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Body Recovered on Horn Island Confirmed as Missing 18-Year-Old Nolan Xavier Wells
Authorities have confirmed that a body recovered on Horn Island is 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells. The identification was made following the discovery during the search effort. No additional information about the circumstances surrounding his death has been released at this…
Search Intensifies For Missing Mississippi Teen Last Seen On Horn Island
A large-scale search is underway for an 18-year-old Mississippi man who disappeared while visiting Horn Island over the Fourth of July weekend. Authorities say Nolan Xavier Wells, of Ocean Springs, was last seen around 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 4.…
Beachgoers Urged to Take Precautions Against Flesh-Eating Bacteria Ahead of Fourth of July Weekend
As families head to the beach for Independence Day celebrations, health officials are reminding the public to be aware of Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but potentially deadly bacterium that thrives in warm saltwater and brackish water. While infections remain uncommon,…
Police Pursuit Ends in Officer-Involved Shooting Near Treasure Bay Casino
A police pursuit that began in Gulfport ended Wednesday afternoon in Biloxi with an officer-involved shooting near Treasure Bay Casino on Highway 90. According to authorities, Gulfport Police were pursuing a suspect driving a U-Haul truck when the chase crossed…
Hammond Police Officer Indicted in Federal Witness Retaliation Case Tied to Cockfighting Investigation
A Hammond police officer has been federally indicted after prosecutors accused him of using his position in law enforcement to retaliate against an informant connected to a Mississippi cockfighting investigation. According to federal court records, 37-year-old Denver Keith Golmon is…
Police Warn Squatted Trucks Are Illegal Ahead of Scrapin’ the Coast
Motorists traveling to the Mississippi Gulf Coast this weekend for Scrapin’ the Coast are being advised to expect heavy traffic, possible delays, and increased law enforcement presence, especially for illegally modified vehicles. The Gulfport Police Department announced that traffic congestion…
11 Indicted In Alleged $123 Million Mississippi Medicaid Fraud Scheme
MISSISSIPPI — Eleven people have been indicted in what state officials are calling one of the largest Medicaid fraud cases in Mississippi history, involving an alleged scheme that fraudulently billed more than $123 million to the state’s Medicaid program. According…
Mississippi Man Fired After Viral Restroom Confrontation With Father and Daughters
A Mississippi man has reportedly been fired after a video showing him confronting a father who brought his young daughters into a women’s restroom went viral across social media. The incident occurred at a QuikTrip convenience store in Pell City,…
Anchor Lake Evacuation Order Lifted After Dam Safety Concerns Eased
Residents evacuated earlier Thursday near Anchor Lake in Mississippi are being allowed to return home after officials determined the dam remains structurally sound. The flood watch issued after concerns of a potential dam failure has expired. The Mississippi Department of…
Picayune Declares State of Emergency After Major Flooding
Picayune, Mississippi, has declared a State of Emergency following significant flooding caused by heavy rainfall Tuesday. City officials reported nearly 10 homes and Picayune City Hall were impacted by floodwaters after approximately 6.8 inches of rain fell in just six…