SUMMARY: New developments have emerged in a nearly 30-year-old cold case involving the identification of a newborn found dead in Gulfport in 1993. The baby, originally known as Mary Josephine, was deemed a homicide victim and buried at Floral Hills Memorial Garden. Last year, authorities exhumed her body for DNA analysis, leading to the identification of her relatives. Investigators subsequently sought a DNA comparison with a woman believed to be Mary’s mother, but upon executing a warrant at her home, they discovered she had died by suicide, leaving a letter claiming her connection to Mary.

On December 21, 1993, a newborn baby was found dead on I-10 near the Lorraine Road exit in Gulfport.

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SUMMARY: This morning, volunteers at the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Ocean Springs prepared and served approximately 50 hot meals to First Responders. Teresa Danler, president of the Macedonia Senior Mission, expressed that the meal—featuring fried chicken, fish, and baked chicken—serves as a token of appreciation for the First Responders’ dedication to the community, especially during emergencies. She emphasized their sacrifice, as they often leave their families to help others during crises like hurricanes. This event marks the eighth consecutive year the church has organized meals for First Responders to honor their service.

Volunteers with the church prepared and served hot meals to Ocean Springs first responders.

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SUMMARY: Repairs have commenced on the Beach View Drive bridge in Gulf Park Estates, negatively impacting nearby businesses like Funky Monkey and The Bayou due to decreased traffic. Owners report significant declines in sales, with one day seeing only $48 in revenue. While they appreciate the support from construction workers dining at their establishments, the closure is forcing staff reductions and halting entertainment options. Hesitant about the timing during peak fishing season, they express concerns about the lack of notice regarding the closure. District supervisor Randy Bosard states that funding for the bridge repairs comes from tax dollars allocated for such work.

While improvements are necessary for both efficiency and safety, owners in the area say the closure is causing a heavy decline in their businesses.

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