02/26 Ryan's "cool & Misty" Wednesday Morning Forecast
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02/26 Ryan’s “Cool & Misty” Wednesday Morning Forecast

Things were on the cool & misty side once again this morning, but will continue warming ahead of tomorrow's front.
Ryan Mahan,

We’re off to another cool & misty start across South Mississippi this morning, with localized areas of Dense Fog popping up along the coast. We ended up cooling a couple of degrees more than I initially expected thanks to an apparently slow, lazy relative high in the area, but it has finally shifted east of us and will begin increasing…

Expert Talk South Mississippi Oral Surgery & Implant Center
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Expert Talk – South Mississippi Oral Surgery, Dr. Jason Akers

Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Deidre Pyron,

Dr. Jason Akers with South Mississippi Oral Surgery and Implant Center is here to educate us on wisdom teeth extraction, why it’s necessary and what’s involved. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: expert talk, extalk, jason akers, michelle eubank, oral surgery, south mississippi oral surgery, wisdom teeth

Learning About Stem At Infinity Science Center
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Learning about STEM at Infinity Science Center

WXXV Staff,

Infinity Science Center is hosting a free event for kids on the Coast this Saturday. A type of block party takes over the center. All are invited to come out from 9 to 4. Kids will learn about STEM using hands on demonstrations. Also on tap is arts and crafts plus recreational activities for all ages. A few special guests…

Lynn Meadows And Gulfport School District Teaming Up For A Food Truck
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Lynn Meadows and Gulfport School District teaming up for a food truck

WXXV Staff,

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center and the Gulfport School District are partnering to provide a food truck for campers this summer. Food will be prepared and offered for free to all campers. That food is prepared by the Child Nutrition Department out of the Gulfport School District. Categories: Local News, News Tags: gulfport school district, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

Ribbon Cutting For Navy Micro Market In Pascagoula
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Ribbon cutting for Navy Exchange Micro Market in Pascagoula

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Over in Pascagoula, they held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of a Navy Exchange Micro Market. The market will provide 24/7 self-service access to food and beverages to those working at Ingalls Shipyard. This is all part of a recent investment made by the Navy called ‘Get Real Get Better’ which aims to improve moral and quality…

Black History Month Spotlight Preview: Getting To Know George Patterson
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Black History Month Spotlight Preview: Getting to know George ‘Chuck’ Patterson

Everett Ganier Jr.,

In honor of Black History Month here at WXXV we are spotlighting individuals who are making a difference in their community. To finish out the month of February, WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. stopped by the Gulfport Sportsplex to introduce a member of the Mississippi Move Foundation. Here’s a sneak peek at that interview.  Mississippi Move Foundation Co-Founder and…

Gautier Middle School Visits Wxxv
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Gautier Middle School students visit the WXXV News Studio

WXXV Staff,

WXXV had a few visitors earlier this morning as students from Gautier Middle School came to the set! Ms. Warden brought an eighth-grade class during an intersession period. During that time, students are able to volunteer to attend school for hands-on experience they wouldn’t normally get. Our own Grant Chighizola, Ethan Krauss, and Chief Meteorologist Ryan Mahan were on hand…

228 Day Open House And Ribbon Cutting
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228 Day Open House and Ribbon Cutting

WXXV Staff,

Tiffany Bell and Christen Duhe with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation are in studio today. They’re here to talk about 228 Day Open House and Ribbon Cutting. The 228 Day Open House and Ribbon Cutting takes place February 28th at 9 a.m. at the Knight Nonprofit Center. For more information on 228 Day, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…

The Latest On Pope Francis’ Health
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The latest on Pope Francis’ health

WXXV,

As Pope Francis remains in critical condition, many of you may be wondering what the next steps would be for the Catholic Church if he were to pass. WXXV Spoke to Father Augustine of Bay St. Louis who detailed how the church would honor the Pontiff’s passing and how they would go about appointing the newest leader in the papacy….

Sea Wolves Meet And Greet
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Sea Wolves Meet and Greet

WXXV Staff,

The Mississippi Sea Wolves offering a chance to meet the team on Wednesday. The puck drops for the event at Paul’s Pastry Shop in Picayune this Wednesday from 4 until 6. Players will be on hand for autographs, pictures, and to share pastries with guests. Categories: Local News, News Tags: meet and greet, Sea Wolves

Veterans Tour The Gulfport Police Department
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Veterans tour the Gulfport Police Department

WXXV Staff,

Gulfport police hosting a few veterans from the Armed Forces Retirement Home today. The veterans toured the police facility and met with the SWAT Team.  As a special treat, a motorcycle demo was demonstrated to the visitors. Police also saying the veterans shared their stories with members of the force. Categories: Local News, News Tags: armed forces retirement home, Gulfport…

West Wortham Students Join The Prcc Honor Band
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West Wortham students join the PRCC Honor Band

WXXV Staff,

A couple of talented students from West Wortham Middle School band joined an honor band this weekend. Nine students in total went to Pearl River Community College starting Friday, learning and performing a concert on Saturday. Now these students only had seven hours to learn that music, but they still performed for a full auditorium. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…

Humane Society Of South Ms Offers Free Vaccine Clinic
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Humane Society of South MS offers free vaccine clinic

Elizabeth Keen,

The Humane Society of South Mississippi offered a free vaccine clinic for Harrison County residents this morning. Pet owners and their four-legged friends stopped by the West Harrison Civic Center to receive DAPP or FVRCP shots at no cost. It’s a much-needed service in South Mississippi, especially to protect against incurable deadly disease such as distemper in dogs and feline…

Pcfd Bill
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Authored bill could bring $2.5M to Pass Christian Fire Department for renovations

Jordyn Lassiter,

Mississippi State Representative Carolyn Crawford has authored a bill that could help replace the outdated stations of Pass Christian Fire Department. This legislation has the opportunity to secure funding for a new facility, something the Pass Christian Fire Department says is desperately needed. In a statement from Chief Woodman, he says, “Our fire stations have been outgrown, limiting our ability…

Gulfport City Schools Win At Robotics Camp
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Gulfport City Schools win at Robotics Camp

WXXV Staff,

Gulfport City Schools won big at the Underwater Robotics Competition in Mobile this weekend. The Quest Class took part in the Alabama Regional Seaperch Competition. The middle and high school teams competed in two pool courses, an obstacle course, and mission course. With that, each team used an underwater remote operated vehicle. This year’s mission course theme was environmental monitoring,…

Legacy Park Development In Jackson County Revised Due To Lack Of Funding
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Legacy Park development in Jackson County revised due to lack of funding

WXXV Staff,

After breaking ground on the Legacy Park project in Jackson County just four weeks ago, developers have scaled back the plans. What was originally supposed to be a multi-use development for retail shopping, restaurants, and healthcare will now only include a Memorial endoscopy facility. This is due to the Jackson County Board of Supervisors requesting Legacy Park developers to partner…