Handsboro Baptist Church Brings Gulfport Community Together To Honor Law Enforcement
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Handsboro Baptist Church brings Gulfport community together to honor law enforcement

Asia Ellis,

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Handsboro Baptist Church brought the community together to honor law enforcement during National Police Appreciation Week. Officers from across the Coast gathered for a special luncheon that included fellowship and prayer. Children from the community took time to write personal letters to officers, reading their messages of gratitude face-to-face. Overall, the event created an opportunity for…

Community Gathers In Biloxi To Honor Fallen Law Enforcement Officers
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Community gathers in Biloxi to honor fallen law enforcement officers

Asia Ellis,

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi community gathered to honor the life and sacrifice of fallen officers during a memorial ceremony Wednesday. Family members and residents gathered to pay tribute to the officers’ service and dedication to protecting the community. The ceremony featured moments of reflection and prayer, tributes to the families of the fallen, a moving bagpipe performance, and remarks…

Termite Swarming Season Peaks Along The Gulf Coast, Experts Warn Homeowners
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Seeing Termites swarm around your lights? Gulf Coast experts say it’s swarming season

WXXV Staff,

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- If you noticed termites swarming around your lights, you’re not alone. Across the Gulf Coast, experts say we’re in the peak of swarming season. For some homes, it could signal a much bigger problem. When the sun goes down and lights flip on, that’s when termites start swarming. Tripp Brewer with Redd Pest Solutions says calls have…

Mdeq Approves Gulfport Interconnecting Road Project Facing Opposition From Community
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MDEQ approves Gulfport interconnecting road project facing opposition from community

Megan Fayard,

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The City of Gulfport is advancing in their efforts to build a north-south interconnecting road project which is expected to improve transportation and public safety in the city. The project was approved for federal funding in 2019, and seven years later, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, or MDEQ, approved two permits, marking a pivotal step…

Seven Pearl River Wildcats Earn All Maccc Honors After Dominant Season
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Seven Pearl River Wildcats Earn All-MACCC Honors After Dominant Season

Everett Ganier Jr.,

POPLARVILLE, Miss. – The Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC) announced its postseason softball awards this afternoon, and Pearl River Community College was well represented following another standout season. A total of seven Wildcats earned All-MACCC recognition, highlighting the team’s depth and consistent performance throughout the year. Leading the way, Ana-Grace Garcia, Shania Fondren, and Natalee Eaves were named…

Ocean Springs Falls To Hernando In Game 1 Of 7a State Championship Series
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Ocean Springs Falls to Hernando in Game 1 of 7A State Championship Series

Everett Ganier Jr.,

HATTIESBURG, Miss. — In their first-ever Class 7A state championship appearance, the Ocean Springs Lady Greyhounds battled early but ultimately fell to the Hernando Lady Tigers 10-4 in Game 1 at the Southern Miss Softball Complex. Ocean Springs struck first after capitalizing on a Hernando error. With Emma Franklin at the plate, a miscue at third base allowed Taylor Farra…

Prcc Softball Earns 5 Seed In World Series
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Pearl River Softball Earns No. 5 Seed in NJCAA World Series

Everett Ganier Jr.,

POPLARVILLE, Miss. – The National Junior College Athletic Association announced its Division II Softball World Series bracket Tuesday afternoon, and the Pearl River Wildcats are headed to the national stage as the No. 5 seed. This marks a historic milestone for Pearl River, as the Wildcats will be making their first-ever appearance in the NJCAA World Series. Pearl River punched…

Youth For Christ Golf Tournament Scheduled To Tee Off In Late May
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Youth for Christ Golf Tournament scheduled to tee off in late May

WXXV Staff,

The 33rd annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Youth for Christ Golf Tournament is teeing off later this month. Joining us to talk about the tournament and how people can get involved with the organization is Executive Director Brad Holt. The tournament is scheduled for May 30 with tee off at 8 a.m. at Sunkist Country Club. For more information, call 228-365-0932….

Local Seniors Shine At “seniors Got Talent” Showcase For Older Americans Month
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Local seniors shine at “Seniors Got Talent” showcase for Older Americans Month

Grant Chighizola,

D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- In recognition of Older Americans Month, seniors in Harrison County and beyond put on their dancing shoes and broke out their instruments for a celebration of talent Wednesday. The second ever ‘Seniors Got Talent’ showcase took place Wednesday morning at the D’Iberville Civic Center. More than 30 senior citizens from all over the region and the state…

Fentanyl Strike Force In Mississippi Results In Dozens Of Arrests, Ice Detainers
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Fentanyl strike force in Mississippi results in dozens of arrests, ICE detainers

WXXV Staff,

Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the completion of two recent fentanyl strike force operations in Mississippi. The operations happened in Meridian on May 7 and Corinth on April 30. The effort resulted in 61 ICE detainers and 23 arrests. Several agencies took part, including local sheriff’s offices, Corinth police, Homeland Security investigations, the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, Mississippi Highway Patrol,…

Staigle’s Steakhouse Team Bringing New Dining Experience To Ocean Springs
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Staigle’s Steakhouse team bringing new dining experience to Ocean Springs

Megan Fayard,

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A new restaurant and speakeasy is opening in Ocean Springs, offering French-Cajun cuisine and craft cocktails. The team behind Staigle’s Steakhouse in Wiggins is bringing its first Coast concept to the Roost Hotel. The restaurant is called Maringouin. The unique business will have a locally inspired menu, Cajun cuisine with a touch of global inspired spices,…

Click It Or Ticket Campaign Kicks Off Across The Coast
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Click it or Ticket campaign kicks off across the Coast

WXXV Staff,

Law enforcement agencies are starting their ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign. The campaign started on May 11 and runs until May 31. State and local law enforcement agencies will be increasing their patrols to ensure drivers wear their seat belts. The department sharing that in 2024, an unbuckled person died in a crash every 54 minutes. A new part of…

05/13 Ryan's "finally Sunny" Wednesday Morning Forecast
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05/13 Ryan’s “Finally Sunny” Wednesday Morning Forecast

After a long rainy period, it's finally sunny again in South Mississippi!
Ryan Mahan,

We’re coming out of a long, cloudy, and rainy period, so I’m proud to say it’s finally sunny in South MS once again. We’ll hold on to a few clouds through the mid-morning hours, but expect the afternoon to thin out even further. We’ll see another pop of cloud cover in the pre-sunrise hours of Thursday due to a weak…

05/13 Sayler's "weather Kid" Wednesday Forecast
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05/13 Sayler’s “Weather Kid” Wednesday Forecast

It is Wednesday once again, which means we get to meet this week's Weather Kid, Sayler!
Ryan Mahan,

This week’s WXXV Weather Kid is Sayler, a local 11 year-old who likes to spend quite a bit of time outdoors. She’s a fan of exploring the woods, particularly after it rains “because it makes the woods misty and pretty.” She’s also a fan of the local racing scene, spending many warm nights at Mitchell’s Motorplex watching the races, checking…