Combatting Human Trafficking In Mississippi
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‘Unfortunately, human trafficking can affect anybody:’ raising awareness about trafficking crimes in Mississippi

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BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, with National Human Trafficking Awareness Day falling on Sunday, January 11th. According to the Mississippi State Department of Health, there were over 300 victims of human trafficking in Mississippi in 2024. The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence aims to combat this on the Coast. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen…

King Cake Crawl 5k In Long Beach
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King Cake Crawl 5K in Long Beach

WXXV Staff,

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The King Cake Crawl 5K is happening in Long Beach Saturday. You can head to Long Beach’s Harper McCaughan Town Green. Registration is set to begin at 7 a.m., weather permitting. Registration is $25 for adults and $10 for children. There won’t just be a 5K, there will be king cake stops throughout the pathway. Categories:…

Jeep A Gras Parade Rolling Through Downtown Long Beach
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Jeep-A-Gras parade rolling through Downtown Long Beach

WXXV Staff,

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- In Long Beach, carnival gets underway with Jeep-A-Gras. This year’s Grand Marshal is our very own morning anchor Chloe Carter. The day starts with Jeep the Beach from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday. Road closures in anticipation of the parade are set to begin at 5:30 and the parade rolls at 6 p.m. The…

Chance For Storms Continues Overnight
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1/9 – Chance for storms continues into Saturday morning

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

Showers and thunderstorms will be widespread tonight through Saturday, bringing periods of heavy rain and unsettled conditions across the area. Rain gradually tapers off late Saturday as a cold front moves through, shifting winds to the north and allowing cooler air to settle in. Temperatures will drop noticeably on Saturday night, marking the start of a much cooler pattern. Sunday…

Two Arrested In Recent Copper Thefts In Jackson County
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Two arrested in recent copper thefts in Jackson County

WXXV Staff,

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In Jackson County, two people are behind bars after a string of recent copper thefts in the eastern part of the county. Anduril Stratton is facing grand larceny and theft of motor vehicles and infrastructure charges, while Samantha Stratton is charged with receiving stolen property. Details are still limited as to which sites were impacted by…

New Lighting Added To Biloxi Skatepark
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New lighting added to Biloxi skatepark

Everett Ganier Jr.,

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Skaters along the Mississippi Gulf Coast now have more time to ride in Biloxi. City officials have added lighting to the DIY skatepark, allowing it to stay open after dark and recognizing what many say has become an important community gathering spot. The new lighting allows skaters to safely use the space after dark, something local riders…

Junior Auxiliary Of Ocean Springs Biloxi Hosting Prom Closet
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Junior Auxiliary of Ocean Springs-Biloxi hosting prom closet

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The Junior Auxiliary of Ocean Springs-Biloxi is hosting their prom closet on January 17. President Tasha McCullar and Breanna Delagrave join us with more. Students shop first from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone else is welcome to beginning shopping at 12 p.m. The closet features dresses, shoes, and accessories for $15 and under. You can stop by In the…

Volunteers Needed To Pick Up Wreaths At Biloxi National Cemetery
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Volunteers needed to pick up wreaths at Biloxi National Cemetery

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BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Wreaths for Biloxi National Cemetery is asking the community to come out Saturday to help with cleanup. The wreaths were placed for the holiday season, but it is time to collect them. The cleanup efforts begin at 8 a.m. and will continue until all the wreaths have been picked up. Everyone is invited to come out and…

Amtrak Mardi Gras Service Connects Passengers To New Orleans And Mobile
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Amtrak Mardi Gras service connects passengers to New Orleans and Mobile

Brynne Baxley,

It’s Mardi Gras season and Amtrak’s Mardi Gras train service provides a new way to connect passengers to parades. The twice daily route links New Orleans and Mobile with stops along the Mississippi Coast. Passengers can reach parades and celebrations without fighting traffic. Some riders are taking advantage of the train’s service and easy connections. Categories: Local News

Classmates At St. James Catholic Elementary Celebrate 2nd Grader's Victory Over Stage 4 Cancer
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Classmates at St. James Catholic Elementary celebrate 2nd grader’s victory over stage 4 cancer

Megan Fayard,

GULFPORT, Miss. — Students at St. James Catholic School in Gulfport gathered on Thursday for an exciting celebration, as one of their 2nd grade classmates just beat stage four cancer. Eight-year-old Asher Bonura is officially cancer-free! And to celebrate the news, he was surprised by his classmates sporting t-shirts reading “Asher’s Army,” holding handmade signs, and chanting his name. For…

Coast Ole Miss Fans Gather For Fiesta Bowl Watch Parties
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Coast Ole Miss fans gather for Fiesta Bowl watch parties

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  GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Kelly’s Sports Pub in Gulfport was one of many local restaurants and bars buzzing with excitement on Tuesday night, as Ole Miss fans gathered to watch the Fiesta Bowl. Fans in navy, red and powder blue filled the locally-owned pub well before kickoff to get a seat and enjoy some time with fellow Rebels. One die-hard…

Chris Rhodes Takes Over As Coast Electric Ceo
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Chris Rhodes takes over as Coast Electric CEO

WXXV Staff,

One of South Mississippi’s largest electric cooperatives has a new leader. Chris Rhodes has officially taken over for retired Coast Electric and Coast Connect CEO Ron Barnes. The transition from Barnes to Rhodes was announced last June after Barnes announced his retirement. Rhodes previously served as CEO of Southern Pine Electric, another Mississippi based electric cooperative. Coast Electric has a…

Comfortable Tonight, Storms Friday
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1/8 – Comfortable Tonight with Showers and Storms Returning Friday

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

A wet and unsettled pattern will take hold through the end of the week, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected as early as tonight through Saturday. Storm chances increase Friday, with periods of steady rain and embedded thunderstorms possible through Friday night. Some storms could produce gusty winds, small hail, and even isolated spin-up tornadoes, as well as…

Community Comes Out For Feastin’ At The Fairgrounds Event In Jackson County
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Community comes out for Feastin’ at the Fairgrounds event in Jackson County

Everett Ganier Jr.,

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A delicious mid-day tradition happened Thursday in Pascagoula. Feastin’ at the Fairgrounds has brought food trucks, local eats, and family fun to the Jackson County Fairgrounds. Feastin’ at the Fairgrounds is underway in the new year where food trucks and vendors serve a wide variety of dishes for locals and visitors. Usually held on the first…

Goodwill Cuts The Ribbon On New Outlet Store In Gulfport
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Goodwill cuts the ribbon on new outlet store in Gulfport

Asia Ellis,

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Goodwill of South Mississippi is expanding its presence on the Coast with the opening of a brand-new outlet store in Gulfport. The ribbon cutting ceremony was Thursday morning, marking Goodwill’s 13th location on the Coast. The store offers shoppers a one-of-a-kind experience known as the bins. Items are sold by the pound. Proceeds from every purchase supports…

Ncbc Gate Hours Set To Change Friday
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NCBC gate hours set to change Friday

WXXV Staff,

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Naval Construction Battalion Center is updating their gate hours. Beginning Friday, the Pass Road gate will be open 24 hours, seven days a week. Meanwhile, the 28th Street gate will be open from 5:30 in the morning until 9 p.m. Monday through Fridays. For the weekend, the gate opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 4…