Storm recovery meeting for Moss Point residents
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Moss Point residents impacted by the 2023 and 2024 tornadoes and straight-line winds that impacted the River City are invited to a recovery meeting Thursday.…
Mississippi joins settlement on inflated drug costs
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has joined a multistate settlement with generic drug manufacturer Glenmark over allegations the company helped inflate prescription drug prices for years. The $29.6 million…
Polar Star Lodge donates to Mississippi Heroes to help with Ramp it up Project
A local Masonic lodge is helping open doors for Mississippi residents with mobility challenges. Wednesday, Polar Star Lodge Number 154 donated $2,500…
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…
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. Each eligible teacher has given $748 to purchase…
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…
Community celebrates at annual Hot Dog Day in the Bay event
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Wednesday was National Hot Dog Day and the Bay St. Louis Police Department celebrated with a community cookout. The Bay…
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…
DMR office moves back to Bolton Building
DMR has announced one of its main offices is returning to the Bolton Building this week. DMR’s licensing office was Wednesday so employees could relocate from the temporary office…
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…
SHEA hosting community baby shower in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The organization SHEA will be hosting a community baby shower this Saturday at the Jackson County Civic Center. This is a free event for…
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.…
World Cup sports betting heats up at local sports books
With the FIFA World Cup down to its final teams, fans aren’t just watching the action, they’re putting money on who they think will be the…
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…
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…
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…