Mobile City Council to vote on Amtrak funding
A major vote to determine the future of Amtrak service here on the Gulf Coast is taking place in Mobile Tuesday. That Mobile City Council meeting starts at…
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Hancock Whitney celebrates 125 years by ringing the NASDAQ Bell
Hancock Whitney celebrated 125 years in business by ringing the NASDAQ Stock Exchange Opening Bell. The event took place at 8:30 a.m. in a ceremony that includes a current Gulf Coast resident, Nita Kuhner of Pass Christian. The bank…
Three Gulfport men plead guilty to roles in New Year’s Eve shootout
Three Gulfport men plead guilty to their various charges for their roles in a deadly 2021 New Year’s Eve shooting. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced that Latavion Bland (23), Vincent Armstrong (21), and Mario Clark (26), all of Gulfport,…
Juvenile in custody in relation to soft lockdown at West Harrison High School
According to Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley, one suspect is in custody in relation to a soft lockdown at West Harrison High School Monday. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office says the lockdown was precautionary in nature after a threat was…
Suspect in aggravated assault case turns himself in to Gulfport Police
A suspect wanted on six counts of aggravated assault has turned himself in to Gulfport Police. 19-year-old Jabari Whitehead is in the Harrison County jail with bond set at $600,000 after surrendering to Gulfport Police this morning. He was booked…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Blaylock Park in Wiggins for the Stone County Murals
Stone County is known for its vibrant murals that reflect the area's rich history, culture, and natural beauty. The material concentrates on the people, places, the environment, and wildlife. These murals are part…
UPDATE: Roads re-opened after unexploded military artillery shell removed
The all-clear has been given in Jackson County after an unexploded military artillery shell was removed from an area near Lake Forest subdivision. Sheriff's Department spokeswoman Marcia Hill said a team of military personnel from Pensacola removed the shell from…
Three students injured in morning bus accident
Three students were injured when a Harrison County school bus went into a ditch on Coleman Road on Monday morning. All three had minor injuries. Sheriff Matt Haley said another bus was coming in the opposite direction and the bus…
Meet and Greet to inform newly annexed residents of Ocean Springs
{OCEAN SPRINGS, MS-August 2024}--- An Ocean Springs Community Meet & Greet will be held on Monday, August 5th starting at 5:30 PM to welcome and inform the newly annexed residents of Ocean Springs. The open and free event will be…
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Road work in Pearl River County
Both directions of State Route 26 between Wilford Ladner Rd. and Murder Creek Rd. in Pearl River County will temporarily close for road work. The closure begins at 7 a.m. Monday, August 5, until 4:30 p.m. Friday, August 23, for…
Tropical Storm Debby moving through Gulf toward Florida with hurricane warnings
MIAMI (AP) — A tropical depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Debby north of Cuba on Saturday and was predicted to become a hurricane as it moves through the Gulf of Mexico on a collision course with the Florida coast. The…
Southern Mississippi Heart Center Joins Memorial
GULFPORT, Miss. – August 1, 2024 – Memorial has expanded its award-winning heart care services with the addition of 12 healthcare providers across the Coast, including: Mahmoud H. Zayed, MD, FACC, FSCAI William O. Passarelli, III, MD, FACC Rogin Subedi, MD…
Southern Miss McNair Scholars Program Announces 2024 Participants
Twelve University of Southern Mississippi (USM) undergraduates have been chosen for the prestigious McNair Scholars Program at Southern Miss. Officially known as The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, the McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRIO program funded across…
MGCCC’s iMPAC to Host Live Entertainment Technology Program Showcase
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Harrison County Campus is set to host a Live Entertainment Technology Program Showcase on August 12 from 2-4 p.m. at the iMPAC. This exciting event will highlight the college’s one-year Live Entertainment Technology program, which…
Singing River Health System Hosts Blood Drives in Honor of Lieutenant Tom Spicer
Ocean Springs, Miss. - Singing River Health System is hosting blood drives to honor Lt. Tom Spicer, a beloved figure within the community and a dedicated member of Singing River’s Campus Police Department. A familiar face to many, Lt. Spicer…
Mississippi Department of Education discusses chronic absenteeism
WXXV News 25 spoke with Dr. Donna Boone, the Chief Academic Officer at the Mississippi Department of Education. One of the major goals for the department this year is reducing absenteeism…
Free CPR and first aid training offered in Harrison County
One advocacy center on the Coast worked to bring CPR and basic first aid classes to residents. The Harrison County Advocacy Center provided that class earlier…
Mississippi girl crowned Miss Teen USA
Addie Carver of Brookhaven, Mississippi is the new Miss Teen USA. The 17-year-old dance teacher, cheerleader, and choreograph was crowned at a glitzy Los Angeles event Thursday. The decision comes after this year’s shock double resignation when 2023’s Miss USA…
Second Air Force receives new commander
People gathered at Keesler Air Force Base to witness the Second Air Force Change of Command Ceremony. The Second Air Force commander has nationwide responsibilities that extend beyond Keesler Air…
Justice Department sues TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting children’s data
By HALELUYA HADERO Updated 12:32 PM CDT, August 2, 2024 The Justice Department sued TikTok on Friday, accusing the company of violating children’s online privacy law and running afoul of a settlement it had reached with another federal agency. The complaint,…
14-month-old boy rescued after falling down narrow pipe in the yard of his Kansas home
Emergency crews in Kansas rescued a toddler after he fell into a narrow pipe and got stuck a dozen feet below ground in the yard of his Kansas home.
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Harrison County Advocacy Center in Gulfport for the free CPR and Basic First Aid Training class
Harrison County partnered with the Harrison County Advocacy Center to provide a free CPR and Basic First Aid Training class this morning. The class is designed to provide participants with the…
Harris has secured enough Democratic delegate votes to be the party's nominee, committee chair says
By WILL WEISSERT and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign says she has secured enough votes from Democratic delegates to officially be the party’s nominee for president. The online voting process doesn’t end until Monday, but the…
Hancock Whitney officials to ring open Nasdaq Stock Market on Monday
Hancock Whitney Bank will celebrate 125 years in business on Monday by ringing the bell Monday to signal the opening of the Nasdaq Stock Market. The bank actually celebrates its anniversary in October. Hancock Whitney (HWC) leaders participating in the…