Gulfport child donates pop-tops to Ronald McDonald House

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1 year ago

December 23, 2022

www.wxxv25.com – Rick Gogreve – 2022-12-23 17:28:59

After nearly six years, a Gulfport child returned to a place that helped his family in a time of need so he could return the favor.

After collecting pop-tops for three years, ten-year-old Zander Spears and his family made a trip to Mobile to donate them to the Ronald McDonald House that helped them six years ago.

In 2016, Zander was transferred to Children's Hospital in Mobile after suffering injuries at the hands of his biological father.

During his time at the hospital, the Ronald McDonald House next door hosted his mother and grandmother until he was able to leave….

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Hancock Chamber announces Small Business Grant recipients and Regan Kane as the 2024 Jody Compretta Person of Passion, names Mary M. Perkins board member Emeritus

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20 hours ago

May 18, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-05-18 12:00:33

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Family files lawsuit after teen’s suicide in Harrison County Jail

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May 17, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – Brooke Parker – 2024-05-17 21:34:31

SUMMARY: The family of 16-year-old Kayelyn Gwen Drake, who committed suicide at the Harrison County Adult Detention Center, is suing the Harrison County Sheriff's Office and jail medical center for personal injuries and wrongful death. Kayelyn's family believes she was wrongfully accused of armed robbery and would still be alive if not for the actions of the Sheriff's Department. They describe Kayelyn as a good student who enjoyed singing and photography, and claim that she was falsely implicated in the crime due to being in the wrong place at the wrong time. The family also criticizes the handling of Kayelyn's case by law enforcement, alleging negligence and lack of support.

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5/16 – The Chief’s “Humidity Returns” Thursday Morning Forecast

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3 days ago

May 16, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – Rob Knight – 2024-05-16 07:05:07

SUMMARY: The old frontal boundary is stalled near the coast, with storms expected to fire along it later in the day. The heaviest rainfall is predicted along a line from Austin to DeRidder, up to McComb and near Hattiesburg over the next few days. Severe storms are more likely to form north of this boundary, with large hail possible. The area will be unstable before midnight, with conditions conducive for severe storms. Multiple storm systems are expected on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall and the potential for severe weather. By the weekend, the threat of heavy rain and severe storms will diminish as the surface low and upper weakness move east.

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