Mississippi Power Awards Grant Money To Local Emergency Management Agencies
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Mississippi Power awards grant money to local emergency management agencies

Brynne Baxley,

With severe weather season here, and hurricane season just around the corner, Mississippi Power is helping local emergency agencies prepare. The Mississippi Power Foundation awarded emergency management agencies in 24 Mississippi counties a $2,500 grant for storm preparedness resources, including equipment, protective gear and communication tools. “We’re hoping that these grants can help these agencies who do such critical work…

4/15 Sam's Wednesday Night Forecast
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4/15 – Sam’s Wednesday night forecast

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at the week ahead
Sam Lucey,

Tonight stays partly cloudy with temperatures falling to around 66 overnight, and a light south breeze keeping things mild overnight. By Thursday morning, some patchy fog may develop before 8 a.m., so visibility could be reduced for the early commute. After that, the fog quickly gives way to mostly sunny skies with afternoon highs climbing to around 81. A light…

Community Welcomes All Female Veteran Honor Flight Home At Gulfport Biloxi International
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Community welcomes all-female veteran honor flight home at Gulfport Biloxi International

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GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A special honor flight welcome home event took place at Gulfport Biloxi International Airport Wednesday afternoon. Dozens of community members, city leaders, and elementary students packed the airport to welcome nearly two dozen female veterans back from a recent trip to Washington, D.C. where they had the chance to visit some of the capital city’s most famous…

Casa Of South Mississippi Holds Annual Light Of Hope Event
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CASA of South Mississippi holds annual Light of Hope event

Megan Fayard,

STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, CASA of South Mississippi hosted its annual Light of Hope event.  Community members gathered at the Stone County Courthouse to stand united in support of foster children who have experienced abuse or neglect and celebrate the accomplishments of CASA volunteers who have gone above and beyond for children…

Singing River Health System Offers Aquablation Therapy
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Singing River Health System offers aquablation therapy

WXXV Staff,

Singing River Health System announces they are offering aquablation therapy.  They are the first in the state to offer the procedure. This comes after the hospital system received a hydros robotic system.  This is a minimally invasive procedure that delivers lasting results.  Singing River staff say if frequent urination or weak flow is disrupting your life, this is a procedure…

Irs Gives Mississippi Taxpayers Some Relief
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IRS gives Mississippi taxpayers some relief

Asia Ellis,

In Mississippi, the IRS is offering some relief for Mississippi taxpayers, especially those impacted by the severe winter storm earlier this year in the northern part of the state. Because of that, taxpayers in all 82 counties in the state have until June 8 of this year to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. …

Ezell Introduces Legislation Honoring George County Deputy Jeremy Malone
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U.S. House passes bill honoring George County Deputy Jeremy Malone

WXXV Staff,

The U.S. House has passed a bill to honor fallen George County Deputy Jeremy Malone.  House Resolution 6995 would designate the George County Post Office on Highway 198 in Beaumont as the Jeremy Malone Post Office. Deputy Malone was killed during a traffic stop on January 4, 2024. The House passed the resolution Tuesday. Congressman Mike Ezell spoke on the…

Hancock County School Bond Vote Set For Next Month
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Hancock County School bond vote set for next month

WXXV Staff,

HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- We’re a little more than a month out from a bond vote in Hancock County, with the school district seeking nearly $50 million in bonds to fund renovations to campuses across the district.  The ballot for this bond measure will allow voters to either vote for or against the bond issue, and details what the money…

Senate Bills Aim To Expand Drivers Education And Financial Literacy For Students
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Senate bills aim to expand drivers education and financial literacy for students

Everett Ganier Jr.,

Two major education bills are moving forward in Mississippi and they could soon change what students learn both in and out of the classroom. From driver’s education to financial literacy, school districts on the Coast are now preparing for what’s next. Mississippi lawmakers are pushing for more real-world skills in the classroom, skills like learning how to drive and learning…

04/15 Ryan's "a Few More Clouds" Wednesday Morning Forecast
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04/15 Ryan’s “A Few More Clouds” Wednesday Morning Forecast

Another beautiful day ahead for the middle of the week, with just a few more clouds in the sky.
Ryan Mahan,

The front half of this week has been beautiful so far, and we’re in for another nice one today with just a few more clouds moving in. That’ll still leave room for plenty of sun though, so expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 80 for coastal areas while inland locations will max out a few degrees warmer. The…

