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Jeremy McClain signs 4-year contract extension as Southern Miss AD

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HATTIESBURG, Miss. – The University of Southern Mississippi announced today a new four-year contract for Director of Athletics, Jeremy McClain. “Jeremy has demonstrated exemplary service and dedication to our Department of Intercollegiate Athletics,” said University President Rodney D. Bennett. “Extending his contract ensures the continuation of our current momentum to support the holistic growth and development of our student-athletes, which enhances their…

Biloxi Shootings
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Biloxi Police investigating two shooting incidents

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Biloxi Police are investigating two shooting incidents that may be related. Capt. Milton Houseman said the first incident happened about 10:15 p.m. Monday in the 100 block of Rodenburg Avenue. Officers responded to a report of gunfire and found that a business and two apartments in the area had been hit by bullets. While investigating the shooting, officers learned that…

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SOUTHERN COMPANY HOSTING ‘RESCUE RODEO’ AT PLANT WATSON

TRAINING EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMS
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Hundreds of southern company employees within the emergency response teams are on the coast this week for their annual ‘rescue rodeo.’ This isn’t your ordinary rodeo, emergency response teams from southern companies in Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia are at plant Watson in Gulfport performing safety drills. Plant Watson’s own emergency response team performed a rope rescue assisting an impaled employee….

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SUMMER CAMP NOW IN SESSION AT THE MS AQUARIUM

Interviewing campers live at the aquarium on day two of Camp Aqua
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  The first session of Mississippi aquarium’s summer camp is underway. Day two of camp aqua is today! This morning– the kids were walking along with the aquarium’s freshwater exhibit– the centerpiece of the campus– which contains different species of freshwater fish and other reptiles. Besides touring the aquarium– there are plenty of other activities planned for the campers like…

6/15 Britt's "slight Risk" Wednesday Afternoon Forecast
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6/15 – Britt’s “Slight Risk” Wednesday Afternoon Forecast

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Upper ridging forecast to drift slowly westward over the next few days to be centered over Kansas/Oklahoma by Friday. Main forecast question is whether ridging is far enough north to allow coastal areas to get into easterly flow deep enough to allow larger areal coverage of convection than what has occurred today. GFS appears to be much more inconsistent on…

6/15 Brittany's "halfway There" Wednesday Morning Forecast
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6/15 – Brittany’s “Halfway There” Wednesday Morning Forecast

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Upper ridging forecast to drift slowly westward over the next few days to be centered over Kansas/Oklahoma by Friday. Main forecast question is whether ridging is far enough north to allow coastal areas to get into easterly flow deep enough to allow larger areal coverage of convection than what has occurred today. GFS appears to be much more inconsistent on…

Kenny Arrington Jr.
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16-year-old charged with shooting into a home

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A 16-year-old was behind bars Tuesday night for allegedly shooting into a home. Kenny Arrington Jr., is charged with aggravated assault and shooting into a house. The incident happened Tuesday on Avondale Circle in D’Iberville. D’Iberville Police Chief Shannon Nobles said the department got a call about a shooting and when they to the home, there was obvious damage from…

6/14 Night Rob's "temporary Relief" Tuesday Night Forecast
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6/14 – Night Rob’s “Temporary Relief” Tuesday Night Forecast

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A few weak thunderstorms did pop up Tuesday evening…an early sign that the high pressure responsible for the heat is losing its grip just a bit. Although heat advisories weren’t up today, the numbers weren’t too far off from yesterday’s. Pascagoula again came in with a scorching real-feel temp of 110°, while most everywhere else was still above 100. High…

6/14 Night Rob's "some Storms Finally?" Tuesday Evening Forecast
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6/14 – Night Rob’s “Some Storms Maybe?” Tuesday Evening Forecast

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Although heat advisories weren’t up today, the numbers weren’t too far off from yesterday’s. Pascagoula again came in with a scorching real-feel temp of 110°, while most everywhere else was still above 100. High pressure over the Midwest (and extending into the gulf) remains in control with hot condition persisting, but also limiting thunderstorm development. The high will retrograde westward…

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WXXV Viewer’s Choice Awards

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Thank You to Everyone Who Voted and Made the 2022 WXXV Viewer’s Choice Awards a Success! All winners are now posted! The VCA Award Show is posted at the bottom of this page. If you are a winner and would like to receive a FREE Winners Social Media Toolkit and/or Winners Window Sticker, please email promotions@wxxv25.com with your mailing address….

Back Bay Walkway Opens
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Walkway, green space help revitalize Back Bay area of Biloxi

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Residents on the south side of Biloxi’s Back Bay have a new recreational area to enjoy. Officials cut the ribbon this morning on the new Biloxi Back Bay walkway along Bayview Avenue. The project created a new walkway and green space along the waterfront from Forrest Avenue to Kensington Drive. City leaders like Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich recalled community events…

0614 Pet Of The Week
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Pet of the Week: Holly is looking for her forever home

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Our friends from the Jackson County Animal Shelter have made the drive over on this Tuesday to introduce us to another sweet fur baby looking for a forever home. Maridee Mallette is here to introduce us to this week’s Pet of the Week. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: adoption, holly, jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week

William Carey Teacher Residency
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William Carey awarded grant for teacher residency program

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William Carey University is offering a unique opportunity for those of you interested in become a K-12 teacher. The university just received a nearly $2 million grant from the state Department of Education to offer a Mississippi teacher residency program. That means anyone with a bachelor’s degree in any field may be eligible to earn a master’s degree in elementary…

6/14 Brittany's "warm Again" Tuesday Morning Forecast
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6/14 – Brittany’s “Warm Again” Tuesday Morning Forecast

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Today will be another warm day. Our area has had a little less influence from the dust from the SAL and with a seabreeze could help keep the dewpoints a little higher and just before the seabreeze pushes through lead to locally higher temps which has allowed locations like PQL to top out around 95. Tomorrow and Thursday is the…

Families On The Beach
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Families finding ways to take a summer break

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New data shows inflation is up 8.6 percent since this time last year. And that data means taking a vacation could prove too costly for some families this summer. But despite the inflation, beachgoers determined to make the most of their summer were seen sunbathing and enjoying the water on the beach in Biloxi. Families on the beach say the…

Donated Equipment Used As Artificial Reefs
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Chevron donates equipment to be turned into reefs

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Chevron’s Pascagoula refinery partnered with the Mississippi Gulf Fishing Banks to donate equipment that will be used as artificial reefs offshore. Five carbon steel structures from a recent refinery project were slated to be recycled when a Chevron employee suggested repurposing the equipment as artificial reefs. The structures were uncoated and underwent an extensive environmental evaluation before being donated to…

The Gautier G.o.a.t.
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Gautier’s ‘G.O.A.T.’ raises the bar at Special Olympics

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Gautier assistant football coach Conner Tingle raised the bar and won awards at this year’s Special Olympics. Just last week, the heartbeat of Gautier went to compete in the Special Olympics in Florida as a powerlifter. “He’s probably one of the most known in Gautier,” Gautier head coach Marc High. “So it’s just … If you know Gautier, you know…