Officials cut the ribbon on the Long Beach Railroad Crossing Project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- MDOT and city officials have cut the ribbon to celebrate the completion of the railroad crossing improvement project over in Long…
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How many giraffe species are in Africa? New scientific analysis quadruples the count
By CHRISTINA LARSON WASHINGTON (AP) — Giraffes are a majestic sight in Africa with their long necks and distinctive spots. Now it turns out there are four different giraffe species on the continent, according to a new scientific analysis released Thursday. Researchers previously considered…
Star Trek plans packed lineup for the franchise’s 60th anniversary, with Lego sets and YouTube show
By ITZEL LUNA Updated 10:00 AM CDT, September 8, 2025 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Not many franchises have fueled society’s timeless fascination with the boundless possibilities of a utopian future like “Star Trek.” Next year the sprawling franchise will add more shows,…
New crane in place at Port of Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Port of Gulfport’s newest crane is now officially in place after arriving to the port Thursday. Port officials say the new ship to shore…
Wall Street coasts to the finish of its best week in the last 5
By STAN CHOE NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street coasted to the finish of its best week in the last five on Friday as U.S. stocks hung near their record levels. The S&P 500 barely budged and edged down by less…
States are taking steps to ease access to COVID-19 vaccines as they await federal recommendation
By GEOFF MULVIHILL The governors of Arizona, Illinois, Maine and North Carolina on Friday joined the growing list of Democratic officials who have signed orders intended to ensure most residents can receive COVID-19 vaccines at pharmacies without individual prescriptions. Unlike past…
Free admission to the MS Aquarium for first responders, medical personnel
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is honoring all first responders and medical personnel this weekend with free admission. The deal kicked off Thursday, September…
44th annual Biloxi Seafood Festival takes place Saturday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The 44th annual Biloxi Seafood Festival kicks off Saturday, September 13 at 9 a.m. Head out to the Biloxi Town Green for all the fun.…
Missouri Senate passes Trump-backed plan that could help Republicans win an additional US House seat
By DAVID A. LIEB JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Republicans handed President Donald Trump a political victory Friday, giving final legislative approval to a redistricting plan that could help Republicans win an additional U.S. House seat in next year’s elections.…
Boeing workers reject their latest contract offer, extending strike at three Midwest plants
By RIO YAMAT and MAE ANDERSON Another contract proposal has been rejected by Boeing workers who now have been on strike for nearly six weeks from three Midwest plants where military aircraft and weapons are developed. The vote on Friday refusing the latest proposal…
Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A household hazardous waste collection day is taking place Saturday, September 13. The Rocko-McFarland Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Recycling Center will be open from 8…
Gautier Mayor Casey Vaughan discusses town center project
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier is moving forward with its master plan to create a town center on the Old Singing River Mall property. The city broke ground on…
Jason Aldean coming to the Coast Coliseum
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Big news for Coast country music lovers! Country musician Jason Aldean’s ‘Full Throttle’ Tour is coming to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum on January 17. He will…
A timeline of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the arrest of a suspect
OREM, Utah. (AP) — Authorities on Friday announced the arrest of a 22-year-old Utah man on suspicion of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a Wednesday event at Utah Valley University. Tyler Robinson was taken into custody Thursday night, and investigators said they believe he…
At least 193 passengers killed in two boat accidents in northwestern Congo
By JEAN-YVES KAMALE and SALEH MWANAMILONGO KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Two separate boat accidents this week in northwestern Congo killed at least 193 people dead and left scores missing, authorities and state media reported Friday The accidents happened on Wednesday and Thursday, about…
Air Force Reserves Recruitment
Joining us in studio are Master Sgt. Ulysses Grant and Technical Sgt. Larissa Hampton from the Air Force Reserves. They are here to talk about recruitment.
Man arrested in Charlie Kirk’s killing had no known criminal history, had become ‘more political’
By MICHAEL BIESECKER and JIM MUSTIAN WASHINGTON (AP) — Family members of the young Utah man accused of shooting Charlie Kirk told authorities he had recently become “more political” and saw the ally of President Donald Trump as a person spreading hate, according to authorities.…
Science Café on the Coast: Don’t be Shellfish
The Gulfport Public Library is playing host to a science café presentation titled ‘Don’t be Shellfish.’ Novalee Wise, Rachel Lynch, and Jamie Elston join us ahead of Tuesday’s…
Appeals court allows Trump’s administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood
BOSTON (AP) — A U.S. appeals court panel on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue. A federal judge in July ruled Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide must continue to be reimbursed for…
Mississippi sets execution date for man who killed a college student in 1993
By SOPHIE BATES Updated 12:17 PM CDT, September 12, 2025 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Supreme Court on Friday set an Oct. 15 execution date for the man convicted of kidnapping and killing a college student in 1993. Charles Ray…
Trump approves federal disaster aid for storms and flooding in 6 states
By DAVID A. LIEB and M.K. WILDEMAN President Donald Trump has approved federal disaster aid for six states and tribes following storms and floods that occurred this spring and summer. The disaster declarations, announced Thursday, will allow federal funding to flow to Kansas, North Carolina,…
Volunteers clean tombstones at Biloxi National Cemetery in honor of 9/11
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Veterans Association shared they had an amazing turnout for this year’s National Day of Service. Over 250 volunteers came…
Trump says he’ll send the National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he’ll send the National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns there with the support of the mayor and the governor. Trump, a Republican, said on Fox News Channel “the mayor…
Suspect in New Year's Day triple homicide in Greene County indicted on capital murder charges
STATE LINE, Miss. (WXXV)- The suspect in the New Year’s Day triple homicide in State Line has been indicted. Thirty-seven-year-old Drexler Dwight Johnson has been indicted by a Greene County grand jury on three counts of capital murder and one…