AT&T donates laptops to Jackson County students, expanding digital access
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County students are getting a boost, thanks to AT&T investing in their future with new tools for learning and long-term success. A…
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More than 1,400 pounds of copper scrap found at Stone County business
A scrap metal business in McHenry could face legal trouble after more than 1,400 pounds of copper communications wire was found during a search last week. Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley said his office, Mississippi Bureau of Investigations and Hancock…
Three charged with cutting power lines in Jackson County
Three men are charged with cutting power lines in Jackson County. 57-year-old Robert Brooks, 42-year-old Jeremiah Johnson and 53-year-old Jason Lamkin are each charged with conspiracy to commit a crime and destroying state or federal communications systems. Johnson also is…
Multiple arrests made in string of copper thefts across the Coast
The alleged theft of copper wires at South Mississippi AT&T properties leads to a string of arrests in Harrison County. Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrest of 43-year-old Kristopher Gibson, 35-year-old Robert Barnett III, 34-year-old Jessie Ray, 43-year-old David Crenshaw,…
AT&T tenders 'final' offer to CWA union as strike enters third week
AT&T announced today that they have made a "final" offer to the Communications Workers of America in the Southeast in an effort to end a 20-day strike. In a statement released to the media, AT&T said, "We believe that this…
AT&T strike negotiations continue
An update on negotiations between AT&T and striking workers in Mississippi. The Communications Workers of America saying in a statement today that negotiations continue, but a resolution has not been reached at this point. That means more than 17,000 union…
AT&T issues statement regarding CWA strike against the company
Communications Workers of America are continuing their walkout in the Southeast over claims of unfair labor practices by AT&T. The 15,000-member union went out on strike Monday, claiming unfair labor practices on the part of the telecommunications compoany. AT&T released…
AT&T labor strikes take place across south Mississippi
The Communication Workers of America, also known as the CWA, began their strike this week to protest AT&T Southeast, who they accuse of taking part in unfair labor practices during negotiations for…
17,000 Workers at AT&T Southeast strike over claims of unfair labor practices
ATLANTA – Communications Workers of America employed by AT&T Southeast are on strike to protest what they say are "unfair labor practices committed by management during negotiations for a new union contract." CWA has filed an unfair labor practice charge…
Data of nearly all AT&T customers downloaded to a third-party platform in security breach
BY MICHELLE CHAPMAN Updated 11:16 AM CDT, July 12, 2024 The data of nearly all customers of the telecommunications giant AT&T was downloaded to a third-party platform in a security breach, the company said Friday, as cyberattacks against businesses, schools and health systems continue to spread…
AT&T says the outage to its US cellphone network was not caused by a cyberattack
BY MICHELLE CHAPMAN Updated 6:02 AM CST, February 23, 2024 AT&T said the hourslong outage to its U.S. cellphone network Thursday appeared to be the result of a technical error, not a malicious attack. The outage knocked out cellphone service for thousands of…
AT&T says its cellphone network restored after a widespread outage hit users across the US
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer AT&T says it has restored wireless coverage after an outage knocked out cellphone service on its network across the U.S. for hours. A statement from the Dallas-based company Thursday says it has service to…
Local dispatchers dealing with cellular outage
This morning’s cellular outage had wide ranging impacts for some emergency dispatchers here in South Mississippi. Harrison County Emergency Dispatchers say many calls did not go through this morning, even…
AT&T is experiencing a nationwide outage
A number of Americans are dealing with cellular outages on AT&T, Cricket Wireless, Verizon, T-Mobile and other service providers, according to data from Downdetector. The Associated Press reports that…
Telephone pole in Gautier fixed after being splintered
AT&T crews repaired a splintered telephone pole in Gautier today. A concerned citizen contacted WXXV saying the break happened on Sunday. He said…
AT&T signs deal to combine massive media operations with Discovery
NEW YORK (AP) — AT&T will combine its massive media operations that include CNN, HBO, TNT and TBS in a $43 billion deal with Discovery, the owner of lifestyle networks including the Food Network and HGTV. It is a major…
AT&T Foundation Donates $15,000 to Feeding the Gulf Coast to support those impacted by COVID-19
GULFPORT, Miss. — The AT&T Foundation is donating $15,000 to Feeding the Gulf Coast in Gulfport to support those most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The contribution will be used to help provide meals for children, families and seniors along…
AT&T launching campaign to help with food insecurity
Statistics show one in six South Mississippians face hunger or food insecurity. That’s why AT&T is launching the ‘Believe Mississippi’ initiative. It’s a project to increase access to opportunity by addressing hunger and food disparities in communities across the state.…
AT&T works out deal with labor union
AT&T representatives have ironed out a deal with the Communications Workers of America, ending the four-day strike involving more than 20,000 workers. According to the Associated Press, the union and the company would not say what was resolved to end…
Gulfport AT&T workers continue to strike
As AT&T workers continue to strike across the Southeast, a group in Gulfport doesn’t plan to stop anytime soon. Some employees from the AT&T station 1 building in Gulfport are approaching day four of their strike, holding up signs asking…
AT&T workers on strike across the Southeast
Thousands of AT&T workers are on strike across the Southeast in nine different states because of what they call “unfair labor practices.” Here on the Coast, more than a dozen workers are picketing outside of an AT&T location on Highway…
Call center creating jobs in Gautier
Since 2002, the location where Kmart used to be in Gautier has stood empty, but now it’s going to revitalized in a way that will create over 200 jobs. This building may stand empty now, but by July, Roy Rogers…
AT&T Networks Prepared For Tropical Storm Nate
AT&T has started its storm preparedness process as we closely monitor Tropical Storm Nate. Over the next few days, the storm is expected to impact the Gulf Coast from Louisiana to the Alabama/Mississippi coast. Preparation includes topping off fuel generators,…
AT&T armed robbery investigation in Gautier
The Gautier Police Department is currently investigating an armed robbery at the AT&T Wireless Store located on Highway 90 and they need your help. On Tuesday after 7 p.m., Gautier police say two black males entered the phone shop and…