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…
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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…
'Not how I wanted the world to meet my son': Parents of Nolan Wells speak out for first time since teen's death
On Friday, the family of Nolan Wells spoke out for the first time since the death of their son. Christine and Elmore Wonsley shared stories of their son and new details on events…
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 County Sheriff says community cooperating in Nolan Wells investigation; new details emerge
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- As the community continues to grieve, questions remain surrounding the tragic death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells. New developments are…
New details released in Nolan Wells case; businesses support family through donations
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- New developments have been made in the case of Nolan Wells, as the 18-year-old Ocean Springs teen was confirmed…
Community responds to teen missing from Horn Island on 4th of July
OCEAN SPRINGS, MISS. (WXXV) -- Ocean Springs teenager, Nolan Wells, was last seen on Horn Island on the 4th of July, and after just…
Sheriff, Coroner release new details on body found on Horn Island Monday morning
HORN ISLAND, Miss. (WXXV)-- Jackson County officials have released a few new details on the body found Monday morning on Horn Island, as…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department searching for missing 18‑Year‑Old last seen on Horn Island
Jackson County, Miss (WXXV) - The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a missing person, identified as Nolan Xavier Wells. Nolan is described as an 18‑year‑old Black male, approximately 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing around 180 pounds.…
Investigation continues into swimming death on Horn Island
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County coroner has identified the man who died after a Sunday swimming accident on Horn Island. According to our media partners, the…
Body found off the coast of Biloxi identified as missing shrimper
A 75-year-old shrimper from Biloxi who went missing on Sunday has been found. Richard Kopszywa was found by a paddleboarder about 10:11 a.m. on the north side of Deer Island near the beach, according to the Coast Guard. Harrison County…
Beach cleanup initiative happening on Horn Island
A beach cleanup is being hosted on Horn Island. The cleanup is part of the Barrier Islands Cleanup Initiative. Volunteers can sign up using the QR code on the flyer, volunteers must be 18 or older. After signing up, everyone…
Coast Guard rescues boaters stranded on Horn Island
The Coast Guard's Pascagoula station rescued a pair of boaters Monday who were stranded on Horn Island overnight. The Coast Guard received a call about 10 a.m. from one of its air crews that had spotted a 14-foot aluminum boat…
Coast Guard rescues 8 people after boat overturns off Horn Island
The Coast Guard rescued eight people Saturday from an overturned vessel near Horn Island off the coast of Mississippi. At 9:52 a.m. Coast Guard Station Pascagoula received an emergency relay from…
Man bitten by shark off Horn Island
The U.S. Coast Guard tells News 25 a commercial fisherman was bitten by a five-foot shark Thursday. The shark bite happened west of Horn Island. We’re told the man…
Gulf Islands National Seashore closing Davis Bayou Area and Mississippi islands at 5 p.m. Wednesday
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulf Islands National Seashore officials are closing the Davis Bayou Area and Mississippi islands at 5 p.m. ahead of Hurricane Delta. They say Davis Bayou Area, Horn Island, Petit Bois Island, and West Petit Bois…
Gulf Islands National Seashore reopening Davis Bayou Area, Petit Bois Island, Horn Island on Saturday, May 16
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) – Gulf Islands National Seashore is increasing recreational access at its areas in Mississippi. The National Park Service (NPS) says they are working with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19…
Sea-N-Sail Adventure Camp
The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum welcomed boys and girls from across the Gulf Coast today for the last week of their summer camp. Children ages six to 12 embark on a week of fun and learning. Campers will do…
Walter Anderson Art Trip to Horn Island
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is sponsoring a three day, two night trip to Horn Island.
Lake Mars Boat Ramp Gets Needed Repairs
Soon, residents of Jackson County will have one of their beloved boat launch ramps back and ready for use.