03/18 Ryan's "warming/happy Birthday Sig" Wednesday Morning Forecast

03/18 Ryan’s “Warming/Happy Birthday Sig” Wednesday Morning Forecast

It still felt like winter this morning with temperatures near freezing, but we're warming sharply through the start of next week.
Ryan Mahan,

Still cold out there this morning as temperatures lingered near freezing in many South Mississippi locations, but we won’t see a return of those temperatures for quite some time as we begin warming sharply. We’re seeing that warming trend this afternoon as well, with highs climbing out of the low-to-mid 50s and into the 60s today. We’ll keep climbing up…

03/18 Holly's "weather Kid" Wednesday Morning Forecast
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03/18 Holly’s “Weather Kid” Wednesday Morning Forecast

Meet this week's WXXV Weather Kid, Holly!
Ryan Mahan,

It is Wednesday once again and today we get to meet this week’s WXXV Weather Kid, Holly! Holly was quite the treat to have in the studio today, asking tons of questions and frankly just excited in general. Holly likes to play outside with her little brother when it’s warm, and if it’s too cold or rainy she can be…

03/17 Ryan's "starting To Warm" Tuesday Evening Forecast
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03/17 Ryan’s “Starting to Warm” Tuesday Evening Forecast

We started off the week stormy and cold, but things are starting to warm up nicely.
Ryan Mahan,

This week started off stormy, then cold, and now were starting to warm nicely as we finish off the last week of winter. It certainly felt like winter this morning with Freeze Watches/Warnings across the area and a low near 32° in Gulfport. This afternoon warmed slightly on yesterday, only by a couple of degrees though into the mid 50s….

18th Annual Unity Festival Returns To Gulfport This Weekend
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18th annual Unity Festival returns to Gulfport this weekend

WXXV Staff,

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport will be hosting the 18th annual Unity Festival. The fun is set for Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The parade line up starts at noon and it will roll at 1. The parade route starts on 31st Avenue before looping around and ending where it starts. Due to this, drivers are asked to plan…

North Bay Civitan Club Invites Community To Special Needs Family Egg Hunt
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North Bay Civitan Club invites community to Special Needs Family Egg Hunt

WXXV Staff,

D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- On Saturday, the North Bay Civitan Club is hosting their 18th annual Special Needs Family Egg Hunt and Lunch. This also coincides with World Down Syndrome Day and everyone is asked to wear mismatched socks. The event is free to attend with registration starting at 10 that morning. The event takes place outside D’Iberville City Hall. The…

Community Invited To Meet And Speak With Gulfport Mayor Hugh Keating
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Community invited to meet and speak with Gulfport Mayor Hugh Keating

WXXV Staff,

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport announces a chance for the public to meet with Mayor Hugh Keating. Mayor Keating is stopping by The Village Florist at 9 Friday morning. The public is invited to join him. This program allows Mayor Keating to meet with business owners, patrons, and other residents, being able to hear directly from different communities….

100 Men Hall In Bay St. Louis Sets The Stage For Reggae Fest
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100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis sets the stage for Reggae Fest

WXXV Staff,

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis will be hosting their Reggae Fest this Thursday. Those who come out will be greeted with Jamaican food and music. The fun starts at 7 p.m. Music comes in the form of ‘Dem Roots Music.’ Tickets are set at $25. Categories: Local News Tags: 100 Men Hall, Reggae…

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day On The Coast
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on the Coast

Asia Ellis,

People are finding creative ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day here on the Coast, from traditions to festive fun. St. Patrick’s Day is a major celebration of Irish culture for so many across the world. People mark the holiday in many ways, wearing green, enjoying food and drinks, attending parades, or simply spending time with their friends and family. It’s…

Lucedale Police Department Warns About Scam
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Lucedale Police Department warns about scam

WXXV Staff,

LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Lucedale Police Department is alerting the public about a scam going around. Recipients are being asked for payment for fines, warrants, missed jury duty, and court fees. The police want to remind everyone that no government agency or police department will contact you by phone, text, or email to request information. You are advised to hang…

Nominate Your Coach For ‘gulf Coast’s Coolest Coach’ Contest
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Nominate your coach for ‘Gulf Coast’s Coolest Coach’ Contest

WXXV Staff,

Keesler Federal Credit Union is asking the Gulf Coast to nominate the coolest coach. The person chosen will throw the first pitch at the Biloxi Shuckers game on April 11. The winning coach will win four tickets, as well as the person who nominated the coach. This doesn’t have to be a Mississippi coach either, coaches from Alabama and Louisiana…

Windy Conditions Result In Small Woods Fire In Harrison County
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Windy conditions result in small woods fire in Harrison County

WXXV Staff,

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Windy conditions Monday caused a few woods fires to pop up in Harrison County. Harrison County fire rescue officials say both fires were caused by trees falling on power lines, which ignited fires. One of those fires popped up near Blackwell Farm and White Plain roads. Categories: Local News Tags: harrison county, wind, woods fire

Beer And Bacon Fest Debuts In New Location Over The Weekend
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Beer and Bacon Fest debuts in new location over the weekend

WXXV Staff,

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- An annual event that made a big move this year brought crowds to the Long Beach Town Green Friday and Saturday night. The Gulf Coast Beer, Bacon, and Beyond Festival made the move to Long Beach this year with crowds coming out to sample unique bacon, beer, and barbecue creations in an open air setting. Event…

Hibernia Irish Society Parade Rolls Through Downtown Ocean Springs
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Hibernia Irish Society Parade rolls through Downtown Ocean Springs

WXXV Staff,

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- For the first time in its history, the Hibernia Irish Society St. Patrick’s Day Parade rolled through Ocean Springs on Saturday. The streets were a sea of green marching krewes and floats traveling downtown, bringing the spirit of the beloved holiday with them. The first year in Ocean Springs certainly drew the crowd with paradegoers also…

3/16 Brynne's "cold And Breezy" Evening Forecast
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3/16 – Brynne’s “Cold and Breezy” Evening Forecast

Brynne Baxley,

A Freeze Warning remains in effect until 9am Tuesday. With below freezing temperatures expected across South Mississippi, make sure to protect plants, pets, people, and pipes overnight. Partly cloudy skies tonight with breezy north winds between 10 to 15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph. The wind will make it feel more like the mid-20s. On Tuesday, winds will…

State Fentanyl Strike Force Makes Major Bust
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State fentanyl strike force makes major bust

WXXV Staff,

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 arrests, and one DUI, mainly centered around the Meridian area. Large amounts of marijuana, methamphetamine, MDMA pills, crack cocaine, and…