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 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…
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 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…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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 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, 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…
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 go on strike Monday night at 11 p.m. local time. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warran has been on top…
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…
By TOM KRISHER With a dockworkers’ strike threatening to close ports on the East and Gulf coasts beginning this week, Chris Butler is growing worried. Butler is CEO of the National Tree Company, and, like many businesses, his is counting on shipments that…
The command chief of the 81st Training Wing at Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi was removed from his leadership role last week following an internal investigation into the senior noncommissioned officer, according to the Air Force. "Col. Billy Pope, 81st…
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A crisis unfolded in western North Carolina as officials rushed to get more water, food and other supplies to flood-stricken areas without power and cellular service Monday, three days after Hurricane Helene ripped across the U.S.…
Cemetery tours are scheduled along the Coast that offer visitors a glimpse into some of the Coast's rich history, which actors portraying people who had a significant contribution to their city. If you have a cemetery tour that you don't…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kris Kristofferson, a Rhodes scholar with a deft writing style and rough charisma who became a country music superstar and A-list Hollywood actor, has died. Kristofferson died at his home in Maui, Hawaii on Saturday, family…
Starting on September 30, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., Ocean Springs Road will be closed to thru traffic to install a roundabout. The closures take place at the following intersections: Ocean Springs Road/U.S. 90 Ocean Springs Road/Groveland Road Ocean Springs Road/King…
A member of The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) School of Humanities faculty has received one of nation’s top honors for poetry. Dr. Michael Aderibigbe, assistant professor in the English program and a member of its prestigious Center for Writers…