Ingalls To Build Small Surface Navy Ships
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UPDATE: Operations continue as normal at Ingalls, enhanced security presence on site out of an abundance of caution

Asia Ellis,

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Operations continue as normal as an investigation is underway after a threatening note was found at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula Thursday morning. An enhanced security presence is being maintained across the shipyard out of caution. Officers responded to Ingalls Thursday morning after a note was found inside one of the buildings indicating potential violence. Pascagoula police officers responded…

February Is Children’s Dental Health Month
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February is Children’s Dental Health Month

WXXV Staff,

February is Children’s Dental Health Month. The Tooth Fairy joins us in studio to share some tips. She’s also here to talk about a free day at Lynn Meadows coming up soon. Tooth Fairy Day takes place Saturday, February 28. Categories: Local News Tags: Children’s Dental Health, Tooth Fairy Day

Wild Wonders Seatrek Helmet Diving
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Wild Wonders – Sea Trek Helmet Diving

Deidre Pyron,

Ryan gets the details on a unique underwater experience available to visitors at Mississippi Aquarium – Sea Trek Helmet Diving. Who can do it, what they experience, and how can you book a session?  Get all your questions answered here – https://www.msaquarium.org/p/plan-your-visit1/experience/seatrek-diving-experience Categories: Wild Wonders Tags: diving, helmet diving, Mississippi Aquarium, Ryan Mahan, sea trek, SeaTrek, wild wonders

2/26 Warm & Partly Cloudy Afternoon
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2/26- Warm & Partly Cloudy Afternoon

Brynne Baxley,

Today is another warm one with highs near 73, and south winds up to 15 mph. Slight chance of showers this afternoon, but skies turning partly sunny. Lows tonight near 60 with light winds and increasing clouds. There’s a chance of showers and some thunderstorms early Friday morning and into the afternoon. Categories: Weather Headlines

Hancock Suffers Tough Overtime Loss To Terry In Second Round Of Mhsaa 6a Boys Basketball Playoffs
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Hancock suffers tough overtime loss to Terry in quarterfinals of MHSAA 6A boys basketball playoffs

Ansley Brent, WXXV,

POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — Hancock rallied hard against a tough Terry Bulldogs squad, but the Hawks saw their season come to an end with a 54-48 overtime loss in the second round of the MHSAA 6A boys basketball playoffs. Here’s a look at highlights from the game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Hancock Athletics, Hancock boys basketball, Hancock…

Introducing Our Wxxv Student Athlete Of The Week, Pascagoula Basketball's Blake Nettles!
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Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Pascagoula Basketball’s Blake Nettles!

Ansley Brent,

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — Pascagoula has stood out as one of the Coast’s top basketball teams for years, and point guard Blake Nettles has played a huge part in that. As he enters the final stretch of his stellar senior season, Nettles has plenty to be proud of. He was named the 2026 6A Mr. Basketball and is looking to…

Retired Pearl River County Fire Chief Bobby Robbins Dies
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Retired Pearl River County Fire Chief Bobby Robbins dies

WXXV Staff,

PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Office of Emergency Services has announced the death of retired Fire Chief Bobby Robbins. Robbins served as a volunteer firefighter for decades where he made a lasting impact on his community. Pearl River County OES saying in a Facebook post: “Though he hung up his turnout gear in retirement, the legacy…

Rain Chance Returns Thursday
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2/25 – Warm on Thursday with a few showers late in the day

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your forecast
Sam Lucey,

It’s another mild night across the Mississippi Gulf Coast with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures only dropping to around 61. We have a small chance for a quick shower in the afternoon on Thursday, with highs warming into the low 70s. Rain becomes more likely heading into the overnight, and a few thunderstorms could roll through late. Showers may linger into…

Ramp Closure Thursday At Us 49 South
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Ramp closure Thursday at US 49 South

WXXV Staff,

The Mississippi Department of Transportation has announced a temporary ramp closure for Thursday. The closure will go into effect starting at 1 p.m. and run until 4 p.m., affecting the U.S. 49 South ramp to I-10 west. The work is being done in the area to improve the concrete slope. Motorists may seek alternate routes and should be on high…

City Of Gulfport Celebrates Reopening Of Ken Combs Pier
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City of Gulfport celebrates reopening of Ken Combs Pier