04/15 Caleigh's "weather Kid" Wednesday Forecast
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04/15 Caleigh’s “Weather Kid” Wednesday Forecast

Today we meet Caleigh, this week's WXXV Weather Kid!
Ryan Mahan,

It is Wednesday in South Mississippi, which means today we meet this week’s WXXV Weather Kid, Caleigh! Caleigh is 10 and LOVES a rainy day. She doesn’t mind storms either, but knows if they get a little too strong she avoids windows and may even head into her safe space…the bathtub. If she’s stuck inside on a rainy day she…

George County's Lani Mcdoniel Named Flag Football Player Of The Week By The New Orleans Saints!
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George County’s Lani McDoniel named Flag Football Player of the Week by the New Orleans Saints!

Ansley Brent,

Congratulations are in order for one of the most talented female athletes George County has even seen! Not only is senior Lani McDoniel a standout volleyball, soccer and track athlete, but she’s also leading their flag football team to their best season yet. The quarterback and defensive end was tabbed with Mississippi Player of the Week by the New Orleans…

Parkinson’s Foundation Teams Up With Raising Cane’s For Fundraiser
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Parkinson’s Foundation teams up with Raising Cane’s for fundraiser

WXXV Staff,

The Parkinson’s Foundation will be hosting a fundraiser this Thursday at four Coast Raising Cane’s locations. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. all you have to do is mention the fundraiser while ordering or apply the code ‘R-C-FUND 96’ to online or app orders. Raising Cane’s will donate 15 percent of net sales to the Parkinson’s Foundation Gulf Coast chapter….

Founder Of Ms Missing And Unidentified Ellen Leach Passed Away
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Founder of MS Missing and Unidentified Ellen Leach passed away

WXXV Staff,

Ellen Leach, the founder of Mississippi Missing and Unidentified, has passed away after a battle with cancer. By day, Leach worked at Hobby Lobby in Gulfport, but by night, she became a voice for the missing. From her computer, she shared cases, helped families, and worked tirelessly to identify remains in unsolved investigations. She is being remembered not just for…

Cracking Down On School Absenteeism In The State
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Cracking down on school absenteeism in the state

Dave Elliott,

We’ve seen great progress with public education in Mississippi over recent years. Test scores have gone and the graduation rate has increased. One area remains a topic of concern. Chronic absenteeism or truancy is still a problem. The legislature passed a bill to be more proactive on the issue. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliot spoke to Gulfport School Superintendent Glen…

4/14 Tuesday Night Forecast
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4/14 – Sam’s “comfortable” Tuesday night forecast

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at the week ahead
Sam Lucey,

Skies remain mostly clear tonight with lows dipping to the low 60s and winds staying light from the south. Sunshine dominates the forecast from Wednesday through Friday, with afternoon temperatures reaching 80 at the coast with low to mid 80s inland each day. Overnight lows will stay in the mid-60s, continuing the warm and slightly humid springtime feel. The pattern…

Two Phase Utility Project Begins In D’iberville
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Two phase utility project begins in D’Iberville

Brynne Baxley,

D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Drivers in D’Iberville should expect delays as a two-phase utility project begins along a busy corridor. Phase one of a two-phase construction project in D’Iberville is now in the works. This has closed both northbound lanes of Lamey Bridge Road just south of Sangani Boulevard and Mallett Road. The city’s plan is to shift traffic to the…

Rotary Club Of Picayune Holds Annual Fishing Rodeo
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Rotary Club of Picayune holds annual fishing rodeo for special needs students

Asia Ellis,

PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The 30th annual fishing rodeo turned a simple day of fishing into a lifetime of memories for special needs students in the Picayune School District. About one hundred special needs students from the Picayune School District took part in the Rotary Club’s 30th annual fishing rodeo. The event was designed to give each student a hands-on outdoor…

Wings Performing Arts Presents ‘dreams’
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Wings Performing Arts presents ‘Dreams’

WXXV Staff,

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Lynn Meadows Wings Performing Arts Group is teaming up with the Beau Rivage for a fundraiser. ‘Dreams’ is taking place on April 23 featuring actors, singers, and dancers. Heather Johnson and Morgan Valentine join us head of the performance.  For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Dreams, Lynn Meadows Wings Performing Arts Group