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Mississippi Museum of Art acquires Fountainhead

Jackson, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Museum of Art is sharing they have acquired a home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Fountainhead was build in Jackson's Fondren neighborhood, originally built in 1954. The home will undergo a restoration process, museum staff…

All clear after reports of gunfire near Stone High School

STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Students and staff at Stone High School were under lockdown for part of the afternoon after shots were fired near campus Thursday. According to school district officials, the school immediately went into shelter in place mode, as…

Woman charged for illegal gun modification in Gulfport

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Gulfport police have arrested a Louisiana woman for possessing an illegal gun modification device. Twenty-year-old Destanie Francois is charged with possession of a machine gun conversion device. The arrest came after an early morning traffic stop Monday at…

MDHS announces distribution of remaining November SNAP Benefits

JACKSON, MS – Following official guidance from the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) will issue full November SNAP benefits as soon as possible. MDHS will begin issuance as soon…

Waveland man sentenced on child exploitation charges

WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- A Waveland man will serve two decades behind bars after being found guilty on child exploitation charges, following an investigation by the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office. Colby Johnson was sentenced on the charge of child exploitation material…