01/20 Ryan's "still Frosty" Tuesday Morning Forecast
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01/20 Ryan’s “Still Frosty” Tuesday Morning Forecast

Still frosty out there to start of the day, but it's the last of the week as things start to warm noticeably for the rest of the week.
Ryan Mahan,

There were still some frosty areas out there this morning despite a slight warm-up, but don’t expect to see any more such mornings for the rest of the week. This morning’s low fell down to just above freezing, with a few inland areas dropping as low as the upper 20s. That was still an increase of 2-7° across South MS,…

Cold Tonight, Mild Tuesday
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1/19 – Cold tonight, but warming the rest of the week

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

Cold mornings continue with widespread frost early Tuesday as lows fall near or below freezing. Tuesday will be mostly sunny and comfortable, with highs in the upper 50s. Clouds increase midweek with a gradual warm-up into the low to mid-60s. Rain chances return Wednesday night and remain on and off through the end of the week, increasing into Saturday before…

Local Volunteers Build Beds For Children In Need
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Local volunteers build beds for children in need

Asia Ellis,

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Junior’s legacy of service, local volunteers spent the morning building beds for children in need. Sleep in Heavenly Peace joined rotary clubs from across the coast at the event. Seventy volunteers gathered at the Jackson County Fairgrounds to build 20 beds for children who currently sleep without one. Organizers say this…

Two Charged For False Pretense In Picayune
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Two charged for false pretense in Picayune

WXXV Staff,

PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is sharing details about two suspects accused of attempting to withdraw money using fraudulent checks. The incident was discovered on Friday just before noon. Officers were called to Bank Plus after a person attempted to withdraw money from an account opened with a fraudulent check. Officers met with Joseph Rice III, Rice was…

William Carey University Announces Plans For New Art Studios
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William Carey University announces plans for new art studios

WXXV Staff,

A major addition is coming to William Carey University. The university’s art department announced plans for a new Carey Art Studios on Friday, set to open in the summer of 2026. Construction is already underway with site work and early development visible on campus. This new facility will strengthen the art program, giving students more room to create and showcase…

Wild Wonders Turtle Rehab
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Wild Wonders – Turtle Rehab

Deidre Pyron,

Ryan spoke with Dr. Alexa Deluane with the Mississippi Aquarium about the aquarium’s mission to rehab and return endangered turtles to the wild and how you can help! Find out more here . Categories: Wild Wonders Tags: dr. alexa deluane, Mississippi Aquarium, Ryan Mahan, turtle rehab, turtles, wild wonders

Façade Grant Checks Presented To Businesses In Wiggins
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Façade grant checks presented to businesses in Wiggins

Asia Ellis,

WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Many businesses in Wiggins are getting a fresh new look, including Hilltop Daiquiri and Taco Bar in the downtown business district. It’s all thanks to a downtown revitalization project led by the Stone County Economic Development Partnership and Mississippi Power Foundation. The Stone County Economic Development Partnership and Mississippi Power Foundation presented a check for more than…

Casa Of Southeast Mississippi Looking For Volunteers
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CASA of Southeast Mississippi looking for volunteers

WXXV Staff,

CASA of Southeast Mississippi is looking for everyday members of the community that want to make a difference in a foster child’s life. As a CASA volunteer, you can help children in foster care navigate a traumatic and difficult situation while helping make sure they have a stable future. The only requirements to volunteer are you must be over 21…

Golf Cart Renewal Deadline Approaching In Ocean Springs
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Golf Cart renewal deadline approaching in Ocean Springs

WXXV Staff,

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs’ annual golf cart renewals are underway. The deadline to renew is January 30. You can renew your registration at city hall Monday through Friday during normal business hours. You’ll need to bring your drivers license, golf cart insurance, and golf cart for inspection. The fee is $51 is you’re paying with…

Mgm Resorts Foundation And Beau Rivage Announce Community Grants Are Available
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MGM Resorts Foundation and Beau Rivage announce community grants are available

Everett Ganier Jr.,

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The MGM Resorts Foundation and Beau Rivage are seeking proposals from nonprofits providing direct services to people living in the communities where Beau Rivage employees live and work for the 2026 Community Grant Fund Program. Funding will be awarded to local nonprofit agencies that provide services focused on affordable housing, economic opportunity, workforce development, education, family services,…

