Harrison County Blue Ribbon Committee on Child Protection proposes ‘Baby DJ’s Law’
This afternoon in Harrison County, the Blue Ribbon Committee on Child Protection rolled out a new legislative program that, if passed, would address improving…
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Lucedale man dies after being struck near George County Fairgrounds
A Lucedale man died after he was hit while walking on Old Highway 63 near the George County Fairgrounds. Sheriff Mitchell Mixon said deputies responded Thursday evening to the fairgrounds, where a man was walking along the highway and was…
Cruisin' the Coast 2024 Schedule
Cruisin’ the Coast is October 6th through the 13th. Here is the schedule of events for this year’s Cruisin’ the Coast. Sunday: Location of Sites Registration Desk: Cruise Central in Gulfport 2 miles East of Hwy 49 at Centennial Plaza…
Catching up with Chapel Hart before their performance at Grand Slam Jam
We are joined in studio by Chapel Hart! We catch up with them ahead of their performance at Grand Slam Jam this weekend. For…
Park at Hancock Whitney Plaza renamed after late CEO George Schloegel
On Thursday afternoon, hundreds gathered at the Hancock Whitney Plaza to dedicate the park after late CEO George Schloegel. The park at the Hancock Whitney Plaza will now be know as George Schloegel…
South Mississippi vendors take part in the Savor Jackson County Food and Wine Festival
Thursday evening the Old Place in Gautier was transformed into the hosting grounds for Savor Jackson County Food and Wine Festival, bringing in restaurants and businesses from all across South Mississippi to show…
Experienced Cruisers offer tips for Cruisin' the Coast
Events leading up to the start of Cruisin’ the Coast begin this weekend and many Cruisers are already in town and getting settled in. The excitement for Cruisin’…
Source: Dockworkers’ union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract
By TOM KRISHER Updated 5:40 PM CDT, October 3, 2024 DETROIT (AP) — The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has reached a deal to suspend their strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to…
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…
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…