Gulfport Biloxi International Airport Cuts Ribbon On New Maintenance Facility
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Gulfport Biloxi International Airport cuts ribbon on new maintenance facility

Megan Fayard,

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport celebrated a major milestone. The airport cut the ribbon on its brand-new fleet maintenance facility. This represents months of planning and investment designed to strengthen airport infrastructure and service capabilities. The new 12,000 square foot facility cost a little over three million dollars and is located closer to the airfield and the airport’s…

Powerball Jackpot Surpasses $1 Billion
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Powerball jackpot surpasses $1 billion

Asia Ellis,

Tonight’s jackpot could be life-changing for one lucky player. As the next Powerball drawing approaches, that means, like usual, convenience stores across the Coast are seeing a spike in lottery sales. After another round without a grand prize winner, the jackpot has climbed to $1.25 billion. Gas station workers we talked to say at a jackpot this big typically leads…

George County Sheriff’s Office Remembers Officer John Street
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George County Sheriff’s Office remembers Officer John Street

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GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office marked a tragic anniversary on Tuesday. On December 16, 2014, John Street was killed in the line of duty during a car wreck. The sheriff’s department shared his dedication, courage, and commitment to protecting others will never be forgotten. Categories: Local News

Local Kids Shop With A Cop In Gulfport
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Local kids Shop With A Cop in Gulfport

Megan Fayard,

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Local kids got the chance to shop with a cop on Tuesday at the Walmart Supercenter on Highway 49. Five kids with the Boys and Girls Club- ranging from first to eighth grade- got some help from Gulfport police to tick items off their Christmas lists. They were each given $300 to spend on whatever they…

Showers Possible Wednesday Into Thursday
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12/16 – Showers Possible Wednesday into Thursday

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your forecast
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Cloudy skies stick around tonight with lows in the mid-40s. Wednesday stays mostly cloudy and mild, topping out in the low 60s with a small chance of showers developing during the afternoon. Rain chances increase Wednesday night into Thursday, with periods of showers and a few thunderstorms possible, especially early Thursday. Patchy fog may reduce visibility at times. Conditions gradually…

D'iberville High School Cheerleading Duo Signs To Pearl River Community College
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D’Iberville High School cheerleading duo signs to Pearl River Community College

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D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — Two D’Iberville Warriors cheerleaders are taking their talents to the next level. Mackenzie Thomas and Raegan Roberts both signed to cheer with Pearl River Community College on Tuesday afternoon. PRCC has won three UCA national titles in the past four years. Thomas is a four-year member of D’Iberville’s ballgame and competitive cheerleading squads, while also participating…

Harrison Central Girls Basketball Remains Undefeated With 56 44 Win Over St. Martin To Open District Play
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Harrison Central girls basketball remains undefeated with 56-44 win over St. Martin to open district play

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ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) — Harrison Central and St. Martin were locked in a physical contest on the hardwood from the start, but the Red Rebelettes would use a strong third quarter to pull ahead for good and roll to a 56-44 win. Harrison Central is now 14-0 on the season with the district-opener victory, while St. Martin sits at…

Gautier Softball's Sierra Smith Signs With Reid State
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Gautier softball’s Sierra Smith signs with Reid State

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GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — Gautier High School softball standout Sierra Smith has marked a milestone in her playing career! Smith officially put pen to paper on Tuesday to continue her athletic and academic career at Reid State. Family members, friends, coaches and teammates surrounded her as she signed. Congratulations, Sierra! Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: gautier high school,…

University Of Southern Miss Awarded $2.1 Million
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University of Southern Miss awarded $2.1 million

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The University of Southern Mississippi has been awarded a major federal grant aimed at improving student success. The U.S. Department of Education awarded Southern Miss a $2.1 million five-year grant to help remove barriers students face in completing their degrees. The funding will support predictive analytics, enhanced advising and mentoring, faculty development, and expanded career readiness efforts from enrollment through…

Harrison County Fire Rescue Responds To Early Morning Fire
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Harrison County Fire Rescue responds to early morning fire

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HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Fire Rescue was called to an early morning fire yesterday. The fire rescue says the fire was caused by a wood burning stove. The home was heavily damaged. No injuries were reported. Fire officials say that at the time of the fire, the temperature was below freezing. Categories: Local News Tags: Harrison County Fire…