01/19 Ryan's "frosty" Monday Morning Forecast
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01/19 Ryan’s “Frosty” Monday Morning Forecast

Expect frosty starts for the next couple of mornings before things warm up a bit ahead of our next rainy day.
Ryan Mahan,

We had some rare wintery weather over the weekend with some early morning flurries Sunday, but now it’s just frosty for the next couple of mornings. In fact, today and tomorrow will be very similar in temperature and wind speed. This afternoon’s high will climb into the mid 50s under sunny skies with another frosty night ahead, with light cloud…

1/18 Cold Temperatures Monday Morning
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1/18-Cold Temperatures Monday Morning

Brynne's Sunday Night Forecast
Brynne Baxley,

Clear and cold conditions this Sunday night with lows around 29°. MLK Day starts off in the 30s, but the afternoon brings plenty of sunshine and more comfortable temperatures with highs near 55°. Monday night stays mostly clear, with the potential for widespread frost as temperatures cool to about 35°. This cold trend seems likely to continue for the next…

South State Duals Take Over Mississippi Coast As High School Wrestling Continues To Grow
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South State Duals take over Mississippi Coast as high school wrestling continues to grow

WXXV,

VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV) — 12 high school wrestling teams across boys and girls divisions competed for the South State Duals title in Vancleave on Saturday. The Vancleave Bulldogs won their fourth boys title in what’s fittingly become known as “Wrestletown,” taking down Picayune by a score of 56-22. Both teams — as well as third-place St. Martin and fourth-place Oak…

Ole Miss Cheer Teams Reach Uca National Finals
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Ole Miss cheer teams reach UCA National Finals

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ORLANDO, Fla. (WXXV) — The Ole Miss all-girls and coed cheer teams reached the National Finals at UCA, competing in two of the toughest divisions at their level. The all-girls team elevated itself in the rankings following the semifinals on Saturday, ultimately placing sixth in the nation. The coed team received its placement just before midnight ET, finishing seventh overall….

Pearl River Community College Cheer Wins Uca Game Day National Championship
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Pearl River Community College cheer wins UCA Game Day National Championship

WXXV,

ORLANDO, Fla. (WXXV) — Pearl River Community College is officially bringing gold back to the River following a busy and successful weekend at the UCA National Championship in Orlando. The Wildcats won the UCA Game Day National Championship for the second year in a row on Saturday. This is also the team’s fourth title in program history. Additionally, PRCC finished…

Wiggins Fire Chief Graduates From Leadership Course
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Wiggins Fire Chief graduates from leadership course

WXXV Staff,

The Wiggins Fire Department is congratulating Chief Steven Purvis on completing a leadership course at the State Fire Academy. The course is called ‘Exercising Leadership through Difficult Conversations.’ Chief Purvis was at the academy from January 12 through the 14, pushing to better himself and the Wiggins Fire Department. The department says they are proud of Chief Purvis for his…

Absentee Voting In Primary Elections Begins Soon
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Absentee voting in primary elections begins soon

WXXV Staff,

With Mississippi’s primary elections set for March 10, absentee voting begins on January 26. You can request an absentee ballot through your circuit or municipal clerk’s office ahead of the election. If you can’t vote in person on election day, you can also request an absentee ballot by mail, just be sure it is postmarked by March 10. You can…

Mississippi Dept. Of Archives And History Accepting Summer Internships
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Mississippi Dept. of Archives and History accepting summer internships

WXXV Staff,

The Mississippi Department of Archives and History is now accepting applications for their 2026 summer internships. This is a paid internship offering hands-on experience across the administration, archives, and record services, and more. Each internship is carefully designed to help students gain in-depth insight into public history and preservation. Undergraduate and graduate students from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply….

Concerns Impacting Small Towns Across Southeast Mississippi
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Concerns impacting small towns across southeast Mississippi

Roy Howard Community Journalism Center,

ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER-As lawmakers debate priorities during the 2026 legislative session, leaders in small towns across southeast Mississippi say statewide decisions can have outsized impacts. Kristen Kaylor with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center shows us how challenges in small towns reflect much broader concerns. McLain is home to fewer than 600 people, but Mayor Steve McCluskey says…