06/12 Ryan's "summertime Pattern" Thursday Morning Forecast
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06/12 Ryan’s “Summertime Pattern” Thursday Morning Forecast

We're in for more of this summertime pattern, bringing more afternoon showers later today.
Ryan Mahan,

We are firmly entrenched in a summertime pattern, leading once again to cloudy, stormy skies as we head into the afternoon. Today’s activity will trend on the “lighter” side like yesterday, at least compared to the stronger, more widespread storms we saw to start off the week. Severe weather isn’t expected once again, but it also isn’t impossible…particularly as these…

Lawsuit Related To Debate Over Imported Seafood Dismissed Against Mary Mahoney’s, Quality Seafood
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Lawsuit related to debate over imported seafood dismissed against Mary Mahoney’s, Quality Seafood

WXXV Staff,

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A well-known Biloxi restaurant, as well as a seafood market in the city, have won the lawsuit related to the debate over imported seafood. According to our media partner, the Sun Herald, Mary Mahoney’s Old French House and Quality Seafood and Poultry were targets of a federal lawsuit over imported seafood last year. Today, the judge dismissed…

Destiny’s Elite Girls Fourth Annual ‘my Journey Weekend Getaway”
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Destiny’s Elite Girls fourth annual ‘My Journey Weekend Getaway”

WXXV Staff,

Latrina McCarty joins us in studio this morning. She’s here to tell us about the Destiny’s Elite Girls fourth annual ‘My Journey Weekend Getaway.’ The weekend getaway takes place June 20th through the 22nd in Foley, Alabama. The deadline to register is Friday, June 13. Click here for more information. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Destiny’s Elite Girls, ‘My Journey Weekend…

Sam Lucey's Wednesday Night Forecast
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6/11 – Sam Lucey’s Wet Wednesday Evening Forecast

Sam Lucey,

For your Wednesday night there’s a slight chance for a few showers or thunderstorms, mainly between 3 and 4 a.m. Otherwise, it’ll be partly cloudy with low temperatures around 76°F and light winds that will calm overnight. Thursday starts off mostly sunny, but by the afternoon, there’s a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms with temperatures climbing to around 88°F….

Mississippi Sound Coalition Manager Gerald Blessey Talks About Bonnet Carre Spillway
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Mississippi Sound Coalition Manager Gerald Blessey talks about Bonnet Carre Spillway

WXXV Staff,

Every time the U.S. Corps of Engineers opens the Bonnet Carre Spillway in Louisiana to deal with Mississippi River flooding, it’s an environmental and economic disaster for our Mississippi Sound. The Mississippi Sound Coalition is made up of concerned citizens and scientists. The group is on a mission to Save our Sound. Gerald Blessey from the Coalition is here to…

City Of Biloxi Announces New Chief Administrative Officer
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City of Biloxi announces new Chief Administrative Officer

WXXV Staff,

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi has announced their new chief administrative officer. Mayor FoFo Gilich selected Col. Richard Weaver as the city’s CAO during Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Col. Weaver has experience in construction management, public administration, and government relations. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Chief Administrative Officer, City of Biloxi, Col. Richard Weaver

Memorial Health System Honors Heart Failure Survivors
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Memorial Health System honors heart failure survivors

Jordyn Lassiter,

GULFPORT, Miss (WXXV) – Memorial Health System hosted a heart recovery reunion for local heart failure patients who were treated at the hospital. The event provided patients and members of the Memorial Health System team the opportunity to reconnect and share heartfelt stories of their time both in treatment and in recovery. Cardiologist Dr. Antoine Rizk speaks on seeing his…

Mdmr Holds Disaster Recovery Application Meeting
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MDMR holds Disaster Recovery Application meeting

Spencer Pullen,

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A key meeting was held in Biloxi Tuesday night, one that could bring much-needed relief to those in Mississippi’s seafood industry still feeling the impact of the 2020 Bonnet Carre Spillway opening. Mississippi’s Department of Marine Resources held a public meeting at the Bolton Building in Biloxi to discuss recovery assistance for wild oyster and shrimp harvesters…

