PSC denies rate increase to Great River Utility
The Mississippi Public Service Commission on Tuesday denied a request for a rate hike by Great River Utility. Commissioners said they are not getting the answers they need…
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First Penguins Hatched in Mississippi Hatch at Mississippi Aquarium
GULFPORT, Miss. – Penguin Awareness Day was celebrated in more ways than one at Mississippi Aquarium this year with the hatch of their very first penguin chick. Mississippi Aquarium crew braved the snowstorm to arrive at the aquarium’s Aquatic Research Center for…
Trump proposes U.S. control of Gaza in move that would permanently displace Palestinians
By Dareh Gregorian President Donald Trump, speaking at a White House news conference Tuesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, announced that the U.S. would seek ownership of the war-torn Gaza Strip after saying Palestinians have no choice but to leave their…
USAID announces nearly all direct hires will be placed on administrative leave
By Phil Helsel, Abigail Williams and Vaughn Hillyard The U.S. Agency for International Development announced Tuesday night that almost all direct hires around the world will be placed on administrative leave this week. The move was announced on the organization’s website after days of attacks by the Trump…
USM Star Swayze Bozeman's Family in New Orleans Ahead of the Super Bowl
Continuing our Super Bowl coverage we are highlighting a player that used to be a star on the Mississippi Coast and in Hattiesburg.…
How law enforcement agencies are keeping New Orleans safe ahead of the Super Bowl
Around the corner on almost every major street in New Orleans, are barricades and law enforcement as agencies are working around the clock to make sure the city is secure ahead of…
Gulfport Behavioral Health System discusses services offered for military service members
Gulfport Behavioral Health System provides mental health services for military service members. On Tuesday, they had a board meeting to curate conversations about the services…
NFL emails reveal extent of Saints’ damage control for clergy sex abuse crisis
By JIM MUSTIAN and BRETT MARTEL Updated 4:05 PM CST, February 3, 2025 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As New Orleans church leaders braced for the fallout from publishing a list of predatory Catholic priests, they turned to an unlikely ally: the front office…
Two people charged in Jackson County murder
A Gautier man and a Moss Point teen are charged in the shooting death of another teen. Sheriff John Ledbetter says deputies found the body of 17-year-old Keontae Dewayne Colbert on Monday night about…
White House preparing executive order to abolish the Department of Education
By Yamiche Alcindor and Alexandra Marquez The White House is preparing an executive order to eliminate the Department of Education, two sources familiar with the plans told NBC News. President Donald Trump cannot unilaterally abolish a federal agency without the approval of Congress.…
Homeowners to appeal lawsuit dismissal over 2023 renewal plan in Ocean Springs
A group representing Ocean Springs property owners in a federal lawsuit says it will appeal the court’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit tied to…
Kansas City Chiefs take the podium ahead of Super Bowl 59 during Opening Night
The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to become the NFL's first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls when they take the field on…
Philadelphia Eagles take the podium ahead of Super Bowl 59 during Opening Night
The Philadelphia Eagles are searching for their second Super Bowl victory in team history when they take the field on Sunday against the Kansas City…
Super Bowl rush begins at the oldest sports store in New Orleans
For the last 27 years, N'awlins Sports has had its doors open in the French quarter, a one stop shop for game day needs. With Super Bowl 59 around the…
Federal grant freeze affecting assistance programs in South Mississippi
The Trump administration’s freeze on federal grant funds is affecting assistance programs that play vital roles in their communities. One program in South Mississippi is Moore Community…
Minor injuries reported after flash fire at Hancock County facility
At approximately 10:30 a.m., Tennessee Gas Pipeline experienced a small release of natural gas during a minor maintenance activity on a valve. That release resulted in a flash fire at its Bay St. Louis Compressor Station in Hancock County, Mississippi. Two…
WXXV News 25’s Ansley Brent tours the Superdome as they prepare for Super Bowl 59
The countdown is on for Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans. WXXV Sports Reporter Ansley Brent is…
Preparations begins for Super Bowl Experience event in New Orleans
All week, we’ll have team coverage of Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen stopped by the Ernest Morial Convention Center in…
Trudeau says Trump tariffs will be postponed by at least 30 days
In separate negotiations, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump to pause planned tariffs for at least a month. Trump’s tariffs against China are still slated to go into effect on…
Three charged in connection with Fentanyl bust
A Gulfport traffic stop on Friday led to the arrest of three people and the recovery of more than two pounds of Fentanyl. Police arrested 39-year-old Tracy McCall, 35-year-old Marcus Lloyd and 31-year-old…
Super Bowl week: Stars and athletes bring buzz into New Orleans before big game in the Big Easy
By JONATHAN LANDRUM JR. Updated 2:08 PM CST, February 3, 2025 LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Super Bowl isn’t just a game on Sunday. It’ll involve a nearly week-long spectacle taking over New Orleans with non-stop entertainment leading up to the big showdown…
Bomb threat scare at Crunch Fitness in Long Beach
The Crunch Fitness in Long Beach faced a brief bomb scare on Sunday. Police officials say a bomb threat was called in around 5:30 p.m. Sunday evening…
Search continues for missing Hattiesburg woman last seen in Stone County
The search continues for a missing Hattiesburg woman last seen in Stone County one week ago. Kathryn Walker, who also goes by Alanna, was last…