Pascagoula Gautier Superintendent Graduates From Inaugural Mississippi Superintendent Institute
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Pascagoula-Gautier Superintendent graduates from inaugural Mississippi Superintendent Institute

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JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula Gautier School District Superintendent Dr. Caterria Payton graduated from the inaugural Mississippi Superintendent Institute. This is a professional development program designed to elevate educational leadership across the state. It acts as a way to train new and career school superintendents across the state. The course work focuses on building strong and student-centered school systems. Categories:…

Pascagoula High School Yearbook Earns National Recognition
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Pascagoula High School Yearbook earns national recognition

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PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The yearbook staff at Pascagoula High School has earned national recognition for their 2025 yearbook. The yearbook appeared in ‘Possibilities,’ a collection that highlights and celebrates yearbook programs. A representative came to the high school to personally award Mrs. Karly Richardson and her staff. More than 6,000 yearbooks are reviewed with only the top ten percent being…

Climb Cdc Celebrates Grand Reopening In Gulfport
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Climb CDC celebrates grand reopening in Gulfport

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GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport organization dedicated to helping local youth celebrated its grand reopening Friday. Located at the former Gaston Point Elementary School, Climb CDC is renewing its commitment to serving the community. Their new drop-in center called ‘the cube’ will provide personalized support and resources, meeting individuals where they are, and helping guide them towards stability and success….

5/1 Sam's Friday Night Forecast
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5/1 – Sam’s Friday night forecast

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

A wet and unsettled night is on tap, with showers and thunderstorms bringing the potential for heavy rainfall, with up to an inch possible in spots, along with breezy northeast winds behind a cold front. Conditions improve quickly on Saturday as rain chances taper off early in the morning. Skies will gradually clear through the day, and although it will…

West Harrison High Hosts Prom Promise Event, Shows Real Life Consequences Of Distracted Driving
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West Harrison High hosts Prom Promise event, shows real-life consequences of distracted driving

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HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A powerful and emotional lesson unfolded Friday at West Harrison High School. Students took part in the 2026 Prom Promise event, highlighting the very real dangers of distracted driving. The program began with a student-led mock funeral, honoring classmates portrayed as victims of a tragic prom night crash. Later, juniors and seniors witnessed a simulated crash…

Ingalls Shipbuilding Hosts Signing Day For Shipbuilder Academy Graduates
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Ingalls Shipbuilding hosts signing day for Shipbuilder Academy graduates

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PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilder Academy marked a major milestone in Pascagoula as high school seniors across the Coast were honored for finishing their training and stepping into the workforce. Students from across the Coast filled the Pascagoula High School Performing Arts Center to celebrate Ingalls Shipbuilder Academy signing day where seniors were recognized for completing the program and moving…

City Of Moss Point Hosting Annual River Jamboree
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City of Moss Point hosting annual River Jamboree

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MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point is gearing up for one of its biggest community events of the year. The annual River Jamboree is set to kick off this weekend. Joining us with more is Donna Joseph. Categories: Local News Tags: moss point, River Jamboree

Stone County Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Jury Duty Scam Targeting Residents
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Stone County Sheriff’s Office warns of jury duty scam targeting residents

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STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Stone County Sheriff’s Office is sharing that a scam is going around the area. Law enforcement officials say scammers are contacting residents over the phone, requesting payment. These issues are over fines, fees, or other issues concerning missing jury duty. The sheriff’s department says they will never contact someone over the phone for payment. You are…

05/01 Ryan's "week's Wettest" Friday Morning Forecast
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05/01 Ryan’s “Week’s Wettest” Friday Morning Forecast

We've had a few rainy days this week, but today is looking like the wettest as it wraps up for the weekend.
Ryan Mahan,

We’ve seen some rainy days this week, but today will end up the wettest as the light rain will continue ahead of a final round of thunderstorms tonight. Biggest risks with this weather will be the potential for flooding as the heavy rain begins later this evening and continues into the overnight hours, especially in low-lying or poor drainage areas….

Matrix Volleyball Club Celebrates Eleven Athletes Signing To The Next Level!
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Mississippi Matrix Volleyball club celebrates Eleven athletes signing to the next level!

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Mississippi Matrix Volleyball Club celebrates Eleven athletes signing to the next level! Below are their athletes and where they signed too: Lucy McHugh- Jones Myah Favre- Jones Daeya Williams- Coastal Alabama Lily Trosclair- Jackson State River Schmidt- Itawamba CC Levia Todd- Mississippi Gulf Coast Camryn Lindley- Mississippi Gulf Coast Natalie Davidson- Pearl River Alyvia Gaughf- Pearl River Chloe Tucker- Co-Lin…

Jackson County Heart Walk Still Scheduled For Saturday
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Jackson County Heart Walk still scheduled for Saturday

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JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The American Heart Association’s Jackson County Heart Walk is still scheduled for this Saturday, May 2 at Beach Park in Pascagoula. However, due to inclement weather, the start time will be delayed to the afternoon. Please check the heart association’s website or the Heart Walk app for the latest updates. The official start time should be…

Moss Point Moves River Jamboree Saturday Events Due To Weather
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Moss Point moves River Jamboree Saturday events due to weather

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MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Plans have changed for the River Jamboree 2026 in Moss Point due to weather. All Saturday events are now moved to Sunday, May 3rd with festivities running from noon to 9 p.m. along the riverfront. The day will include live entertainment, the Moss Point Idol competition, and a fireworks show to close the night. Friday events…

Governor Reeves Announces Federal Funding To Expand Youth Mental Health Services
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Governor Reeves announces federal funding to expand youth mental health services

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JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-More than $13 million in grant money has been earmarked to expand mental health services for Mississippi’s youth. Governor Tate Reeve’s office says the funding comes from a federal COVID relief program and will support several initiatives aimed at improving access to care statewide. That includes training more mental health professionals and increasing support in schools and underserved…

4/30 Sam's Thursday Night Forecast
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4/30 – Sam’s Thursday night forecast

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

A wet pattern settles in for tonight with showers and a few thunderstormspossible. Rain tapers some overnight, but clouds stick around with lows near 61. Showers and storms remain likely on Friday, especially in the afternoon, which should keep temperatures around 70. The heaviest rain arrives Friday night, with widespread showers and embedded storms bringing 1 to 2 inches of…

Singing River Health System Celebrates Surgery Milestone At Ocean Springs Hospital
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Singing River Health System celebrates surgery milestone at Ocean Springs Hospital

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OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Singing River Health System marked a milestone at its Ocean Springs hospital. The health system says that 5,000 Da Vinci Robotic surgeries have been completed at the Ocean Springs campus. Complex procedures such as hernia repairs and lung surgery can be performed with this technology. It allows for minimally invasive procedures which improves a patient’s recovery time….

Chevron Pascagoula Refinery Doubling Local Oil Processing Output With Crude Oil From Venezuela
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Chevron doubling local oil processing output with crude oil from Venezuela

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PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- One South Mississippi refinery is ramping up operations as it continues processing crude oil from Venezuela, part of a broader effort that could eventually help ease gas prices for Americans. Chevron’s Pascagoula Refinery has been handling Venezuelan crude for more than a year. Prior to the recent regime change, it was processing around 50,000 barrels per day….