Mississippi Songwriters Festival returns to the Coast
In just a few days, a yearly tradition celebrating our state’s rich music heritage returns to the Coast. Here to tell us more about the Mississippi Songwriters Festival is…
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What to know after US says it has reached framework deal with China to keep TikTok in operation
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TikTok users in the U.S. may get a reprieve from the threat of a shutdown after the Trump administration announced it has reached a framework deal with China for the ownership of the popular social video platform. U.S.…
Ridership numbers released for Amtrak’s Mardi Gras service
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- As we hit the one-month mark of Amtrak’s return to South Mississippi, Amtrak and Southern Rail Commission leaders are giving an update on how…
Wall Street rises to more records as Tesla vrooms higher
By STAN CHOE NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street rose to more records on Monday at the start of a week that could show whether the U.S. stock market’s big recent rally has been overdone or prescient. The S&P 500 climbed…
Over 1,000 pounds of marijuana seized in drug bust near Meridian
Officers with the Mississippi Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division made a major marijuana bust on I-20 near Meridian. Officers seized 1,050 pounds of marijuana last week…
Once again, an endangered orca in Washington state is seen carrying a dead calf
EASTSOUND, Wash. (AP) — Once again, an endangered orca in Washington state has been seen carrying her dead newborn calf in an apparent effort to revive it. Researchers with the Center for Whale Research, Sea Doc Society and San Diego…
Kennedy’s vaccine committee plans to vote on COVID-19, hepatitis B and chickenpox shots
By MIKE STOBBE NEW YORK (AP) — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new vaccine advisory committee meets this week, with votes expected on whether to change recommendations on shots against COVID-19, hepatitis B and chickenpox. The exact questions to be…
Candlelight vigil for victims of violence
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- On Tuesday in Picayune, city and community leaders have organized a candlelight vigil to honor recent victims of violence in our country. The vigil is happening at…
Mississippi National Guard celebrates Coast native’s retirement
The Mississippi National Guard announced the retirement of one of their own. Brigadier General Michael Dykes had a retirement party on September 6. He was the commander of the 155th Armored Bridge Combat team until April of this year. Brigadier…
Trump meets with Tennessee’s governor after saying he’d deploy National Guard troops to Memphis
By WILL WEISSERT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is hosting Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee in the Oval Office on Monday after suggesting that he’s ready to send the National Guard into Memphis to help combat crime. Lee’s visit follows Trump saying on Friday…
Body found on Delta State University campus identified
CLEVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- The body found on the campus of Delta State University has been identified. According to the university, the victim has been identified as a student, Demartravion ‘Trey’ Reed of Grenada, Mississippi. Classes were canceled on Monday after…
Arthur Sze is appointed US poet laureate as the Library of Congress faces challenges
By HILLEL ITALIE At a time when its leadership is in question and its mission challenged, the Library of Congress has named a new U.S. poet laureate, the much-honored author and translator Arthur Sze. The library announced Monday that the 74-year-old Sze had…
CRTC hosts change of responsibility ceremony
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Gulfport’s Combat Readiness Training Center hosted a change of responsibility ceremony last week. Chief Master Sgt. Michael Jamison gave command to Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Thomas on September…
Vance hosts Kirk’s radio show and says he’ll honor his friend by being a better husband and father
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance on Monday hosted the radio program of Charlie Kirk, the influential conservative activist who was assassinated last week, telling listeners that the best way he knows how to honor his friend is to…
Mississippi National Guard soldiers honored in Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WXXV)- Two soldiers with the Mississippi National Guard were honored over the weekend. Specialist Million Kelly took home ‘Soldier of the Year,’ while Staff Sgt. Christopher Arthur was named ‘NCO of the Year.’ They took home these honors…
Trump administration boosts HBCU funding after cutting grants for Hispanic-serving colleges
By COLLIN BINKLEY WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is redirecting nearly $500 million in federal funding toward historically Black colleges and tribal colleges, a one-time investment covered primarily by cuts to other colleges serving large numbers of minority students. The Education…
Suspect in fatal deputy-involved shooting in Hancock County identified
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The person killed in Sunday morning’s deputy-involved shooting in Hancock County has been identified. Hancock County Coroner Jeff Hair says the man is 51-year-old Willie Carroll of Cypress, Texas. Hancock County Sheriff’s officials say they were…
DNA evidence found near scene of Charlie Kirk’s shooting matches suspect, FBI director says
By JESSE BEDAYN and JOHN SEEWER OREM, Utah (AP) — DNA on a towel wrapped around a rifle found near where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated matched that of the 22-year-old accused in the killing, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Monday. Investigators…
Community honors life of 10-year-old Harper Moyski, killed in shooting at Minneapolis church
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The mother of a 10-year-old girl killed during a mass shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis remembered her Sunday as a fierce, curious and funny child who “didn’t water herself down.” Friends, family and others gathered in an…
Ford is moving its world headquarters for the first time in 7 decades to a new campus 3 miles away
By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is taking a drive down the road in a couple of months. The venerable carmaker is moving its headquarters for the first time in seven decades, relocating to a newly constructed…
Crowds flock to the 44th Biloxi Seafood Festival
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- South Mississippians gathered for an annual event that is an established Biloxi tradition. People flocked to the Biloxi Town Green Saturday for the 44th edition…
A framework deal on TikTok has been reached between the US and China
By JOSH BOAK and SUMAN NAISHADHAM MADRID (AP) — A framework deal has been reached between China and the U.S. for the ownership of popular social video platform TikTok, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after weekend trade talks in Spain. Bessent said in a…
Amazon’s Zoox launches its robotaxi service in Las Vegas
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE Amazon’s Zoox on Wednesday launched its robotaxi service in Las Vegas, offering free rides through parts of the entertainment mecca for anyone willing to gamble on the safety of a driverless vehicle that operates without a steering wheel.…
Parts of Beauvoir Road closing to traffic
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A heads up for Biloxi drivers, starting next week Beauvoir Road from Highway 90 to Oakwood Drive will be closed to traffic. That starts on September…