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Gautier Police investigating July Fourth shootings
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier police are investigating two separate shootings that happened on July Fourth. The first happened at five Saturday night at Bayou Village Apartments and the second took place an hour and a half later at 7:30 Saturday…
Body found on Horn Island as search continues for missing teen
A body has been found on Horn Island Monday morning as officials continue the search for missing teenager Nolan Wells. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter…
Mississippi Gulf Coast students crowned national champions in Musicology
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A group of students at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School in Long Beach recently came home national champions in a highly unique subject. For Charlie…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department searching for missing 18‑Year‑Old last seen on Horn Island
Jackson County, Miss (WXXV) - The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a missing person, identified as Nolan Xavier Wells. Nolan is described as an 18‑year‑old Black male, approximately 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing around 180 pounds.…
Suspect arrested after pursuit through Stone and Harrison Counties
Stone County, Miss. (WXXV) — A suspect is in custody after leading law enforcement on a pursuit through Stone and Harrison counties that ended in a crash Sunday morning. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the incident began around 11:34am…
State Department of Education releases new lunch payment guidelines
Families across Mississippi who may need help paying for school meals can now apply for free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch benefits. The Mississippi Department of Education says the program…
State Rep. Mike Ezell honored for bipartisan leadership in ocean observation
Representative Mike Ezell was honored by the IOOS Association recently. Ezell was awarded the Congressional Award for Bipartisan leadership in Ocean Observing. The honor comes…
Project commemorating Freedom Summer coming to City of Moss Point
Moss Point will soon commemorate its role in the Civil Rights Movement through a memorial project. ‘The Witness: The Freedom Memory Project’ is led by the…
Governor Reeves Announces Over 100 Appointments
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced over 100 appointments to positions within state government. “I’m confident these appointees have the talent and dedication needed to make our state even stronger,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “I appreciate their willingness to…
Freedom Over Ocean Springs draws Crowd for fireworks, food and family fun
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — The City of Discovery kicked off its Independence Day celebrations a day early Friday evening as residents and visitors gathered at Fort Maurepas Park for…
Harrison County School District security staff takes part in training
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District’s Safety and Security staff participated in training at the D’Iberville High School. The training is called ‘Active Attack…
State accepting workforce Pell Grant applications
Mississippians will soon be able to use federal Pell Grants for certain short-term workforce training programs. Governor Tate Reeves says the new Workforce Pell Grant Program takes effect July 1…
Mississippi Highway Patrol Fourth of July travel period begins
If you plan to be on our South Mississippi roads this holiday weekend, keep in mind that there will be an increase in state troopers on major interstates and highways. The Mississippi Highway Patrol’s July 4th travel period kicked off…
Mississippi at the Great American Fair in Washington, D.C.
Fourth of July is Saturday and America is celebrating our 250th birthday! The Great American Fair is set up on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. State…
16-year-old reels in big catch on first day of Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
Hundreds of anglers will be hitting the Gulf this weekend for another year of the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. While the…
Law enforcement participating in ‘Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign
The D’Iberville Police Department is reminding drivers the ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign is underway. The campaign began on Monday and runs until…
Centers for Disease Control warns of flesh-eating bacteria
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning for a flesh-eating bacteria. The bacteria has been found in Mississippi as well as Florida. Health officials are concerned about vibrio vulnificus bacteria, which can lead to deadly infections.…
Suspect arrested in Thursday morning Long Beach shooting
Long Beach, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach Police Chief Billy Seal announces the arrest of Hallis Russ Jr. Russ is charged with one count of murder from a shooting Thursday morning. Neville Conner was killed Thursday in Long Beach. Russ was…
Community celebrates Gautier's 40th birthday, America's 250th
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- The city of Gautier held a double birthday bash on Thursday, celebrating the city’s 40th anniversary and America’s 250th. Community members came out to city…
Fireworks and PTSD: Expert shares ways to help veterans enjoy the Fourth of July
As millions celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, experts are reminding families that the loud blasts can be difficult for some military veterans. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Timothy Swiger says…
Local business donating portion of sales to help family of Nolan Wells
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Scoop in Biloxi shares members of their community are grieving the loss of a close friend. Through the close of…
Search for missing teen ends after body found on Horn Island
On Monday, multiple agencies came together to search for missing teen Nolan Wells. That search came to an end after a body was discovered in…
City officials hold ribbon cutting for Nothing Bundt Cake in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of D’Iberville welcomed Nothing Bundt Cakes to the Promenade recently. The store is next to Target. City officials hosted a…
Community responds to teen missing from Horn Island on 4th of July
OCEAN SPRINGS, MISS. (WXXV) -- Ocean Springs teenager, Nolan Wells, was last seen on Horn Island on the 4th of July, and after just…
Anglers return to shore as Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo wraps up
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Boats returned to the docks as another year of one of the Gulf Coast’s biggest fishing traditions came to a close.…
Runners participate in 45th annual Wesson Memorial Run
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Runners laced up their shoes and kicked off Independence Day with a long-standing Gulf Coast tradition in Ocean Springs. The 45th annual Wesson Memorial…
The 42nd annual OLG Crab Festival wraps up in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- The 42nd annual Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Fest drew holiday crowds in Bay St. Louis this weekend…
Mississippi Power crews head to New Jersey to help with storm recovery
Mississippi Power crews are headed to New Jersey to service an area recently hit by severe weather. A team of 100 linemen left Sunday…
Applications open for Biloxi Citizen’s Police Academy
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- In Biloxi, applications are now open for the sixth annual Citizen’s Police Academy. It is an eight-week program offering a behind-the-scenes look at police operations. Classes…
Sheriff, Coroner release new details on body found on Horn Island Monday morning
HORN ISLAND, Miss. (WXXV)-- Jackson County officials have released a few new details on the body found Monday morning on Horn Island, as…
Mississippi Highway Patrol releases July 4th travel enforcement numbers
Mississippi Highway Patrol’s July 4th holiday travel enforcement period is now in the books. Across the state, troopers responded to 110 crashes over the holiday weekend, including…
Ocean Springs School District, South MS Community College remember Nolan Wells
Tributes continue to pour in as people remember Nolan Wells. Ocean Springs School District issued a statement saying the entire Greyhound community is shocked and heartbroken by the loss of Nolan Wells. Nolan was a 2025 graduate of Ocean Springs…
Fill the Bus School Supply drive kicks off in South Mississippi
Groups across the Coast are teaming up for school supply drives. In Gulfport, the police department is teaming up with Junior Auxiliary for their annual…
Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday returns for back-to-school shoppers
The state sales tax holiday is coming up fast. From July 10 through the 12th, parents can take advantage ahead of the school year. Parents are reminded to…
Gautier Police investigating July Fourth shootings
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier police are investigating two separate shootings that happened on July Fourth. The first happened at five Saturday night at Bayou Village Apartments and the second took place an hour and a half later at 7:30 Saturday…
Body found on Horn Island as search continues for missing teen
A body has been found on Horn Island Monday morning as officials continue the search for missing teenager Nolan Wells. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter…
Mississippi Gulf Coast students crowned national champions in Musicology
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A group of students at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School in Long Beach recently came home national champions in a highly unique subject. For Charlie…
Benefit ride for Deputy Craig Scott
The Gulf Coast Gladiators are hosting a benefit ride for Deputy Craig Scott. We are joined in studio by Jonathan Ramsey with the organization. He gives us the details on…