Fire crews respond to vehicle fire at St. Martin High School Wednesday
St. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection Team responded to a vehicle fire at St. Martin High School Wednesday. Fire crews received…
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Jackson County Coroner, Health Department offices evacuated following bomb threat
The offices of the Jackson County Coroner and Jackson County Health Department were evacuated Thursday morning after a bomb threat involving a reported explosive device under a vehicle. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd told WXXV the evacuation took place around…
Family, Ben Crump react to no criminal charges in Nolan Wells case
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- Following the release of the Jackson County grand jury’s no true bill decision and news that no charges will be…
“All lies, and they knew it”: Jackson County District Attorney addresses rumors and allegations surrounding Nolan Wells investigation
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath addressed rumors and accusations that spread in the weeks and months after the death of Nolan Wells. Myers McIlrath…
Jackson County Welcome Center construction to begin Sept. 23
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Starting Sept. 23, work will begin on a $35.2 million project to build a new Jackson County Welcome Center on I-10. The existing welcome center was closed on Friday, July 31, and the property will remain closed to…
One killed in Sunday crash in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 10 in Jackson County. MHP says a car was traveling east on I-10 in Jackson County. MHP says a car was traveling east on…
Jackson County Fire Protection teams battle Tuesday home fire in Vancleave
Vancleave, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team is sharing details about a fire that happened in the Vancleave area. It was reported on Islewood Street Tuesday afternoon. Fire crews arrived to find a shed on the ground and…
17th annual MS Songwriters Festival to host 4 days of events across Jackson County
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- The 17th annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival will soon kick off four days of special events across Jackson…
Mississippi Power sharing details on upgrades in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Power is sharing details on reliability upgrades happening in Jackson County. Crews have been working day and night along Highway 90 in…
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…
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…