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…
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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…
Multiple drug arrests made in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is sharing details on drug arrests made July 14. The department’s narcotics division made contact with Matthew…
Memorial Hospital Gulfport nationally recognized for stroke care
Gulfport, Mississippi — July 14, 2026 — Memorial Hospital Gulfport has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring people experiencing stroke receive timely, appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately helping…
Teachers across Mississippi quickly put classroom funds to work through new digital payment system
Mississippi teachers are already putting their classroom supply money to use through the state’s new digital payment system. The Mississippi Department of Education says more than 4,300 Education Enhancement Fund transactions worth more than $760,000 have been made through the…
Long Beach police officer appointed to NAMI Mississippi board of directors
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Police Department shares that one of their own is serving the state in a big way. Officer Shea…
Bollinger Shipyards opens advanced Workforce Training Center in Gulfport to expand America’s maritime industrial base
GULFPORT, Mississippi – Bollinger Shipyards (“Bollinger”), a leading designer and builder of high-performance military and commercial vessels, announced the opening of a new, 7,200-square-foot Workforce Training Center located at its Gulfport facility. Developed in partnership with the Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) Program Office and Mississippi…
Gulfport PD reminding drivers to slow down on the roads
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department is reminding drivers on the Coast that speeding can wreck lives. The department shares that nearly 11,300 people were…
Hot weekend on tap with a few storms possible
After a mostly clear night with lows in the upper 70s, Saturday will be sunny, hot, and humid. Highs will reach around 99 degrees, with the heat index making it…
Inside the South Mississippi facility helping to improve weather forecasts
Stennis Space Center is known around the world for testing rocket engines, but it's also home to one of NOAA's most important facilities. The National Data…
Home of Grace dedicates prayer garden and bell to honor longtime supporter Dub Herring
The Home of Grace is honoring the legacy of one of its longest serving supporters. Friday, the faith-based addiction recovery program dedicated…
Gulfport leaders celebrate grand opening of new Hampton Inn by Hilton Hotel
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A new hotel is opening its doors in Gulfport. Thursday, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce helped cut the ribbon…
UPDATE: MSDH confirms five cases of cyclosporiasis in Mississippi
Jackson, Miss.– The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has confirmed five reported cases of cyclosporiasis in the state from Public Health Districts 3 (the Delta), 5 (Central), 8 (Southern), and 9 (which includes the coastal counties). At this time,…
Governor Reeves requests major disaster declaration for counties impacted by Tropical Storm Arthur
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump for eight counties impacted by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flash flooding on June 18-19, 2026, from the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur. Tropical Storm…
Humane Society of South Mississippi opens after-hours vet clinic
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-If your pet needs medical attention after your veterinarian’s office closes, there’s now a new option on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Humane Society of…