Opening of Hurricane Katrina Exhibit at Studio Waveland
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- We are three weeks away from the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall on the Mississippi Coast. In Waveland, some organizations are dedicating the entire…
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Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair as severe storms knock out power and close roads
By ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated 5:48 AM CDT, August 11, 2025 MILWAUKEE (AP) — Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states forced motorists to abandon their…
Genetic testing scams on the rise in Mississippi
The state Senior Medicare Patrol says there is a rise in genetic testing scams happening. Beneficiaries are reporting that they are receiving calls from medical providers with offers…
Hundreds honor security guard killed in New York office tower shooting
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds turned out to honor the life of Aland Etienne, the security guard who was killed last month at a Manhattan office tower by a gunman targeting the headquarters of the National Football League. An immigrant from Haiti who came…
Explosion at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania leaves dozens hurt and people trapped under rubble
By MARC LEVY and MICHAEL CASEY Updated 11:50 AM CDT, August 11, 2025 An explosion Monday at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh has left dozens wounded and people trapped under the rubble, with emergency workers on site trying to rescue them, officials…
Nontraditional Student from Gautier finds success at Singing River Healthcare Academy
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) - With the opening of Singing River's Healthcare Academy, one nontraditional student is pursuing her LPN through the academy’s career-focused programs.…
Texas is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 for first time, edging out Penn St, Ohio St; 10 SEC teams ranked
By ERIC OLSON Updated 11:03 AM CDT, August 11, 2025 For the first time, Texas will open a college football season ranked No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25. The Longhorns hardly have a mandate in the poll released Monday: They edged…
Back to School Blitz: Meet Danielle Ladner, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center's August Teacher of the Month
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- Our third and final day of WXXV and Huntington Learning Center's Back to School Blitz…
Trump says he’s placing Washington police under federal control and deploying the National Guard
By DAVID KLEPPER Updated 10:00 AM CDT, August 11, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is promising new steps to tackle homelessness and crime in Washington including deployment of the National Guard, prompting the city’s mayor to voice legal concerns about who would be…
Tropical Storm Erin forms in the Atlantic and Hurricane Henriette strengthens in the Pacific
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Erin formed Monday in the eastern tropical Atlantic Ocean, just west of the Cabo Verde Islands, as Hurricane Henriette strengthened in the Pacific Ocean well away from Hawaii, forecasters said. There were no coastal watches…
Two-vehicle crash leaves one dead in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One person is dead after a head-on crash involving a car and a van over the weekend in Stone County. Officials with Mississippi Highway…
Eli Walker's Journey to D1 Baseball
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Eli Walker, a talented athlete with some strong standout performances in high school never wavered in his pursuit to play on the Division I level. Despite some…
New residence hall opens at Mississippi State University
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi State has a new residence hall on campus. Friday, MSU opened Azalea Hall, located at the corner of Barr Avenue and George Perry Street. The newest and largest residence hall in Starkville will welcome its first…
Disney on Ice returns to the Coast Coliseum
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Beloved characters are returning to the Coast Coliseum in November. ‘Disney on Ice presents Road Trip Adventures” will run at the Coast Coliseum from November 20 through the 23rd. Characters like Mickey and Minnie make an appearance.…
Gautier Police Department receives new drone
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gautier Police Department has received a generous donation. American Legion Post 1992 has given police a new drone. The police say this drone will be valuable in…
FAFSA application is open for early testing. Here’s what to know.
By ADRIANA MORGA Updated 2:57 PM CDT, August 8, 2025 NEW YORK (AP) — The Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2026-27 school year has opened for a limited number of students as part of a beta test, the Department of…
Summer’s best meteor shower peaks soon. But the moon will interfere with viewing the Perseids
By CHRISTINA LARSON Updated 8:20 AM CDT, August 8, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — Summer’s most dazzling meteor shower, the Perseids, peaks soon. This year, a bright moon will dampen viewing at the time of peak early Wednesday morning, so some experts recommend…
MGCCC unveils Defense Industry Training Accelerated Courses
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) - DITAC is a variety of accelerated, hands-on training programs designed to prepare individuals for high-demand careers in the defense sector. U.S. Senator Roger Wicker believes this program will address the growing workforce demand by fast-tracking…
A Florida woman posed as a nurse and treated thousands of unsuspecting patients, officials say
PALM COAST, Fla. (AP) — A Florida woman is accused of posing as a licensed nurse and giving medical care to thousands of patients, authorities said. Autumn Marie Bardisa, 29, of Palm Coast, participated in medical services involving 4,486 people…
STEM Gulf Coast-Biloxi STEM Fest coming to South Mississippi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-A free, hands-on learning experience is coming to Biloxi soon. STEM Global Action announced that STEM Gulf Coast-Biloxi STEM Fest will take place on August 16. All the fun is happening from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at…
Façade grant applications open for businesses in Stone County
The Stone County Economic Development Partnership announces the façade grant applications are available for businesses in the central business district of Wiggins. Up to $50,000 in funding…
A speeding motorist driving at 199 mph on Germany’s Autobahn is fined more than $1,000
BERLIN (AP) — A motorist was clocked driving at more than 320 kph (199 mph) on the Autobahn west of Berlin, a record high at more than 124 mph above the speed limit, German police said. The speedster, who was…
Mississippi Department of Education announces new AP courses
The Mississippi Department of Education announces the launch of new advanced placement courses for high schools. Those include classes in cybersecurity, networking, and business with personal finance. The…
Hubble Space Telescope takes best picture yet of the comet visiting from another solar system
By MARCIA DUNN Updated 10:49 AM CDT, August 7, 2025 CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The Hubble Space Telescope has captured the best picture yet of a high-speed comet visiting our solar system from another star. NASA and the European Space Agency…