South Mississippi Catholics mourn the loss of Pope Francis

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – On Monday at 7:35 AM, Pope Francis died of a cerebral stroke that put him into a coma and led to irreversible heart failure.  Pope Francis is history’s first Latin American pontiff and was 88 at the time of his death. Over 12,000 …

Bonnet Carre' Spillway tested Monday morning as the Mississippi River continues to rise

The Mississippi River continues to swell after a heavy rain event from up north a few weeks ago. Officials are now taking steps to limit impacts, especially near New Orleans. The Army Corps of Engineers conducted a test opening of the Bonnet Carré Spillway …

Mississippi Supreme Court Shuts Down Teen's Bid For Masculine Name Amid Gender Transition

The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled this week that a 16-year-old biological female undergoing gender transition procedures cannot legally change her name to a more masculine one. In an 8–1 decision issued April 17, the state’s highest court sided with a …

Mississippi Governor Declares April 2025 as Confederate Heritage Month

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has declared April 2025 as Confederate Heritage Month in Mississippi, keeping alive a 32-year-old tradition that began in 1993. A member of the Rankin Greys, a Sons of Confederate Veterans camp based in Florence, Mississippi, …

3 people killed in wrong-way crash in Mississippi Delta

INDIANOLA, Miss. (WTVA) — A wrong-way crash in the Mississippi Delta killed three people. The crash happened on Sunday night, April 20 on Highway 8 in Sunflower County. A pickup truck traveling in the wrong lane collided with a car, the Mississippi Highway …

South Mississippi groups sound alarm on potential Bonnet Carre Spillway opening

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - There is a very real threat of fresh water invading the Mississippi Sound. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is testing the Bonnet Carre Spillway on Monday as groups in South Mississippi plead for alternative measures. Right now, the …

Vote for Mississippi boys high school athlete of the week April 14-19

There were several top performers across the state in boys high school sports, but only one can be voted athlete of the week for April 7-12. Fans may vote in the poll BELOW one time per hour per device. The poll closes at noon on Friday. To nominate a …

Vote for Mississippi girls high school athlete of the week April 14-19

There were several top performers across the state in girls high school sports, but only one can be voted athlete of the week for April 14-19. Fans may vote in the poll BELOW one time per hour per device. The poll closes at noon on Friday. To nominate a …

Mississippi State trending with QB, several top targets after spring game

South Mississippi faith leaders reflect on Pope Francis' legacy