Second Air Force receives new commander
People gathered at Keesler Air Force Base to witness the Second Air Force Change of Command Ceremony. The Second Air Force commander has nationwide responsibilities that extend beyond Keesler Air…
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Justice Department sues TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting children’s data
By HALELUYA HADERO Updated 12:32 PM CDT, August 2, 2024 The Justice Department sued TikTok on Friday, accusing the company of violating children’s online privacy law and running afoul of a settlement it had reached with another federal agency. The complaint,…
Harris has secured enough Democratic delegate votes to be the party's nominee, committee chair says
By WILL WEISSERT and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign says she has secured enough votes from Democratic delegates to officially be the party’s nominee for president. The online voting process doesn’t end until Monday, but the…
U.S. men beaten 4-0 by Morocco and eliminated from the Olympic soccer tournament
By JAMES ROBSON Updated 10:09 AM CDT, August 2, 2024 PARIS (AP) — The United States was eliminated from the Olympic men’s soccer tournament on Friday after a 4-0 loss to Morocco in the quarterfinals. Soufiane Rahimi, Ilias Akhomach, Achraf Hakimi and Mehdi…
Hancock Whitney officials to ring open Nasdaq Stock Market on Monday
Hancock Whitney Bank will celebrate 125 years in business on Monday by ringing the bell Monday to signal the opening of the Nasdaq Stock Market. The bank actually celebrates its anniversary in October. Hancock Whitney (HWC) leaders participating in the…
Missing eight-year-old twins out of New Orleans found safely
The New Orleans Police Department posted on their Facebook page that Sofia and Alessandra Bruno have been located and are in good health. The girls were found in St. Tammany Parish.
State Supreme Court denies new trial for man convicted of sexual assault of minor
A Moss Point man convicted of sexual battery against a minor, was denied a new trial by the state Supreme Court. Jimmy David Williams was convicted at trial of the March 2018 assault on a then-ninth grade student. He was…
3 newly freed Americans are back on US soil after a landmark prisoner exchange with Russia
By ERIC TUCKER, DASHA LITVINOVA and MATTHEW LEE Updated 6:45 AM CDT, August 2, 2024 WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Russia completed their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history on Thursday, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan, along with dissidents…
Stennis Space Center names Biloxi native as deputy director
NASA’s Stennis Space Center Director John Bailey announced today that longtime propulsion engineer/manager Christine Powell has been selected as deputy director of the south Mississippi propulsion site, effective Aug. 12. “I am excited for Christine to join the NASA Stennis…
Federal judge overturns $4.7 billion jury verdict in ‘Sunday Ticket’ lawsuit and rules for NFL
By JOE REEDY LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge overturned a jury’s $4.7 billion verdict in the class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers against the NFL and has granted judgment to the NFL. U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez ruled…
Running Through "The Pass"
This is Talan Lindmark, a senior at Pass Christian High School and avid runner. So much so that for his Eagle Scout project he started Running through the pass. “I fell in…
Firefighter injured in firetruck wreck returns to work
In May, a Wiggins firefighter was injured in an accident while driving a fire engine. At the time, the firefighter wanted to remain anonymous as she began her…
Picayune man indicted in wreck that killed one, injured another
A Picayune man has been indicted on charges stemming from a fatal wreck on Feb. 28, 2023. The grand jury returned four counts of driving under the influence causing death or disfigurement and one count of manslaughter against 52-year-old Jason…
Simone Biles takes gold in gymnastics All-Around; Lee is bronze
Simone Biles holds off Brazil's Rebeca Andrade in all-around, becomes oldest Olympic women's gymnastics champ since 1952. Suni Lee takes home the bronze. Biles’ win makes history — she is the only American gymnast to win gold in the all-around…
Kiln man dies after horse race at Neshoba County Fair
A jockey from the Kiln died Wednesday evening following a race at the Neshoba County Fair Neshoba County Coroner Myron Williams identified the rider as 52-year-old Jarrod Deschamp, who died about 4:15 p.m. after a race. The coroner said Deschamp…
President Biden addresses the nation after U.S. and Russia prisoner swap
The United States and Russia completed their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history on Thursday, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan in a multinational deal that set some two dozen people free, according to officials in Turkey, where the…
US wins its first rowing Olympic gold medal in the men’s four class since 1960
VAIRES-SUR-MARNE, France (AP) — When Liam Corrigan yelled out “red!” entering the final stages of the regatta, the rest of the American crew knew it was time to go hard. They all gave it an extra push, picking up the…
Gautier PD investigating shooting at apartment complex
GAUTIER, MS – On July 31, 2024, at approximately 8:40 Pm., the Gautier Police Department responded to reports of shots fired at The Crossings at Ladnier apartment complex. Officers arrived and were unable to determine if a firearm was discharged.…
Intersection at Highway 67 and Shriner's BLVD closed due to accident
The Intersection at Highway 67 and Shriner’s Boulevard in Biloxi is closed after an accident. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol Spokesman Landon Orozco, the intersection is closed after a two-vehicle accident with serious injuries. Lanes north and south are still…
WXXV’s Elizabeth Keen has an update on the fire at Safe Mini Storage in Gulfport
We are bringing you an update on a blaze that fire crews have battled since early this morning at a storage…
Americans Gershkovich and Whelan among the 24 freed in largest post-Soviet US-Russia prisoner swap
By The Associated Press The United States and Russia completed their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history on Thursday, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan in a multinational deal that set some two dozen people free, according to officials…
Olympic gymnastics live updates: Simone Biles seeks another gold medal in all-around final
Simone Biles, fresh off leading the U.S. women’s gymnastics team back to the gold medal in team competition, returns to the mat today for the Paris Olympics all-around finals.
Donald Trump suggests Kamala Harris misled voters about her race
By MATT BROWN and MICHELLE L. PRICE Updated 3:48 PM CDT, July 31, 2024 CHICAGO (AP) — Donald Trump suggested Kamala Harris had misled voters about her race as the former president appeared before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago Wednesday in an interview that…
Governor appoints new adjutant general of the Mississippi National Guard
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The top leadership post in the Mississippi National Guard is changing Thursday as one adjutant general retires and another fills the job. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced Wednesday that he is naming Maj. Gen. Bobby M.…