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Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100
4+ hour, 29+ min ago (1222+ words) To'John Steinbeck, it was the Mother Road that led poor farmers from'Dust Bowl'desperation to sunny California. To'Native Americans along the route, it was an economic boon that also left scars. To Black travelers, it offered sanctuary during segregation. And to…...
Vehicle hits revelers during Lao New Year celebration in Louisiana
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (318+ words) The driver was quickly arrested and charged with impaired driving, police said. Video shared on social media showed multiple people on the ground at the annual event in Broussard and New Iberia. The videos showed firefighters tending to one person…...
State fentanyl strike force makes major bust
3+ week, 5+ day ago (109+ words) Attorney General Lynn Fitch says a statewide law enforcement operation targeting drugs and illegal activity has led to dozens of arrests. "Operation Check Mate" was led by the state"s fentanyl strike force. It resulted in 20 felony arrests, ten misdemeanor…...
Mississippi Attorney General discusses One Pill Can Kill initiative
4+ week, 1+ day ago (261+ words) OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) " Some communities on the coast are a little safer this week thanks to an initiative spearheaded by the Mississippi Attorney General. The City of Ocean Springs has received several fentanyl harm prevention kits from the Attorney…...
Savannah Guthrie returns to her mother's home in first sighting there since disappearance
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (230+ words) WXXV News 25 Savannah Guthrie returns to her mother's home in first sighting there since disappearance The NBC anchor, her sister Annie Guthrie and brother-in-law Tommaso Cioni walked arm in arm down the driveway, laid down yellow flowers and embraced each…...
City of Biloxi holding Holiday Open house
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (99+ words) John Majure with the City of Biloxi joins us ahead of the city's Holiday Open House. The Holiday Open House takes place Saturday, December 13 from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. at the Biloxi Visitors Center. Categories: Local News Tags: City of Biloxi, holiday open…...
Biloxi Community Festival against Crime coming up
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (144+ words) BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The annual Biloxi Community Festival against Crime is fast approaching. That takes place on September 20 at Point Cadet Plaza. Those who attend will learn about the programs the City of Biloxi as well as the Biloxi police…...
Federal defense officials visit Keesler Air Force Base
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (105+ words) Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- Federal defense officials made a visit to Keesler Air Force Base this week. Acting Assistant of Defense for Health Affairs" Dr. Stephen Ferrara toured the 81st Medical Group"s facilities and met with regional leaders. Dr. Ferrara also…...
Mississippi partners with tech giant Nvidia for AI education program
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (179+ words) The state of Mississippi and technology giant Nvidia have reached a deal for the company to expand artificial intelligence training and research at the state's education institutions, an initiative to prepare students for a global economy increasingly driven by AI,…...