Crews work to extinguish Jackson County fire
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- Crews are working to put out a large woods fire in Jackson County Wednesday afternoon. The Mississippi Forestry Commission says the 20 acre fire is…
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Bayou Cumbest woods fire under control, smoke expected to linger Monday
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A woods fire that flared up Sunday afternoon and led to the evacuation of a number of people in the Bayou…
Jackson County Fire Protection crews battle shop fire in Vancleave leading to evacuation
Vancleave, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County Fire Protection crews responded to a shop fire in Vancleave Monday night. The fire happening on Moungers Road. Crews located the fire and worked to contain the flames. Due to the conditions and inability to…
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…
Demonstrators call for answers in Nolan Wells death investigation
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Three weeks after Nolan Wells’ death, supporters gathered in Gulfport at Jones Park under the Barksdale Pavilion on Sunday to walk for justice, as…
Mobile driver’s license unit brings services directly to Jackson County residents
PASCAGOULA, Miss (WXXV) – Residents in Pascagoula didn't have to make the trip to a driver's license office today. Throughout the day, citizens were able to renew or replace their Mississippi driver's…
Questions grow after Nolan Wells independent autopsy ruled 'undetermined;' Cajun Navy disputes Crump's claims
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- Attorney Ben Crump and his legal team are raising new questions about the cause and manner of Nolan…
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…
Jackson County man charged after weekend shooting in St. Martin
ST. MARTIN, Miss (WXXV)--A Jackson County man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he opened fire on a vehicle during an argument in the St. Martin community. Jackson County sheriff's investigators say 32-year-old Randall Andrew Pisarich Jr. got…
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…
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…
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…
Family of Nolan Wells hires Ben Crump as death investigation continues
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-- The family of Nolan Wells, who died on Horn Island after…
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 officials urge residents to continue monitoring river levels after heavy rainfall
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County EMA officials are urging coastal residents to still monitor river conditions following last week’s heavy rain. Residents…
Residents rescued from homes as heavy rain causes major flooding across region
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- Heavy rain drenched south Mississippi on Thursday, creating dangerous conditions for residents and motorists across the coast. Emergency crews have…
Sand bag locations help Gulf Coast residents prepare for heavy rain
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- Tropical storm Arthur has formed and its impacts to south Mississippi will come primarily in the form of a lot…
City of Pascagoula declares local state of emergency
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula has issued a local state of emergency ahead of potential impacts from tropical invest 90-L. The declaration is effective immediately…
Sandbag stations activated as Jackson County braces for flooding risk
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. — As South Mississippi prepares for the potential of heavy rainfall and localized flooding, the Jackson County Office of Emergency Services is taking proactive steps to help residents prepare for possible impacts. To assist residents in protecting…
Excessive rain causes flooding across coastal MS; more heavy rain expected
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- South Mississippi saw excessive amounts of rain on Monday, leading to flooding in some areas. Roads across all three lower counties…
Crews respond to structure fire in Jackson County on Saturday
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Jackson County Fire Protection responded to a structure fire in St. Martin Saturday evening. Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from the eaves…
New welcome center in the works on I-10 in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County is getting a brand-new welcome center on I-10, according to Mississippi Senator Jeremy England. The current welcome center will…
Jackson County officials take part in hurricane preparedness briefing
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Officials in Jackson County met for a hurricane preparedness meeting earlier this month. The National Weather Service Office of New Orleans and Baton…