Local Bakery Impacted by Rising Prices
For many eggs are a daily part of our diet and have traditionally been a cheap way to make a meal. However in the start of 2024 a carton of…
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Two men to spend life in prison for a 2022 shooting death in drug deal gone bad
A Harrison County jury on Thursday sentenced two men to prison for the 2022 murder of one man and armed robbery of another in a drug deal gone bad. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker said 28-year-old Erick Hunt of Jackson…
Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey, the daughter of George Halas, dies at 102
By JIM LITKE Virginia McCaskey, who inherited the Chicago Bears from her father, George Halas, but avoided the spotlight during four-plus decades as principal owner, has died. She was 102. McCaskey’s family announced through the team that she died Thursday. She…
South Mississippi students named Presidential Scholars candidates
Twenty-six students from South Mississippi schools have been named candidates in the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Three of those students -- Erik "Talan" Lindmark of Pass Christian High and, Sohni Beamon of Gulfport High and Matthew Church of Ocean…
Gulfport special election candidate disqualified
A candidate in the upcoming special city council election in Gulfport has been disqualified from the race by the Gulfport Election Commission. According to our media partner, the Sun Herald, the…
Jackson County woman indicted in 2023 death of pedestrian
A 35-year-old Jackson County woman has been indicted in the death of a pedestrian from 2023. Lisa Ribarin was arrested Tuesday on a two-count indictment in the death of Robert Brouhard. Brouhard was walking on Washington Avenue the night of…
Feral Feline Coalition of Ocean Springs
The Feral Feline Coalition of Ocean Springs is a non-profit organization that makes sure stray cats are fed, spayed, and medicated. One of the organizations founders Linda Cox started the…
Meet B1 and B2, the two new baby penguins at the Mississippi Aquarium
Some new feathered friends have arrived at the Mississippi Aquarium. The little guys names are B1 and B2, and they're the newest additions to the African Penguin colony which partially…
Mississippi makes moves towards mobile sports betting as Super Bowl wagers soar
The Super Bowl is one of the most wagered-on sporting events globally, with bets expected to surpass $20 billion. While most bettors place their wagers on mobile devices, Mississippians are currently restricted…
Today is National Weather Person Day: Shout out to WXXV Weather Team
Today is National Weather Person Day! Let’s celebrate WXXV Meteorologists Ryan and Sam. Give them a shout out and thanks for all they do!
Remains found in Carroll County confirmed to be missing Ole Miss student
The remains of Ole Miss student Jimmie ‘Jay’ Lee have been discovered in Carroll County. Human remains were found by deer hunters in the county on February 1st and were sent to the state crime lab for DNA testing. Those…
Black History Month Spotlight: Ms. Audrey Duncan of Ms. Audrey’s Southern Kitchen and Catering
February is Black History Month and in honor of it, we are doing interviews spotlighting those who are making a difference in…
PSC denies rate increase to Great River Utility
The Mississippi Public Service Commission on Tuesday denied a request for a rate hike by Great River Utility. Commissioners said they are not getting the answers they need…
First Penguins Hatched in Mississippi Hatch at Mississippi Aquarium
GULFPORT, Miss. – Penguin Awareness Day was celebrated in more ways than one at Mississippi Aquarium this year with the hatch of their very first penguin chick. Mississippi Aquarium crew braved the snowstorm to arrive at the aquarium’s Aquatic Research Center for…
Trump proposes U.S. control of Gaza in move that would permanently displace Palestinians
By Dareh Gregorian President Donald Trump, speaking at a White House news conference Tuesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, announced that the U.S. would seek ownership of the war-torn Gaza Strip after saying Palestinians have no choice but to leave their…
USAID announces nearly all direct hires will be placed on administrative leave
By Phil Helsel, Abigail Williams and Vaughn Hillyard The U.S. Agency for International Development announced Tuesday night that almost all direct hires around the world will be placed on administrative leave this week. The move was announced on the organization’s website after days of attacks by the Trump…
USM Star Swayze Bozeman's Family in New Orleans Ahead of the Super Bowl
Continuing our Super Bowl coverage we are highlighting a player that used to be a star on the Mississippi Coast and in Hattiesburg.…
How law enforcement agencies are keeping New Orleans safe ahead of the Super Bowl
Around the corner on almost every major street in New Orleans, are barricades and law enforcement as agencies are working around the clock to make sure the city is secure ahead of…
Gulfport Behavioral Health System discusses services offered for military service members
Gulfport Behavioral Health System provides mental health services for military service members. On Tuesday, they had a board meeting to curate conversations about the services…
NFL emails reveal extent of Saints’ damage control for clergy sex abuse crisis
By JIM MUSTIAN and BRETT MARTEL Updated 4:05 PM CST, February 3, 2025 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As New Orleans church leaders braced for the fallout from publishing a list of predatory Catholic priests, they turned to an unlikely ally: the front office…
Two people charged in Jackson County murder
A Gautier man and a Moss Point teen are charged in the shooting death of another teen. Sheriff John Ledbetter says deputies found the body of 17-year-old Keontae Dewayne Colbert on Monday night about…
White House preparing executive order to abolish the Department of Education
By Yamiche Alcindor and Alexandra Marquez The White House is preparing an executive order to eliminate the Department of Education, two sources familiar with the plans told NBC News. President Donald Trump cannot unilaterally abolish a federal agency without the approval of Congress.…
Homeowners to appeal lawsuit dismissal over 2023 renewal plan in Ocean Springs
A group representing Ocean Springs property owners in a federal lawsuit says it will appeal the court’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit tied to…
