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Federal funding granted for transportation improvements in Mississippi
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (196+ words) More than $51 million in federal funding is headed to Mississippi for three major transportation improvement projects. U. S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced the U. S. Department of Transportation has approved $51. 1 million through the Build Grant Program for projects in Rankin, Hancock, and Harrison counties....
Kroger buying regional grocer and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle in deal valued at $1. 65 billion
1+ day, 25+ min ago (192+ words) Kroger is buying regional grocer and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle in a deal valued at $1. 65 billion. Giant Eagle, which is privately held, has 197 supermarkets and 11 standalone pharmacies across northern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana. Kroger has thousands…...
Biloxi Shuckers salute Pearl River Community College's National Championship pair
13+ hour, 36+ min ago (342+ words) WXXV News 25 Biloxi Shuckers salute Pearl River Community College's National Championship pair Between Wednesday's games, the Biloxi Shuckers recognized the kings and queens of the junior college diamond, honoring both the Pearl River Community College baseball and softball teams following…...
As Temperatures rise, experts warn of deadly risks for children left in hot cars
16+ hour, 20+ min ago (220+ words) BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- A dangerous mistake that can turn deadly in minutes, children and pets left inside hot cars. Even on mild days, temperatures inside a vehicle can rise rapidly, putting lives at risk. So far this year,…...
New law targets teen gun violence in Mississippi
20+ hour, 5+ min ago (106+ words) A host of new laws take effect July 1 following the 2026 Legislative Session. One is getting a lot of attention. As of July 1, teenagers who commit crimes with guns will now be charged as adults. The law means juveniles will bypass…...
St. Patrick wins archery state championship
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (154+ words) One local archery team was surprised with some incredible news recently. After initially placing runner up in the state championship tournament in April, St. Patrick Catholic High School was given a new trophy showing they're now the Class 2 MHSAA state…...
Pet of the Week: Puppy is looking for a forever home
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (67+ words) WXXV News 25 Pet of the Week: Puppy is looking for a forever home Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always is Katie King to tell us…...
NPR retracts article incorrectly reporting Justice Alito's retirement, citing "misunderstanding'
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (339+ words) On the final day of'the Supreme Court's session, National Public Radio quickly retracted an article Tuesday that incorrectly reported that Justice Samuel Alito was retiring, blaming the error on "a misunderstanding." The article was written by NPR's veteran Supreme Court…...
Consumer confidence ticks up as gas prices fall but Americans remain gloomy about the economy
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (363+ words) The Conference Board said Tuesday that its'consumer confidence index'rose 0. 6 point to 91. 2 in June, a figure that is still below its year-ago reading of 95. 2. Consumer attitudes worsened after the Iran war caused oil and gas prices to spike, accelerating inflation and…...
Mississippi district attorney pleads guilty to bribery conspiracy and resigns
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (197+ words) Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens was'indicted'in November 2024 after two FBI agents posing as real estate developers offered bribes to him and the other officials to greenlight a development project. The indictment accused Owens of soliciting and accepting at least…...