Spelling Bee Qualifier Taking Place In Harrison County
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Harrison County Spelling Bee Qualifier

WXXV Staff,

North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School will be hosting the Harrison County Spelling Bee Qualifier tomorrow. Those schools taking part are: Back Bay Elementary Delisle Elementary D’Iberville Elementary D’Iberville Middle Harrison Central Elementary North Woolmarket K-8 Orange Grove Elementary Pass Christian Elementary Pineville Elementary Patrick Catholic High Vincent De Paul School Three Rivers Elementary Woolmarket Elementary The Regional Qualifier will…

Speaking With Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann About Upcoming Legislation
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Speaking with Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann about upcoming legislation

Dave Elliott,

WXXV News 25 is continuing to follow the Mississippi Legislature as it debates issues of importance to Mississippi and the Coast. Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann presides over the Senate where many bills will be considered and some will become law. WXXV went to Jackson where Dave Elliott spoke with Lt. Governor Hosemann about the big-ticket items this year. Categories: Featured,…

Stone County Testing New Camera System
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Stone County Sheriff’s Department testing new surveillance system

Jordyn Lassiter,

After a vote during a Stone County Board of Supervisors meeting, the Stone County Sheriff’s Department is allowed to use new software for security camera footage.  The surveillance system, Flock Safety software, can analyze security camera footage more quickly than a human. Residents are debating whether it will enhance community safety or raise privacy concerns.  Peyton, a student at MGCCC,…

The Shed Preparing For 7th Annual Shed Showdown Competition
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The Shed preparing for 7th annual Shed Showdown competition

WXXV Staff,

The folks at The Shed are hard at work this week preparing for the seventh annual Shed Showdown. It’s a barbecue lovers dream with five categories of cook-offs, each featuring a different barbeque specialty. While The Shed Showdown is a great time for everyone, it’s also a serious competition that grill masters around the country will compete in for $25,000…

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Gators, guns and drugs confiscated in search of Picayune man’s house

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Picayune Police raided a house on Glenwood Street on Wednesday and confiscated more than 5o pounds of marijuana, mushrooms, steroids, 14 firearms — and eight alligators in residence in a backyard pool. The department’s Special Operations Division, working with St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, were investigating 46-year-old Ryan Howard, who lives on Glenwood, regarding illegal drug activity. When St. Tammany…

01/15 Westley's "weather Kid" Wednesday Forecast
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01/15 Westley’s “Weather Kid” Wednesday Forecast

Meet this week's Weather Kid, Westley!
Ryan Mahan,

Here’s this week’s WXXV Weather Kid, Westley! Westley enjoys watching weather radar, checking out the clouds, and learning about tornadoes. He’s even seen a waterspout and dust devil! It was great having Westley in the studio as today’s Weather Kid! If you’d like you child to be our next Weather Kid, be sure to register at wxxv25.com/weatherkid, or look under…

Morning Business Report: January 15th, 2025
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Morning Business Report: January 15th, 2025

WXXV Staff,

Less than half of Americans care which team wins the big game, they just care about the food and food nutrition labels could be changing. Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

01/15 Ryan's "mid Month" Wednesday Morning Forecast
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01/15 Ryan’s “Mid-Month” Wednesday Morning Forecast

It's warming up a tad as we hit the mid-month mark, but another dramatic cooldown is on the way!
Ryan Mahan,

It may be warming up as we hit the mid-month mark for January 2025 today, but don’t fret fans of cold (possibly even winter) weather, the coldest air so far is on the way. All that won’t arrive until next week though, and we’ll be steadily warming before we get there. This morning itself was averaging about 10° warmer than…

Yellowjacket Wrestling Team Aims To Grow The Sport And Confidence In Women
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Yellowjacket wrestling team aims to grow the sport and confidence in women

Ansley Brent,

High schools in the state of Mississippi have been competing in wrestling for four years now, and one specific program on the coast has taken on the girls division by storm.  learn more about the St. Martin Yellowjackets and their road to another ring. This past weekend, the St. Martin girls wrestling team participated in the Hornet Duals competition where…

Ocean Springs Residents Speak Out On Waterfront Condos
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Ocean Springs residents speak out on potential waterfront condos

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In between the CSX railroad tracks and the north side of US-90 in Ocean Springs, water front condos could soon be on the horizon. Developer Mid South Companies is willing to invest $60 million to see the 6 story, 66 unit Bay Club Condos become a reality, something which Clive Mutschler, an Ocean Springs resident, is less than enthusiastic about….

