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Deadline set for Harrison County residents to apply for Tropical Storm Arthur assistance
Harrison County residents impacted by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur have until October 3 to apply for federal disaster assistance. In-person help…
New details in exam of Nolan Wells' cell phone
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- New details coming to light on Thursday after Attorney Ben Crump and his team held another press conference to discuss the forensic…
State Medical Examiner Office's autopsy report in Nolan Wells case released
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi State Medical Examiner's Office autopsy report for Nolan Wells was publicly released Thursday by attorney Ben Crump and his team. Wells' cause and…
Looking quiet and comfortable through the weekend
Tonight will be partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 70. Friday looks sunny and nice, with a high near 88 and a northeast breeze around 10 mph. By…
Spreading overdose prevention awareness on National Save a Life Day
Mississippi is joining a national effort to raise awareness about overdose prevention. WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis shows us how local organizations are participating in National…
District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath releases statement on the Nolan Wells death investigation
District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath has released a statement in relation to the Nolan Wells death investigation. The grand jury report in this investigation was released on Monday. On Thursday, the Mississippi State Medical Examiner’s Office autopsy report was released…
State autopsy results released in Nolan Wells case
Attorney Ben Crump has released the Mississippi State Medical Examiner's Office autopsy report for Nolan Wells. Crump and his team discussed the results of the autopsy in a Thursday morning press conference in Orlando. You can read the full autopsy…
Bricen Rivers convicted of tampering with evidence, desecration of human corpse
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Bricen Rivers pled guilty this week to tampering with physical evidence and desecration of a human corpse in connection with the 2024 murder of his former girlfriend Lauren Johansen. Rivers pled guilty in Forrest County in…
Four arrested following child abuse investigation in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Four people have been arrested in Ocean Springs following a child abuse investigation. At 9 a.m. Thursday, investigators with Ocean Springs Police Department went to a residence and arrested and charged four people with sexual battery…
Attorney Ben Crump, forensic team to reveal findings from Nolan Wells’ cell phone examination
Attorney Ben Crump will join forensic investigator Andrew Garrett and his team of digital forensic experts at a news conference this morning in Orlando, Florida to reveal findings from the examination of Nolan Wells' cell phone. Tune into WXXV News…
Correspondence shows weeks of back-and-forth between attorneys, D.A.'s office over Nolan Wells' cell phone
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- New developments are expected on Thursday in the investigation surrounding Nolan Wells’ death. A press conference with Nolan…
The heat should back off a little by the weekend
Tonight will be mostly clear with temperatures dropping into the low 70s, and Thursday will be another mostly sunny day with a high around 91. Clouds will be increasing…
Memorial Hospital Biloxi Board makes charitable donation to local nonprofits
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial Hospital Biloxi’s Board of Trustees presented more than half a million dollars to 14 local nonprofits working to serve the community. A…
Biloxi man receives life sentence for child sex crimes
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Biloxi man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted of sex crimes involving a child. Sixty-six-year-old David Patrick Burkart was found guilty of two counts of sexual battery of a…
Attorney Ben Crump to reveal digital forensic findings from Nolan Wells’ cell phone examination in Thursday press conference
Attorney Ben Crump will join forensic investigator’s Andrew Garrett and his team of digital forensic experts at a news conference Thursday to reveal findings from the examination of Nolan Wells cell phone. Garrett Discovery, the digital forensics team retained by…
Mississippi police make 2nd arrest in death of Black woman found hanging from tree, seek 3rd suspect
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Police in Mississippi have arrested a second man in the death of a Black woman found hanging from a tree and have issued an arrest warrant for a third suspect. Jackson police said late Tuesday that…
Family, Ben Crump react to no criminal charges in Nolan Wells case
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- Following the release of the Jackson County grand jury’s no true bill decision and news that no charges will be…
“All lies, and they knew it”: Jackson County District Attorney addresses rumors and allegations surrounding Nolan Wells investigation
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath addressed rumors and accusations that spread in the weeks and months after the death of Nolan Wells. Myers McIlrath…
