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Funds set up to help Deputy Jimerson’s family

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The South Mississippi Planning and Development District is helping with the Fallen Officer Fund set up for Deputy Michael Jimerson’s family. All donations are tax-deductible and 100 percent of the proceeds will go directly to Deputy…

Child dies in two-car crash in Pearl River County

PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A nine-year-old child died Tuesday morning in a two-car crash in Pearl River County. Mississippi Highway Patrol officials say the crash happened around 7 a.m. near Highway 43 and Salem Road. A Dodge Ram truck…

Mississippi native accounted for from World War II

WASHINGTON—The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced today that U.S. Army Tech5 Edwin E. Ross, 24, of Philadelphia, Mississippi, who was captured and died as a prisoner of war during World War II, was accounted for July 18, 2025. Ross's family…

Prescribed burn happening in Jackson County

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- If you see smoke in parts of Jackson County near the City of Gautier, there’s a reason. The Sandhill Crane Wildlife Refuge is undertaking a prescribed burn on 161 acres south of I-10 and east of…

Legislation impacting the Gulf Coast

The Mississippi Legislature addressed an array of issues during this year’s legislative session, including matters directly impacting the Mississippi Coast. On that list are projects approved through the Gulf Coast Restoration…

Memorial Hospital discusses NICU safety plan

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Leaders in healthcare and child protection came together to strengthen safety for newborns. Memorial Hospital of Gulfport hosted a discussion centered on improving safety within its neonatal intensive…

One injured in shooting in Gautier

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-Gautier police are currently investigating a shooting. Authorities say at least one person was injured and taken to a local hospital by a private vehicle. The victim’s condition is unknown at this time. The shooting happened on Kingfisher…

Ingalls launches future USS George M. Neal

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilding successfully launched the future guided missile destroyer George M. Neal on Wednesday. It’s the fourth flight three Arleigh burke class destroyer to be built…

Win for Coast oyster fishermen

A press conference was held Friday by Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United at the Pass Christian Harbor. The group announced a legal victory after a Harrison County judge ruled in their favor.…

4/3 - Sam's Friday Night Forecast

Expect a warm and quiet night with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures falling to around 68. Saturday will be another humid day, with a mix of sun and clouds, and…