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Coast basketball standouts dominate pair of all-star rosters

January 12, 2023

WXXV Staff,

High school basketball all-stars announced today. We’ve got a ton of them from right here on the Gulf Coast: Mississippi Association of Coaches Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Game (Boys) Biloxi: Duran Parish Biloxi: James Turner Gulfport: Kylan Howze Moss Point: Kedrick Osby Mississippi Association of Coaches Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Game (Girls) Biloxi: Shaneal Corpuz Gulfport: Madison O’dell Gulfport: Micah O’dell Hancock: Jenna Garriga…

George Co. alum Dylan Lawrence commits to Southern Miss

January 12, 2023

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Another former George County football star making his way to Hattiesburg, Dylan Lawrence commits to Southern Miss less than a month after entering the transfer portal from Mississippi State. Formerly a three-star recruit out of high school, Lawrence signed with MSU in 2019 and still has two years of eligibility left. The defensive back reuniting with former Rebel MJ Daniels,…

Ribbon cutting held for Cardiovascular Center of Excellence in Gautier

January 12, 2023

WXXV Staff,

Today the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Cardiovascular Center of Excellence in Gautier. The center, located at 2012 Highway 90, provides patient-centered cardiovascular care in a state-of-the-art environment. A team of independent physicians partnered with Arise Vascular to help open up the location. The center does not admit acutely ill patients and…

1/12 – Brittany’s “Clearing” Thursday Evening Forecast

January 12, 2023

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As the frontal system moves offshore, strong high pressure will dominate the upper level pattern. Strong northerly flow will help to advect cold air and dry air into the region. While it will be windy (10-20mph) tonight through Saturday morning, a wind advisory will not be necessary as conditions are below criteria and impacts are not expected. With clear skies…

Crawfish sales are starting to increase at local businesses

January 12, 2023

WXXV Staff,

Even though crawfish season started in November, most restaurants like Taranto’s are starting to see a rise in sales on crawfish this month. The restaurant is busiest during crawfish season, the end of January and February, and prepares for crawfish season by buying as many sacks a day as possible, ranging from five to 15 sacks. After buying the sacks,…

Senior Village kick off day at Diamondhead City Hall

January 12, 2023

WXXV Staff,

King cake, pizza, and faces full of glitter helped kick off sign-up day for the Diamondhead Senior Village to Village Program. The Village, a community gathering, will have different activities for seniors at city hall on Tuesdays and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. There are more than 500 such organizations across the U.S. using this same model with Diamondhead…

100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis screening ‘American Justice on Trial’

January 12, 2023

WXXV Staff,

A rare opportunity is coming to the 100 Men Hall next month. They are going to screen ‘American Justice on Trial: People vs. Newton.’ This documentary revisits Black Panther Co-founder Huey Newton’s 1968 murder trial, a powder keg that exposed deep-seeded racism and details how Newton’s defense team fought during the trial of the 1967 killing of an Oakland officer…

State revenue $800M more than projected

January 12, 2023

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Taxpayers could be looking at a rebate in the coming year. The state collected an estimated $800 million more than was projected last tax season. Legislation goals this year include getting that money back to the people who paid it to the state. It is up in the air whether the rebate will pass, and if it does, people will…

Retired Jackson County deputy dies from ALS

January 12, 2023

WXXV Staff,

Jackson County Sheriff’s Department said goodbye to a former deputy today. Retired Deputy John Burkes died this morning after a battle with ALS. Burkes worked for the Gautier Police Department before joining the sheriff’s department in 2019. He retired from the criminal investigations division last summer. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: jackson county sheriff’s department, John Burkes

Miss Teen Harrison County prepping for Miss Mississippi Teen USA

January 12, 2023

WXXV Staff,

Iris Katie Ann Jamison will be representing Harrison County in the Miss Mississippi Teen USA Pageant this March in Philadelphia. Iris is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Miss Mississippi Teen USA, Miss Teen Harrison County

Paper Airplane Contest Saturday at MS Aviation Heritage Museum

January 12, 2023

WXXV Staff,

How are your paper airplane folding skills? This weekend is your chance to test them out. The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum is hosting its second annual Paper Airplane Contest on Saturday, January 14th. Francisco Gonzales with the museum is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum, paper airplane contest

Pass Christian Public Library screened documentary ‘City of a Million Dreams’

January 12, 2023

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The Pass Christian Public Library hosted a screening of the documentary ‘City of a Million Dreams’ directed by Jason Berry. The documentary was filmed over 22 years and explores race relations at a time in American society and in New Orleans. The film explores burial traditions on the unique and resilient culture of New Orleans and includes historical footage and…

Pascagoula Gautier School District approves flex schedule for 2023-24 school year

January 12, 2023

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Tuesday, Pascagoula Gautier School District approved the new flex calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. With this new flex calendar, students will be attending 180 days a year and teachers working 187 days a year, meeting the requirements of state statues and law, but the difference is a flex calendar allows for more frequent breaks during the school year. After…

Democrat Brandon Presley announces run for Mississippi governor

January 12, 2023

WXXV Staff,

Another candidate has filed to run for governor in this year’s state election: Democrat Brandon Presley. Presley is the first prominent Democrat to announce a run against incumbent Republican Governor Tate Reeves. Presley is a former mayor of Nettleton and currently represents the Northern District on the Public Service Commission, the only Democrat to serve on that commission. In a…

