Multi-use path expansion in Jackson County
Jackson County recently was approved for infrastructure expansion by the federal government. $9.6 million has been approved for a multi-use path along the Highway 90 corridor to better connect the…
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1 in 5 dyslexic children go undiagnosed. Educators say how the state can help.
Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia held the Southeastern Dyslexia Summit for the third year. "You don't just slam these children in LD [learning disability class], and take away their recess and their gym time.…
Time change announced for Beau Rivage 25th Anniversary Drone Show
Beau Rivage celebrates its 25th anniversary with a variety of events for employees and the public and they have announced a time change for the big drone show on Saturday. Skies over Beau Rivage and Biloxi light up with a…
Gulf Coast Winter Classics Sunday Grand Prix rescheduled for Saturday
Due to impending weather, the Gulf Coast Winter Classics Horse Show Regular Sunday Grand Prix has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 16th at 3 p.m. The Gulf Coast Winter Classics Horse Show takes place at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. It…
Biloxi man sentenced to 40 years for child porn
A Biloxi man will spend 40 years in prison after being convicted on child porn charges. District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath said 50-year-old Travis Damon Wade was convicted Thursday on three counts of possession of child pornography and three counts…
McDonald’s system outages have been reported worldwide. The chain says they’re getting fixed
BY COURTNEY BONNELL LONDON (AP) — System failures at McDonald’s were reported worldwide Friday, shuttering some restaurants for hours and leading to social media complaints from customers, in what the fast food chain called a “technology outage” that was being fixed.…
Fulton County DA Fani Willis must step aside or remove special prosecutor in Trump case, judge says
BY KATE BRUMBACK ATLANTA (AP) — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis must step aside from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump or remove the special prosecutor with whom she had a romantic relationship before the case can proceed, the judge…
Ship Island to Resume Ferry Service on Saturday
Sun, sand, and Ship Island, what more could you ask for? That's what the folks at Ship Island Excursions are saying ahead of the continuation of their popular ferry service to the barrier…
Victims in fatal Saucier accident identified
The victims in the deadly crash in Saucier early this morning have been identified. A dump truck and a mini-van collided this morning about 8 a.m., killing both mini-van occupants. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer identifies the mini-van driver…
Gulf Coast Winter Classics Horse Show continues at the Harrison County Fairgrounds
The Gulf Coast Winter Classics is on its fifth week of horse show competitions. Every year, the Gulf Coast Winter Classics brings the Coast…
Gulfport High School's STEM team wins state honors in Samsung competition
Gulfport High School's STEM team took state honors earlier this year in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition. As the state winner, the team…
Mississippi ex-police officer pleads guilty after making man lick urine off jail floor
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A former Mississippi police officer pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal misdemeanor charge after authorities said he forced a man he had arrested to lick urine off the floor of a jail cell. Michael Christian Green,…
Deadly motorcycle crash in Harrison County
Last night, a motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Firetower Road. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer tells us 38-year-old Zachery Rushing of Pass Christian was traveling northbound on Firetower when a southbound vehicle turned in front of the motorcycle,…
NCBC Gulfport Fire and Emergency Services named U.S. Navy Small Fire Department of the Year
GULFPORT, Miss. – The Commander, Navy Installations Command announced that Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) Gulfport Fire and Emergency Services was named U.S. Navy Small Fire Department of the Year for 2023 on March 12, 2024. “This prestigious award is…
Beau Rivage celebrates 25 years on the Gulf Coast
Beau Rivage Resort and Casino is celebrating 25 years on the Coast with a big weekend of activities. In addition to some promotions within the casinos, the…
Multi-state fugitive caught and arrested in Ocean Springs
A man wanted in multiple states on sex crime charges was located in Ocean Springs on Wednesday morning and arrested by the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Fugitive Task Force. 51-year-old James Wilkins was located at a construction site in Ocean…
Mississippi has the nation’s worst infant mortality. It will allow earlier Medicaid to help babies
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 10:41 AM CDT, March 13, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A new Mississippi law will allow earlier Medicaid coverage for pregnant women in an effort to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies in a state…
House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if owner refuses to sell
By KEVIN FREKING, HALELUYA HADERO and MARY CLARE JALONICK The House has passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn’t sell. Lawmakers are acting on concerns that…
Mississippi Primary Elections Results
The 2024 Mississippi Primary Election takes place Tuesday, March 12th. The polls have closed. Here in South Mississippi, the races we are following on the ballot are United States President, United States Senate, and U.S. House of Representative 4th Congressional…
Congressman Mike Ezell speaks to WXXV about Primary Election
The 2024 4th Congressional District Primary has been called in favor of Incumbent Mike Ezell. The race was called with 45 percent of the votes counted. Congressman…
Political Analyst Charles Richardson discusses the Primary Election
Today was Primary Election Day in Mississippi. The polls have closed and the results have rolled in. Joining us this Primary Election Day is Political Analyst Charles Richardson to discuss all things 2024 Primary Election. [blox_vms account="WXXV" key="fa3012b9f72ffd6199e921a73dd084c62452f121" vtitle="Political Analyst…
Ty Pinkins for U.S. Senate Campaign Challenges Incumbent Senator Roger Wicker to Debate
JACKSON, MS - Following his victory in the primary elections, Ty Pinkins, candidate for the U.S. Senate, has issued a bold challenge to incumbent Senator Roger Wicker for a series of debates. Emphasizing the importance of direct dialogue and accountability…
Boyanton concedes District 4 U.S. House Race
Candidate for U.S. House District 4 Carl Boyanton has just told WXXV TV in an interview that he concedes the race against Incumbent Congressman Mike Ezell. With 52 percent…
Trump wins delegates needed to become GOP’s presumptive nominee for third straight election
By JILL COLVIN Associated Press Donald Trump will lead the GOP in a third consecutive presidential election after clinching the nomination Tuesday. With wins in Georgia, Mississippi and Washington state, Trump surpassed the 1,215-delegate threshold needed to become the presumptive…