City of Gautier approves $7 Million infrastructure bond
The City of Gautier is beginning to work on new infrastructure projects after receiving funding earlier this week. In a city council meeting on October 1st, the City…
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Biden’s student loan cancellation free to move forward as court order expires
By COLLIN BINKLEY Updated 3:21 PM CDT, October 3, 2024 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s latest attempt at student loan cancellation is free to move ahead — at least temporarily — after a judge in Georgia decided that a legal challenge should…
Gulf Coast woman identified as New Orleans murder victim 22 years later
A Cold Case murder victim has been identified as a Long Beach woman after 22 years. The victim was identified with new technology utilized by the FBI…
Hurricane Helene's death toll reaches 200 after Georgia and North Carolina report more fatalities
By JEFF AMY, ERIK VERDUZCO and BRITTANY PETERSON Hurricane Helene’s death toll has reached 200, after Georgia and North Carolina reported more fatalities from the storm. The death toll jumped Thursday from 189 to 200 after Georgia officials added eight…
Harrison County Fire battles home fire off Cuevas Delisle
Two people escaped a mobile home fire off Cuevas Delisle Road on Wednesday afternoon. Harrison County Fire Rescue responded about 4:15 and found the home fully involved. Pass Christian Fire also responded to help battle the blaze. The two people…
WXXV collecting donations for Helene relief until Sunday
As we wrap things up tonight, we’re going to get some final comments from Red Cross Southeast Mississippi Executive Director John McCarty and General Manager Don Moore on the power donating and…
WXXV hosting a Relief-a-Thon to help Helene victims
WXXV News 25 is hosting a Relief-a-Thon this Wednesday, October 2nd for those affected by Hurricane Helene. Our 9 p.m. newscast on FOX is turning into an hour-long broadcast dedicated to raising funds for victims. You can tune in then…
Job openings available for Buc-ee’s Mississippi location
Many on the Mississippi Coast were thrilled when Buc-ee’s announced their giant gas station is coming to Harrison County. Mississippi’s first Buc-ee’s location may be opening sooner than expected which…
Stone County sheriff on the mend after 'mini-stroke'
Stone County Sheriff Todd Stewart is recovering from a mini-stroke he suffered on Tuesday. Stewart said he has been overwhelmed by the outreach and messages of support since word got out. "Due to the fast response of deputies and medical…
Acadian Ambulance Services provide relief for areas in North Carolina affected by Helene
Over the past week, Acadian Ambulance Services have been in parts of North Carolina providing assistance to those impacted by Helene. Since Helene made landfall, Acadian has mobilized 30 ambulances and 64 personnel…
Five people face indictments in the 2023 kidnapping and shooting of retired deputy
Five people have been indicted in connection with the 2023 kidnapping and shooting a retired sheriff's deputy from the Vicksburg area. 29-year-old Logan Allan D'Elena of Saucier and 22-year-old Blake Menefee of Gonzales, Louisiana, were indicted on charges of aggravated…
Mississippi justices reject latest appeal from man on death row since 1976
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 2:48 PM CDT, October 1, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Supreme Court on Tuesday unanimously denied the latest appeal from a man who has been on the state’s death row longer than any other inmate. Richard…
John Amos, patriarch on ‘Good Times’ and an Emmy nominee for the blockbuster ‘Roots,’ dies at 84
By BETH HARRIS LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Amos, who starred as the family patriarch on the hit 1970s sitcom “Good Times” and earned an Emmy nomination for his role in the seminal 1977 miniseries “Roots,” has died. He was 84. Amos’ publicist,…
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport announces new flights to Orlando
With the holidays right around the corner, you may be planning for your next vacation. Well, Gulfport Biloxi International Airport’s newest announcement may be your next vacation stop.…
Iran says it fired dozens of missiles into Israel, where residents are warned to shelter in place
By AAMER MADHANI, JULIA FRANKEL and BASSEM MROUE Updated 12:13 PM CDT, October 1, 2024 JERUSALEM (AP) — Iran says it fired dozens of missiles into Israel on Tuesday as the monthslong fighting between Israel and Iran’s proxies in the region — Hezbollah and…
Dockworkers’ strike could push up prices and cause shortages if it lasts for weeks
By TOM KRISHER, TASSANEE VEJPONGSA and WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS Updated 11:14 AM CDT, October 1, 2024 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — From Maine to Texas, dockworkers at 36 ports across the eastern United States are on strike for the first time in decades, a work stoppage that could snarl supply…
Jimmy Carter and his hometown of Plains celebrate the 39th president’s 100th birthday
By BILL BARROW and CHARLOTTE KRAMON Updated 8:26 AM CDT, October 1, 2024 ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter reached his 100th birthday Tuesday, the first time an American president has lived a full century and the latest milestone in a life that took the son…
Breeze Airways to offer flights to Orlando starting in February
Breeze Airways, a carrier at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, today announced new service to Orlando, Florida, a previously unserved route, with fares starting from $49* one way. Gulfport-Biloxi to Orlando will run Thursdays and Sundays starting February 6, 2025. The price…
Dockworkers go on a strike that could reignite inflation and cause shortages in the holiday season
By TOM KRISHER and TASSANEE VEJPONGSA PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A strike by dockworkers at 36 ports from Maine to Texas, the first in decades, could snarl supply chains and lead to shortages and higher prices if it stretches on for more than a few weeks.…
BREAKING: East and Gulf Coast ports shut down as thousands of workers go on strike
BREAKING: East and Gulf Coast ports have shut down as thousands of International Longshoreman's Association members have gone on strike. These strikes come after the ILA announced that at midnight, 11:00 PM…
Pete Rose, MLB’s polarizing all-time hits leader, dead at 83, agent says
Pete Rose, the polarizing MLB all-time hits leader with 4,256 over his legendary 24-year career, has died at 83 years old. Rose's agent, Ryan Fiterman, of Fiterman Sports, confirmed the death to TMZ Sports. He told the outlet, "the family…
City of Gulfport helping Gulfport, Florida with relief efforts after Hurricane Helene
Gulfport is gearing up to lend a helping hand to its sister city in Florida that was hit hard by Helene last week. Gulfport,…
Members of the International Longshoreman’s Association prepare to strike
Members of the International Longshoreman’s Association prepare to go on strike Monday night at 11 p.m. local time. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warran has been on top…
20-year-old, three teens arrested for aggravated assault in Gulfport
Multiple arrests have been made in Gulfport in relation to an assault at Jones Park. The Gulfport Police Department arrested 20-year-old Kadin Walker of Bay St. Louis, 19-year-old Samuel Dwyer of Waveland, 19-year-old Ayden Christophe of Bay St. Louis, and…