Mississippi Alliance For Child And Community Advocacy Annual Leadership Conference
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Mississippi Alliance for Child and Community Advocacy annual leadership conference

Everett Ganier Jr.,

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Alliance for Child and Community Advocacy hosted day one of its annual leadership conference at IP Resort Casino Wednesday. This two-day conference is designed to spark leadership, advocacy, and transformation across Mississippi’s child welfare community. This year’s theme ‘lights, leadership, action’ is all about equipping people with tools to lead boldly and advocate effectively. Attendees…

8/20 Sam Lucey's "warm And Dry" Wednesday Evening Forecast
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8/20 – Sam Lucey’s “Warm and Dry” Wednesday Evening Forecast

Sam Lucey,

Tonight stays mostly clear with lows in the mid 70s. Thursday will be hot and humid with highs in the low 90s, but feeling more like 105, and scattered afternoon storms likely. Storm chances stick around Thursday night and increase again Friday, with highs near 91. The unsettled pattern continues into the weekend, with storm chances each afternoon and highs…

‘ocean Of Opportunity’ Offering Free Children’s Admission At Mississippi Aquarium
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‘Ocean of Opportunity’ offering free children’s admission at Mississippi Aquarium

Everett Ganier Jr.,

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Hancock Whitney is teaming up with the Mississippi Aquarium, allowing kids 12 and younger into the aquarium for free on select days. This will allow free admission as well as special animal appearances, exclusive activities, free gifts, and so much more. The Ocean of Opportunity takes place on the weekends with the first opportunity on September 20 and…

Shea Community Baby Shower
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SHEA Community Baby Shower

WXXV Staff,

The Mississippi Public Health Institute’s SHEA Program is putting on a free community baby shower at the end of the month in Gulfport. Here to tell us more are Elizabeth Ozene and Kezi Jones. The SHEA Community Baby Shower takes place Saturday, August 30 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Lyman Community Center. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News, News…

Hurricane Hunters Monitor Erin
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Hurricane Hunters monitor Hurricane Erin

WXXV Staff,

Air Force personnel based at Keesler Air Force Base are helping weather officials measure Hurricane Erin. This footage filmed by the Air Force showed the personnel onboard Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron dropping ocean buoys ahead of Hurricane Erin. The Hurricane Hunters are working with the U.S. Navy and partner agencies to collect real-time data…

Red Cross Blood Drives Held In Remembrance Of Hurricane Katrina
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Red Cross blood drives held in remembrance of Hurricane Katrina

Megan Fayard,

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) — The American Red Cross is holding multiple blood drives across the coast over the next two weeks in remembrance of Hurricane Katrina. People were in and out of Central Bible Church, donating their blood and time to help save lives on Tuesday. This is all in remembrance of the category 5 storm that devastated…

08/20 Sophie's "weather Kid" Wednesday Forecast
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08/20 Sophie’s “Weather Kid” Wednesday Forecast

Meet today's WXXV Weather Ki...Teen, Sophie!
Ryan Mahan,

Meet this week’s WXXV Weather Teen, Sophie! Sophie likes to spend quite a bit of time outdoors, and since Heat Advisories returned to South Mississippi over the last few days, we talked ways of staying cool and what activities she likes. Sophie comes from a big family, so she also spends quite a bit of time babysitting many of her…

Job Seekers Stopped By Memorial Health System Career Expo
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Job seekers stopped by Memorial Health System career expo

Chloe Carter,

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Memorial Health System hosted a career expo Tuesday, giving job seekers a chance to explore opportunities across its health systems. Attendees were able to tour facilities, meet with hospital leaders, and explore open positions. From clinical roles to support staff, the event focused on matching people with the right job while showcasing benefits, growth opportunities, and Memorial’s mission-driven…

Car Ends Up On The Beach In Pass Christian
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Car ends up on the beach in Pass Christian

Dave Elliott,

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- A scary moment for two Pass Christian women driving on Highway 90. The driver avoided another vehicle and their car ended up on the beach. The car swerved, jumped the boardwalk, and landed in the sand. Pass Christian police and fire arrived on the scene. Emergency responders had to remove the women from the car as…

Groundbreaking For Mississippi Cyber And Tech Center In Biloxi
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Groundbreaking for Mississippi Cyber and Tech Center in Biloxi

Everett Ganier Jr.,

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi and the U.S. Air Force are marking a new era in cybersecurity research, training, and collaboration as construction has begun on a transformative project on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The new Cyber and Technology facility will include office space for Mississippi State University personnel, private industry partners, classroom space for Keesler training, and an event center….

Study On Traffic Around Buc Ee’s In Harrison County
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Study on traffic around Buc-ee’s in Harrison County

Dave Elliott,

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Buc-ee’s at Menge Avenue exit has been open for only a couple of months and some are already complaining about traffic problems. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors is doing a traffic study to look at the situation. Board President Nathan Barrett is here to talk about it. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Buc-ee’s,…

The Anniversary Of Social Security
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The anniversary of social security

WXXV Staff,

This year marks the 90th anniversary of social security. The program has helped generations of seniors. AARP Mississippi State Director Kimberly Campbell talked to WXXV about how critically important social security is. Categories: Featured, Mississippi State News, News Tags: social security

25 Teams In 25 Days: Ocean Springs Greyhounds
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25 Teams in 25 Days: Ocean Springs Greyhounds

Ansley Brent,

One word that describes the Ocean Springs football program is consistency. The Greyhounds have clinched the past four Regional Championship titles and have played in the South State championship twice in the past three seasons.  This year the blue and white have strong leadership, a whole lot of experience and ton of game changing assets. Watch the video above for…

Bay St. Louis Fire Department Hosts Quentin Conway Benefit
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Bay St. Louis Fire Department hosts Quentin Conway Benefit

Elizabeth Keen,

Bay St. Louis, Miss. (WXXV) — On Monday evening, community members gathered at the Bay St. Louis Fire Department to host a drive-up dinner benefit in honor of Quentin Conway, a utility department worker who passed away recently. From city officials to volunteers, dozens showed out to lend a helping hand. Mayor Mike Favre and his wife spent hours preparing…

Amtrak Service Returns To The Gulf Coast
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Amtrak Service returns to the Gulf Coast

Everett Ganier Jr.,

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Amtrak Service has returned along the Gulf Coast. The new Mardi Gras service officially began operating Monday morning, bringing back passenger service for the first time since before Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The Amtrak train service is back on the Coast and it’s off to a great start as it rolled through Gulfport and people were able…