Mississippi Power Foundation And Coast Chamber Award $16,000 In Small Business Grants
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Mississippi Power Foundation and Coast Chamber award $16,000 in small business grants

WXXV Staff,

The Mississippi Power Foundation and the Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce awarded thousands of dollars to local businesses through grants. Donations topped at $16,000 to small businesses here on the Coast. This is the fifth year of the Mississippi Power Shine a Light Minority Small Business Grants. Partnering with the Coast Chamber, this is Mississippi Power’s way of offering grant…

06/11 Norah's "weather Kid" Wednesday Forecast
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06/11 Norah’s “Weather Kid” Wednesday Forecast

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

For this week’s WXXV Weather Kid Wednesday, we met Norah, a local weather enthusiast and puddle jumper. Norah has been known to video her own weather related content, and is interested in science…increasing her “future meteorologist” potential! Today we talked about the local forecast, and what to do on rainy days, which we’ll see many of soon. Thanks for joining…

Four Local Coaches Named Coaches Of The Year By Mississippi Association Of Coaches
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Four local coaches named MAC Coach of the Year! Congratulations to Poplarville’s Jay Beech, Gulfport’s Logan Fallo, Bay High’s Chris Doxey, and Our Lady Academy’s Emily Corley!

Ansley Brent,

What an incredible day it is to be a coach on the Mississippi Gulf Coast! The Mississippi association of Coaches announced their 2025 Coaches of the Year, and four coaches in the southern six counties were chosen for the honor. Congratulations to Poplarville’s Jay Beech, Gulfport’s Logan Fallo, Bay High’s Chris Doxey, and Our Lady Academy’s Emily Corley! Starting off…

Mgccc Receives Prestigious Mai Tap Grant
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MGCCC receives prestigious MAI-TAP grant

WXXV Staff,

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College will be recognized for receiving a Mississippi AI Talent Accelerator Program grant. That grant will support MGCCC leadership in developing Mississippi’s AI workforce and 100 AI certified workers will be trained, launch real world AI projects, expand statewide access, and equip students with the fundamentals of AI across the state. They…

Harrison County Holds Pio Preparedness Hurricane Presentation
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Harrison County holds PIO Preparedness Hurricane Presentation

Everett Ganier Jr.,

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Tuesday morning, the Harrison County EMA hosted a PIO Preparedness Hurricane Presentation in Gulfport. This meeting briefed county departments and emergency partners on the importance of hurricane preparedness efforts and staying on the same page ahead of the 2025 hurricane season. The meeting also covered emergency strategies, community outreach plans, and coordination protocols. Make sure to…

Crawfish Sales Are Starting To Increase At Local Businesses
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Mississippi’s Seafood Labeling Law to take effect July 1, 2025

WXXV Staff,

(JACKSON, Miss.) – The Mississippi Legislature has recently passed House Bill 602, marking a significant move to enhance transparency in the seafood industry and build greater consumer confidence. Beginning July 1, 2025, all seafood and crawfish sold in Mississippi—whether in grocery stores, seafood markets, restaurants or food trucks—must be clearly labeled as either imported or domestic. Oversight and enforcement of the new labeling…

Lt. Gov. Hoseman Holds Legislative Session In Gulfport
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Lt. Gov. Hosemann holds legislative session in Gulfport

Jordyn Lassiter,

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – Earlier today, Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann held a legislative session in Gulfport, meeting with the Board of Supervisors and several constables. Discussions covered a range of topics, including the state’s overall health, efforts to reduce state debt, infrastructure improvements, and improving education in Mississippi. A key issue raised during the session was how the state handles…

Bonnet Carre Disaster Recovery Application Meeting
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Bonnet Carre Disaster Recovery Application meeting

WXXV Staff,

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- DMR is hosting a meeting about the 2020 Bonnet Carre Spillway Fisheries Disaster Recovery Program for wild oyster and shrimp recovery assistance. The meeting takes place Tuesday, June 10 at 5:30 at the Bolton Building in Biloxi. The deadline to apply for this program is 11:59 on June 30. At this meeting, DMR officials will be able…