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Jackson County Sheriff says community cooperating in Nolan Wells investigation; new details emerge
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- As the community continues to grieve, questions remain surrounding the tragic death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells. New developments are…
Base Sports Performance celebrates grand opening in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A new training facility is celebrating its grand opening in Ocean Springs, offering a place for athletes and adults to train, grow, and…
Looking hot and mostly dry until Friday
Tonight will be partly cloudy with temperatures falling into the upper 70s. A light south wind will become westerly overnight, making for another warm and muggy night. Thursday will feature…
Gautier police investigating early morning shooting
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier police are asking for the public’s help when it comes to more details about an early morning shooting in the city. Police say shots were fired around 3:15 a.m. on Calle De Feliz in Gautier. No…
Hood Industries to close Wiggins mill after storm damage
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- A Stone County plywood mill is set to close its doors, which will cause nearly 260 people to lose their jobs. Hood Industries leaders…
Two Stone County organizations team up to help rebuild storm damaged homes
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Two Stone County nonprofit organizations are coming together to help families still recovering from the devastating storms that swept through…
Suspect in officer-involved shooting in Biloxi dies
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The man who led police on a chase through Gulfport and Biloxi and exchanged gunfire with them last week has died. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer identified the suspect as 39-year-old Malcolm Matthews of Biloxi. He died…
Crews working brush fire near north side of Johnson Bayou in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Fire Rescue is currently working a brush fire located along the north side of Johnson Bayou. At this time, there is no threat to the City of Pass Christian or nearby homes in…
Pearl River Sheriff’s Department searching for missing person Blaike Rodenkirch
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River Sheriff’s Department is asking for help locating a missing adult. Blaike Rodenkirch was last seen on July 2.…
New details released in Nolan Wells case; businesses support family through donations
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- New developments have been made in the case of Nolan Wells, as the 18-year-old Ocean Springs teen was confirmed…
Connected Living with C Spire: Tech tips for parents
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) - C Spire is offering back-to-school tech tips for parents ahead of Mississippi's sales tax holiday. The tax-free weekend begins on Friday and runs through Sunday, allowing families…
Heat sticks around as rain chances stay limited
A few isolated showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through early this evening before skies turn mostly clear overnight. Temperatures will only fall into the upper 70s, making for another…
Man arrested on one count of second degree murder in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-A man is behind bars in Gulfport in connection to a shooting that left one person dead. Fifty-six-year-old Carliss Demetric Rupert has been arrested and charged with one count of second-degree murder. On July 7, officers with the…
Jackson County investigators seeking photos, videos and witnesses after Nolan Wells' death
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office continues to actively investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Nolan Wells, who was last seen alive on Horn Island on July 4, 2026. The sheriff’s office says they recognize that a significant amount of…
Family of Nolan Wells hires Ben Crump as death investigation continues
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-- The family of Nolan Wells, who died on Horn Island after…
Body found on Horn Island positively identified as Nolan Wells
Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. confirms that the body found near Horn Island Monday was been identified as Nolan Wells. According to the coroner, they used dental records to positively identify the body as Nolan's. Nolan was reported missing…
Local health officials warn residents against flesh eating bacteria
As waters heat up this summer, health experts are urging people to take precautions against vibrio, the bacteria which can cause serious and sometimes life-threatening illness. As…
Community supporting Nolan Wells’ family
Members of the community are now coming together to support Nolan Wells’ family during this time. An official GoFundMe started by Allayah Dennis to support Nolan’s family has raised more than…
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…
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…
Ben Crump, Rev. Al Sharpton join family seeking answers in Nolan Wells death
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — The family of Ocean Springs teenager Nolan Xavier Wells will be joined by civil rights attorney Ben Crump and National Action Network founder Rev. Al Sharpton on Friday as they publicly call for a full and…
Original Rosie the Riveter shares her story of service in WWII at the Beau Rivage
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A remarkable piece of American history made a stop on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. One of the nation’s…
City of Ocean Springs adopting new building codes
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs announces they have officially adopted the 2024 International Building Code and the 2024 Residential Code. Effective July 6, all…
Keesler Federal Credit Union launches debt eraser giveback
Keesler Federal Credit Union announces they are launching their debt eraser giveback program. Keesler Federal members with auto loans in good standing will be eligible to win the…
State Treasurer David McRae discusses Trump Accounts
On July 4, the Trump Accounts went online. The investment fund is available to U.S. citizens under 18. Children born between 2025 and 2028 are and will be eligible…
Jackson County Sheriff says community cooperating in Nolan Wells investigation; new details emerge
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- As the community continues to grieve, questions remain surrounding the tragic death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells. New developments are…
Base Sports Performance celebrates grand opening in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A new training facility is celebrating its grand opening in Ocean Springs, offering a place for athletes and adults to train, grow, and…
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers celebrate 40 years
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers celebrated a major milestone Wednesday. For 40 years, the organization has partnered with law enforcement, the media, and the community to help solve crimes and…
Gautier police investigating early morning shooting
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier police are asking for the public’s help when it comes to more details about an early morning shooting in the city. Police say shots were fired around 3:15 a.m. on Calle De Feliz in Gautier. No…
Blues Brunch at 100 Men Hall featuring Deltaphonic
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Nothing says Sunday on the Coast quite like good food and live blues! This weekend, the historic 100 Men Hall is serving up…
Nationwide ‘Stop the Violence’ Jeep Ride coming to Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- A nationwide movement is rolling into Bay St. Louis as the Gulf Coast Gladiators host the ‘Stop the Violence’ Jeep…
Ear Candy Coalition Live Music Showdown Finals
If you love live music and discovering local talent, you won’t want to miss what’s happening tomorrow. The Ear Candy Coalition is wrapping up its live music showdown with…
Hood Industries to close Wiggins mill after storm damage
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- A Stone County plywood mill is set to close its doors, which will cause nearly 260 people to lose their jobs. Hood Industries leaders…
WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis at ribbon cutting for Base Sports Performance
A new sport performance center opens to the public. Base Sports Performance is cutting the ribbon on their new center in Ocean Springs. WXXV’s…
Two Stone County organizations team up to help rebuild storm damaged homes
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Two Stone County nonprofit organizations are coming together to help families still recovering from the devastating storms that swept through…
Suspect in officer-involved shooting in Biloxi dies
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The man who led police on a chase through Gulfport and Biloxi and exchanged gunfire with them last week has died. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer identified the suspect as 39-year-old Malcolm Matthews of Biloxi. He died…
Crews working brush fire near north side of Johnson Bayou in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Fire Rescue is currently working a brush fire located along the north side of Johnson Bayou. At this time, there is no threat to the City of Pass Christian or nearby homes in…
Pearl River Sheriff’s Department searching for missing person Blaike Rodenkirch
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River Sheriff’s Department is asking for help locating a missing adult. Blaike Rodenkirch was last seen on July 2.…