By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and ASHRAF KHALIL Updated 2:34 PM CDT, August 13, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — As a wary Washington waited, the White House promised a ramp-up of National Guard troops and federal officers on the streets of the nation’s capital around the clock starting…
By TAYLOR VANCE/Mississippi Today Updated 1:13 PM CDT, August 13, 2025 President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced his nomination of James Maxwell and Robert Chamberlin, two Mississippi Supreme Court justices, to vacant federal judicial seats in northern Mississippi. Pending Senate confirmation…
By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and MICHELLE L. PRICE Updated 11:25 AM CDT, August 13, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — In an ironic twist, President Donald Trump is set to discuss the war in Ukraine with Russian leader Vladimir Putin at a military base in Alaska that was crucial…
By ANNIE MA and HILLEL ITALIE Updated 11:07 AM CDT, August 13, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday named country music star George Strait, “Rocky” actor Sylvester Stallone, singer Gloria Gaynor, the rock band Kiss and actor-singer Michael Crawford among…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The West Gulfport Civic Club partnered with Gulfport Police and Fire Department for a ‘Night out against Crime.’ The event hosted a forum…
By PATRICK WHITTLE Updated 5:11 PM CDT, August 12, 2025 SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — Reports of a large great white shark near some of Maine’s most popular beaches have prompted police in one coastal town to issue a warning on Tuesday.…
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO Updated 9:53 AM CDT, August 13, 2025 NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is now rolling out a service where its Prime members can order their blueberries and milk at the same time as their batteries, T-shirts and other…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Some Mississippi residents will have the chance to get money off their power bills thanks to a generous donation from the Mississippi Power Foundation.…
By MARK THIESSEN and GENE JOHNSON Updated 9:29 AM CDT, August 13, 2025 ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — When U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska on Friday, it will be the latest chapter in the 49th state’s long history with…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Three people have been arrested in Gulfport in relation to an aggravated assault. Twenty-three-year-old Kaleb Harvey was charged with three counts of aggravated assault. 21-year-old Demarius Harper was charged with one count of accessory after the fact. 21-one-year-old…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Country music band Rascal Flatts is bringing their 'Life is a Highway Tour' to the Gulf Coast. Rascal Flatts will perform at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum on February 19, 2026. The tour also features special guests Lauren…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Changes are coming to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon ahead of the 2025 event, which runs from December 13th-14th.…
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Updated 2:55 PM CDT, August 12, 2025 BOSTON (AP) — A manatee was recently spotted off the coast of Massachusetts for the first time in almost a decade and scientists want to monitor its condition to see if…
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In Stone County, a group of inmates has completed the Grow in Grace Discipleship Program. Those inmates completing an eight-week course led by Chris Meleer…
By CHRISTINA LARSON Updated 10:13 AM CDT, August 11, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — Summer’s most dazzling meteor shower, the Perseids, peaks early Wednesday. At the same time, Venus and Jupiter will converge in the sky — overlapping like a very bright star.…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County Administrator Brian Fulton has been selected as the August 2025 Engineer Spotlight. The recognition comes from the state Board of Licensure…
By FATIMA HUSSEIN Updated 3:29 PM CDT, August 12, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government’s gross national debt has surpassed $37 trillion, a record number that highlights the accelerating debt on America’s balance sheet and increased cost pressures on taxpayers. The $37…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County State of the County Address was held Tuesday. The annual address is hosted by the Gulf Coast Chamber…
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County Correctional Facility announced the start of their Goodpath Workforce Development Training. Inmates are able to participate in hands-on training to…
By RUSS BYNUM Updated 3:11 PM CDT, August 12, 2025 SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A U.S. Army sergeant accused of shooting five fellow soldiers at a Georgia base was charged Tuesday with attempted murder, aggravated assault and domestic violence as the Army revealed…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The 35th annual Fire Prevention and Safety Symposium is happening at the Beau Rivage this week. Fire marshals and safety leaders from…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. budget deficit in July climbed 20% this fiscal year compared to the last despite the U.S. taking in record income from President Donald Trump’s tariffs, according to Treasury Department data released Tuesday. The U.S. saw a 273% increase…
By DAVID A. LIEB Updated 1:07 PM CDT, August 12, 2025 President Donald Trump is taking a new look at reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a move that could nudge the federal government closer to an approach already embraced…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce announced the Blue Moon Art Project. All artists 21 and older are invited to submit a canvas that captures the spirit of…