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HBCU’s discuss moving forward after bomb threats

Last week, Jackson State, Alcorn State, Mississippi Valley State, and Tougaloo College all posted on social media reporting they had received bomb threats. Mississippi Valley State received a threat…

WXXV broadcasting at full power

Good News!  WXXV is now broadcasting at full power.  Thanks to our viewers for your patience as we made storm related repairs to our transmission equipment. We regret that some over the air viewers could not receive our signal while…

DMR plan prescribed burn on Deer Island today

If you see smoke coming from Deer Island, don't worry. It's for a good cause. Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources are planning a prescribed burn on a portion of the Deer Island Preserve today. The burn will…

Harrison County man charged in peeping Tom case

A Harrison County man was jailed Monday after Harrison County deputies responded to a call about someone setting up a camera outside a bathroom window. Gary Rhoads, 67, was charged with peeping Tom, a felony and taken to the Harrison…

Wisconsin couple claims $316 million Powerball prize

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A northeastern Wisconsin couple have claimed half of a $632.6 million Powerball jackpot won last month, the Wisconsin Lottery announced Monday. Tammy and Cliff Webster, who live in Oneida, near Green Bay, won roughly $316 million…

Battle of the Bands at MGM Park

And without skipping a beat, the MLK Parade led directly into the city’s annual Battle of the Bands competition. It’s a tradition that’s been going on for almost 30…