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…
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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…
Vance arrives in Arizona with Charlie Kirk’s casket aboard Air Force Two
By ROSS D. FRANKLIN and CHRIS MEGERIAN Updated 10:16 PM CDT, September 11, 2025 PHOENIX (AP) — Charlie Kirk’s casket arrived in his home state of Arizona aboard Air Force Two on Thursday as Vice President JD Vance honored the conservative activist with a final…
Narcotics arrest at safety checkpoint in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department shared an arrest was made at a safety checkpoint on September 9. At the checkpoint, deputies found Bryan Davis driving with a suspended driver’s license. A lawful search of…
False active shooter report at Naval Academy leaves 1 injured
By BRIAN WITTE ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A false report of an active shooter at the U.S. Naval Academy led to one person being injured at the Maryland military college, officials said. The person injured was airlifted to a hospital on Thursday and…
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing had become ‘more political’ and likely acted alone, authorities say
Utah's governor says the Charlie Kirk assassination suspect is believed to have acted alone and the investigation is ongoing despite his arrest. The man accused in the Kirk assassination had earlier expressed to family his opposition to the viewpoints of…
Musicians with a Mission raises funds for unsheltered community
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Thursday night in Biloxi, Back Bay Mission held a fundraiser at Ground Zero Blues Club. The event was to raise funds to help the…
Applications open for Blue Moon Art Project
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs is calling all artists to enter in the Blue Moon Art Project. The winning piece will be featured on the 2026 Blue Moon…
Trump says ‘with a high degree of certainty’ that suspect in Charlie Kirk killing has been caught
President Donald Trump said Friday “with a high degree of certainty” that the suspect in the Charlie Kirk killing has been caught. Federal investigators and state officials on Thursday had released photos and a video of the person they believe is responsible.…
NCAA investigates 13 former basketball players for sports betting violations
By CLIFF BRUNT The NCAA is investigating potential violations of sports betting rules involving 13 former men’s basketball players who competed for six schools. Cases include athletes formerly associated with Eastern Michigan, Temple, Arizona State, New Orleans, North Carolina A&T and…
Amtrak offering additional train cars for Saints home games
Due to high demand for the Mardi Gras service line, Amtrak is adding an additional train car ahead of Saints home games. The upcoming games include: September…
Wall Street rallies as a cut to interest rates next week looks more certain
By STAN CHOE NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s record-setting run kept rolling on Thursday, and stocks climbed after a mixed set of U.S. data kept the path clear for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in order to boost the economy. The S&P…
New Mexico is the first state to promise free child care for all families
By MORGAN LEE Updated 4:42 PM CDT, September 11, 2025 SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s governor is promising universal free child care to families of all income levels. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced her plans this week, saying she…
Gulfport Fire displays American flag in honor of 9/11
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport firefighters marked the anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks with a large flag display. The display was just off I-10 exit at…