need for American-made icebreakers Because of his foresight and commitment to rebuilding America’s shipbuilding capabilities this historic project is now moving forward,” he continued “I also want to thank Governor Reeves and Mississippi’s congressional delegation for their leadership and support especially as we leverage ongoing state and local investments to ensure Bollinger Mississippi remains the premier example of American shipbuilding.” Bollinger’s Pascagoula workforce exceeded 1,000 employees – a massive turnaround in comparison to declining employment under the facility’s previous owner Since purchasing the Jackson County location in 2022 Bollinger has invested over $40 million into infrastructure Bollinger will be able to provide employees with industry-leading wages throughout the life of the PSC program 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 (WLOX) - First responders are on the scene in Pascagoula following a wreck involving three vehicles — including a bus carrying the Pascagoula High School band at the intersection of Market Street and Polk Avenue The bus was carrying around 40 students to Hattiesburg for a high school football playoff game One of the drivers and four students received minor injuries They were taken to be treated at a local hospital In two Facebook posts made by New York Pizza in Pascagoula photos show where the bus was pushed into the restaurant as a result of the collision The restaurant announced it will be closed until further notice The Pascagoula-Gautier School District issued the following statement: a Pascagoula-Gautier School District bus carrying part of the Pascagoula High School band was hit when crossing Market Street this evening The collision pushed the bus into a nearby restaurant A few students received minor injuries and many are shaken up Thank you to the police and other first responders helping our students and staff on board The Pascagoula Police Department is investigating the crash Pascagoula Police Department made this post to Facebook at 6:46 p.m.: The Pascagoula Police Department is currently investigating a traffic accident that occurred today The accident took place at Market Street and Polk Street that was headed westbound on Polk Street and came in contact with a vehicle headed southbound on Market Street This caused the bus to veer into the New York Pizza building One of the drivers and four students sustained minor injuries and sought medical attention at a local hospital This traffic accident is currently being investigated by our Traffic Division’s Officer Vail If you have any information regarding this incident