Eleven Puppies Rescued Near Sam’s Club
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Eleven puppies rescued near Sam’s Club

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A heartwarming rescue story out of Harrison County where much work went into rescuing eleven puppies. The elusive mama dog at Sam’s Club hid her puppies under a house in the area, making it difficult to retrieve them. After a lot of failed attempts and planning, Harrison County Fire Rescue and Gulfport Animal Control were able to get these little…

Mississippi Shrimpers Continue Push For Clearer Seafood Labeling
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Mississippi shrimpers continue push for clearer seafood labeling

Justin Glowacki -Roy Howard Community Journalism Center
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Mississippi shrimpers say their years-long push for clearer seafood labeling is finally gaining traction, not just across the Gulf Coast, but in Congress. Justin Glowacki with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center shows us how the changes could level the playing field for U.S fishermen competing with foreign imports. Ryan Bradley is a fifth-generation commercial fisherman and executive director of…

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Woman arrested for attempted mayhem after reports of blades found in bread at Walmart

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BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department has arrested the suspect in the reports of razor blades in bread at two Walmart locations. Officers were able to locate and take into custody 33-year-old Camille Benson from Texas. She is charged with attempted mayhem and her bond has been set at $100,000. Benson was processed and transported to the Harrison County…

Community Comes Out To Celebrate Holiday Festivities In Biloxi
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Community comes out to celebrate holiday festivities in Biloxi

Megan Fayard,

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- In Biloxi, the Children’s Christmas Parade and Lighting of the Town Green brought the Christmas spirit to the city. Even with the cold weather, there was a big turn out at the event. The parade featured children on hay wagons decorated for the Christmas season. Beads were tossed to the crowd. At the end of the parade,…

Powerball Jackpot Continues To Rise
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Powerball jackpot continues to rise

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The Powerball is getting more interesting right before the holidays. No one won the jackpot again in Monday’s drawing. It’s now expected to reach $1.25 billion by Wednesday’s drawing. This marks only the second time this year a jackpot north of a billion dollars has been up for grabs. Even if the winner takes the money as a lump sum,…

Fire Safety Tips During Cold Weather
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Fire safety tips during cold weather

Brynne Baxley,

With more freezing temperatures ahead, it’s important to remember fire hazards so that you can stay safe while trying to stay warm. WXXV’s Brynne Baxley spoke with Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley for some reminders. Categories: Local News Tags: cold weather, Fire safety tips

State Rep. Jeffrey Hulum Iii Announces Run For Congress
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State Rep. Jeffrey Hulum III announces run for congress

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A Gulfport lawmaker is apparently throwing his hat in the ring for next year’s race in Mississippi’s fourth congressional district. In a Facebook post on Monday, District 119 State Representative Jeffrey Hulum III announced his intention to run for the fourth district seat as a Democrat, currently held by incumbent Republican Representative Mike Ezell. Hulum is an Army veteran and…

Naval Construction Battalion Center Gate Closures For Holidays
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Naval Construction Battalion Center gate closures for holidays

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GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport is updating their gate hours as we head into the holiday season. The Broad Avenue gate will be closed starting December 17 and remain closed until January 8. The 28th Street gate will be closed on Christmas Day until New Year’s Day. NCBC wants to thank all drivers for understanding. Categories:…

Mindful Monday Kay Daneault, Mental Health Assn Of South Ms
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Mindful Monday: Supporting Those With Mental Health Issues

Deidre Pyron,

Kay Daneault with the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi explains the mission of non-profit, programs and resources available locally and offers advice on dealing with stress, depression and grief during the holidays. Categories: Health Tags: depression, Doc, grief, holiday stress, Kay Daneault, mental health, Mental Health Association of South Mississippi, Mental Health Association of South MS, mhasm, Mindful Mondays,…

Gulfport Powerlifting Receives State Championship Rings
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Gulfport Powerlifting receives state championship rings

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GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — A pair of state championship teams were celebrated at Gulfport High School on Monday afternoon. Members of the 2025 State Champion Powerlifting Teams finally received some well-deserved bling — their championship rings! Current student-athletes as well as recent graduates all came together one more time to celebrate their 2025 titles. The girls team won for the…