Coast Residents Stock Up On Winter Supplies
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Winter Storm Prep: Must-Have Items for Shoppers

Jordyn Lassiter,

Expecting a winter ice storm, shoppers are flocking to prepare their homes. Hardware stores like True Value in Gulfport are experiencing an increase in foot traffic. According to Jeff McCormick, a staff member at True Value, foot traffic has increased by about 30-40%. “If its exposed PVC pipe you need to get some pipe insulation and wrap it, if your…

Women’s Small Business Summit
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Women’s Small Business Summit

WXXV Staff,

UPDATE: Due to road safety conditions from the winter storm, this event has been rescheduled to February 7th. Dorothy P. Wilson with the Gulf Coast Woman Magazine is in studio to tell us about the Women’s Small Business Summit called ‘Elevate 2025.’   Categories: Community Headlines

01/20 Ryan's "wintry Week" Monday Morning Forecast
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01/20 Ryan’s “Wintry Week” Monday Morning Forecast

Expect cold weather all week long with rare wintry weather mixed in as well!
Ryan Mahan,

Get ready for one of the most “wintry” weeks we’ve had in several years as cold weather will linger all week long, and some rare winter weather is moving in! That’ll happen overnight as a low coming out of the southwest comes just close enough to force moisture into our already cold environment, perfectly far enough away it seems to…

1/17 Sam Parker's "what You Need To Know Winter Weather" Friday Night Forecast
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1/17 – Sam Parker’s “What You Need to Know Winter Weather” Friday Night Forecast

WXXV,

Bitter cold winter weather move in the weekend with a potential winter storm Tuesday. Watching light scattered showers into Saturday morning and early  afternoon.  Saturday night comes our cold front making Sunday not so great to enjoy. Cold temperatures and gusty winds making wind chill feel freezing at some points. Monday, Hard freeze areas along and north of I-10. Morning…

City Of Pass Christian Designated As Main Street Community
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City of Pass Christian designated as Main Street Community

WXXV Staff,

Pass Christian Main Street Foundation Director Robin Rafferty speaks with WXXV’s Dave Elliott about the city’s newest designation as a Main Street Community by the Mississippi Main Street Association. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Main Street Community, mississippi main street association, Pass Christian

U.s. Navy Strike Group Visits Hancock High School
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U.S. Navy Strike Group visits Hancock High School

Everett Ganier Jr.,

The U.S. Navy took over Hancock High School earlier today. The strike group offered a way for students to learn about STEM fields in the military. Students exercising with push-ups, pull-ups, and virtual reality. With the VR, anyone who put on the goggles performed tasks on an aircraft carrier. A few students even got to go out of their comfort…

Mlk Parade And Battle Of The Bands Taking Place On Monday
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UPDATE: MLK Parade and Battle of the Bands canceled

WXXV Staff,

The MLK Coastwide Celebration Parade and Battle of the Bands in Biloxi have been canceled due to cold weather Monday, according to the City of Biloxi. At this time, there are no plans to reschedule the events.   Categories: Local News, News Tags: Battle of the Bands, biloxi, Martin Luther King jr. day, MLK Coastwide Celebration, MLK Day Parade

Mlk Celebrations Starting Across The Coast
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MLK Celebrations starting across the Coast

WXXV Staff,

Here are a few events taking place for Martin Luther King Jr. Day First up, the New Bethel Church is hosting a gospel explosion. The male chorus will be sharing their gift with music starting at 7 p.m. Friday night. On Saturday, a youth summit will be held at the D’Iberville Civic Center. That runs from 9 in the morning…

How Tiktok Ban Will Affect Small Businesses
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How TikTok’s ban will affect small business owners

Jordyn Lassiter,

With TikTok facing a ban, many people don’t realize it’s more than an entertainment platform. For some business owners, it’s a vital marketing tool, and for their customers, it’s a key way to discover and access useful products, WXXV 25’s Jordyn Lassiter met with Jessie Whittington, owner of Country Lather Soap Works, who runs her business on TikTok. Whittington says…