Ocean Springs School District mourns the loss of teacher Paige Dahlgren
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs School District mourns the loss of one of their teachers. Paige Dahlgren was a teacher at the Upper…
Family of former teammate of Nolan Wells hires attorney after alleged online death threat
The family of another former high school teammate of Nolan Wells has hired an attorney after their son allegedly received a death…
Crump speaks about Nolan Wells case during press conference in Nashville
Nolan Wells’ family attorney Ben Crump spoke at a press conference at the National Urban League Convention in Nashville. Crump was joined by the National…
United Cajun Navy searching for missing Jackson County woman
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The United Cajun Navy is searching for a missing Jackson County woman. Carolyn Bullock was reported missing from the St. Martin community. She…
State Representative Jeffrey Hulum III issues statement on Nolan Wells case
State Representative and Democratic Congressional candidate Jeffrey Hulum III is calling for transparency in the investigation into the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells and pushing back against threats local elected officials have received since Nolan’s death. In a statement released Thursday,…
Father of teen who was on Horn Island with Nolan Wells offers reward for information
The father of one of the teens who was on Horn Island with Nolan Wells is offering reward money leading to information. That’s…
Breaking down the report: forensic pathologist explains Nolan Wells second autopsy preliminary findings
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) - What happened to Nolan Wells? It's a mystery that people across the nation are still trying to solve weeks after his body was…
Jackson County Fire Protection work Sunday morning fire
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team shares details on a house fire from over the weekend. Crews respond to the Cedar Creek Estates…
Pat West reflects on memories with Elvis Presley as part of Summer of 56 celebrations
The summer of Elvis is coming to an end and the last event is taking place Thursday at the Mary C.…
AG Fitch urges for stronger FCC rules for robocalls, scam texts
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is urging stronger federal action to crack down on illegal robocalls and scam texts. Tuesday, Fitch joined attorneys general from…
Army Corps of Engineers warns boaters of hazard to navigation at Bayou Casotte
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Army Corps of Engineers is warning boaters about a hazard in the Bayou Casotte channel. Floating pipeline is positioned…
One dead after semi-truck overturns in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A man was killed in a single vehicle crash in Pearl River County Tuesday afternoon. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, 42-year-old Joseph Burchfield of Columbia, Mississippi was driving a semi-truck south on Highway 43 when…
Crump, Morial to talk Nolan Wells case Thursday at National Urban League Conference
Attorney Ben Crump is set to talk about the Nolan Wells death investigation at a major conference in Nashville Thursday. Crump’s office says Nolan’s family will join him at the National Urban League Conference. Urban League President and former New…
Lieutenant Governor Hosemann names appointees to Joint Committee on Reapportionment and Redistricting
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The process of redrawing Mississippi’s political districts is moving forward as Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann named the ten Senate members who will…
Meeting the new MS Gulf Coast Coliseum Executive Director Sam Voisin
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum is a big part of the Coast’s entertainment and events scene. Today, we’re getting to know the man helping lead…
Pet of the Week: John 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 in studio is Katie King…
Treasure Bay Casino and the Salvation Army partner for community clothing drive
Treasure Bay Casino and Hotel and the Salvation Army Mississippi Gulf Coast are partnering to host a community-wide clothing drive. The drive takes place from August 5 through the 8. Residents are invited to donate gently used items and volunteer…
Moss Point man sentenced after admitting to secretly filming children in bathroom
A Moss Point man is sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to being a peeping tom. Twenty-four-year-old Thomas Smith specifically was found guilty on the charges of sexual battery, and four counts of photographing a person in…
Out of state volunteers return to the Coast to give back to Woodside Wildlife Rescue
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- A group of volunteers from hundreds of miles away is spending part of its summer giving back…
One person hospitalized after late night fire in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One person was taken to the hospital after an overnight mobile home fire in the Helena community. Jackson County fire officials say it happened just after midnight off Saracennia ROAD. After a swift attack, personnel was…
Gulfport man sentenced to 70 years for sexual battery of a child
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport man is being sentenced to 70 years for sexual battery of a child. Matthew Hayes is also pleading guilty to tampering with evidence. The investigation began in March 2024 when Gulfport Police responded to a…
Forensic pathologist discusses Nolan Wells preliminary second autopsy report
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) - Questions remain about what happened to 18-year-old Nolan Wells on the Fourth of July. Last week, attorney Ben Crump revealed the preliminary findings of a second autopsy.…
Umbrellas are making their return to Downtown Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- If you’ve been missing one of Ocean Springs’ most colorful attractions, they’re back. The iconic umbrellas are making their return to downtown with…
Staying safe in the sun: Experts explain how to prevent sunburn and skin damage
With dangerous heat and intense UV rays rising on the Coast, experts say just a short time in the sun can lead…