Missing Person Blaike Rodenkirch found safely
Pearl River County, Miss. (WXXV)- In Pearl River County, the sheriff’s department is sharing that a missing person has been located. Blaike Rodenkirch was reported missing on July 7, said…
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Pet of the Week: Chaplin is looking for a forever home
Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us in studio is Katie King to…
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…
Hummingbird Fest paused for 2026
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hummingbird Fest is paused for 2026 as the Pascagoula River Audubon Center closes temporarily for repairs. The program is set to return in 2027. Despite the…
Pascagoula River Audubon Center temporarily closing while undergoing repairs
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (XXV)- The Pascagoula River Audubon Center will be temporarily closing while the building undergoes repairs. These are structural and cosmetic repairs. Work might take…
Mississippi Aquarium holding turtle release on Thursday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a turtle release this Thursday. Across the street from the Edgewater Mall, one Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle, Acadia, will be returning…
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…
Programming Note: No 9PM news on WXXV FOX
Due to the MLB All Star Game tonight on WXXV FOX, we will not have a 9 p.m. newscast. We invite you to join us for WXXV News…
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…
Crusaders for Veterans hosting grand opening for new office
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Crusaders for Veterans is hosting the grand opening for their brand-new office this weekend! Joining us with more is Kevin Cuttill and Madison Pavlus.…
Nationwide ‘Stop the Violence’ Jeep Ride in 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 ride.…
From Grief to Purpose: Mississippi Gulf Coast Book Festival brings community together
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- One local mother is turning grief into purpose. After losing her adopted son, AJ Rapp, Lashunda Mitchell founded the Mississippi Gulf…
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…
Triumph Church of Gulfport hosting Back to School Supplies and Backpack Giveaway
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Triumph Church of Gulfport will also be hosting a school supply drive on Saturday. From 10 to noon, families are inviting…
Movers and Shakers Social Club hosting Back to School Shoe Giveaway
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Movers and Shakers Social Club will be hosting a Back to School Shoe Giveaway on Saturday. This event will be happening…
Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport hosting Back to School Bash
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Organizations along the Gulf Coast are hosting back to school supply drives. On Thursday, Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport will be hosting their Back to…