Local shelters, animals benefit from #BettyWhiteChallenge
The Humane Society of South Mississippi has collected more than $10,000 in donations in two days -- thanks to the Betty White Challenge The effort stemmed from a viral…
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EXPLAINER: Why Facebook is holding off on kids' Instagram
By BARBARA ORTUTAY Bowing — perhaps only for a moment — to pressure from lawmakers, critics, the media and child development experts, Facebook said Monday it will “pause” its work on a kids' version of its photo and video-oriented Instagram…
Twitter bans President Donald Trump
By TALI ARBEL Twitter says it is banning President Donald Trump from its platform, citing “risk of further incitement of violence.” The social media giant said Friday: “After close review of recent Tweets from the realDonaldTrump account and the context…
Snapchat unveils mental health feature
Bullied online? There's an app for that, sort of. Snapchat is rolling out a new feature called "Here for You." It works by populating self-help information when users search topics like anxiety, depression, suicide, and bullying. Users can also connect…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media
Members of the Biloxi Junior Leadership Program get schooled this month in a wide range of areas. The group is participating in a series of sessions that include topics like etiquette and manners, cultural diversity, government policy, and the do’s…
Biloxi School Threat: Threat addressed, increased police presence to remain as precaution
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Don't be alarmed if you see more police on patrol and stationed at Biloxi schools this morning. The increased security and police presence is a cautionary measure after several reports of threats made on social media…
Instagram to test out hiding its "like" feature
Will removing the "like" feature on your social media apps make it a safer place for more conversation? One social media giant intends to find out. Instagram says it's going to hide its "like" feature on its U.S. apps starting…
Gulfport man shot after meeting Facebook contact
Last week, a 25-year-old Gulfport man planned to meet up with a woman he met on social media, but instead was shot twice in the stomach. Three people have been arrested and face armed robbery and aggravated assault charges in…
Safe social media practices
Today at St. Patrick High School, students got a lesson in practicing safety while using the internet and social media. An active FBI agent was there to give students advice on how and when it is safe to use the…
Social media threat reported to Gautier Middle School
Gautier Middle School was placed on Shelter in Place this morning in response to a social media threat which was reported by a parent Monday morning (Feb. 19, 2018). The campus remained in shelter in place (stay put in classrooms)…
Possible threat posted to social media in Moss Point
A threat that was posted to social media about shooting up a school is now under investigation by the Moss Point Police Department and the FBI. According to the Moss Point Police Department late Wednesday night a teenager allegedly posted…
Investigation underway after possible threat in Moss Point
Moss Point Police Department are investigating an alleged threat posted to social media about shooting up a school. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us in Moss Point and gives us more details on this investigation.
Social media plays big role in solving Biloxi crime
Golf Club thieves caught on camera are now in custody, no longer wanted. This is an example of just how important social media can be to help solve these crimes. The video was shared nearly 8,000 times in multiple states.…
Ocean Springs Mayor Social Media Remarks
Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran is in hot water with many residents in Ocean Springs and members of the military along the Coast. On January 25th, Moran responded to a comment on her post, in part saying: “Who needs an…
Internet Erupts after Biloxi Post
The City of Biloxi is receiving some major backlash after referring to Martin Luther King Jr. Day as Great Americans Day on their social media accounts. A recent post on the city's Facebook page reads: "Non-emergency municipal offices in Biloxi…
[Warning: Graphic Content] Animal Abuse Exposed on Social Media
This story contains graphic cellphone video of animal abuse that was captured in Jackson County and then posted to the popular social media app Snapchat before it found its way to Facebook. The footage is disturbing, viewer discretion is advised.…
Social Media and Politics
In the modern age, most political consultants say social media is necessary to win an election.
Social Media Can Hinder Police Catching Drunk Drivers
In this day and age, social media is becoming a staple of our everyday lives, but some websites and Facebook pages may be curbing the Mississippi Highway Patrol's efforts to minimize drunk or impaired drivers on the road.
Ocean Springs High Student Arrested for Making Threats
An Ocean Springs High School student has been charged with intimidation, threatening, or coercion after authorities discovered threats on a social media site.
Students at Gulfport Central Get Lesson About Cyber Bullying
It’s no secret, middle school is where it all begins with gossip and rumors in the hallways, but now those negative comments are making their way to the pages of the internet for everyone to see.