12/01 Ryan's "cool & Cloudy" Monday Morning Forecast
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12/01 Ryan’s “Cool & Cloudy” Monday Morning Forecast

It was a bit chilly this morning but will be much more so for the next few, but we're in a for a cool & cloudy afternoon as rain moves in.
Ryan Mahan,

We saw a few sprinkles with yesterday’s front and a slight cool-down into the chilly 40s this morning, but we’re in for a nice afternoon with a cool & cloudy start. Grey skies will be with us from first light through the night, with rain starting to show up early in the afternoon. A frontal system is approaching from the…

11/30 Sunday Night & The Week Ahead
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11/30- Sunday Night & the Week Ahead

Brynne Baxley,

Expect mostly cloudy skies and on-and-off rain showers through the week. Monday’s highs will be in the mid to upper 60s, and lows dropping to around 46. That chance of rain sticks around into the early hours of Tuesday, and highs will be cooler in the mid to upper 50s. Tuesday night will turn partly cloudy, and temperatures dip into…

Pearl River County Spca Announces Completion Of Rainbow Bridge Memorial
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Pearl River County SPCA announces completion of Rainbow Bridge Memorial

WXXV Staff,

PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County SPCA’s Rainbow Bridge Memorial is now complete. This special space located in Picayune’s Shay Park serves as a heartfelt tribute where families can honor the beloved pets who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Memorial tags are also now available. You can order engraved tags through the Pearl River County’s SPCA page…

Groundbreaking For Ice House Site Development In Pascagoula
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Groundbreaking for Ice House site development in Pascagoula

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PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula broke ground on new development on a historic site in the city. New restaurants, retail space, and living units will be coming to the site of the old Pascagoula Ice House. Funding for this project was made possible by the state legislature, Jackson County Board of Supervisors, Pascagoula Redevelopment Authority, and others. Categories:…

11/28 A Warmer Saturday & Sunday
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11/28- A Warmer Saturday & Sunday

Brynne Baxley,

A mostly cloudy Friday night will give way to a partly sunny start on Saturday. More clouds will return Saturday evening, but the day will warm up with highs in the upper 60s before cooling down Saturday night with lows near 57. The week ahead will bring some rain, which could help our moderately dry conditions. Rain chances will stick…

Gulfport Advances To Mhsaa 7a State Championship With 40 7 South State Win Over Brandon
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Gulfport advances to MHSAA 7A State Championship with 40-7 South State win over Brandon

Elizabeth Keen,

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulfport’s magical season continues, as the Admirals rolled to a dominant 40-7 South State victory over Brandon to advance to the MHSAA 7A State Championship. The Admirals dominated from the start, scoring the first touchdown with ease on a long run by Cooper Crosby to gain control early. Gulfport would jump to a 28-0 lead halfway…

Picayune Falls In The South State Championship Losing To Hattiesburg 47 27
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Picayune falls in the South State Championship losing to Hattiesburg 47-27

Everett Ganier Jr.,

The Picayune Maroon Tide traveled to Hattiesburg for their 5th South State appearance but this time a rematch against the Tigers. Unfortunately, Hattiesburg just didn’t stop scoring and would eventually run away with this one in the second half to win the game 47-27. What a great season the Maroon Tide had, we here at WXXV are always proud and…

Imms Receives 16 Cold Stunned Sea Turtles
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IMMS receives 16 cold-stunned sea turtles

WXXV Staff,

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- This week, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies received a new delivery of cold-stunned sea turtles from the New England Aquarium. Sixteen Kemp’s Ridley Turtles arrived via plane Monday. The staff at IMMS is now examining the turtles to see what types of treatment they need. The rehab process for these turtles will take place over the…

Poplarville Hornets Eyeing Back To Back State Titles As They Head Into South State Matchup
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Poplarville Hornets eyeing back-to-back state titles as they head into South State matchup

Elizabeth Keen,

POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — The Poplarville Hornets are looking to defend their 2024 4A State Championship in Starkville next weekend, but first, they’ll face a tough test as they travel to take on the undefeated Columbia Wildcats for the South State title. The Hornets are 8-4 on the season and have only grown stronger as the year has gone on,…

11/28 Ryan's "cold For Now" Friday Morning Forecast
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11/28 Ryan’s “Cold for Now” Friday Morning Forecast

We were off to our coldest start of the week this morning in the frosty 30s, but are in for a quick warm-up as rain approaches.
Ryan Mahan,

It was quite cold this morning in South Mississippi, as lows fell down to freezing for our inland counties and cities while remaining just above on the coast. That was enough for some frosty windshields, something a few areas may see again tomorrow morning despite a slight warm-up. This afternoon will remain chilly-to-cool with highs climbing into the upper 50s/low…

