12/19 Ryan's "coolest Of The Week Ahead" Friday Morning Forecast
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12/19 Ryan’s “Coolest of the Week Ahead” Friday Morning Forecast

Today will be the coolest of the week ahead after a slow warm-up this week, leading to a warm Christmas.
Ryan Mahan,

Things warmed up noticeably recently, but today will be the coolest of the week ahead as we cool down today, but warm up slowly as we head towards Christmas. That means while it we won’t see a winter wonderland in South Mississippi for the holidays, it does look like it’ll be relatively sunny and pleasant outside! For today though we…

Nativity Bvm Cathedral Hosting Caroling In The Cathedral Square
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Nativity BVM Cathedral hosting Caroling in the Cathedral Square

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BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Terry Maddox with Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral in Biloxi is in studio to tell us about Saturday’s Caroling in the Cathedral Square event. The event takes place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. outside the cathedral located on Howard Avenue. Categories: Local News Tags: Nativity BVM Cathedral

Mardi Gras Museum Holly And Jolly Open House
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Mardi Gras Museum Holly and Jolly Open House

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The Mardi Gras Museum in Biloxi is hosting a Holly and Jolly Open House this weekend. Museum Director Abreeza Thomas joins us in studio with more. The open house takes place December 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Categories: Local News

Mild Tonight, Comfortable & Dry Friday
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12/18 – Mild Tonight, Comfortable and Dry on Friday

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

A few spotty showers are possible this evening, along with some patchy fog, before skies gradually clear overnight. Cooler air moves in with lows in the mid 40s by Friday morning and a north breeze developing after midnight. Friday is looking sunny and comfortable, with highs in the low 60s, followed by a clear and quiet night. The weekend warms…

Deadline Approaching For Harrison County Feed The Needy
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Deadline approaching for Harrison County Feed the Needy meal program

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HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Friday is the last day to request a meal for Harrison County’s Christmas Feed the Needy program. If you want a meal delivered to you on Christmas day, you can call any of the police departments located within Harrison County, including the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office. If you’d like to donate money or food to the program,…

Boys And Girls Club Making A Difference
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Boys and Girls Club making a difference

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The Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast makes a big difference in the lives of thousands of kids in South Mississippi. As we approach the end of the year, fund raising efforts are underway so the organization can continue to serve the Coast with great programs. Wayne Buchanan is here to tell us how to get involved. Categories:…

Salvation Army Gives Back To Families At Angel Tree Distribution Event
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Salvation Army gives back to families at Angel Tree distribution event

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GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Thursday morning, hundreds of local families received a little extra holiday joy thanks to the Salvation Army. The annual Angel Tree Distribution happened at the Center of Hope in Gulfport. Families lined up for the Angel Tree gift distribution and organizers saw a steady flow of families throughout the day. Volunteers worked to hand out wrapped gifts to…

Winner Of The 11th Annual Heat For The Holidays Contest Revealed
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Winner of the 11th annual Heat for the Holidays contest revealed

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MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The 11th annual Heat for the Holidays reveal took place early Thursday morning. WXXV and Geiger Heating and Air teamed up with Day and Night Heating and Cooling Products to surprise a deserving Coast resident with a new HVAC system. Lacey Lofton of Moss Point entered the contest to gift her mother, Leann Fulton, the brand-new…

Beau Rivage Presents Grant Checks To Local Organizations
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Beau Rivage presents grant checks to local organizations

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BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Three local nonprofits received major grant checks from the MGM Resorts Foundation at Beau Rivage Resort and Casino. Canopy Children’s Solutions received two checks totaling $20,000. Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Gulf Coast received over $7,200. The Community Care Network received $15,000. The contributions were driven by Beau Rivage employees through the Corporate Responsibility Grant…

Ocean Springs Police Department Names New Deputy Chief
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Ocean Springs Police Department names new deputy chief

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OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Police Department is welcoming a new deputy chief this week. Matthew Morvant has been named as deputy police chief. The department saying his dedication, leadership, and commitment to the city and community continues to make an impact on all. They add they are proud to celebrate his promotion and look forward to the…

12/18 Ryan's "warmest & Wettest" Thursday Morning Forecast
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12/18 Ryan’s “Warmest & Wettest” Thursday Morning Forecast

Get ready for our warmest & wettest day of the week, ahead of a slight, short-lived cool down ahead of the weekend.
Ryan Mahan,

What a wild week it’s been as we started it off with lows in the 20s but are now see our warmest & wettest weather ahead of today’s front. Lows rose into the mid 60s today, with cloudy skies and a few thunderstorms mixing in with our spotty showers. I expect the cloud cover and rain to linger for most…

Winter Wonderland At The Ms Aviation Heritage Museum
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Winter Wonderland at the MS Aviation Heritage Museum

WXXV Staff,

A Winter Wonderland will be taking over the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum in Gulfport starting this Friday. Francisco Gonzalez with the museum joins us in studio with more. The fun takes place December 19 and 20 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the museum. There will be festive music, photo ops, hot chocolate and cookies, and a sprinkle of…

More Showers Thursday Then Dry Through The Weekend
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12/17 – More Showers Thursday then Dry Through the Weekend

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

Rain chances ramp up overnight as showers and a few thunderstorms move in through the early morning. Expect cloudy skies and lows in the upper 50s, with locally heavier rain possible. Thursday remains soggy, with showers and thunderstorms likely early and becoming more isolated through the afternoon. A few storms could produce heavy rainfall, and patchy fog may develop in…

Wiggins Police Department Conducts Compliance Operation, Finds Four Stores In Violation Of Illegal Product Sales To Minors
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Wiggins Police Department conducts compliance operation, finds four stores in violation of illegal product sales to minors

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WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV) — It’s something that affects more people than you might think — vapes and tobacco products getting into the hands of children and teens in your own backyard. The Wiggins Police Department Criminal Investigations Division is taking steps in fighting this, and that started with the December 11th launch of a compliance operation after months of complaints…

Secretary Of State Warns Of Bitcoin Atm Scam
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Secretary of State warns of bitcoin ATM scam

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Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson’s office is warning of increasing bitcoin scams, specifically involving bitcoin ATMs. A bitcoin ATM is an electronic kiosk using any financial transaction card, including a cash or debit card, but scammers are now using them as vehicles for scams. Some good rules to follow if you’ve used one of these machines includes never withdrawing…

Residential Development In Harrison County
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Residential development in Harrison County

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HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Historically, outside of city limits in Harrison County, you’d see homes on two to three, even five acres. Recently, we’ve seen more and more sub divisions developed in the county. There is a debate over zoning, lot size, and affordable housing. Kenneth Jones with Gulf Coast Development and Design went before the board of supervisors to…

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New details on charges in razor bread case at Walmarts in Biloxi

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BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- We’re learning more about the woman accused of putting razor blades inside loaves of bread at two Biloxi Walmart stores. Investigators say the suspect is not from Mississippi and they are now working to determine a motive. Police say the suspect, identified as 33-year-old Camille Benson of Texas, is now facing a charge of attempted mayhem after…