04/23 Ryan's "fewer Showers" Wednesday Morning Forecast

04/23 Ryan’s “Fewer Showers” Wednesday Morning Forecast

Expect similar conditions to the last several days, just with fewer showers than we've seen so far this week.
Ryan Mahan,

Get ready for another grey, humid day in South MS, but we’ll at least see fewer showers than we saw yesterday. Also, while I can’t rule out a thunderstorm developing out of one of them, especially in the early afternoon, unlike yesterday they don’t have a chance of severe weather as what little frontal support they had yesterday has weakened…

04/23 Elias' "weather Kid" Wednesday Forecast
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04/23 Elias’ “Weather Kid” Wednesday Forecast

Meet Elias, this week's WXXV Weather Kid!
Ryan Mahan,

Meet Elias, this Wednesday’s WXXV Weather Kid! Elias is already a fan of weather, enjoying it’s scientific nature and that it’s different every day. While he advises staying out of the heavy rain we see down here when showers and storms pop-up, he enjoys the idea of storm chasing and may look into joining a chase one of these days….

D'iberville Opens A New Outdoors Sports Facility
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D’Iberville opens a new outdoor sports facility

Brian Winters,

D’IBERVILLE, MISS. (WXXV)- The City of D’Iberville has opened a new outdoor sports center. The facility is located at the Rusty Quave Sports Complex. It was made possible through a partnership with the National Fitness Campaign. As part of the facility, you have seven minutes to go through seven movements. The exercises focus on lunges, pulls, and so much more….

4/22 Sam Parker's "slow Movers" Tuesday Night Forecast
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4/22 – Sam Parker’s “Slow Movers” Tuesday Night Forecast

WXXV,

Scattered pop up showers across earlier today and more expected Wednesday. We had one severe warning for Hail and a flash flood warning. Now things will start to dry out for tonight. Rain chances decrease overnight with a slight chance especially north of I-10. Lows temperatures will fall into the to upper 60s and low 70s. Rain chances increase again…
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Municipal Primary Runoff Election Results

WXXV Staff,

SOUTH MISS (WXXV)-Voters in six South Mississippi cities went to the polls Tuesday for a handful of municipal primary run-off elections. The polls are now closed. The results for each race are below: Bay St. Louis Alderman at Large: Larry Smith (R)-733 votes Lonnie J. Falgout (R)-592 votes According to unofficial results, Smith is the winner of this race. He…

Ms Queens
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“Mississippi Queens” semi-pro basketball team set to begin play in summer 2025

Jordyn Lassiter,

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – The Mississippi Queens is a semi-professional women’s basketball team looking to take the court by storm. With a 15-player roster in the works, the team is gearing up to play in July.  Athletic Director and Coach Ted Williams says fans and supporters of women’s sports can look forward to an exciting new way to experience basketball…

K9 Rae Celebrates Her Birthday
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K9 Rae celebrates her birthday

WXXV Staff,

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating a big birthday today. K9 Rae normally works in the school resource division. Since it is spring break, she’s out of uniform and showing off for her birthday.   Categories: Local News, News Tags: harrison county sheriff’s office, K9 Rae

5th Annual Heroes At Fallen Oak Tournament
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5th annual Heroes at Fallen Oak Tournament

Everett Ganier Jr.,

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- On Tuesday morning, Beau Rivage and Keesler Federal Credit Union presented the fifth annual Heroes at Fallen Oak Golf Club. Despite a delayed start due to inclement weather, 36 teams from throughout Coastal Mississippi teed off in a complimentary four-player team invitational honoring local first responders. Fallen Oak was used for the day for a relaxing…

Mississippi Power Celebrates Earth Day With Renew Our Rivers Deer Island Cleanup
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Mississippi Power celebrates Earth Day with Renew Our Rivers Deer Island cleanup

Spencer Pullen,

HARRISON COUNTY, MISS. (WXXV)- Mississippi Power celebrated Earth Day by kicking off its 20th year of Renew Our Rivers at Deer Island in Biloxi. Nearly 200 volunteers from the Beau Rivage, the City of Biloxi, Department of Marine Resources, Golden Nugget, Hard Rock, Harrah’s and the Harrison County Beautification Commission and Mississippi Power were removing trash and debris from the island….

