09/10 Ryan's "francine Latest" Tuesday Morning Forecast
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09/10 Ryan’s “Francine Latest” Tuesday Morning Forecast

Francine continues to develop, and should be come a hurricane later today.
Ryan Mahan,

Tropical Storm Francine developed before noon yesterday, but didn’t significantly organize overnight. Throughout yesterday though the forecast intensity of the storm did increase, with a 100 mph Category 2 landfall expected in Central Louisiana. The overall path hasn’t changed much, seemingly wiggling a bit west yesterday and a tad back toward the east overnight. I urge you not to focus…

Harbors
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Harbors and marinas issue evacuation advisories, orders

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Bay St. Louis has issued a mandatory evacuation order for the Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor on Tuesday morning. Boat owners are asked to immediately remove their boats from the harbor. The city will begin removing power pedestals from the docks Tuesday afternoon. A voluntary evacuation was issued for Gulfport and Pass Christian harbors and marinas on Monday. If the…

Tropical Storm Update: Projected Hurricane Francine Aimed For Louisiana
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9/9 – Trey Tonnessen’s “More Rainfall” Monday Night 10:00 PM Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
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After strengthening this afternoon, Francine’s intensity appears to have leveled off for now. Around 3:00 PM Monday, microwave images indicated that the storm had a closed low-level eyewall and a relatively symmetric cloud pattern. However, an intrusion of dry air has caused the inner core convection to degrade. The Air Force and NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft have been investigating Francine…

‘women Of Wisdom’ Organization Gives Thanks To Local First Responders
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‘Women of Wisdom’ organization gives thanks to local first responders

Everett Ganier Jr.,

Women of Wisdom, a nonprofit marketplace ministry, coordinated an appreciation event named ‘WOW honors First Responders’ earlier Monday. The event was for first responders in Harrison, Hancock, and Jackson counties. Lunch was served to over 1,000 firefighters and police officers at over 80 individual stations in 14 cities and 30 different agencies. Bridget Turan with WOW tells us why this…

Preparation Ahead Of Tropical Storm Francine
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Preparation ahead of Tropical Storm Francine

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With some potential impacts to our state from Tropical Storm Francine, there are some things you should keep in mind as you go through your storm checklist. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is encouraging Mississippians to prepare for flash floods ahead of Tropical Storm Francine making landfall. At this time, heavy rain and flash floods are expected in the Gulf…

Krewe Of Les Badineurs Holds 31st Annual Pig Roast
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Krewe of Les Badineurs holds 31st annual Pig Roast

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The Krewe of Les Badineurs has a storied history on the Coast and this weekend they hosted a unique event to bring together family and friends. The krewe’s 31st annual free pig roast was on the campus of the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum. The all guys krewe roasted 130-pound pig from head to toe in the smoker, topping the…

Former Bay High Standouts Hold Basketball Camp
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Former Bay High standouts hold basketball camp

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Two former Bay High basketball standouts and current professional players made a return to their high school over the weekend. Former Mississippi State star Tolu Smith and brother Galen Smith Jr. hosted a free youth skills camp Saturday morning in Bay High’s gym. Tolu is a current forward for the Detroit Pistons while Galen plays professionally overseas. The camp centered…

Princess Ball At The Biloxi Civic Center
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Princess Ball at the Biloxi Civic Center

WXXV Staff,

We are joined by Michelle Goodson of Storybook Birthdays and Princess Belle. They are in studio to discuss a princess ball happening this weekend. The Princess Ball takes place Saturday, September 15th at noon and again at 3:30 p.m. at the Biloxi Visitors Center. Tickets are $33 for adults and $25 for kids. You can purchase tickets by clicking here….

