05/07 Ryan's "wet" Wednesday Morning Forecast
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05/07 Ryan’s “Wet” Wednesday Morning Forecast

More wet weather ahead for your Wednesday afternoon...and for the next few days as well.
Ryan Mahan,

We’re in for a wet Wednesday ahead as we’ve already seen consistent shower activity and a couple of thunderstorms through the morning hours. That’s added to yesterday’s rainfall totals, which were lackluster until the evening’s shower/thunderstorm activity brought over three inches! It looks like we’ll add at least a half inch to that today, though I feel those estimates from…

Vancleave Baseball's Season Comes To An End After Losing Game Three Of Round Two To South Jones.
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Vancleave’s Baseball season comes to an end after falling to South Jones in round two.

Ansley Brent,

Vancleave Baseball hosting South Jones for the third and final game of round two. Winner punches their ticket to the Class 5A South State Series. Bulldogs with great pitching and defense, but the struggles came in the batters box with runners in scoring position. Vancleave’s 2025 season comes to a close after a hard fought game three to South Jones…

12 Track And Field Gold Medals Won By Classes 3a Through 1a!
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12 local Track and Field Gold Medals won by Classes 3A through 1A!

Ansley Brent,

The State Championships keep on rolling in for track and field athletes on the Mississippi Gulf coast. Introducing your new title holders for classes 3A through 1A!  Micah Bishop – 110m Hurdles – St. Stanislaus Brett Tyler – Discus – St. Stanislaus Bijou Ellison, Riley Cruthirds, Margaret Compretta and Henrietta Doxey – 4×800 Relay – Our Lady Academy Emily Reinike…

Pearl River Baseball Wins First Postseason Test Over Meridian 4 2! Coach Avalon And Local Wildcats Discuss What It Means To Host The Region 23 Tournament.
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Pearl River baseball wins first postseason test over Meridian 4-2! Head Coach Avalon and local Wildcats discuss the importance of hosting the Region 23 Tournament.

Ansley Brent,

The Pearl River baseball team is currently hosting the Region 23 tournament in Popvegas. Prior to the competition beginning, Head Coach Michael Avalon and local Wildcat players discussed the advantages of playing postseason ball at “The Dub.” “This place is special,” said Head Coach Michael Avalon. “‘The Dub’ is a special place. A great atmosphere. I think it’s the best…

5/6 Sam Parker's "flood Threat" Tuesday Night Forecast
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5/6 – Sam Parker’s “Flood Threat” Tuesday Night Forecast

WXXV,

Potential for flooding across south Mississippi overnight and Wednesday having several rounds of heavy rainfall. A few showers passed tonight but into Wednesday morning will have more heavier rain. A moderate risk of heavy rainfall capable of producing flash flooding is in place for tonight. The highest risk will be mainly overnight as several rounds of heavy rainfall move through…

Intermittent Road Closure On Pass Road In Biloxi
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Intermittent road closure on Pass Road in Biloxi

WXXV Staff,

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- In Biloxi, city officials announced intermittent road closures for part of Pass Road. The eastbound and westbound lanes of Pass Road at Hickory Road will be closed to traffic intermittently starting May 12 until May 14. The closure is in effect each day from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Crews will be milling and paving the intersection,…

Road Closure Extended For O’neal Road In Gulfport
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Road closure extended for O’Neal Road in Gulfport

WXXV Staff,

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport issued an extended road closure, impacting citizens and businesses on O’Neal Road. The section of O’Neal Road between Highway 49 and Old Highway 49 will remain closed to traffic for intersection improvements. Highway 49, Old Highway 49, and Orange Grove Road will continue to be the designated detour route. This closure is expected…

Fire Department Asking For Help Naming Engine Serving William Carey Area
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Fire department asking for help naming engine serving William Carey area

WXXV Staff,

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)-Calling all William Carey students and alum! The Hattiesburg Fire Department is asking the WCU community to help name the newest fire engine. The engine was unveiled during the parade of champions and will serve the William Carey area. The truck is wrapped in the university’s colors and features their logos. Fire department officials say they are now…

Joseph T. Jones Building Renovations Complete In Gulfport
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Joseph T. Jones Building renovations complete in Gulfport

