Escatawpa News

ESCATAWPA, MS The cause of the deadly blast at VT Halter Marine remains a mystery as company and federal investigators continue to look for answers.

Nov. 23 - Officials are still trying to determine what caused an explosion that killed two people Friday at VT Halter Marine near Moss Point , Mississippi .

Two people died and four others were injured late Friday after an apparent flash fire in a tank on a 120-foot tugboat at V.T. Halter Marine on Roberts Road, authorities said.

Officials say at least two people have died in an explosion at VT Halter Marine in Escatawpa.

Emergency officials in South Mississippi said Tuesday that Tropical Storm Ida gave them a chance to test their hurricane plans without the threat of serious, widespread damage.

Tropical Storm Ida brought just enough wind and rain to be a nuisance to South Mississippi, leaving many thankful and breathing a big sigh of relief.

People in Jackson County were keeping an eye on Tropical Storm Ida Monday. They didn't waste time protecting their property from rough weather.

The new beach at the west end of Beach Blvd. in Pascagoula is seen Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 where sand is being pumped in along the Gulf of Mexico.

This is Sound Off, where you can speak your mind on anything you wish. Because of the large number of calls received, not all can be published.

When jackson county fair goers get hungry, they know where to go. In fact, they flock to the ten food booths, where local nonprofits are ready to feed them.

A Thursday story misstated the age of a girl who reported being molested and raped by an Escatawpa man.

The Jackson County Sheriff's Department arrested 47-year-old Leslie George on child molestation and rape charges after a 13-year-old girl told someone that he had been having sex with her, authorities said today.

John McCanlis has gratefully volunteered with Moss Point's Fall-de-Rah, an autumn-themed decorative riverfront display, since 1996.

On Saturday, shade was at a premium as Moss Point's annual Riverfest celebration went off smoothly under cobalt-blue skies and wispy white clouds.

Cruisin the Coast is certainly hitting on all cylinders this week. An increasing number of classic cars can be seen cruising the streets of South Mississippi or visiting one of the many Cruisin venues.

A Hurley woman was arrested on a felony charge of trafficking in stolen firearms after she allegedly stole 4 rifles and a handgun from a man who rents a room and a portion of her home, Jackson County Sheriff Mike Byrd said.

Bass pro Pete Ponds has never been a big fan of the spinnerbait. Until now. 'I've finally found one I have confidence in,' Ponds said Thursday, after a few hours of tossing a new HoleShot Spinnerbait, made by HoleShot Tackle of Escatawpa on the outskirts of Pascagoula.

Forty years after the disappearance of Curtis Havard and the slaying of his friend Bobbie Joe Sims, their families still search for answers.

Use the overpass, build the jail Problems with trains? Have you forgotten the 14th Street overpass? Use common sense and quit complaining about it.

Dogs killing pet cats I see where two running dogs killed a cat Saturday night. This makes two cats in 24 hours.