WOW gives back to first responders in remembrance of 9/11
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Women of Wisdom hosted their seventh annual Honor First Responders event along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, a moving tribute to the heroes…
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Authorities say student who had been radicalized fired revolver at Colorado school, wounding 2
By COLLEEN SLEVIN and MATTHEW BROWN DENVER (AP) — A 16-year-old boy who had been radicalized by an unspecified “extremist network” fired a revolver multiple times during an attack at a suburban Denver high school that wounded two students, authorities said Thursday. Some…
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits last week hits 263,000, most in nearly 4 years
By MATT OTT WASHINGTON (AP) — In another grim sign for the U.S. labor market, jobless claim applications jumped to their highest level in almost four years last week, virtually assuring the Federal Reserve will cut its benchmark interest rate next…
Service members honor fallen first responders with 9/11 stair climb in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Thursday marked the 24th anniversary of the largest act of terrorism in our nation’s history. The Seabee base in Gulfport…
Historically Black colleges issue lockdown orders, cancel classes after receiving threats
By SARA CLINE Updated 4:33 PM CDT, September 11, 2025 BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A series of reported threats toward historically Black colleges and universities across the U.S. on Thursday led to lockdown orders, canceled classes and heightened security. Authorities…
Coast death row inmate’s latest appeal denied by state Supreme Court
The Mississippi Supreme Court rejected a new appeal from a South Mississippi death row inmate Thursday. The latest appeal from Leslie Galloway III’s attorney asked the state’s highest court for post-conviction relief, arguing a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision should…
Second Saturday Tailgate in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Looking for something fun to do this weekend? The Old Town Merchants Association in Bay St. Louis is hosting a Second Saturday Tailgate Party.…
Judge issues nationwide block on Trump policy that cuts off Head Start for people in US illegally
By MAKIYA SEMINERA A federal judge has issued a nationwide block on a Trump administration directive that prevented children in the U.S. illegally from enrolling in Head Start, a federally funded preschool program. Head Start associations in several states filed suit…
Ole Miss dismisses employee for comments related to Charlie Kirk's death
OXFORD, Miss. (WXXV)- Ole Miss has dismissed an employee for apparently making an insensitive comment on social media regarding the killing of Charlie Kirk. Ole Miss Chancellor Glenn Boyce released a statement on Thursday, which was shared on social media,…
Photos from the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Americans marked 24 years since the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, with solemn ceremonies at ground zero in lower Manhattan, at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The commemorations were punctuated by moments of silence, the tolling…
Getting to know Maritime and Seafood Museum new executive director
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- We are joined in studio by Brandon Boudreaux, the newest executive director of the Maritime and Seafood Museum. He’s joining us to discuss…
Rising inflation and a deteriorating job market puts the Fed, and Americans, in a difficult spot
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Updated 11:35 AM CDT, September 11, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation rose last month as the price of gas, groceries and airfares jumped while new data showed applications for unemployment aid soared, putting the Federal Reserve in an…
Russian drone incursion in Poland prompts NATO leaders to take stock of bigger threats
By CLAUDIA CIOBANU Updated 8:26 AM CDT, September 11, 2025 WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s prime minister pledged Thursday to push ahead with a “great modernization program” for his country’s military and Finland’s president warned of further unease over security in…
State officials react to Charlie Kirk’s death
Mississippi State leaders are reacting to the death of Charlie Kirk. The Mississippi Republican Party released a statement saying Kirk was a “once in a generation leader” and that…
A student is dead after shooting 2 teens at his Colorado high school and then himself
By COLLEEN SLEVIN and MATTHEW BROWN Updated 9:08 PM CDT, September 10, 2025 DENVER (AP) — A student shot two of his peers Wednesday at a suburban Denver high school before shooting himself and later dying, authorities said. The handgun shooting was reported…
Changes to train depot in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula has announced changes to their train depot. Chandeleur Island Brewery and a new restaurant are set to come to the site. The city…
FBI releases photos of person of interest in Kirk shooting as investigators appeal to public
https://twitter.com/FBISaltLakeCity/status/1966169520403525760 By ERIC TUCKER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press The FBI has released photos of a person of interest in Charlie Kirk’s shooting as investigators appeal to the public for tips. President Donald Trump said Thursday he's…
Rifle is recovered in the search for Charlie Kirk’s killer, who blended in on Utah school campus
By ERIC TUCKER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and JESSE BEDAYN Updated 10:01 AM CDT, September 11, 2025 OREM, Utah (AP) — The sniper who assassinated Charlie Kirk is believed to have jumped off a roof and fled into a neighborhood after firing one shot and has…
Scientists give 7th graders hands-on learning experience in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- One middle school science class in Biloxi got hands-on experience with some help from local scientists. Scientists with the Department of Marine Resources…
US marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
By PHILIP MARCELO Updated 9:03 AM CDT, September 11, 2025 NEW YORK (AP) — Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims. Many loved ones of the nearly 3,000…
Shooter still at large after conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated at Utah university
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, MARK SHERMAN and ERIC TUCKER Updated 11:25 PM CDT, September 10, 2025 OREM, Utah (AP) — Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump who played an influential role in rallying young Republican voters, was shot…
Gautier city manager to leave post after ten years
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier’s city manager is leaving her role to pursue other opportunities after nearly a decade of running city operations. Gautier city leaders announced Paula…
US stocks inch to more records as inflation slows and Oracle soars
By STAN CHOE Updated 4:23 PM CDT, September 10, 2025 NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street inched to more records on Wednesday following a surprisingly encouraging report on inflation and a stunning forecast for growth from Oracle because of the artificial-intelligence boom. The S&P 500…
Actors wanted for Ocean Springs Cemetery Tour
Sarah Qarqish with the Mary C. joins us to talk about the upcoming auditions for the Ocean Springs Cemetery Tour. Actors of all genders and ages are being asked…