Nolan Wells case will go to grand jury; Ben Crump pushes for 'fair' investigation
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) --Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump and his team, along with the family of Nolan Wells, gathered outside the Jackson…
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Crump addresses questions regarding independent investigation into Nolan Wells' death
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The legal team representing the parents of Nolan Wells answered questions on Wednesday about previous actions and statements made by Attorney Ben Crump. During a press conference last week, Crump…
Education Enhancement Funds now available for eligible teachers in Mississippi
The State Department of Education says Education Enhancement Funds for all public-school districts have now been made available today. Each eligible teacher has given $748 to…
Our hot, hazy and dry stretch continues
The summer heat continues across the Mississippi Gulf Coast as a strong ridge keeps skies mostly sunny and rain chances limited through the next several days. Thursday will be another…
Progress continues on projects at Long Beach Harbor
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-Long Beach is moving towards completion of repairs to its inner harbor six years after Hurricane Zeta destroyed the harbor. Meanwhile, the gateway project designed…
State lawmakers attend special session to address youth court matters
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Lawmakers gaveled in at the state capitol Wednesday after Governor Tate Reeves called a special session Tuesday to address youth court matters. Lawmakers are…
MGCCC leaders discuss new workforce funding proposal
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV)- Community college leaders across Mississippi are supporting a new workforce funding proposal known as the Jobs Promise Performance Program. The proposal comes as the state faces…
Details released for Nolan Wells funeral service
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- During Wednesday’s press conference, Nolan’s mother and father announced finalized funeral plans. Services are set to be held Monday, July 20 at Center Pointe Church in Ocean Springs, which will be officiated by Rev. Al Sharpton.…
Family of Nolan Wells, attorney speak after meeting with Jackson County District Attorney
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- We have new details on the investigation into the death of Nolan Wells, as his parents and their attorney met…
Attorney Ben Crump and the family of Nolan Wells to speak following meeting with district attorney on investigation
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Attorney Ben Crump will join the family of Nolan Wells for a meeting with Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath Wednesday morning. They will hold a news conference immediately following the meeting to share updates on…
Jackson County DA to meet with Nolan Wells' parents as death investigation continues
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) – Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath says her office is scheduled to meet with the parents of Ocean Springs teenager Nolan Wells on Wednesday, July 15, as the investigation into his death continues. According…
Latest details in Nolan Wells death investigation; Autopsy still pending
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- New questions are emerging in the investigation into 18-year-old Ocean Springs native Nolan Wells' death, as the family moves forward with funeral plans and seeks…
Afternoons are getting hotter with limited rain chances
Tonight will be partly cloudy and comfortable by mid-July standards, with temperatures falling into the low 70s. Wednesday will be mostly sunny with a high near 92. Even hotter weather arrives Thursday as…
Man charged in drug, weapons bust in Wiggins
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- A Wiggins man is facing drugs and weapons charges after a traffic stop earlier this month. Police say the stop happened on July 9 on…
UPDATE: Family decides not to hold Nolan Well’s funeral at Coast Convention Center
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Executive Director of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center Sam Voisin tells WXXV the funeral services for Nolan Wells will not be held at the convention center as previously reported. On Monday, there were reports that the…
HSSM to roll out after hours veterinary urgent care service
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A new resource for pet owners is opening Wednesday at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. HSSM will now offer a veterinary urgent…
Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage
The nation is facing an emergency blood shortage and the American Red Cross is working to strengthen the blood supply by offering multiple donation opportunities across the Coast. Blood donations…
Airbnb highlights Mississippi Gulf Coast as affordable beach destinations
If you’re looking for an affordable beach getaway, you may not have to travel far. Bay St. Louis and Gulfport have been named among Airbnb’s best value…
Biloxi man sentenced for sexual battery of a child and child exploitation
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A Biloxi man will spend 80 years behind bars after being convicted of sexually abusing multiple girls and possessing child pornography. Forty-two-year-old Aaron Costa will not be eligible for early release or parole after pleading guilty to…
Beau Rivage employees help deliver grants to 26 South Mississippi nonprofits
Beau Rivage employees are stepping up to support nonprofits making a difference across South Mississippi. Team members visited several local organizations to present grant checks…
Walk for Nolan Wells scheduled in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A walk for Nolan Wells is set to happen on July 26. The walk will be four miles from Jones Park to the Gulfport Courthouse Pier.…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Jackson
Jackson, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is sharing details of an officer-involved shooting that happened in Jackson. A Capitol Police Officer was patrolling the area of Pearl and President Streets, a security guard reporting a person was carrying…
Turning hotter as the week goes on
Happy Monday South Mississippi! We may see a stray showers or thunderstorm around tonight, mainly before 2 a.m., but it's more likely that we'll just see partly cloudy skies. Temperatures…
Ayden’s Law Campaign aims to allow sheriffs to use radar
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- What started as one family’s loss is now a call for change. The 2027 Ayden’s Law Campaign is building support across South Mississippi…