Congressman Mike Ezell sworn in for second term
Congressman Mike Ezell was sworn in after his re-election to the House. Ezell defeated Democratic opponent Craig Raybon for a second term. Ezell was the Jackson County sheriff…
Senator Wicker sworn in for third term
Senator Roger Wicker has been sworn in for his third term. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the capitol earlier today as the 119th Congress began. Vice President Kamala…
How to catch the Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — When the Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Friday, it will be the year’s first chance to see fireballs in the sky. A waning crescent moon means good visibility under clear and dark conditions. Most meteor showers are named for the constellations where…
Investigation continues in Long Beach apartment fire that displaced residents
An apartment fire in Long Beach has left several residents displaced. Firefighters from multiple agencies worked tirelessly to extinguish the flames as quickly as possible. In a statement, Long Beach Fire Department says all residents and animals were safely evacuated…
Update on apartment explosion in Gulfport
More details have come out in the investigation into the apartment explosion in Gulfport on New Year’s Eve. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley tell us that the conditions…
Blue-Grey Pride performs at St. John's Waterloo
https://youtu.be/c7h5bSJpTSU?si=Au-KRD_QQNMcpADg The Blue-Grey Pride didn't end their time in London with the parade... The Ocean Springs High School's Wind Symphony played at St. John's Waterloo on January 2nd. This performance comes as part of the London New Year's Day Parade…
President Biden will visit New Orleans on Monday in the wake of the deadly Bourbon Street attack
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and FATIMA HUSSEIN Updated 9:18 AM CST, January 3, 2025 Share WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will visit New Orleans next week, with the city still reeling from the deadly New Year’s rampage in which an Army veteran plowed a truck into revelers.…
New Orleans inches toward normalcy while mourning victims of deadly New Year’s rampage
By ERIC TUCKER, JIM MUSTIAN, KEVIN McGILL and JACK BROOK Updated 6:36 AM CST, January 3, 2025 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A mix of law enforcement, street performers and football fans has filled New Orleans’ blocks as the city inches back to normalcy while mourning…
Sonya Williams-Barnes qualifies as mayoral candidate for Gulfport
Qualifying has begun for municipal elections in South Mississippi. Former State Representative Sonya Williams-Barnes officially qualified to run for mayor of Gulfport at City Hall on Thursday afternoon. Incumbent mayor Billy…
Pre-legislative town hall held in Gulfport ahead of state legislative sessions
On Thursday evening, District 119 Representative Jeffrey Hulum III, held a pre-legislative session town hall at the family enrichment center in Gulfport. Hulum talked with constituents about several topics concerning Gulfport…
St. Martin Library teams up with American Red Cross for blood drive
St. Martin Public Library partnered with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every day, blood donors help patients of…
Apartment fire in Long Beach
A fire broke out at Hampton House apartment complex in Long Beach. Residents say it started on a balcony of one of the units and quickly spread. The fire impacted all…
Three victims identified in fatal Greene County shooting
The search continues for the man who killed three people at a Greene County gas station New Year’s Day. We’re also learning more about the victims. Greene County Sheriff’s Deputies say the suspect was waiting for the clerk to open…
Saints Defensive End Cam Jordan donates to help victims of terrorist attack
New Orleans Saints Defensive End Cam Jordan donated to the Greater New Orleans Foundation. Jordan announced on social media that he is donating $25,000 to…
Ways to Help New Orleans Victims and Families
The country is still shocked in the wake of the New Years attack in New Orleans. As authorities work to identify victims and notify their families, some local agencies and civilians are rallying…
Rep. Jeffrey Hulum III hosting pre-legislative session town hall
The legislative session for Mississippi and the United States is set to start soon. Representative Jeffrey Hulum III is hosting a pre-session town hall on the coast. The…
Security measures in place as Sugar Bowl set to kick off in New Orleans
After a delay, the Sugar Bowl is set to kick off at 3 this afternoon. Notre Dame faces off against Georgia in…
FBI now says driver responsible for deadly New Orleans rampage acted alone
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The man who drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers acted alone, the FBI said Thursday, reversing its position from a day earlier that he likely worked with others in carrying out…
Ole Miss student injured in New Orleans terrorist attack
An Ole Miss student is among the victims injured in the deadly terrorist attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day. According to University of Mississippi Chancellor Glenn Boyce, an Ole Miss student was critically injured in the attack and…
Second Mississippian identified as victim in New Orleans terror attack
A second Mississippian has been identified as one of the victims killed in the terror attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day. Governor Tate Reeves posted his condolences to both Mississippi victims on his Facebook page. 25-year-old Matthew Tenedorio,…
New Orleans plans to reopen Bourbon Street as FBI seeks clues about truck attack that killed 15
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans pressed ahead with plans to reopen the city’s famed Bourbon Street on Thursday as investigators kept digging into the background of the U.S. Army veteran who drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s…
What we know about a vehicle attack on pedestrians in New Orleans that killed at least 15
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Authorities say the driver of a pickup truck sped through a crowd of pedestrians gathered in New Orleans’ bustling French Quarter district early on New Year’s Day, killing at least 15 people and injuring about 30 other revelers.…
WXXV on the scene at the terror attack in New Orleans
WXXV New's 25 Marco Bitonel has the latest from Bourbon Street in New Orleans, where on Wednesday morning a terror attack claimed the lives of at least fifteen people with…