Vancleave man identified after domestic dispute and standoff with police
A Vancleave man is behind bars at the Jackson County Adult Detention Center after a domestic dispute led to an hours-long standoff. A man barricaded himself inside his home on…
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AT&T issues statement regarding CWA strike against the company
Communications Workers of America are continuing their walkout in the Southeast over claims of unfair labor practices by AT&T. The 15,000-member union went out on strike Monday, claiming unfair labor practices on the part of the telecommunications compoany. AT&T released…
Jackson County deputies end standoff in Vancleave
A man is now is custody after Jackson County Sheriff's Office deputies were in a standoff in Vancleave for almost five hours. The standoff ended peacefully and without incident. 42-year-old James English has been charged with aggravated domestic assault against…
MDEQ Issues Beach Water Contact Advisory for Gulfport West Beach
Jackson, MS – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, through its Beach Monitoring Program, has issued a beach water contact advisory for Gulfport West Beach. The beach is not closed; however, there may be an increased risk of illness associated with…
College town’s police say they don’t need help with cleanup after beer spil
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — A college town in Mississippi temporarily closed a street Wednesday after a delivery truck dropped dozens of cases of beer. The spill happened in Oxford, home of the University of Mississippi. The Oxford Police Department posted photos…
Major senior living expansion coming to Pascagoula
Pascagoula's City Council gave the green light to a major expansion at Bayside Village Senior Apartments. On Tuesday night the Pascagoula City Council approved a special use permit to renovate the science…
110 people from 34 different countries embrace their new U.S. citizenship
'Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness' - This is an American promise that 110 more people now get to hold close to their hearts as American…
Pascagoula approves project to expand Bayside Village
The Pascagoula City Council approved a special use permit with a variance to renovate the science building at the Old Pascagoula High School into 20 senior living apartments in the downtown district. The Council voted 6-1 to approve the request,…
Pass Christian 11-year-old running business to clean trash cans
If there's one chore many people despise, it's cleaning their trash cans. One Pass Christian 11-year-old is running a successful business doing just that. WXXV News 25's…
Democrats turn their roll call into a dance party with celebrities, state-specific songs and Lil Jon
By JOSH BOAK CHICAGO (AP) — Convention roll call votes can be staid and cheesy, but Democrats turned theirs into the ultimate dance party on Tuesday. DJ Cassidy stood onstage in what appeared to be a double-breasted satin suit of royal…
Wiggins man convicted in brutal death of his educator mother
A Stone County jury took just 18 minutes to convict a Wiggins man of the brutal 2018 killing of his mother. Terelle Johnson was convicted of first degree murder in the beating and choking death of his mother, 51-year-old Sherry…
Diamondhead City Council votes to disavow the actions of its mayor
The Diamondhead City Council passed a motion Tuesday evening to disavow recent actions by Mayor Nancy Depreo. The decision comes after a July 26th incident in which Mayor Depreo…
Mississippi shoppers struggle to keep up with rising grocery prices
According to an analysis from HelpAdvisor, Mississippi has the third most expensive groceries. The average household in the Magnolia State is spending $290 per week - $20 more than…
Katrina Memorial Blood Drive starts
It’s time again for the Red Cross’s Katrina Memorial Blood Drive. This blood drive runs throughout this entire week as we near the 19th anniversary of the storm’s landfall. There’s an opportunity to donate today at Central Bible Church in…
Joe Biden’s exit, talk of the glass ceiling, a nod to Gaza protesters. Takeaways from DNC’s Day 1
By WILL WEISSERT and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Updated 6:17 AM CDT, August 20, 2024 CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention ‘s first night showcased speeches from the last Democrat to lose to Donald Trump and the last one to beat him. Hillary Clinton spoke hopefully of finally…
AT&T labor strikes take place across south Mississippi
The Communication Workers of America, also known as the CWA, began their strike this week to protest AT&T Southeast, who they accuse of taking part in unfair labor practices during negotiations for…
Jackson County Adult Detention Center cuts ties with City of Moss Point
Jackson County held a board of supervisors meeting earlier Monday morning. Among the many things they discussed, one of the most notable items on…
Former Ocean Springs substitute teacher sentenced for sexual crimes against middle school students
On Monday, August 19, 2024, Keshawn Trevyune Belcher, 22, of Gautier, Mississippi plead guilty to one count of Touching of a Child for Lustful Purposes and five counts of Exploitation of a Child. Circuit Court Judge Kathy King Jackson sentenced…
Rededication and memorial service marks 55th anniversary of Hurricane Camille
Saturday, August 17th marked the 55th anniversary of Hurricane Camille. August 17th, 1969 would alter the lives of many on the Gulf Coast as category 5…
Former US Rep George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in his federal case
By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press Former U.S. Rep. George Santos has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in his federal fraud case. The New York Republican entered the plea Monday in a courtroom in Long Island. His…
South Mississippi educators named to State Advisory Council
The Mississippi Department of Education announced Monday the addition of 45 education professionals from across the state to serve on the Mississippi Teacher Advisory Council. Nine are from South Mississippi schools. The MTAC, formed in 2016, now includes 195 educators…
17,000 Workers at AT&T Southeast strike over claims of unfair labor practices
ATLANTA – Communications Workers of America employed by AT&T Southeast are on strike to protest what they say are "unfair labor practices committed by management during negotiations for a new union contract." CWA has filed an unfair labor practice charge…
What to watch as the Democratic National Convention gets underway in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday in Chicago, just four weeks after President Joe Biden shuttered his campaign and made way for Vice President Kamala Harris to ascend to the top of Democrats’ ticket. The political transformation just months before the election…
Meggan Monday: Pass Christian Butterfly Waystation
The Pass Christian Library is attracting more than just avid readers to its location. They also planted a garden to encourage butterflies to stop, rest, and revive during their annual…