09/25 Ryan's "cold Front" Wednesday Morning Forecast
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09/25 Ryan’s “Cold Front” Wednesday Morning Forecast

Today won't start all that different from the last couple of days, but more clouds and rain move in along with a cold front later.
Ryan Mahan,

This morning won’t be wildly different from the last few mornings, but an approaching cold front is bringing a bit more cloud cover, humidity, and eventually some thunderstorms. We’re already seeing some of that shower activity in the Pine Belt just north of the area, but it’ll creep closer throughout the day bringing in those spotty showers and thunderstorms I…

September Teacher Of The Month
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Huntington Learning Center’s Teacher of the Month: MSU Extension Gaston Point Head Start’s Cardia Williams

Elizabeth Keen,

Each month, WXXV and the Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one Teacher of the Month along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This month’s Huntington Learning Center’s Teacher of the Month is Cardia Williams! Williams has been working with preschool-aged children at the MSU Extension Gaston Point Head Start program for 15 years. She was nominated by her daughter, Arreal Bishop,…

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Stone County Economic Development Partnership holds annual awards

WXXV,

On Tuesday night the Stone County Economic Development Partnership held its annual awards and meeting, recognizing industrial advancements made in the community as well as keeping members updated on current projects within Stone County. From politicians, to business owners, to school superintendents, members of the community packed into Cottonwood Manor in Perkinston to celebrate the multiple accomplishments of the community…

Smokin’ The Coast Bbq Competition Taking Place This Weekend
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Smokin’ the Coast BBQ competition taking place this weekend

Everett Ganier Jr.,

If you are a fan of all things barbecue, listen up! The inaugural Smokin’ the Coast BBQ competition is set to take place this weekend in Biloxi. Pitmasters and amateurs will gather on the Great Lawn at Harrah’s Gulf Coast, September 27th to the 28th featuring teams from all over the southeastern United States. The competition will crown winners in…

Mississippi Gulf Coast Casino Operators Hold Cornhole Tournament Benefiting American Heart Association
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Casino Operators hold cornhole tournament benefiting American Heart Association

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The Mississippi Gulf Coast Casino Operators came together to host a cornhole tournament at Treasure Bay Casino. The event was held with the goal of raising over $25,000 for the American Heart Association. Development Director Tiffany Alsbury said, “Today we’re out here at the Casino Corn Hole Tournament benefiting the American Heart Association. We rallied the troops of every casino…

90 Express Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony In Biloxi
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90 Express holds ribbon cutting ceremony in Biloxi

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Gulfport and Biloxi leaders gathered to celebrate the recent opening of Highway 90’s newest gas station this afternoon. 90 Express is Salute owner Rob Stinson’s latest venture on DeBuys Road. It’s a 24/7 gas station that features an adjoining liquor store, a selection of fresh food, and non-ethanol gas. Categories: Local News, News Tags: 90 Express, Ribbon cutting

Blue Star Welcome Week
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Blue Star Welcome Week

WXXV Staff,

Joining us today are Sarah Ruskey and Jonathan Bell from the Biloxi Library System to tell us about events going on to celebrate Blue Star Welcome Week. The West Biloxi Library is located at 2047 Pass Road in Biloxi (directly across the street from Wal-Mart Marketplace), 1.5 miles west of Keesler Air Force Base’s Pass Road Gate. The library is…

Wiggins Police Host Basketball Tournament
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Wiggins police host basketball tournament

WXXV Staff,

Wiggins residents had the chance to show off their basketball skills at an event this past weekend. The Wiggins Police Department hosted a three-on-three basketball tournament over the weekend. This allowed community members to form up in small teams and compete. Winners received trophies to show off their talent on the court. On top of providing some exercise and healthy…

Tradition Ymca Location Closing This Week

Tradition YMCA location closing this week

WXXV Staff,

One of the YMCA locations on the Coast is closing its doors this week. The YMCA located in Tradition will have its final day of operation on September 30th. Though the location will no longer be operational, the space is still planning on hosting events and being in use for residents of Tradition. For those wondering what this means for…

Ocean Springs Alum Avery Weed Wins First Collegiate Individual Title With Mississippi State
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Ocean Springs alum Avery Weed wins first collegiate individual title with Mississippi State

Ansley Brent,

  We have some exciting news in collegiate sports! Ocean Springs golf alum Avery Weed has officially secured her first individual collegiate title! Mississippi state golfer Avery Weed won her first individual title 13 under par at the Mason Rudolph Championship. She established her lead early on the first day and simply never looked back. Weed also finished opening day…

St. Stanislaus 5 Star Kicker Evan Noel Breaks State Record With 61 Yard Field Goal!
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St. Stanislaus 5-star kicker Evan Noel breaks state record with 61-yard field goal!

