Final preps for Cruisin’ the Coast 2024
Organizers are in the final stretch of preparations for this year’s version of America’s Largest Block Party. WXXV News 25’s Rick Boone caught up with Cruisin’ Executive Director Woody…
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UPDATE: 5 people, including 2 doctors, charged in investigation into Matthew Perry's death
By MICHAEL BALSAMO and ANDREW DALTON Associated Press A prosecutor says five people have been charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death, including the actor’s assistant and two doctors. U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada announced the charges Thursday, saying the doctors…
Vance and Walz agree to a vice presidential debate on Oct. 1 hosted by CBS News
By MEG KINNARD Updated 9:21 AM CDT, August 15, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance have agreed to debate each other on Oct. 1, setting up a matchup of potential vice presidents as early voting in some…
Keesler conducting active shooter exercise
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, MS. – Keesler Air Force Base will conduct an active shooter exercise Thursday, 15 Aug. 2024. Active shooter exercises are designed to evaluate first responders and test the base populace on reaction and recovery actions in…
White House says deals struck to cut prices of popular Medicare drugs that cost $50 billion yearly
By AMANDA SEITZ and ZEKE MILLER WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Thursday that drug price negotiations will knock hundreds of dollars — in some cases thousands — off the list prices of 10 of Medicare’s most popular and costliest drugs. The discounts,…
Gena Rowlands, acting powerhouse and star of movies by her director-husband, John Cassavetes, dies
By MARK KENNEDY Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft and a guiding light in independent cinema as a star in groundbreaking movies by her director husband, John Cassavetes, and who later charmed audiences…
Thunderstorms Cause Power Outages in Parts of South Mississippi
Powerful thunderstorms rolled through parts of South Mississippi early Wednesday evening. Some residents of Harrison, Jackson, and Stone County lost power. According to the Mississippi Power Outage Map several homes and businesses across…
Long Beach grandmother gives back to charity through marathon racing
Most grandmothers don't go from baking cookies to running marathons. But then again, most grandmothers aren't like Long Beach resident Frances McGill, who shared just how many big races she's competed…
Pascagoula PD searching for missing couple
The Pascagoula Police Department is requesting your assistance in locating missing persons, John and Lindsey Tetreau. John is described as a 35 year old male who is 6’1 in height and Lindsey is a 43 year old female who is…
FEMA’s disaster fund is out of money
As another hurricane bears down on U.S. territories, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Tuesday its disaster fund has run out of money. The agency’s administrator says for now, FEMA will only provide funding for immediate needs and is hoping…
Trial for murder of Biloxi woman under way
The murder trial of a man accused of stabbing a Biloxi woman is under way in Harrison County Circuit Court. Pitipong Daengbunga, the 40-year-old native of Thailand, is being charged with stabbing 42-year-old Jamie Boggs to death and tampering with…
City of Gautier and Army Corps of Engineers sign agreement for public works upgrades
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District is teaming up with the City of Gautier to help the city upgrade some of…
Gulfport Police and Fire take ‘ALERRT’ training
Members of the Gulfport Police and Fire Departments are working together to perfect their response to active shooter situations by taking part in a new training program called ‘Advanced…
Mars, maker of M&M’s and Snickers, to buy Cheez-It owner Kellanova for nearly $30 billion
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN and DEE-ANN DURBIN M&M’s maker Mars is buying Kellanova, the maker of Cheez-Its and Pop-Tarts for nearly $30 billion, vastly expanding the number of household-name brands under one roof. Kellanova was created last year when the Kellogg Co. split into three companies.…
Essential Fundraising for Anniston Elementary PTA
Anniston Elementary in Gulfport hosted a spaghetti supper Tuesday night to raise some much needed funding for their PTA. Funds from these events are crucial for Anniston students as well as…
"A Latte Friends" and its Superstars set to open soon
They say superstars are seen in Hollywood on the big screen or on the court during a big game at Madison Square Garden. But what if you knew that Superstars -- 19…
Amazing Women of South Mississippi: Spotlighting Frances McGill
WXXV News 25 continues its segment highlighting some phenomenal women in the area called ‘Amazing Women of South Mississippi.’ This week we are spotlighting Francis McGill. She has…
Former Biloxi councilman sentenced to six years in drug case
Former Biloxi Councilman Robert L. Deming will spend six years in federal prison after pleading guilty in a drug case from 2023. Deming faced up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to…
Suspect used machete to steal jewelry at Gulfport gas station
Gulfport police say a man holding a machete threatened to use the big knife in a robbery. He’s now behind bars, sitting on a half million-dollar…
Bay St. Louis to hold special election for Ward 5 council seat
Bay St. Louis will hold a special election next month to fill the unexpired term of Ward 5 Councilman Buddy Zimmerman. The city posted a notice on its social media on Monday to announce the election to be held September…
Kai's Give Back Gala to benefit Women's Resource Center
Kai's Give Back Gala has been a popular charitable event on the Gulf Coast for many years, and it returns this Saturday to benefit the Women's…
Kiln man charged with murder after man dies following bar fight
A Kiln man has been charged with second-degree murder after a man died as a result of wounds from a bar fight. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said 53-year-old Robert Hammac was arrested Monday on the charge. He was taken…
Bluey and Bingo meet and greet at Mississippi Aquarium
Popular cartoon stars Bluey and Bingo made their return to the Mississippi Aquarium. Long lines of children and their parents were wrapped around the campus at the…
City of Long Beach celebrates 119 years
The City of Long Beach celebrated its 119th birthday Saturday morning! “First of all, we are celebrating 119 years with the City of Long Beach, incorporated this day on…