Exclusive Content
Latest News
“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…
Grand Jury returns decision in Nolan Wells death investigation
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Jackson County District Attorney's office announced on Monday night that no criminal charges or indictments will be filed in the death…
Jackson County Welcome Center construction to begin Sept. 23
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Starting Sept. 23, work will begin on a $35.2 million project to build a new Jackson County Welcome Center on I-10. The existing welcome center was closed on Friday, July 31, and the property will remain closed to…
Absentee ballots now available for 2026 general election
In-person and mail-in absentee ballots are now available in circuit clerk offices for the 2026 midterm elections in Mississippi. Those elections are set for Tuesday, November 3. If…
Ben Crump, family of Nolan Wells holding press conference following grand jury report
Attorney Ben Crump and the family of Nolan Wells will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. today in Atlanta after a grand jury returned a no true bill in Wells' death. WXXV News 25 will be livestreaming the press…
NAACP releases statement regarding grand jury report in Nolan Wells death investigation
The NAACP has released a statement after a Jackson County grand jury released its report on the Nolan Wells death investigation Monday night. The grand jury returned a no true bill decision in the case. No criminal charges or indictments…
Wells family attorney Ben Crump reacts to grand jury findings, schedules press conference
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- Wells family attorney Ben Crump has released a statement on Facebook, saying the public still deserves a clear account on Nolan Wells' death supported by records, evidence and independent scrutiny. Crump says no true bill does…
Southern leaders tackle energy policy
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Governor Tate Reeves and other state and energy leaders from across the south are on the coast this week to discuss the region's role in powering America's…
Work on gateway project wrapping up in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is sharing an update when it comes to their gateway project. The gateway project launched in 2018; those…
Investigation into Long Beach school threats underway
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- An investigation is underway after a credible threat Monday morning led to an hours-long lockdown at all Long Beach School District campuses. Long Beach police…
Man arrested after domestic violence stabbing in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier police arrested a man following a domestic violence stabbing. It happened Sunday morning around 6. Officers responded to a reported stabbing at an apartment complex in the 2000 block of Ladnier Road. Investigators say a 27-year-old…
Thirty-three year-old woman arrested for shooting in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- A 33-year-old Pascagoula woman was arrested in connection with a Friday evening shooting in Gautier. According to the Gautier Police Department, officers responded to Highway 90 near Gautier-Vancleave Road around 5 p.m. Police say an 18-year-old woman…
NCAA Football: Ole Miss defeats LSU in top ten matchup
The most highly anticipated college football matchup lived up to the hype as the number 9 Ole Miss Rebels hosted the number 8 LSU Tigers. WXXV…
North Carolina man sentenced for sexual assault of a child in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A North Carolina man will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a child. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker says 36-year-old Theodore Joseph Parks pleaded guilty to two counts…
Ole Miss up to No. 4 in AP Top 25 with win over LSU, Tigers slip to No. 10, SEC has 10 teams ranked
By ERIC OLSON Mississippi moved into the top five with its win over LSU, the Tigers stayed in the top 10, and Florida and Mississippi State cracked the rankings to give the Southeastern Conference 10 teams in The Associated Press…
One killed in Sunday crash in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 10 in Jackson County. MHP says a car was traveling east on I-10 in Jackson County. MHP says a car was traveling east on…
One killed in crash on I-59 in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A deadly crash on Interstate 59 in Pearl River County is under investigation. The Mississippi Highway Patrol says the crash happened Saturday afternoon around 1 o’clock. A car was traveling north on I-59 when it…
Tyler Shough and the Saints produce two big drives at the end to topple the Ravens 24-17
BALTIMORE (AP) — Tyler Shough scored on a fourth-down sneak with 1:28 remaining, and the New Orleans Saints rallied to a 24-17 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. New Orleans (1-1) had first down from the 2 before a…
WXXV News 25 Pet of the Week: Birdie is looking for a forever home
Every other Wednesday morning, we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always is…
Pascagoula Popeyes team earns Silver Plate Award
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Popeyes team was recognized for its performance, earning a prestigious award at the company’s annual convention in Las Vegas. This Popeyes location has been…
Frosty Mug in Wiggins receives grant for façade improvements
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Power Foundation and Stone County Economic Development Partnership presented the Frosty Mug with funding for recent façade improvements. The Frosty Mug received…
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…
Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational returns to the Coast in October
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV)- With college golf programs releasing their schedules for the upcoming season, some of the nation’s top teams are getting ready to head to…
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…
Long Beach fire crews respond to vehicle fire
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- In Long Beach, the fire department responded to a vehicle fire over the weekend. Station 2’s A Shift responded to the report. When they…
Pass Christian firefighters aid Amtrak passenger during medical emergency
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Fire Department helped provide aid during a medical emergency on Amtrak Tuesday. After Amtrak called the department, firefighters were waiting…
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…
Banana Ball meet and greet in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Banana Ball is taking over Keesler Federal Park on Friday and Saturday. Ahead of that, the Coast has a chance to meet players of the Firefighters…
Road work to close portion of Dudley Street in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is releasing details about an emergency lane closure set to happen Thursday, September 24. That closure happening on Dudley Street between East Pass…
City of Pascagoula invites community to unveiling of trailheads at River Park
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula is inviting the public to their trailheads unveiling at River Park. The unveiling happens Thursday, September 24…
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…
Gulf Coast Heart Walk happening this weekend
Heart health is something that affects all of us and this Saturday, the community is coming together to take steps toward a healthier future. The American Heart Association’s Gulf…
Plans announced for Gulfport High School homecoming week
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport High School is getting ready to celebrate homecoming week with several events leading up to Friday night’s big game. The festivities include a junior…
Rev. Al Sharpton releases statement on grand jury report on Nolan Wells death investigation
Reverend Al Sharpton, through his National Action Network, released a statement Tuesday morning on the grand jury’s report in the Nolan Wells death investigation. Like Crump and the legal team, Sharpton says he strongly disagrees with the conclusion of the…
Interactive family dinner show at Traintastic
Who doesn’t love a luau especially when there’s a little mystery involved? Traintastic joins us in studio with a tropical ‘who dunnit’ and we’re ready to get to the bottom…