09/09 Ryan's "tropical Update" Noon Forecast
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09/09 Ryan’s “Tropical Update” Noon Forecast

Tropical Storm Francine has formed to the west of us, and will come too close for comfort.
Ryan Mahan,

Here’s the latest on Tropical Storm Francine, which formed late this morning out of Potential Tropical Cyclone Six: The last few updates have seen little change to the central track. Landfall is expected late Wednesday night/Thursday morning between Lake Charles and Lafayette, Louisiana as a Category 1 hurricane. Max winds earlier were only at 80 mph, but have been increased…

K9 Nuke Celebrates Third Birthday
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K9 Nuke celebrates third birthday

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A Pascagoula officer is celebrating a huge birthday, they are turning three! You read that right, K9 Nuke is celebrating his third birthday today! Nuke received a special cake, coming in the form of a cheeseburger with a ‘3’ candle on top. Not only that, but he is receiving lots of love for his special day. A big shout out…

Long Beach Carnival Association Holds Family Fest
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Long Beach Carnival Association holds Family Fest

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Despite some rain over the weekend, the Long Beach Carnival Association hosted a community family fest at the St. Thomas Pavilion. Team Stirrat-Brown of the carnival association hosted the all-day event with food, vendors, games, and more. The event raised funds for local charities and scholarships for Coast students. Pat Brown said, “I have been involved in carnival most of…

Shea Community Baby Shower Helps Local Moms With Health Resources
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SHEA Community Baby Shower helps local moms with health resources

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The SHEA Community Baby Shower made its return this weekend to assist local mothers with health resources. SHEA stands for ‘sharing, health, education, and awareness,’ and that’s exactly what happened for soon-to-be moms and mothers with the resources provided at the Community Baby Shower under the program with the Mississippi Public Health Institution. Mothers and those expecting would hear from…

Meggan Monday: The Friendship Oak

Meggan Monday: The Friendship Oak

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The Friendship Oak on the campus of USM Gulf Park in Long Beach is considered to be one of the oldest live oaks in South Mississippi. People all over the country send emails and posted on the internet to ask whether the tree had survived after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Coast. Today, we want to give you a little more…

Senior Center Month In Harrison County
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Senior Center Month in Harrison County

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Senior Services Executive Director Jeff Clark is in studio to tell us about Senior Center Month and some of the free events planned at the seven senior centers in Harrison County. Free flu shot clinics presented by Walgreens 9 Frances Frederick’s 9 a.m. 25 doses 10 Lobouy 11 a.m. 35 doses 11 Saucier 11 a.m. 30 doses 12 East Biloxi…

09/09 Ryan's "fall Ish Start" Monday Morning Forecast
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09/09 Ryan’s “Fall-ish Start” Monday Morning Forecast

"Fall-ish" weather moved in to start the week, but will be forced out of the area starting today.
Ryan Mahan,

Sunday ended up as forecast with “fall-ish” drier air and cooler mornings moved in, and while we’re starting the week off that way it won’t stick around. We’re already seeing the significantly drier air in place over the state inching northward as tropical moisture creeps in. Right now that’s only showing up as upper level cloud cover as the sun…

Stone Vs. Poplarville
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Poplarville escapes with a win, 13-7

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The Poplarville Hornets welcomed the Stone Tomcats for their Week 2 matchup. Poplarville wins a defensive battle versus Stone High, by a score of 13-7. The Tomcats will have a bye next week before they hit the road to take on St. Martin on September 20th. The Poplarville Hornets will host Newton County for their Week 3 matchup next week….

Pascagoula Vs. East Central
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Pascagoula wins, 27-14, against East Central

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The Pascagoula Panthers welcomed the East Central Hornets for their Week 2 matchup. Pascagoula pulls away late against East Central and wins, 27-14. The Hornets will host Lawrence County next week while the Panthers hit the road to take on Gautier for Week 3. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: east central high school, Friday Night Showcase, high…

St Stanislaus Vs Bay High School
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St. Stanislaus blanks Bay High, 27-0

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St. Stanislaus welcomed Bay High to town as the Rock-A-Chaws were in search for their first win of the year. The Rock-A-Chaws blank the Bay High Tigers, 27-0. The Tigers will host the Long Beach Bearcats in their Week 3 game while the Rock-A-Chaws welcome the Moss Point Tigers next week. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bay…