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Biloxi man sentenced for armed robbery and aggravated assault of hotel clerk

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2023-08-10 11:44:24

SUMMARY: Michael Tybus May, 44, from Biloxi, pleaded guilty to armed robbery and aggravated assault. May was sentenced to serve 15 years for each count concurrently in the Mississippi Department of Corrections. As a habitual offender, May must serve the full sentence without parole or early release. The charges stem from a March 9 incident where May was identified on camera footage as the man who robbed and assaulted a hotel clerk. On March 15, May was taken into custody while in possession of a pellet gun he admitted to using in the robbery. May said he was under the influence of fentanyl at the time of the attack.

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MDOT hosting annual Maintenance Meet

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April 29, 2025

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www.wxxv25.com – Spencer Pullen – 2025-04-29 18:42:00

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting its annual maintenance meeting this week, bringing together around 250-300 staff members from across the state. The event offers training and updates on roadway maintenance, safety, and technology. MDOT executive director Brad White emphasized the importance of keeping employees informed about new regulations and safety protocols. The conference also provides a platform for vendors to showcase tools and services for maintaining the state’s highways. White noted that tax revenue, including fuel tax and lottery funds, supports MDOT’s budget for maintaining roads and infrastructure. The meeting ends on May 1st.

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One arrested, one wanted in fatal Gulfport shooting

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April 29, 2025

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-04-29 18:00:00

SUMMARY: A fatal shooting occurred in Gulfport on April 28, 2025, when suspects Paul Ravin Martin Jr. and Kevin Eugene James opened fire on individuals in the Holly Circle area. Three victims were injured, and 16-year-old Cobi Earnest later died from gunshot wounds. Martin, 23, was arrested and charged with First-Degree Murder, Shooting into a Dwelling, and three counts of Aggravated Assault. He was out on bond for a previous drive-by shooting. James, 53, remains at large and is wanted for murder and other charges. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Gulfport Police or Crime Stoppers.

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One arrested, one wanted in fatal Gulfport shooting

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April 29, 2025

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-04-29 14:58:00

SUMMARY: On April 29, 2025, Gulfport Police arrested 23-year-old Paul Ravin Martin Jr. in connection with a fatal shooting on April 28. Martin faces charges of First-Degree Murder, Shooting into a Dwelling, and three counts of Aggravated Assault. The shooting occurred near Holly Circle, leaving one victim dead, 16-year-old Cobi Earnest, and three others wounded. Martin and another suspect, Kevin Eugene James, confronted individuals and fired indiscriminately before fleeing. Martin, already out on bond for a prior shooting, was arrested and held without bond. James, wanted for the same charges, is considered armed and dangerous.

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