03/26 Ryan's "warming Up" Thursday Morning Forecast

03/26 Ryan’s “Warming Up” Thursday Morning Forecast

We "bottomed out" yesterday with our coolest high and low of the week, but now we begin warming up again.
Ryan Mahan,

We saw our coolest temperatures of the week yesterday, but now things are warming up nicely and we’ll be in the 80s again by tomorrow. That’s due to a cold front approaching, bringing our warmest and most humid weather ahead of a weekend cool-down, which won’t be bringing any rain along with it. It will bring drier, slightly cooler air…even…

Harrison Central's Zahkarri Mcglothin Reaching For New Heights After Becoming Nation's Top Long Jumper
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Harrison Central’s Zahkarri McGlothin reaching for new heights after becoming nation’s top long jumper

Elizabeth Keen,

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The nation’s top long jumper resides in Harrison County. Harrison Central High School track and field athlete Zahkarri McGlothin recently tied the state record in the long jump, with a leap of 25 feet and 10 inches at Biloxi’s Indian Invite Meet on March 19th. The historic jump also ranks him in the top spot nationally…

Inclusive Easter Egg Hunt Taking Place At Jackson County Soccer Complex
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Inclusive Easter Egg Hunt taking place at Jackson County Soccer Complex

WXXV Staff,

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- This weekend is Embrace Abilities’ Inclusive Egg Hunt. The fun takes place at the Jackson County Soccer Complex starting at 10. This event is geared towards everyone, having sensory units. Along with the egg hunt is a chance to win golden egg prizes. Also expected is a craft corner and an exciting guest! Categories: Local News…

Introducing Our Wxxv Student Athlete Of The Week, St. Stanislaus Baseball's Tate Murphy!
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Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, St. Stanislaus Baseball’s Tate Murphy!

Ansley Brent,

In the world of baseball, hitting the ball 3 times out of 10 is pretty good, which means you’re batting .300. This past week, our Student Athlete of the Week batted 1.000, going 8- 8 in his past three games which increased his batting average to .549. Introducing the St. Stanislaus shortstop with a hot bat, Tate Murphy! Week one…

City Of Long Beach Invites Community To Easter Egg Hunt
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City of Long Beach invites community to Easter Egg Hunt

WXXV Staff,

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach will be hosting their Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday. The fun is happening at the Harper McCaughan Town Green from 10 a.m. to noon. Ages two to five will hunt eggs at 10 while ages six to nine hunt eggs starting at 10:45. Other than the hunts, the Easter Bunny will…

Harrison County School District Hosting Hiring Event For Job Seekers
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Harrison County School District hosting hiring event for job seekers

WXXV Staff,

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District is hosting a hiring event this weekend. The event will take place at the Harrison County Center for Excellence in Gulfport from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 28. Attendees will learn about current openings as well as any benefits and growth opportunities available. These positions will be for the…

Gulf Coast Fair Kicks Off At Coast Coliseum Thursday
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Gulf Coast Fair kicks off at Coast Coliseum Thursday

WXXV Staff,

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Fair is coming to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum starting Thursday and runs until April 4. Experience the sights and sounds of a classic American fair right here on the Coast. For the first time ever, a giant circus tent will be here with trapeze performances and other big tent spectacles. This will be your…

3/25 Sam's Wednesday Night Forecast
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3/25 – Sam’s Wednesday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at the week ahead
Sam Lucey,

Expect partly cloudy skies with patchy fog developing late overnight tonight as temperatures dip into the low 60s. Skies will gradually clear on Thursday, turning mostly sunny by the afternoon with highs climbing into the upper 70s. Winds remain light, becoming southerly later in the day. Fog makes another appearance Thursday night into early Friday, but otherwise conditions stay quiet…

Dedication Ceremony Held For Finley Cemetery Historical Marker
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Dedication ceremony held for Finley Cemetery historical marker

Everett Ganier Jr.,

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A piece of Mississippi history is now permanently preserved in Harrison County. Wednesday morning, community members gathered to honor the legacy of the Finley community with the unveiling a new historical marker. Rich history took center stage as the Finley community and its historic cemetery received a brand-new marker. The dedication ceremony brought together local leaders,…

Mgccc Name Military Friendly School
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College named military friendly school

WXXV Staff,

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has once again been recognized for its strong support of military students, veterans, and military families here on the Coast. MGCCC has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly School Gold Designation, along with a top ten honor as a military spouse friendly school. This marks 17 consecutive years that MGCCC has been recognized, including multiple number…

Imms Releasing Six Turtles Thursday
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IMMS releasing six turtles Thursday

WXXV Staff,

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is hosting a turtle release Thursday morning. The location is on the beach across from Edgewater Mall. Six turtles will be sent home starting at 9:30. Of those six turtles, three will have satellite transmitters to track their movements after release. If you can’t make it in person, the event will…

Usa Health Hosts Gulf Coast Trauma Symposium In Biloxi
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USA Health hosts Gulf Coast Trauma Symposium in Biloxi

Brynne Baxley,

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- USA Health’s Gulf Coast Trauma Symposium wrapped up Wednesday at the Golden Nugget. The purpose is to educate healthcare providers in our region who work with critically injured patients. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley spoke with medical officials about the things they discussed. Categories: Local News Tags: gulf coast trauma symposium, USA Health

City Of Ocean Springs Preparing For Annual Spring Arts Festival
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City of Ocean Springs preparing for annual Spring Arts Festival

Asia Ellis,

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is getting ready to welcome hundreds of visitors as the Spring Arts Festival returns this weekend. Organizers have been out and about this week marking downtown streets in preparation for the festival. Nearly 250 artists and vendors will fill downtown streets with handmade goods, original artwork, and lots of live music….

Beau Rivage Employees Give Back Through Swing For Mgm Golf Tournament
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Beau Rivage employees give back through Swing for MGM Golf Tournament

Everett Ganier Jr.,

SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Employees from the Beau Rivage hit the greens Tuesday for a good cause. This year’s Swing for MGM Golf Tournament is about more than just competition; it’s about giving back. Under clear skies and perfect weather outside, employees from the Beau Rivage teed off with a purpose. The annual “Swing for the Cause” golf tournament brought together…

Elijah’s Closet Opening Thrift Store
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Elijah’s Closet opening thrift store

WXXV Staff,

Elijah’s Closet has some exciting news! The nonprofit will be opening a thrift store on April 11. Marketing Director Emily Williams joins us in studio with more on the store. A grand opening ceremony is taking place on April 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The thrift store is located at 2496 Pass Road, Biloxi. Categories: Local News Tags:…

03/25 Nehemiah's "weather Kid" Wednesday Forecast
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03/25 Nehemiah’s “Weather Kid” Wednesday Forecast

Today we meet this week's WXXV Weather Kid, Nehemiah!
Ryan Mahan,

It is Wednesday here at WXXV which means we get to meet this week’s Weather Kid, Nehemiah! Nehemiah spends quite a bit of time outdoors being a baseball player, and is looking forward to a full week of great baseball weather. While we don’t have any rain in the next seven days outside of a few sprinkles possibly this afternoon,…