Officials cut the ribbon on new Stone High School campus
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Stone County leaders welcomed the community inside the brand-new Stone High School Thursday, giving the community a first look at the campus…
Southern Arts Alliance holding auditions for ‘A Southern Nutcracker’
The search is on for dancers who will bring the magic of ‘A Southern Nutcracker’ to life. Lisa Hendrickson joins us ahead of this weekend’s audition with…
Child abuse and neglect investigation leads to arrest in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A woman is behind bars in George County after the sheriff's department received a report regarding a case of possible child neglect. The George County Sheriff’s Office received the report and immediately began an investigation into the…
District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath releases statement regarding Nolan Wells death investigation
District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath has released a statement concerning the death investigation of Nolan Wells. To hear that statement in its entirety, watch…
Keesler Medical Center Satellite pharmacy returns to normal hours
The Keesler Medical Center Satellite location is returning to normal operations. Both the lobby and drive-thru are open. However, if you are picking up heavy or bulky…
Ingalls Shipbuilding employees pack Backpack Buddy food bags for Jackson County Students
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- As the new school year approaches, Ingalls Shipbuilding employees are stepping up to support local families. Hundreds of volunteers gathered Wednesday…
US health officials are investigating a new outbreak of cyclosporiasis
By LAURA UNGAR Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora. The outbreak included 72 people as of Wednesday. The Food and Drug Administration has not yet identified which products are linked to the illnesses. Officials also have…
Harrison County School District launches new bus safety features ahead of school year
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- As students get ready to head back to class, Harrison County schools are focused on getting them there safely.…
White Chevy Tahoe sought after dump trailer and equipment stolen in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying a white Chevy Tahoe. The Hancock County Sheriff’s…
After rescue, Bayou Bernard Marsh Dog Marsha recovering and seeking forever home
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Humane Society is sharing an update when it comes to Marsha, also known as the Bayou Bernard Marsh Dog. Marsha…
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…