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…
Work begins on new Jackson County Welcome Center project
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Work is now underway at the Jackson County Welcome Center on I-10 as crews begin a $35.2 million redevelopment project. Phase 1 includes…
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…
Ocean Springs PD searching for burglary, fraud suspect
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a suspect accused of vehicle burglary and two counts of credit card…
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…
The City of Gulfport releases traffic plan for Homecoming Parade route
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is releasing details on road closures for the homecoming parade. These closures are in effect from 4 p.m.…
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…
New buses added to Hancock County School District fleet
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hancock County School District is sharing some exciting news. Two brand new buses have arrived with two more expected by the end…
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…
Mississippi native continues 'A Foreigner's Journey to Boston' tour
A Mississippi native is bringing favorite classic rock music full circle 50 years later. We are joined by Brandon Miller with more on his musical journey.
Jeepin for a Christmas Wish this Saturday
This Saturday, you’ll have a chance to enjoy some cool jeeps while also helping South Mississippi foster children. Here to tell us about Jeepin for a Christmas Wish are…
Singing River Little Theatre presents ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
The Singing River Little Theatre is bringing the classic drama ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ to life soon. Joining us in studio to talk about the production and…
Summit at Golden Nugget aims to improve recovery efforts
The Mississippi Department of Health and the state Public Health Institute are hosting a first of its kind recovery summit this Friday in Biloxi. “Every Response Matters:…
Jeepin for a Christmas Wish this Saturday
This Saturday, you’ll have a chance to enjoy some cool jeeps while also helping South Mississippi foster children. Here to tell us about Jeepin for a Christmas Wish are…
Long Beach School District celebrates business community with appreciation breakfast
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach School District organized a community business partner appreciation breakfast at the senior center to celebrate their support for local…
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…
Gather Gulf Coast Fall Market this Sunday
Fall is in the air. This weekend, you can shop local while supporting small businesses along the Gulf Coast. The Gather Gulf Coast Fall Market is happening this Sunday,…
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…