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Gulfport Mother Sentenced to Life After Admitting to Killing Son, Hiding His Body Behind a False Wall
A Harrison County woman will spend the rest of her life in prison after admitting she murdered her adult son, concealed his body inside her home, and spent weeks convincing relatives he was still alive. Seventy-year-old Jerri Roby pleaded guilty…
Pastor’s Son, Mother, and Teen’s Mother Charged Following Pearl River County Investigation
A Pearl River County investigation has resulted in criminal charges against three people following an investigation involving a teenage girl. According to investigators, 27-year-old Dawson James Brown has been charged with one count of statutory rape, two counts of sexual…
Waveland and Hancock County Mourn the Loss of Assistant Fire Chief Casey Piazza
The emergency response community across Hancock County is mourning the loss of Waveland Assistant Fire Chief Casey Piazza, a longtime public servant who dedicated more than 25 years to protecting his community. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that…
Three Arrested After Armed Convicted Felon Leads Investigators to Drugs, Weapons in Picayune Home
Three Pearl River County residents were arrested after narcotics investigators encountered an armed convicted felon at a Picayune residence, leading to the discovery of methamphetamine, firearms, and drug paraphernalia inside the home. According to the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office,…
Latest Update: Here’s What Southeast Louisiana Could Experience From the Developing Tropical System
As of the latest forecast, residents across southeast Louisiana should prepare for several rounds of tropical weather beginning Tuesday, with conditions expected to worsen Tuesday night into Wednesday as a developing tropical system moves west along the Gulf Coast. Forecasters…
Tropical Depression Two Forms in Gulf as Forecasters Watch for Strengthening
The National Hurricane Center officially designated the Gulf system as Tropical Depression Two during its 10 a.m. CDT advisory Sunday, marking the second tropical depression of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. As of the advisory, the system had maximum sustained…
Tropical Disturbance in Gulf Now Has 80% Chance of Development as Forecasters Monitor Gulf Coast
Forecasters are closely watching a tropical disturbance in the northern Gulf of Mexico that now has an 80% chance of developing into a tropical depression or tropical storm over the next several days. Current forecast models show the system moving…
Former Teacher of the Year, Assistant Principal Arrested on Child Sex Charges
A former Ocean Springs educator who was once recognized as Teacher of the Year is now facing felony charges after investigators say she had a sexual relationship with a student. According to the Ocean Springs Police Department, Olivia Marie Smith…
Second Suspect Wanted in Gulfport Waffle House Shooting as Investigation Expands
More than a week after gunfire erupted outside a Gulfport Waffle House on the Fourth of July, investigators say they are now searching for a second suspect believed to be involved in the incident. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office has…
Investigators Say No Evidence of Foul Play Found in Death of Nolan Xavier Wells
Mississippi investigators say they have found no evidence of a crime or foul play in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, who went missing during a Fourth of July trip to Horn Island. According to Jackson County Sheriff John…