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Gulfport police arrests man on one count of homicide
Crime WXXV Staff - 0On January 20, 2021, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 36-year-old John William Anderson on one count of Homicide. On January 12, 2021, at approximately 12:45...Mississippi Dept. of Health reports 1,702 new COVID-19 cases, 64 deaths Wednesday morning
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting an additional 1,227 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 19 deaths as of Monday, January 11, 2021. One death was reported in Harrison County. In the southernmost six counties of Mississippi, the numbers of COVID-19 cases were as follows: George — 1,897 (17 new) Hancock […]
No-go for Joe Exotic: Trump pardon list omits ‘Tiger King’
Local News WXXV - 0OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – One name missing in President Donald Trump’s flurry of pardons is “Tiger King” Joe Exotic. The zookeeper-turned-reality-TV-star is now serving a 22-year federal prison sentence in Texas. His backers were so confident in a pardon that they readied a limousine and a hair and wardrobe team for Joe Exotic, whose real […]
Crosby Parker sworn in as district attorney
Family, friends, and colleagues gathered this afternoon to welcome the new top lawyer for the Second Circuit Court District. The Second Circuit Court District has...Man struck and killed on Highway 53 in Harrison County
A man was struck and killed yesterday in Harrison County while trying to cross a highway. According to Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer, 78-year-old Ervin...Mardi Gras 2021: Mardi Gras with a new twist
For more than a century, South Mississippians have celebrated carnival season and Mardi Gras. This year, COVID has led to the cancelation of some of...Nola Jazz and Heritage Fest moved to October
Organizers of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival say they now plan to hold this year’s version of the event in October. Jazz Fest...Singing River hosted COVID vaccine drive-thru
More shots in arms as Singing River administers more COVID vaccines to patients 75 and older in Jackson County. Singing River had about 940 COVID...
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01/20 – Brantly’s “Warm, Slightly More Humid” Wednesday Forecast
Another mild day is expected across the Gulf Coast today. Starting out about 10 to 15 degrees warmer this morning, with afternoon high temperatures...01/19 Ryan’s “Trending Up” Tuesday Night Forecast
Going to be much warmer than last night, but rising humidity will lead to a few foggy areas early tomorrow morning.1/19 – Rob’s “Above Seasonal” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast
Warmer temperatures and plenty of sunshine heading into this afternoon...01/19 – Brantly’s “Sunny and Warmer” Tuesday Morning Forecast
High pressure remains in control over the Gulf Coast today, giving us another day of sunshine and dry, warm air. After starting out in...01/18 Ryan’s “Warmer Week” Monday Night Forecast
Still going to be chilly tonight, but we're beginning a warm trend that'll take us well beyond the seasonal average for the week.01/18 Ryan’s “Warmer” Monday Evening Forecast
Warmer weather is on the way after a sunny, yet cold weekend. Expect a bit more rain though....1/18 – Rob Knight’s “Much Warmer” Afternoon Forecast
Sunshine with MUCH warmer temperatures ahead through the workweek...01/18 – Brantly’s “Sunny and Mild” Martin Luther King Jr. Day Forecast
After a cool to cold night, pleasant afternoon temperatures can be expected today. High temperatures will then be a little bit warmer than what...
