'knowing Is Knowledge' Event (back Bay Mission)
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Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Back Bay Mission in Biloxi for the Knowing is Knowledge event

Everett Ganier Jr.,

‘Knowing is Knowledge’ and today at Back Bay Mission there’s an event that provides essential services including free HIV/STD testing, dental education with fluoride treatments, and blood pressure readings. The event began at 9AM and is part of Back Bay Mission’s ongoing efforts to strengthen neighborhoods, seek justice, and transform lives in the Biloxi community. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier,…

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08/21 Ryan’s “Even Cooler” Wednesday Morning Forecast

Ryan Mahan

Dry air aloft and lower humidity at the surface continue to dominate South MS weather, leading to an even cooler morning and a pleasant afternoon ahead! It won’t be drastically different from yesterday as I apparently was over-estimating the strength of that front, but we are still trending slowly down for the rest of the week. That means while highs…

Three Charged In Atm Theft In North Carolina
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Three suspects in North Carolina ATM theft arrested in Harrison County

WXXV Staff,

The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office made multiple arrests Monday in connection to a major ATM theft out of North Carolina. Sheriff Matt Haley said 23-year-old Alecia Bailey of Texas, 24-year-old Braxton Hayes of Arizona and 34-year-old Christopher Walker-Aycock of Texas, have been charged with conspiracy, grand larceny and safe cracking. Sheriff’s deputies, with the help of Border Patrol, made a…

Diamondhead City Council Disavows Actions Of Mayor
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Diamondhead City Council votes to disavow the actions of its mayor

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The Diamondhead City Council passed a motion Tuesday evening to disavow recent actions by Mayor Nancy Depreo. The decision comes after a July 26th incident in which Mayor Depreo and her son were allegedly taking pictures of the license plates of cars in city hall’s parking lot to try to determine if the city hall activity center was being used…

College Basketball Returning To The Coast
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Ole Miss and Southern Miss men’s basketball to return to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum on December 14th

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According to a press release from the Mississippi Coliseum & Convention Center, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum will host Southern Miss vs. Ole Miss men’s basketball for the 2nd consecutive year on Dec. 14th. The Rebels walked away with a 89-72 victory over the Golden Eagles when the two teams met at the Coliseum last December. Ole Miss head coach Chris Beard…

25 Teams In 25 Days

25 teams in 25 days: West Harrison Hurricanes

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“You know we kind of slacked off at the end which led us to have a 5-5 season,” senior Joshua Lane said. “I will ensure you that will not happen this season.” The West Harrison Hurricanes started off last season hot. A 4-1 start had the Hurricanes prime to make their first playoff game in school history, but finishing the…

8/20 Trey Tonnessen's "much Calmer" Tuesday Evening Forecast
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8/20 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Much Calmer” Tuesday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
WXXV,

Something we have been talking about over the past few days is a large ridge building over half of the country. That ridge was centered over the southern Rockies this afternoon with troughing along the Atlantic Coast. Shortwaves were moving overtop the ridging, with one over eastern South Dakota and another over Montana. An old frontal boundary was noted well…

Katherine's Army Grows To Hammond, Louisiana For Blood Drive In Her Honor
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Katherine’s Army grows to Hammond, Louisiana for blood drive in her honor

Ansley Brent,

For months, News 25 has been bringing you stories about an incredibly strong St. Patrick student named Katherine Adams who is currently battling Ewing Sarcoma. Throughout her two main fundraisers, the support has gone past the Fighting Irish walls and has expanded to the entire Mississippi Gulf Coast! Well this past weekend, Katherine’s Army grew all the way to Hammond,…

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Fannie Lou Hamer honored with historic marker in New Jersey

WXXV Staff,

A piece of Mississippi history has made its way to New Jersey. Governor Tate Reeves was in Atlantic City for the unveiling of a new Mississippi Freedom Trail marker honoring Fannie Lou Hamer. This is the first marker for the Freedom Trail outside the Magnolia State, being installed at the site of the 1964 Democratic National Convention. The “Mississippi Freedom…

Ocean Springs Library Unveiling ‘specialty Libraries’
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Ocean Springs Library unveiling ‘specialty libraries’

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Have you ever started a project only to realize you’re missing one item or wanted to cook a new recipe but need an ingredient you’ll likely not need again? Wouldn’t it be nice if you rent these items like you check out a book at the library? The Ocean Springs Library has introduced two separate initiatives that will soon tackle…

Working On The Mind And Body At An Ocean Springs Yoga Shop
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Working on the mind and body at an Ocean Springs yoga shop

