HATTIESBURG, MISS--- The Mississippi Department of Transportation is alerting motorists of several temporary railroad crossing closures starting Thursday, Oct. 10, continuing through Monday, Oct. 28 in Jackson County. The closures are happening along U.S. 90 as CSX railroad performs maintenance…
By Corky Siemaszko Ethel Kennedy, who lost her husband, Robert F. Kennedy, and brother-in-law, President John F. Kennedy, to assassins' bullets, and who channeled her grief into raising her 11 children and lifetime of public service, died Thursday. She was 96.…
By Daniella Silva The Hillsborough County sheriff’s office said this morning it was out cutting trees to reopen some of the roadways following the peak of the storm in the area. “There are downed power lines and trees everywhere,” Sheriff…
"A little rough, which indicates normally a rapid intensification. That's why it was so rough when we first went through it. If you noticed the next couple of…
Waveland annual’s Hot Rods and Hospitality Cruisin’ the Coast event brought tons of cruisers out to the downtown area. “Love doing it. Love doing it. It's…
Cruisin’ the Coast is filled with fun events, but one of the biggest events every year is the Biloxi Block Party. Being one of the biggest Cruisin’ the Coast…
The Mississippi Department of Education has announced the 132 members of the 2024-25 State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council -- including 19 from South Mississippi. The council includes students in grades 11-12 and first year of college. The council consists of…
By DEVNA BOSE and DEVI SHASTRI Updated 6:23 PM CDT, October 8, 2024 Hospitals and other health care facilities on Florida’s Gulf Coast — still reeling from Hurricane Helene — are now revving up for Hurricane Milton. The system, which is shaping up…
The modified classic cars and trucks had their time to shine in the spotlight at Tuesday night's flame-throwing competition on the grounds of Island View Casino in Gulfport.…
WXXV had the opportunity to speak with South Mississippian Harry Crawford, who’s lived an amazing life. Harry is a veteran, a husband, a father, a grandfather, and a great grandfather and soon…
A D'Iberville man has been charged with aggravated assault in connection with a shooting at a Gulfport bar on Saturday. Gulfport Police arrested 35-year-old Clarence Thompson III, charging him with two counts of aggravated assault and one count of shooting…
By MIKE SCHNEIDER and HAVEN DALEY Updated 10:28 PM CDT, October 7, 2024 BELLEAIR BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s storm-battered Gulf Coast raced against a Category 5 hurricane Monday as workers sprinted to pick up debris left over from Helene two weeks ago and…
On Monday, the University of Southern Mississippi opened its Gulf Park Campus for Cruisin' the Coast. Both spectators and cruisers alike gathered on USM's Gulf Park Campus to catch a glimpse of the…
Those rolling in for Cruisin’ the Coast started their day at Centennial Plaza with food, music, fun, and a few classic cars sprinkled in for good measure.…
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday decided not to hear an appeal by a Mississippi man convicted of capital murder. The state Supreme Court also denied his appeal for post conviction relief, which was handed down Friday. Leslie 'Bo' Galloway…
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cissy Houston, the mother of the late Whitney Houston and a two-time Grammy winner who performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley, and Aretha Franklin, has died. She was 91. Houston died…
Two people have been arrested in connection with a shooting at a Hancock County bar on Sunday night. Hancock County deputies were called to Harold & Lillians Bar on Forest Avenue in Lakeshore about 10:14 p.m. about a shooting. A…
Happening over the weekend, Gulfport police are investigating a shooting on Courthouse Road. Police were called out to Orangutan’s Daiquiris and Bar on Friday night in response to a…
Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified this morning, as maximum sustained winds have risen 40 mph since today's first update at 4 AM. Winds are currently at 160 mph, and further strengthening is expected through tomorrow. There will be no South…
The Coroner’s Office has identified the man found in the water off of Biloxi Beach Saturday morning. The man has been identified as 37-year-old John C. Taylor of…
A Lucedale woman died Friday night after her vehicle collided with another on Highway 63 in George County. Mississippi Highway Patrol said the crash happened about 9:50 p.m. Friday. Troopers responded to the crash and said 20-year-old Diana Givens and…
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – Governor Tate Reeves has declared October 7-12, 2024, Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. While the Spring is the most active time for tornadoes, Mississippi usually sees significant storms during this secondary severe weather season from November through…
JACKSON, Miss. – With the November 5, 2024, General Election quickly approaching, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines. VOTER REGISTRATION The 2024 General Election voter registration deadlines are: In-person at the Circuit Clerk's office by…
The Pass Christian School District celebrated its high academic rankings in the most recent state assessment reports through a big pep rally. Pass Christian School District brought…