Ansley Brent,

Our local student athletes accomplish incredible things each and everyday, but breaking state records is still a pretty rare occurrence, super rare actually. Prepare to be impressed by St. Stanislaus kicker and punter, Evan Noel. In the Rock-A-Chaws’s game against Pass Christian on Friday, 5-star kicker Evan Noel attempted a 61-yard field goal. Not only did he absolutely drain it,…

09/24 Ryan's "few Clouds" Tuesday Morning Forecast
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09/24 Ryan’s “Few Clouds” Tuesday Morning Forecast

Still on the summery side with just a few more clouds than yesterday, but even more and a little rain will move in over the next few days.
Ryan Mahan,

Fall may have started Sunday, but we’re still seeing more summery weather at the moment, though a few more clouds will cool things down a tad today. Just a tad though! Still expecting a warmer than “normal” high of 88 today, just a degree or two below coastal highs yesterday. Mornings will remain on the misty-to-foggy side and a bit…

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9/23 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Mean Helene” Monday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
WXXV,

The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, located over the northwestern Caribbean Sea. * Formation chance through 48 hours…high…90 percent. * Formation chance through 7 days…high…90 percent.   Eastern and Central Tropical Atlantic: A tropical wave near the Cabo Verde Islands is producing disorganized shower and thunderstorm activity. Environmental conditions appear generally favorable for gradual…

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Local park in Ocean Springs vandalized with graffiti

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Le Moyne Park in Ocean Springs was vandalized over the weekend, with vandals defacing several areas of the park. Graffiti covered a large portion of the playset, with much of it unable to be shown on camera as the vandals spray painted racist symbols and hateful speech. Racist terms were also painted along the fence surrounding the park, which has…

Taste Of Long Beach
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Taste of Long Beach

WXXV Staff,

Joining us in studio is Courtney Cuevas with the City of Long Beach to tell us about the Taste of Long Beach event. Taste of Long Beach takes place Thursday, September 26th at 5:30 at the Long Beach Senior Center. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: taste of long beach

9/23 Trey Tonnessen's "ptc 9" Monday Evening Forecast
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9/23 – Trey Tonnessen’s “PTC 9” Monday Evening Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
WXXV,

The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, located over the northwestern Caribbean Sea. * Formation chance through 48 hours…high…90 percent. * Formation chance through 7 days…high…90 percent. A tropical wave approaching the Cabo Verde Islands is producing disorganized shower and thunderstorm activity. Environmental conditions appear generally favorable for gradual development of this system, and a…

Gulf Coast Heart Walk Set For September 28th
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Gulf Coast Heart Walk set for September 28th

WXXV Staff,

The Gulf Coast Heart Walk is scheduled for this Saturday, September 28th. This year’s event celebrates the American Heart Association’s 100th year of saving and improving lives. This event is free to attend and check in begins at 8 a.m. with the walk beginning at 9 a.m. at Jones Park in Gulfport. Before the big event this weekend, Mississippi Gulf…

Phone Threat Cancels D'iberville Middle School Dance
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Phone threat cancels D’Iberville Middle School dance

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We have an update on a phone threat that canceled a local middle school’s dance this weekend. On September 21st, D’Iberville Middle School received an anonymous tip from the Crime Stoppers tip hotline stating that a shooting would take place at a dance later that day. After talking with D’Iberville police, the school decided to cancel the dance as the…

Paddle Paradise At Diamondhead Marina
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Paddle Paradise at Diamondhead Marina

WXXV Staff,

Penny Crawford and Rhonda Price are in studio to tell us about the Paddle Paradise event coming up this weekend in Diamondhead. The Paddle Paradise event takes place at the Diamondhead Marina on Saturday, September 8th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the paddle takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is…

09/23 Ryan's "fall" Monday Afternoon Forecast
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09/23 Ryan’s “Fall” Monday Afternoon Forecast

The first full day of fall still feels like summer, but that'll change by the end of the week for a short time.
Ryan Mahan,

Fall officially arrived Sunday morning just after sunrise as the equinox occurred, making today the first full day of fall 2024! If you’ve lived in South MS for any amount of time, you know it’s going to take a little longer for any fall-like weather to arrive. Thankfully though, we’ll get a taste of it later this week after a…

Downtown Long Beach Carnival Association Holds Inaugural Car Show
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Carnival Association of Long Beach holds inaugural Car Show

WXXV Staff,

There’s a new event in Long Beach adding to the coastal car fever. The Carnival Association of Long Beach hosted its inaugural Car, Truck, and Jeep Show over the weekend. Over 100 car owners registered for the event, showing off their fancy vehicles and trying to win an award in one of the many categories. Terry Poore with Misfit Street…

Tech Byte Gizmo

Tech Byte – Gizmo

Gizmo 3 Adventure
Deidre Pyron,

Winnie Wright with Verizon is back with more back-to-school tech including the Gizmo 3 Adventure smart watch. Brought to you locally by Rogers Technology Solutions. Tags: back to school, gizmo, rogers technology, solutions, Tech Byte, techbyte, technology