Gautier Residents React To Willie Nelson Performing At The Sound
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Gautier Residents React to Willie Nelson Performing at The Sound

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Country music legend Willie Nelson is on the road again! It was recently announced the Willie Nelson and Family Tour will perform at the Sound Amphitheater in Gautier. With this being one of the biggest artist to play at this venue, WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren wanted to go around Gautier and gauge the excitement for the country music outlaw…

Expert Talk Oak Trust Insurance, John Russell O'neal
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Expert Talk – Oak Trust Insurance

Deidre Pyron,

John Russell O’Neal with Oak Trust Insurance is back to talk about the terms “Independent” and “Captive Agents.” What these terms mean in relation to you, the consumer. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: expert talk, extalk, insurance, john russell o’neal, michelle eubank, oak trust

The Spectrum Screen Gala
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The Spectrum Screen Gala

WXXV Staff,

A special event called Spectrum Screen Gala is being hosted on February 1st. Lee Turner and Phillip Drake with After Hours Cinema are in studio with more. The screening takes place at 7 p.m. in the ballroom and theater at Biloxi Visitor Center and Lighthouse.  Tickets are $25 and all proceeds are donated to Autism Speaks. Categories: Community Headlines Tags:…

Business Expo Coming To Biloxi Visitors Center
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Business Expo coming to Biloxi Visitors Center

WXXV Staff,

Matt Olivari and Kelly Devine are in studio to tell us about an upcoming business expo. The Business Expo takes place January 21st at the Biloxi Visitors Center from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is free to the public and there will be lots of giveaways, door prizes, snacks, and beverages. For more information call 228-435-6149. Categories: Community…

Morning Business Report: January 14th, 2024
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Morning Business Report: January 14th, 2024

WXXV Staff,

30 million people could qualify to use IRS free direct file program and we’re getting the final tally of holiday retail sales. Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report

The Socialite Society Offers Social Club For Women Along The Coast
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The Socialite Society offers social club for women along the Coast

WXXV Staff,

Kaitlin Jones is the founder and CEO of The Socialite Society. She’s in studio to tell us more about the organization and their upcoming events! The Socialite Society is a social club for the girls offering fun events, group travel, and inspiring retreats to connect, create, and thrive! For more information, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: The Socialite…

Woman Makes Waves At Poker Tournament At The Beau Rivage
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Woman makes waves at poker tournament at the Beau Rivage

WXXV Staff,

An Atlanta woman here on the Coast for a poker tournament at the Beau Rivage made her mark in a big way. Rokeya Jones spoke to WXXV News 25’s Grant Chighizola about that accomplishment and her endeavors in the world of pickleball. You can also follow Rokeya’s poker and pickleball adventures moving forward by following her on Instagram @therealrj007. Categories:…

Two Basketball Players From Harrison County School District Reach 1,000 Career Points!
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Two basketball players from Harrison County School District reach 1,000 career points!

Ansley Brent,

Two basketball players from Harrison County School District reach 1,000 career points! Our WXXV Play of the Day goes to two different local basketball players on the Mississippi Gulf Coast! Two athletes from the Harrison County school district have reached the huge milestone of reaching 1,000 points during their high school careers! We want to wish a big congratulations to…

Stone High Schools Holds Singing Day For Two Tomcats!
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Stone High School holds signing day for two talented Tomcats!

Ansley Brent,

Friday was a day of celebration at Stone High School as two student athletes officially put pen to paper to take their academics and athletics to the next level! We start things off with Tomcat softball pitcher and infielder, Mattie Gibson! Mattie will be continuing her career on the diamond with Hinds Community College! Congratulations to you, mattie! Also continuing…