Governor Reeves gives first remarks on Nolan Wells death investigation
Governor Tate Reeves made his first remarks on the Nolan Wells death investigation. Speaking at a press conference this week about the special legislative session he called…
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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…
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.…
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…
UPDATE: Family decides not to hold Nolan Well’s funeral at Coast Convention Center
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Executive Director of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center Sam Voisin tells WXXV the funeral services for Nolan Wells will not be held at the convention center as previously reported. On Monday, there were reports that the…
Walk for Nolan Wells scheduled in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A walk for Nolan Wells is set to happen on July 26. The walk will be four miles from Jones Park to the Gulfport Courthouse Pier.…
Family of Nolan Wells asks public to share information from Fourth of July
Nolan Wells’ parents are asking for the public’s help when it comes to information about Nolan on the Fourth of July. Nolan’s mom,…
'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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Jackson County investigators seeking photos, videos and witnesses after Nolan Wells' death
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office continues to actively investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Nolan Wells, who was last seen alive on Horn Island on July 4, 2026. The sheriff’s office says they recognize that a significant amount of…
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…
Body found on Horn Island positively identified as Nolan Wells
Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. confirms that the body found near Horn Island Monday was been identified as Nolan Wells. According to the coroner, they used dental records to positively identify the body as Nolan's. Nolan was reported missing…
Community supporting Nolan Wells’ family
Members of the community are now coming together to support Nolan Wells’ family during this time. An official GoFundMe started by Allayah Dennis to support Nolan’s family has raised more than…
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…