1/12 – Jeff’s “Thunderstorms In The Area” Thursday Afternoon Forecast

January 12, 2023

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Strong thunderstorms are making their way through the area. We are under a Level 2 of 5, or Slight Risk for severity across George and Stone County; that is also under a Tornado Watch until 5 PM. The rest of the Southern 6 Counties are under a Marginal (Level 1 of 5) threat. There is the potential for straight-line winds…

1/12 – Jeff Vorick’s “Strong Thunderstorm Potential” Thursday Morning Forecast

January 12, 2023

WXXV,

There is a Marginal (Level 1 of 5) Severity risk for the majority of our area, with portions of George and Stone County under a Slight (Level 2) risk due to thunderstorms that will impact our area. A cold front is situated to our northwest and it will make its way closer to South Mississippi later on today. A line…

George Co. alum Ty Fryfogle signs reserve contract with Kansas City Chiefs

January 11, 2023

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Former George County football star Ty Fryfogle has a new NFL home with the Kansas City Chiefs on a reserve futures contract. A class of 2017 signee, Fryfogle starred at Indiana for five years before signing an undefeated free agent deal with the Dallas Cowboys in 2022, but was waived with an undisclosed injury in August. Once the new league…

St. Stanislaus defensive lineman Jacob Bradford offered by Colorado

January 11, 2023

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Over at St. Stanislaus, junior Defensive lineman Jacob Bradford received his first Division I offer this week from Coach Prime and the University of Colorado. In 2022, Bradford broke the all-time SSC sacks record. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Jacob Bradford, sports, St. Stanislaus

Former Picayune RB Dante Dowdell named MaxPreps All American

January 11, 2023

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Formerly the 2021 MaxPreps Player of the Year, former Picayune running back Dante Dowdell honored by the same publication once again in 2022. This year, Dowdell took home Second-Team All American honors after leading the Maroon Tide to the first perfect season and back-to-back state titles in program history. The Oregon signee also earned Mr. Football for Class 5A, rushing…

SEC Men’s Basketball: Mississippi State vs. Georgia

January 11, 2023

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On the hardwood, Mississippi State at Georgia, Bulldogs vs. Bulldogs. UGA takes it 58-50 final. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Men’s Basketball, mississippi state, SEC, sports

College baseball and softball volunteer assistants now full-time

January 11, 2023

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A game changer on the collegiate diamond today, the Division I council approved a measure to turn all volunteer assistants in baseball and softball into full time coaches. First reported by Kendall Rogers of D1 Baseball, adding those positions will become official on July 1st. Recruiting limitations also lifted from that fourth coaching position, rounding out a staff that includes…

WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: Ocean Springs golfer Avery Weed

January 11, 2023

Ansley Brent,

Avery Weed is a senior golfer for the Ocean Springs Lady Greyhounds and she is this week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week. “My grandfather played collegiate golf, so he kind of got me started when I was like eight. I had played a bunch of sports prior, so it was just kind of another sport for me to try,…

1/11 – Brittany’s “Very Warm” Wednesday Night Forecast

January 11, 2023

WXXV,

A cold front moves through Thursday and should enter the area around 9am and out of the area around 4pm. Instability and shear values are at the lower end of the scale for severe wx but dynamic forcing is lacking. There is also a 2C inversion ahead of the front locking any of those sfc parameters with any convection ahead…

Jackson County School Board votes to not renew superintendent’s contract

January 11, 2023

WXXV Staff,

Yesterday, the Jackson County School Board announced the decision to not renew the contract of Superintendent John Strycker following his current term. After serving as Jackson County superintendent for three years, John Strycker will not return to the position following the end of his current term. This decision came during the school board meeting on January 9th. News 25 spoke…

Coast basketball standouts dominate pair of all-star rosters

George Co. alum Dylan Lawrence commits to Southern Miss

Ribbon cutting held for Cardiovascular Center of Excellence in Gautier

1/12 – Brittany’s “Clearing” Thursday Evening Forecast

Crawfish sales are starting to increase at local businesses

Senior Village kick off day at Diamondhead City Hall

100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis screening ‘American Justice on Trial’

State revenue $800M more than projected

Retired Jackson County deputy dies from ALS

Miss Teen Harrison County prepping for Miss Mississippi Teen USA

Paper Airplane Contest Saturday at MS Aviation Heritage Museum

Pass Christian Public Library screened documentary ‘City of a Million Dreams’

Pascagoula Gautier School District approves flex schedule for 2023-24 school year

Democrat Brandon Presley announces run for Mississippi governor

1/12 – Jeff’s “Thunderstorms In The Area” Thursday Afternoon Forecast

1/12 – Jeff Vorick’s “Strong Thunderstorm Potential” Thursday Morning Forecast

George Co. alum Ty Fryfogle signs reserve contract with Kansas City Chiefs

St. Stanislaus defensive lineman Jacob Bradford offered by Colorado

Former Picayune RB Dante Dowdell named MaxPreps All American

SEC Men’s Basketball: Mississippi State vs. Georgia

College baseball and softball volunteer assistants now full-time

WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: Ocean Springs golfer Avery Weed

1/11 – Brittany’s “Very Warm” Wednesday Night Forecast

Jackson County School Board votes to not renew superintendent’s contract

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