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Mississippi Congressional Delegation backs Gov. Reeves’ disaster declaration request after severe flooding
The Mississippi Congressional Delegation is sharing their support for Governor Tate Reeves request for a major disaster declaration. The governor requested the declaration from…
Gulfport honors Memorial Health System’s 80 years of service on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is celebrating a major milestone for one of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s largest healthcare providers.…
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in southeast Louisiana
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall Tuesday afternoon near the Biloxi Wildlife Management Area in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, and is now moving west across southeastern Louisiana. As of the 4 p.m. CDT advisory from the National Hurricane Center, Bertha was…
Gulfport mother convicted and sentenced for killing her son
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport woman will spend the rest of her life in prison after pleading guilty to murdering her son. Sixty-nine-year-old Jerri Roby pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the 2023 death of her 42-year-old son John Gaither.…
Press conference being held on independent autopsy results
BREAKING THIS MORNING, LIVE COVERAGE TODAY ON WXXV FOX WXXV will be covering the press conference regarding the findings of an independent autopsy in the death of Nolan Wells when it begins. The press conference is being held in Chicago…
Medical professional shares tips to prevent parasite causing 'explosive diarrhea'
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Cyclospora is continuing to impact states across the U.S., including Mississippi. The state currently has five confirmed cases, and though the…
State legislature looking at redistricting
Lawmakers reformed Mississippi’s Youth Court System during a three-day special session earlier this month. Meanwhile Governor Tate Reeves wants lawmakers to work on another major issue. State Senator Jeremy England is…
Tropical Storm Bertha turning west this evening
Tropical Storm Bertha continues to track west along the northern Gulf Coast Tuesday evening. As of the 7 PM CDT advisory, the storm was located about 105 miles southeast…
Keesler Federal Credit Union provides school supplies to Coast kindergarteners through Bright Futures program
As families prepare for the new school year, thousands of Coast kindergartners will have one less thing to worry about. Volunteers spent…
Cities continue storm preps for Tropical Storm Bertha
Local governments in South Mississippi continue to make preliminary preparations for Tropical Storm Bertha. While we’re not expected to see severe impacts, city and county leaders across the…
Sand Bag locations opening in South Mississippi
In preparation for potential weather impacts, sand bag locations are opening up in South Mississippi. Gulfport: Limit of ten sand bags per household. Available while supplies last. Sandbags and shovels will be provided. Intersection of Glover Street and Hewes Avenue…
Ben Crump to announce preliminary findings from independent autopsy in death of Nolan Wells Wednesday morning
Attorney Ben Crump says the preliminary findings from the independent autopsy that Nolan Wells’ family requested will be released Wednesday morning at a press conference. That presser is set to take place at 8 a.m. in Chicago, where the 117th…
Former NFL WR Terrell Owens pledges money to Nolan Wells case
Another notable name has pledged reward money in the death investigation of Nolan Wells, according to Attorney Ben Crump’s office. You may recall at Wells’ funeral Monday, Reverend Al Sharpton announced that he and Tyler Perry offered a combined $100,000…
Woman arrested in connection with shooting at apartment complex in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A woman was arrested in Gulfport in connection to a Monday shooting at an apartment complex. Twenty-one-year-old Leona Boykin was arrested and charged with six counts of aggravated assault. On July 20, officers responded to Emerald Pines…
Mother, father of Nolan Wells honor his memory at Ocean Springs funeral
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Two weeks after Nolan Wells’ death, funeral services were held at an Ocean Springs church, bringing family, friends, and the community together to remember his life…
'We're in a ferocious search for the truth': Nolan Wells' family continues to seek answers weeks after the teen's death
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The family of Nolan Wells and their legal team spoke out after the Ocean Springs teen’s funeral and shared where the investigation into his death stands. Weeks after Wells’…
Harrison County officials hold emergency meeting regarding tropical system
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- With tropical storm watches now in effect along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Harrison County leaders are taking steps to prepare for the tropical…
Jackson County Office of Emergency Services prepare for tropical system
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Office of Emergency Services is encouraging residents to stay weather aware as a tropical system moves through the Gulf.…
Two charged in Pearl River County trafficking, sex crimes investigation involving child