Department Of Public Safety Accepting Applications For Multiple Programs
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Department of Public Safety accepting applications for multiple programs

WXXV Staff,

The State Department of Public Safety is accepting applications for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and the Jag Court Program. These grants support local law enforcement equipment and technology, training, certified drug programs and more. The deadline to apply is December 15. Submissions can be sent to ojp@dps.ms.gov. For the full application package for the JAG local law…

Salvation Army Offering Option To Donate Via Virtual Red Kettle
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Salvation Army offering option to donate via Virtual Red Kettle

WXXV Staff,

The Salvation Army of Mississippi is starting something new this year. It’s a modern-day twist on the classic Red Kettle called ‘Virtual Red Kettle.’ The virtual Red Kettle makes it easier than ever to help your neighbors in the local community. Giving to the Virtual Red Kettle supports the Salvation Army local programs. For more information, click here. Categories: Featured,…

11/27 More Cool Conditions & Clouds Ahead
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11/27- More Cool Conditions & Clouds Ahead

Brynne Baxley,

Friday is mostly sunny and only warming to the upper 50s with a Northeast wind around 10 mph. Clouds slowly move back in Friday afternoon, and temperatures will drop down to the low 40s. Saturday turns partly sunny and warmer with highs near 68 and southeast winds at 10-15 mph. The night cools into the mid-50s, and that rain chance…

Deadline Approaching For Mema Safe Room Grants
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Deadline approaching for MEMA safe room grants

WXXV Staff,

You only have a few days left to apply for MEMA’s residential safe room grant program. The program provides up to $3,500 to help Mississippians build a FEMA-complaint safe room/ storm shelter on their property. There are 38 grants available per county, and the deadline to apply is November 30. You can apply by going to the website here.  …

Hssm Offering Adoption Fees Through ‘black Fur Day’ Special
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HSSM offering adoption fees through ‘Black Fur-Day’ special

WXXV Staff,

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Humane Society of South Mississippi is having a Black ‘Fur-Day’ doorbuster sale where adoptions for animals with black fur get a free dog buddy backpack and a $10 adoption fee. The special extends to all other animals with a special $25 adoption fee. That adoption special takes place Friday and Saturday November 28 and 29, starting…

Sparklight Makes Donation To Local Food Bank
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Sparklight makes donation to local food bank

WXXV Staff,

Sparklight made a donation of $1,500 to the Catholic Charities of South Mississippi food bank to help feed local families. The funds will help the nonprofit respond to the escalating need from local residents this holiday season. The donation is part of Sparklight’s recent ‘Refer-A-Friend Connections that Matter’ campaign. Initiatives like these are part of Sparklight’s larger effort to strengthen…

Class 6a High School Football South State Preview: Picayune Maroon Tide
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Class 6A High School Football South State Preview: Picayune Maroon Tide

Everett Ganier Jr.,

The Picayune Maroon Tide are making their fifth consecutive South State appearance after rolling to a 52-20 victory over Hancock last Friday and practicing on Thanksgiving week seems to be a trend for them. Sports reporter Everett Ganier Jr. stopped by Picayune to check in on them ahead of their big game. Categories: Featured, Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports…

Groundbreaking For New Home Of Grace Field
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Groundbreaking for new Home of Grace field

WXXV Staff,

VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV)- Exciting times on the campus of Home of Grace in Vancleave with the groundbreaking of a new athletic field on site. The new softball field is being named in honor of Biloxi Shuckers team ambassador Barry Lyons and the Shuckers are assisting Home of Grace with materials and labor. Once complete, the field will serve as a…

11/27 Ryan's "thanksgiving" Thursday Morning Forecast
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11/27 Ryan’s “Thanksgiving” Thursday Morning Forecast

It's Thanksgiving, and we're getting some much more seasonal weather just in time for the holiday!
Ryan Mahan,

It has been trending on the “spring-like” side of things for the last couple of weeks, but things are getting appropriately cool as begin Thanksgiving! Lows fell into the upper 30s/low 40s across the area this morning, with a persistent 5-10 mph northerly breeze. The dry air moving in along with high pressure will keep skies completely clear, leading to…

11/26 Clear & Chilly Thanksgiving
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11/26- Clear & Chilly Thanksgiving

Brynne Baxley,

Thanksgiving Day is shaping up to be nice and sunny, with cooler highs in the low 60s! Things will get very chilly heading into Friday morning, dropping into the mid-30s. A few spots across Southwest Mississippi could even touch freezing. A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until noon Friday, but Friday is looking mostly sunny with highs near 60….