See where Nolan Wells and his friends were on July Fourth. Also seen in the video is where they parked their boat and the whirl current that some have suspected Wells was caught in on the southwest tip of the island.
The Rev. Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant delivers speech calling for justice and transparency into the ongoing investigation into Nolan Wells' death during a vigil for Wells on what would have been the teen’s 19th birthday.
Gulfport native Sean Tindell announces campaign for Mississippi Attorney General during a campaign event at The Chapel at Centennial Plaza on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.
A popular international fried chicken chain reopened in Gulfport Tuesday morning, restoring the restaurant's only location on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
After years of complaints about discolored water, the city of Gautier is building two new nanofiltration facilities that are expected to clean more water more efficiently than the current filtration facilities.
The Eight75 lounge at the Beau Rivage is preparing to reopen after months of renovations. Located at the entrance to the casino, the lounge will offer an upscale experience with classic cocktails and live music.
At the end of a week in which the Ocean Springs community came together to mourn the death of Nolan Wells and the results of the independent autopsy were released, dozens gathered at Jones Park in Gulfport in a walk demanding transparency and justice in the investigation into Wells' death.
During a funeral service for Nolan Wells, the Rev. Al Sharpton announces a $50K reward for information that would lead to an arrest in the ongoing investigation into Wells' death. The $50,000 was later matched by Tyler Perry.
Hundreds of people gathered at Center Pointe Church to attend the funeral of Nolan Wells. His mother, Christine Wonsley gave an emotional tribute to her son in which she talked about the impact Wells had on those around him.
Attorney Ben Crump and grieving parents Christine and Elmore Wonsley spoke Wednesday during a news conference updating the investigation into the death of Nolan Wells.
This Gulfport Mexican restaurant’s closure in 2016 signaled the end of a local dining tradition for many. This week, that legacy returned with a modernized flavor.
Larry Tucei and members of the Long Bach Tree Board came together on Tuesday to honor the history of two of the largest live oak trees on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Tucei also goes on to detail some of the methods they use to document and measure these trees.
Following the finding of Nolan Wells' body, the Jackson County Sheriff's Department released a statement on Tuesday asking for firsthand accounts that could assist in the investigation. To combat misinformation, the Sheriff's Department has issued another social media push for any firsthand information which includes original video, audio, photos or firsthand witness accounts.
As the Patriot Tour made a stop in Biloxi during its annual passing of the flag around all 50 states, Lt. Col. Sean Cross gave a speech honoring the veterans who continue to volunteer for the Nation of Patriots.
At long last, the Mississippi Gulf Coast has its own Cook Out location. We tried some of the most popular items on Cook Out's menu to see if it's worth buying.
This week Helen Calehuff will be turning 103 years old. Ahead of her birthday, Calehuff talks about what has helped her stay healthy and reach this milestone.
Hundreds of onlookers gathered in Biloxi on Thursday to watch the release of Goose, a Kemp's ridley sea turtle rehabilitated by the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies.
The Downtowner opened with a constant crowd of people who wanted to eat breakfast and lunch at the reopened historic diner in downtown Gulfport. The Downtowner is open all days of the week from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A Calgon Carbon Corp. electrician died in May. His family is now alleging that his cause of death was misidentified as OSHA investigates the fatal incident.
After years of habitat restoration and planning, Memphis Zoo and its conservation partners have established a second Mississippi captive-release site for the endangered Dusky Gopher Frog, releasing 498 juvenile frogs at Woodland Cottage in Hancock County.
There is a hundred year old ranch-style home in Ocean Springs which is now going on sale for $2.5 million. Check out some of the highlights inside this historic home.
Hank Plauche, the owner of Jourdan River Steamer, talks about the challenges of navigating river flooding in Hancock County following a weekend of heavy rainfall. River flooding and National Weather Service warnings for Pearl, Jourdan, Wolf and Biloxi rivers; expect crests and road closures.
Chef Austin Sumrall talks about his signature shrimp corndogs, which will be a featured menu item at his new restaurant, Chandeleur Depot Brewpub in Pascagoula.
Dozens appeared at Biloxi National Cemetery for the annual Memorial Day ceremony to honor fallen service members. Col. Christopher Robinson was the featured keynote speaker and gave a speech highlighting how service members embody their nation's values.
Hotel Biloxi is a new boutique hotel expected to open this Friday in downtown Biloxi. The hotel has 11 rooms, a speakeasy and is located within walking distance to casinos and the baseball park downtown.
The Skrmetta family has operated Ship Island excursions out of Gulfport for 100 years. Captain Louis Skrmetta is part of the third generation to operate the family business and now looks to pass it on to the next generation of the Skrmetta family.
Courtez Tyler began to lose his vision in 2023 due to a brain tumor growing behind his eye. Now a graduate of the EMERGE Center in Long Beach, a division of the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services, Tyler now looks to become a mobility instructor to help others with their blindness. In this video, Tyler demonstrates how a walking cane can help the blind navigate through daily life.
Castaways Bar & Grill has closed its doors after 16 years in Ocean Springs. The closure came after owner Jenny Salter announced her retirement after operating businesses on the Gulf Coast for 33 years.
Check out the inside of the newly renovated Markham Hotel in Gulfport. The newly renovated hotel boasts a new ballroom, two bars, a cafe and an upscale dining area.
Following a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new Chick-fil-A, guests were invited inside with the opportunity to be among the first to order food at the new location in Ocean Springs.
The D'Ville Dinos and the D'Iberville Diamonds are now set to represent all of South Mississippi in the American Robotics Open Competition in New Jersey.
Hundreds of people flocked to the Wat Buddhametta Mahabaremee Buddhist Temple in Gautier this Sunday to join in celebrating Songkran, a festival to celebrate Thai New Year.
For the second year in a row, the stretch of Biloxi Beach that was once home to Black Spring Break is now reduced to small groups of people sitting along Beach Boulevard. Black Spring Break this year ran from April 9 to 12, however the crowd of beachgoers that once dominated the stretch of Biloxi Beach from Edgewater Mall to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum was nowhere to be found. Instead, people either opted not to turn out for this year’s Black Spring Break or spent their time at the concerts and parties across other parts of the Gulf Coast.