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Two Pearl River County residents are behind bars in a human trafficking and child sex crimes investigation involving a pregnant teenager. Dawson and Sabrina Brown each face a long list of charges in the investigation, which…
Funeral Services scheduled for Nolan Wells
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Family, friends, and community leaders prepare to honor the life of Nolan Wells. Visitation is set to begin at 9 a.m., followed by funeral services at…
Questions grow after Nolan Wells independent autopsy ruled 'undetermined;' Cajun Navy disputes Crump's claims
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- Attorney Ben Crump and his legal team are raising new questions about the cause and manner of Nolan…
‘Cannot rule out foul play’: Nolan Wells independent autopsy preliminary findings released
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- On Wednesday, Attorney Ben Crump revealed the long-awaited preliminary report from the independent autopsy of Nolan Wells performed at the request of his family. The report states that the cause…
Stone County Sheriff’s Office invites community to town hall meeting
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a town hall meeting Thursday. That meeting starts at 6:30 and will be happening…
Mississippi Action for Progress Headstart connects with job seekers at job fair
Job seekers interested in a career in education connected with head start leaders at a job fair Tuesday in Gulfport. Mississippi Action for Progress Headstart…
First responders review safety procedures at new Stone High campus
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- First responders gathered at the new Stone High School Tuesday. The Stone County Sheriff’s Office as well as the Wiggins police and…
Election qualifying begins for municipal and county school board races
Tuesday was the first day of election qualifying for certain offices in Mississippi. Candidates wanting to run for city, county, or special school district seats now…
Results released for independent autopsy on Nolan Wells
The results of a preliminary autopsy report commissioned by the legal team of Nolan Wells’ family have been released. According to those preliminary findings, the cause and manner of Nolan’s death was ‘undetermined’ pending investigation. According to Attorney Ben Crump,…
Mississippi Congressional Delegation backs Gov. Reeves’ disaster declaration request after severe flooding
The Mississippi Congressional Delegation is sharing their support for Governor Tate Reeves request for a major disaster declaration. The governor requested the declaration from…
Gulfport honors Memorial Health System’s 80 years of service on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is celebrating a major milestone for one of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s largest healthcare providers.…
Humane Society of South Mississippi opens new veterinary urgent care
Humane Society of South Mississippi has opened its doors on a brand new veterinary urgent care. Joining us with more is Katie King.
South Mississippians prepare for minimal impacts from Tropical Storm Bertha
Tropical Storm Bertha is moving past our area with landfall expected in Coastal Louisiana this afternoon. This morning, South Mississippians in low lying areas continued to…
Appeals court upholds reversal of post-release supervision for convicted sex offender
The Mississippi Court of Appeals has upheld a Harrison County judge’s decision to revoke a convicted sex offender’s post-release supervision and send him to prison.…
Gulfport mother convicted and sentenced for killing her son
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport woman will spend the rest of her life in prison after pleading guilty to murdering her son. Sixty-nine-year-old Jerri Roby pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the 2023 death of her 42-year-old son John Gaither.…
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers statement regarding reward information in Nolan Wells case
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers would like to clarify information circulating regarding rewards in the Nolan Wells investigation. In a statement, Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers said, "As with any felony investigation, Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers offers up to a $2,500 reward for…
Wiggins boutique Magnolia Belles awarded Shop Small Grant through Main Street America
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- A Wiggins boutique celebrated a big win after receiving national recognition and a major investment to help its business grow. The…
Medical professional shares tips to prevent parasite causing 'explosive diarrhea'
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Cyclospora is continuing to impact states across the U.S., including Mississippi. The state currently has five confirmed cases, and though the…
Local power crews make storm preparation plans
Local power companies are making their preliminary storm preps in case they’re needed for power restoration efforts due to Bertha. Mississippi Power says their crews are in standby mode…
State legislature looking at redistricting
Lawmakers reformed Mississippi’s Youth Court System during a three-day special session earlier this month. Meanwhile Governor Tate Reeves wants lawmakers to work on another major issue. State Senator Jeremy England is…