WXXV Staff,

One yoga studio in Ocean Springs provides the community with a unique way to stay healthy. Downtown Yoga on Porter Avenue doesn’t just work the body, it also works the mind and helps with mental health. The main focus of the class is to work on breathing techniques and bring harmony to anyone’s life. Owner/lead instructor Ellen Perkins said, “What…

Biloxi Seafood Festival Warns Of Potential Scam
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Biloxi Seafood Festival warns of potential scam

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The Biloxi Seafood Festival is warning vendors about a potential scam. The Biloxi chamber saying unauthorized individuals are impersonating the chamber and requesting vendor fees. The chamber warned that if anyone filled out a Google Doc application and was asked to pay between $50 and $100 via PayPal or any other online platform, the requests are not associated with the…

All City Jail Contracts Up For Renewal In Jackson County
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All city jail contracts up for renewal in Jackson County

WXXV Staff,

This evening, we bring you a follow up to a story we brought you yesterday about the Jackson County Jail. Supervisors did vote to terminate the contract with Moss Point to house inmates at the jail. However, county officials clarified the action, saying that all of the contracts with the cities were being renegotiated for the 2025 fiscal year that…

Mississippi Consumers Struggling At The Grocery Store
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Mississippi shoppers struggle to keep up with rising grocery prices

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According to an analysis from HelpAdvisor, Mississippi has the third most expensive groceries. The average household in the Magnolia State is spending $290 per week – $20 more than the national average. People in Mississippi are making the lowest-average salary in the United States and paying more at the grocery store than in 45 other states. Not only are grocery…

Expert Talk Dr. Stanford Owen, Shots & Shakes
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Expert Talk – Shots N’ Shakes, Dr. Stanford Owen

Weightloss Shots
Deidre Pyron,

Dr. Stanford Owen with Shots N’ Shakes discusses what weight loss shots are, what they do and the diet strategy and shakes he developed to safely lose weight. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: Dr. Stanford Owen, Expert, expert talk, extalk, michelle eubank, shakes, shots, shots n’ shakes, Talk, weightloss

Tech Byte Deck Tech

Tech Byte: Deck Tech

Patrick welcomes guest Jamie Breneman from Chattanooga Exteriors to discuss the tech behind new deck finishes.
Deidre Pyron,

  Have you ever had that summer cookout where you walk across your deck, your feet are hot, your dog doesn’t want to join you? Today on Tech Byte, I have a friend that’s going to solve all of those problems for you. I’m Patrick Moates. Welcome to this week’s tech bite. This week in the studio, we have my…

Mom To Mom Watermelon Pudding

Mom to Mom – Watermelon Pudding Cups

Deidre Pyron,

Mandy shares a cute summer recipe for Watermelon pudding cups. If you’ve got a party that’s happening or your kids just love a fun festive treat, this is super fun, cute, and it’s yummy too. What you’re going to need to make these watermelon pudding cups is some watermelon Jell-o, coconut or white chocolate flavored instant pudding mix, mini chocolate…

Mississippi Sound Coalition Holding Public Information Meeting
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Mississippi Sound Coalition holding public information meeting

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The Mississippi Sound Coalition is set to hold a public information meeting in Pascagoula. The agenda includes the impacts of Bonnet Carre Spillway on South Mississippi. Jackson County residents can learn more about the MSSC and their efforts. It all begins at 4 p.m. at the Pascagoula Senior Center. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Mississippi Sound Coalition

Driver In The Wrong Lane On Twin Spans
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Driver in the wrong lane on Twin Spans

WXXV Staff,

It was a scary situation on the Twin Spans in Louisiana earlier this morning. According to the radio station WWL in Louisiana, a driver was stopped around 9:30 this morning after driving in the wrong direction. Responding officers were able to stop the driver before a serious crash happened. No report was given on why the driver was going in…

Lynn Meadow’s Boogie Nights Fundraiser
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Lynn Meadow’s Boogie Nights Fundraiser

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Stephanie Norris and Cindy DeFrances with Lynn Meadows Discovery Center are in studio to talk about their big fundraiser this weekend. The Boogie Nights fundraiser takes place Saturday, August 24th from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Wings Performing Arts Center at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. Tickets are $75 for a single and $125 for couples. Categories: Community Headlines…

08/20 Ryan's "finally Cooler" Tuesday Morning Forecast
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08/20 Ryan’s “Finally Cooler” Tuesday Morning Forecast

We're heading deeper into summer, but it's finally cooling outside!
Ryan Mahan,

That’s right, we may be heading deeper into summer, but for the next few days it’s finally cooler and even a little drier! Let’s go ahead and temper those expectations now though, it is not going to be “cool” by any stretch of the imagination, in fact, it’ll still be above our 91-degree normal for this time of year at…