Everett Ganier Jr.,

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport landmark is officially back and stronger than ever. City leaders cut the ribbon on the newly restored Ken Combs Pier on Wednesday, a project years in the making after Hurricane Zeta caused major damage in 2020. The pier has been rebuilt with smart upgrades to weather future storms. Hurricane Zeta’s high winds and storm surge…

2026 Bridal Experience Taking Place This Weekend
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2026 Bridal Experience taking place Sunday

WXXV Staff,

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The 2026 Bridal Experience is taking place Sunday at the Chapel at Centennial Plaza. Susie Davis joins us in studio with the details ahead of this weekend. The 2026 Bridal Expo takes place Sunday, March 1 at the Chapel at Centennial Plaza. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News Tags: 2026 Bridal Experience

Hibernia Society Hosting ‘comeallyee’ Ball
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Hibernia Society hosting ‘Comeallyee’ Ball

WXXV Staff,

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- St. Patrick’s Day is coming up and with that comes more parades on the Coast. Ahead of that is the ‘Comeallyee’ Ball on March 7. Kim and Jeff Ryan with the Hibernia Society join us with details. The ball takes place March 7 at the Ocean Springs Civic Center at 6 p.m. For more information, click…

Gulf Coast Beer, Bacon, And Beyond Festival Gets Long Term Home
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Gulf Coast Beer, Bacon, and Beyond Festival gets long-term home

Brynne Baxley,

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulf Coast Beer, Bacon and Beyond Festival now has a permanent home in Long Beach after a recent partnership. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley spoke with city leaders as to why this is bigger than just good food. Categories: Local News Tags: Gulf Coast Beer Bacon and Beyond Festival, Long Beach, Mississippi Heroes

Popp’s Ferry Bridge Closuring To Marine Traffic Thursday
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Popp’s Ferry Bridge closing to marine traffic Thursday

WXXV Staff,

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi shares that Popp’s Ferry Bridge will be closed to marine traffic starting Thursday. The closure will be in effect from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. Crews will be working on the bridge’s generator. The draw will be in the down position so cars can cross the bridge unaffected. The city says there is…

02/25 Ryan's "considerably Warmer" Wednesday Morning Forecast
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02/25 Ryan’s “Considerably Warmer” Wednesday Morning Forecast

Yesterday morning was below freezing across South MS, but today...and the rest of the week...will be considerably warmer.
Ryan Mahan,

We woke up to considerably warmer weather this morning after yesterday’s frosty start as a front creeps in. That’s why we’re once again seeing consistent southerly winds, “return flow,” and jumped over 20° in just 24 hours. That led to a morning low of 55 degrees for Gulfport this morning, with continued warming leading to another spring-like afternoon with highs…

Registration Open For Traintastic Summer Camp
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Registration open for Traintastic Summer Camp

WXXV Staff,

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s never too early to prepare for summer break. Traintastic is opening registration for their summer camp that runs through June and July. Meredith Horn and Simone Travis are in studio with the details.  For more information, click here.  Categories: Local News Tags: summer camp, Traintastic

Closure For East Railroad Street In Gulfport

Closure for East Railroad Street in Gulfport

WXXV Staff,

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Southern Electric Company is closing parts of East Railroad Street starting Wednesday. The area affected is between Hewes Avenue and Texas Avenue as part of a transmission line replacement project. Work is expected to last through March 26 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the afternoon. Project operations begin with an eastbound lane closure between…

Mobile Mississippi License Express Stops In Pascagoula
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Mobile Mississippi License Express stops in Pascagoula

Asia Ellis,

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mobile Mississippi Driver’s License Unit made a stop in Pascagoula, offering a convenient way for residents to update their IDs. The road to renewal starts at the Mobile License Unit which makes updating IDs quick and easy. The unit set up shop in the Win Job Center parking lot in Pascagoula, saving residents an unwanted drive…

Construction Continues On Songwriters Performing Arts Center In Gautier
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Construction continues on Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center in Gautier

Everett Ganier Jr.,

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- An exciting project celebrating Mississippi’s musical roots is taking shape on the Coast. Construction is moving full speed ahead on the Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center and Hall of Fame in Gautier. Work on the center is steadily progressing. Some of the exterior walls are already up, marking a major milestone since crews broke ground on August…