Community Action of South Mississippi hosting school supply drive
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Community Action of South Mississippi will be hosting a school supply drive. The drive takes place Friday, July 17 at 10 a.m. at Community Action…
Boys and Girls Club hosting annual Backpack Giveaway
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Coast are hosting their third annual Backpack Giveaway. On Saturday, July 11, anyone interested should head to the…
St. Vincent De Paul Society and Donut Moms hosting back to school shopping event
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- As kids prepare to head back to school, local organizations are finding ways to make the season a…
City of D’Iberville planning for future growth
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- After receiving a $5 million federal grant, the City of D’Iberville is moving forward with its Mallet Road improvement project. City leaders say the upgrades will…
Bryan Caldwell officially sworn in as Gulfport Ward 2 Councilman
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport’s new Ward 2 Councilman was officially sworn in this week. Bryan Caldwell took the oath in front of family, friends, and other city leaders at City Hall. State Supreme Court Justice David Ishee administered the oath…
Woman charged in sex crime case involving a dog in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Gulfport police have arrested a 29-year-old woman on child exploitation and sex crime charges involving a dog. Twenty-nine-year-old Micheryl Thomas is charged with one count of unnatural intercourse and one count of possession of child pornography. Police say…
Peaceful protest planned in Ocean Springs for Nolan Wells and his family
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A peaceful protest is taking place in Ocean Springs this weekend regarding the Nolan Wells death investigation. Scheduled for 5…
Family of Nolan Wells appearing on "Today"
The family of Nolan Wells is appearing on Today this morning. Christine and Elmore Wonsley will be joined by Ben Crump for the segment. The interview will be happening during the 7 AM hour.
Jackson County NAACP encourages public to wait for facts in Nolan Wells case
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- State and local chapters of the NAACP responded on Thursday to the investigation surrounding 18-year-old Nolan Wells' death. The…
Jackson County donating fire engine to McClain Volunteer Fire Department
Jackson County has donated a surprise 2007 international fire engine to the McClain Volunteer Fire Department. The donation comes from Deputy Director Ryan Heath, EMA Director…
Family of Nolan Wells, attorney demand full, transparent investigation into the Ocean Springs teen's death
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -The family of Nolan Wells is demanding a full and transparent investigation into the death of their 18-year-old son. On Friday, the family’s attorney, Ben Crump, and National Action Network President Rev.…
Jackson George Regional Library System hosting FAFSA Night in Moss Point
The Jackson George Regional Library System is holding a special community event that will help local students and families prepare of the upcoming school year.…
Mississippi Power helping others in need in New Jersey
Mississippi Power is providing an update to the team that traveled to New Jersey to help with storm restoration. The team has arrived safely and crews have…
D’Iberville sixth grader wins National Beta Math Title
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- A sixth grader from D’Iberville Middle School is bringing home a national title. Logan Le has earned a national championship after taking first place in…
Keesler Federal Credit Union ranked top credit union in Mississippi by Forbes
For the eighth time, Keesler Federal Credit Union has earned national recognition as one of the best credit unions in the country. This year, Forbes ranked…
Free and reduced meal applications open for George County School District students
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The George County School District announces their free and reduced meal applications are now open. Income guidelines, application instructions, and the…
Man arrested Wednesday night in connection with May drive-by shooting in Gulfport
On July 8, 2026, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 21-year-old Deshawn Marques Reed of Gulfport, Mississippi, charging him with one count of Drive-by Shooting. On July 8, 2026, at approximately 8:55 p.m., officers with the Gulfport Police Department responded to…
Mississippi NAACP leaders release statement on Nolan Wells death investigation
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-- The Mississippi State Conference of the NAACP has released a statement regarding the investigation into the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells on Horn Island. The full statement can be read below: "The Mississippi State Conference NAACP…
Patriot Tour scheduled to stop in Mississippi
This week, the Nation of Patriots Tour stops in Mississippi. Kathy Collins-Lantz and Cooper Cross join us in studio to talk about how this cross-country journey is making a difference…
American Red Cross highlights need for blood donors this summer
Summertime means vacations, family fun, and plenty of time outdoors, but it can also mean fewer blood donations. Right now, the American Red Cross is encouraging…
Ocean Springs holding Tax Free July Sidewalk Sale
Looking to score some great deals this weekend? Ocean Springs Chamber Main Street is rolling out savings with its Tax-Free July Sidewalk Sale. Joining us ahead of the…
Gautier man charged in shooting at St. Martin business
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) — A Gautier man has been arrested after investigators say he fired a handgun inside a St. Martin…
Tax-Free Weekend returns as Mississippi families prepare for back to school
Mississippi’s Back to School Sales Tax Holiday weekend begins Friday and local businesses and South Mississippi retail chains are gearing up to help families save money while getting students…
Ben Crump, Rev. Al Sharpton join family seeking answers in Nolan Wells death
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — The family of Ocean Springs teenager Nolan Xavier Wells will be joined by civil rights attorney Ben Crump and National Action Network founder Rev. Al Sharpton on Friday as they publicly call for a full and…