Feeling more comfortable on the first night of fall
Tonight stays mostly clear and mild, with a low around 74 and just a slight chance of a shower late this evening. Wednesday will be another sunny and hot…
Legislative Committee studying possibility of lowering property taxes, car tag costs in Mississippi
A legislative select committee in the Mississippi House is studying the possibility of reducing the cost of property taxes and car tags in…
Saints' return to the Superdome: 'Domecoming' remembered 20 years later
NEW ORLEANS, WXXV— Twenty years ago today, the Gulf South witnessed one of the most memorable nights in sports history. On Sept. 25, 2006, the New Orleans Saints returned to the Superdome for the first time since Hurricane Katrina, hosting…
WXXV News 25's Asia Ellis live at Tropical Smoothie Cafe ahead of Banana Ball
Banana Ball is taking over Keesler Federal Park this weekend! Loco Beach Coconuts players celebrated with a meet and greet at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Waveland.…
Free Gulfport program helps nursing home residents stay connected through technology
A free Gulfport program is helping nursing home residents use technology to stay connected with family and friends. Gulf Coast Connection Services provides one-on-one technology…
Mississippi welcomes record 45.5 Million visitors in 2025, generating record $18.9 Billion in economic impact
State leaders say Mississippi saw a record year for tourism in 2025. A new report shows the state welcomed 45 and a half million visitors, generating a nearly $19 billion in total economic impact. Visitors spent a record $12.4 billion…
Deadline set for Harrison County residents to apply for Tropical Storm Arthur assistance
Harrison County residents impacted by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur have until October 3 to apply for federal disaster assistance. In-person help…
New details in exam of Nolan Wells' cell phone
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- New details coming to light on Thursday after Attorney Ben Crump and his team held another press conference to discuss the forensic…
Pascagoula River Paddle Battle set to return
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The tenth annual Pascagoula River Paddle Battle is coming up, bringing paddlers to the river for a day of fun, competition, and community. We’re talking about…
USM invites community to Gulf Coast Research Lab Open House
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The University of Southern Mississippi is inviting families to explore the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory during its annual open house this Saturday.…
State Medical Examiner Office's autopsy report in Nolan Wells case released
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi State Medical Examiner's Office autopsy report for Nolan Wells was publicly released Thursday by attorney Ben Crump and his team. Wells' cause and…
Marine company to establish Coast operations in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A maritime technology company is bringing more than 50 new jobs to Hancock County. Subsea Craft is investing nearly $6.1 million to establish its primary U.S. commercial production center at Port Bienville. The company develops advanced…
Banana Ball teams arrive ahead of weekend games at Keesler Federal Park
Banana Ball is coming to the Mississippi Gulf Coast and the teams are already here! The Firefighters and the Loco Beach Coconuts arrived at…
State Auditor Shad White discusses his political plans
State Auditor Shad White has returned to Mississippi after a deployment to the Middle East with the National Guard. A lot of things affecting his office happened during…
Spreading overdose prevention awareness on National Save a Life Day
Mississippi is joining a national effort to raise awareness about overdose prevention. WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis shows us how local organizations are participating in National…
District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath releases statement on the Nolan Wells death investigation
District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath has released a statement in relation to the Nolan Wells death investigation. The grand jury report in this investigation was released on Monday. On Thursday, the Mississippi State Medical Examiner’s Office autopsy report was released…
Gulf Coast Stamp Club hosting fall Stamp and Postcard Show
The Gulf Coast Stamp Club is hosting a fall Stamp and Postcard Show this weekend. Joining us ahead of the event is Dr. John Barrett with…
Housing Summit taking place in Gulfport this Saturday
COAAC and DAV Chapter #5 are teaming up to increase awareness of homeownership opportunities on the Coast. We are joined by Commander Russell Smith and Chaplain Bishop Anthony…
Singing River Health System brings mobile clinic to Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Health System is bringing healthcare services directly to the Moss Point community. The health system’s mobile clinic is now making…
City of Picayune to add Safe Haven Baby Box
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- Picayune is set to become the latest South Mississippi city to add a Safe Haven Baby Box. The boxes allow mothers in crisis to safely and anonymously surrender their newborn children and are typically located at hospitals…