Saucier Man Sentenced To Life For Burglary, Larceny
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Saucier man sentenced to life for burglary, larceny

WXXV Staff,

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Saucier man is sentenced to life behind bars on burglary and grand larceny charges after the theft of guns, cash, and forestry equipment. Twenty-nine-year-old Logan D’elena was found guilty after a two-day trial in Harrison County. The case stems from a December 2022 incident in which D’elena was seen in a truck leaving someone’s property…

Memorial Honoring Pope Francis At Nativity Bvm Cathedral
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Memorial honoring Pope Francis at Nativity BVM Cathedral

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BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-South Mississippi Catholics gathered in Biloxi Tuesday morning for a memorial Mass in honor of the late Pope Francis. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has reactions now from Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral, Pope Francis

Two Arrested For Drug Trafficking In D’iberville
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Two arrested for drug trafficking in D’Iberville

WXXV Staff,

D’Iberville, Miss. (WXXV)- A D’Iberville man and woman are behind bars on drug trafficking charges after sheriff’s officials say they found a litany of drugs at their home, including fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and much more. Kavon Pridgen and Lakendra Evans are each charged with aggravated trafficking of a controlled substance. Harrison County Sheriff’s officials say the county’s narcotics task force…

Rust College A Capella Choir Performing On The Coast This Weekend
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Rust College A Capella Choir performing in Gulfport this weekend

WXXV Staff,

Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Rust College from Holly Springs has returned from an international trip, performing in Verona, Italy. To celebrate the occasion, the Rust College A Capella Choir will be performing in Gulfport this weekend. Hermon Rose and Nina Scott join Grant Chighizola ahead of the fun. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: A Capella Choir, Gulfport, Holly Springs, Rust College, Rust…

Hattiesburg Zoo Celebrating 75th Birthday
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Hattiesburg Zoo celebrating 75th birthday this Saturday

WXXV Staff,

Hattiesburg, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hattiesburg Zoo is celebrating a big milestone. The zoo’s 75th birthday bash is taking place this Saturday! It’s happening from 10 AM to 4 PM that day. One big part of the celebration is the debut of the brand new flamingo exhibit. Around the zoo, there will be birthday-themed activities as well. The Hattiesburg Zoo opened…

Concerns After The Deepwater Horizon Disaster And The Bonnet Carre Spillway
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Deep Water Horizon Spill 15 years after disaster

Spencer Pullen,

GULFPORT, Miss (WXXV) – We are still recovering from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill that happened 15 years ago, devastating our seafood industry and marine life here on the coast. Eleven people were tragically killed in the rig explosion that caused one of the most damaging environmental catastrophes the United States has ever seen, spewing 134 million gallons of oil…

4/21 Sam Parker's "gloomy" Monday Evening Forecast
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4/21 – Sam Parker’s “Gloomy” Monday Evening Forecast

WXXV,

Watch out for pop up showers across the area for the next couple of days. A gradually weakening stationary front draped across north of the area allowing southerly flow and the chance for showers to pop up through out the next couple of days. There is no severe threat for Tuesday or Wednesday but we are still watching for a…

Second Annual Biloxi Skate Fest Returning In May
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Second annual Biloxi Skate Fest returning in May

WXXV Staff,

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association is hosting an event in May. The second annual Biloxi Skate Fest is scheduled for May 9 and 10. May 9 will have a best trick contest and ramp jam, an after party taking place afterwards. For May 10, a youth contest and an adult contest will take place. For those who…

Gulf Coast Skateparks Association Hosting Youth Skate Clinic
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Gulf Coast Skateparks Association hosting Youth Skate Clinic

WXXV Staff,

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association announces another youth skate clinic coming up this weekend. On April 26, volunteers will be on site to offer guidance and answer any questions. Helmets are required, but pads are encouraged. For any kids without helmets, they will be provided. The location for the clinic is at the DIY skatepark on Hopkins…

Bonnet Carre Spillway Potentially Opening
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Bonnet Carre Spillway potentially opening

WXXV Staff,

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Supervisor Marlin Ladner is in the WXXV studio to talk about a letter he sent to the Corps of Engineers on behalf of the Coast. The letter regards the possibility of opening the Bonnet Carre Spillway, which is an environmental disaster for the Mississippi Coast. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Bonnet Carre Spillway

What’s Next After The Death Of Pope Francis?
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What’s next after the death of Pope Francis?

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GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- As Catholics and people across the globe continue to mourn the death of Pope Francis, behind the scenes at the Vatican right now, a detailed and centuries-old plan is being put into motion for the late pontiff’s funeral and the process for choosing his successor. The Holy See and Vatican City is in a period of Sede…