WXXV Staff,

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport leaders marked the reopening of a historic downtown building. The Joseph T. Jones Building recently received a number of upgrades, including new stairs, floors, and a reconfigured drive-thru area. It’s a familiar building for many Gulfport residents as the hub for the city’s finance and utility departments. Mayor Billy Hewes says this project is a testament…

New Coast Themed App Launched
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New Coast-themed app launched

WXXV Staff,

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- A South Mississippi-centric mobile app has officially launched with the goal of helping people discover more of our region’s natural beauty. ‘Let’s Go! Explore Gulf Coast’ is an app that maps out public spaces with easy-to-use search filters, allowing locals and visitors to learn more about the outdoor recreational opportunities our Coast has to offer. This includes…

Hurricane Preparedness Week: Understanding Forecast Information
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Hurricane Preparedness Week: Understanding Forecast Information

WXXV Staff,

Day three of Mississippi’s Hurricane Preparedness Week is here. The topic for today is understanding the forecast information. MEMA officials urge you to rely on forecasts from the National Hurricane Center and local weather services like our WXXV Weather Authority team. Know the difference between a watch and warning as well. You should also know deadly hazards occur outside the…

Remembering Fallen Long Beach Officers
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Remembering fallen Long Beach officers

WXXV Staff,

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Today marks a somber anniversary in the City of Long Beach. It was on this day 27 years ago that two Long Beach police officers were tragically killed in the line of duty. On May 6, 1998, Detective James Northcutt and Sgt. Steve Morgan responded to a domestic disturbance in the city. They were killed by…

Two Arrested In Home Invasion In Harrison County
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Two arrested in home invasion in Harrison County

WXXV Staff,

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Sheriff’s deputies released new details on a late March robbery in which one victim was attacked with a machete. Two arrests have been made in this case. Daniel Brown and Octavia Winters face a litany of charges now, including robbery, use of a deadly weapon, and aggravated assault. Investigators say the robbery took place…
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Gautier man sentenced to 20 years for sex crimes involving a minor

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JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gautier man will spend two decades behind bars on sex crimes charges involving a minor. Twenty-three-year-old Josemany Francois will serve 20 years in MDOC custody without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to sexual battery and touching of a child for lustful purposes in a Pascagoula courtroom. This case dates back to February 2021…

Human Trafficking Operation 806 Completed
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Human Trafficking Operation 806 completed

WXXV Staff,

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the completion of a human trafficking operation. Attorney General Fitch said her office is committed to eliminating human trafficking and is focused on helping these victims in their road to recovery. Operation 806, which was conducted in Southaven, led to one arrest and the recovery of five human trafficking victims. Two search warrants were…

D'iberville's Cooper Rouse And Ryker Reed Win Bass Fishing State Championship!
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D’Iberville’s Cooper Rouse and Ryker Reed win Bass Fishing State Title!

Ansley Brent,

Last Friday and Saturday, schools competed in the South Mississippi High School Bass Nation State Championship! It was a good day on the water to wear black and yellow as the D’Iberville bass fishing team takes home back-to-back State Championship titles! Warriors Cooper Rouse and Ryker Reed are your State Champions, weighing 10/10  fish at 15 pounds and 94 ounces….

Keesler Air Force Base Hosting Readiness Exercise
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Keesler Air Force Base hosting readiness exercise

WXXV Staff,

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (WXXV)- Keesler Air Force Base is conducting a readiness exercise this week. On Wednesday, May 7, the 81st Training Wing will conduct their base-wide exercise training. Visitors to the base and those who work on base can expect simulated gunfire, an increased presence of first responders, and traffic diversions. Gate delays and disruptions to on-base…

5/5 Sam Parker's "buckets Of Rain" Monday Night Forecast
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5/5 – Sam Parker’s “Buckets of Rain” Monday Night Forecast

WXXV,

Heavy rain threat Tuesday evening through Thursday across all of south Mississippi. Monday was beautiful with slightly below seasonal average. Now the main threat Tuesday will be heavy rain, but a few storms could also become strong to severe Tuesday afternoon and evening across south Mississippi. If any storms do become severe, they would be capable of producing damaging wind…