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 information, speculation, and commentary has been shared on social media and throughout the community. As with any active investigation, investigators...

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department released this photo during the search for Nolan Xavier Wells, 18, in Mississippi. (Jackson County Sheriff’s Department) (NEW YORK) — A Mississippi community is mourning the death of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, whose body was believed to be recovered after going missing over the weekend. Wells […] Read More The post Body found believed to be missing Mississippi 18-year-old: ‘Absolutely devastated’ first appeared on Mid-Utah Ra

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 on Saturday, July 4 around 3 p.m. on the island. Multiple agencies, including local law enforcement, the Cajun Navy, the...

The family of Nolan Wells has hired Ben Crump to investigate the circumstances surrounding the teen’s death (Office of Ben Crump) JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)– The family of Nolan Wells, who died on Horn Island after going missing on July 4th, has retained notable civil rights attorney Ben Crump to represent them, as the investigation into the teen’s death continues....

Authorities in Mississippi are continuing to investigate the death of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells after recovering a body believed to be his near Horn Island, with formal identification and the cause of death pending forensic testing. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Wells traveled to Horn Island with friends on July 4 after departing […]

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Gautier School District announces a new principal for Gautier Middle School. Kevin Everett is taking over after Sedric Convington was named the principal at Pascagoula High School. Before this appointment, Everett served as the assistant principal. He also served as the assistant principal at Colmber Middle School in Pascagoula. Categories: Local News Tags: Gautier Middle...

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department is honoring a longtime employee. Lt. Darren Versiga is retiring after 29 years in law enforcement. He isn’t leaving law enforcement entirely, taking over as a Singing River Health System campus police officer. The Pascagoula Police Department sends their thanks, honoring Versiga for his service, friendship, and dedication. Categories: Local News Tags: Darren...

A body has been found on Horn Island Monday morning as officials continue the search for missing teenager Nolan Wells. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter tells WXXV the body was found around 8:45 Monday morning on the western tip of the island. The identity of the deceased has not yet been determined, and the Jackson County Coroner was dispatched to...

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier police are investigating two separate shootings that happened on July Fourth. The first happened at five Saturday night at Bayou Village Apartments and the second took place an hour and a half later at 7:30 Saturday night on Huntington Drive. Gautier police say no one was injured in either incident. Investigators say the two shootings are...

This aerial image shows search crews looking for missing teenager Nolan Wells on Horn Island (United Cajun Navy) HORN ISLAND, Miss. (WXXV)– Jackson County officials have released a few new details on the body found Monday morning on Horn Island, as crews from numerous agencies searched the island for missing teenager Nolan Wells. Both Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter and...