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High School Girls Basketball: Gulfport vs. Greene County
Gulfport Lady Admirals going for 16 in a row, looking to start 17-1, playing host to a very respectable 12-3 Greene County squad. Gulfport-65 Greene...High School Girls Basketball: St. Martin vs. D’Iberville
St. Martin Girls basketball hosting D’Iberville in one of the craziest finishes we’ve seen all season. St. Martin-47 D’Iberville-42Governor’s Cup rivalry between Ole Miss and MSU canceled for 2021
SEC baseball schedules rolling out earlier today and there’s one glaring omission for both Ole Miss and Mississippi State. That’s a game against one another,...Saints WR Michael Thomas to have ankle surgery
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas held without a single catch in Sunday’s playoff loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and suddenly that...Female bass fishing team from D’Iberville receive scholarships
Ladies and lures has been a winning combination for the D’Iberville High School bass fishing team as two of its female members have accumulated...Sarah Thomas to be 1st female to officiate at Super Bowl
NEW YORK (AP) - Sarah Thomas from Pascagoula, Mississippi will cap her sixth NFL season by becoming the first female to officiate the Super...High School Boys Basketball: Callaway vs. Harrison Central
Harrison Central the only Coast team up in the metro taking part in Rumble in the South, big time test against Calloway featuring two...Saints Report: Third time’s not the charm for Saints against Tampa Bay Bucs
For all the heartbreak that came from the New Orleans Saints losing on the final play of the game in three straight post-season exits,...
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Gulfport police arrests man on one count of homicide
Crime WXXV Staff - 0On January 20, 2021, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 36-year-old John William Anderson on one count of Homicide. On January 12, 2021, at approximately 12:45...Mississippi Dept. of Health reports 1,702 new COVID-19 cases, 64 deaths Wednesday morning
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting an additional 1,227 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 19 deaths as of Monday, January 11, 2021. One death was reported in Harrison County. In the southernmost six counties of Mississippi, the numbers of COVID-19 cases were as follows: George — 1,897 (17 new) Hancock […]
No-go for Joe Exotic: Trump pardon list omits ‘Tiger King’
Local News WXXV - 0OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – One name missing in President Donald Trump’s flurry of pardons is “Tiger King” Joe Exotic. The zookeeper-turned-reality-TV-star is now serving a 22-year federal prison sentence in Texas. His backers were so confident in a pardon that they readied a limousine and a hair and wardrobe team for Joe Exotic, whose real […]
Crosby Parker sworn in as district attorney
Family, friends, and colleagues gathered this afternoon to welcome the new top lawyer for the Second Circuit Court District. The Second Circuit Court District has...Man struck and killed on Highway 53 in Harrison County
A man was struck and killed yesterday in Harrison County while trying to cross a highway. According to Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer, 78-year-old Ervin...Mardi Gras 2021: Mardi Gras with a new twist
For more than a century, South Mississippians have celebrated carnival season and Mardi Gras. This year, COVID has led to the cancelation of some of...Nola Jazz and Heritage Fest moved to October
Organizers of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival say they now plan to hold this year’s version of the event in October. Jazz Fest...Singing River hosted COVID vaccine drive-thru
More shots in arms as Singing River administers more COVID vaccines to patients 75 and older in Jackson County. Singing River had about 940 COVID...
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01/20 – Brantly’s “Warm, Slightly More Humid” Wednesday Forecast
Another mild day is expected across the Gulf Coast today. Starting out about 10 to 15 degrees warmer this morning, with afternoon high temperatures...01/19 Ryan’s “Trending Up” Tuesday Night Forecast
Going to be much warmer than last night, but rising humidity will lead to a few foggy areas early tomorrow morning.1/19 – Rob’s “Above Seasonal” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast
Warmer temperatures and plenty of sunshine heading into this afternoon...01/19 – Brantly’s “Sunny and Warmer” Tuesday Morning Forecast
High pressure remains in control over the Gulf Coast today, giving us another day of sunshine and dry, warm air. After starting out in...01/18 Ryan’s “Warmer Week” Monday Night Forecast
Still going to be chilly tonight, but we're beginning a warm trend that'll take us well beyond the seasonal average for the week.01/18 Ryan’s “Warmer” Monday Evening Forecast
Warmer weather is on the way after a sunny, yet cold weekend. Expect a bit more rain though....1/18 – Rob Knight’s “Much Warmer” Afternoon Forecast
Sunshine with MUCH warmer temperatures ahead through the workweek...01/18 – Brantly’s “Sunny and Mild” Martin Luther King Jr. Day Forecast
After a cool to cold night, pleasant afternoon temperatures can be expected today. High temperatures will then be a little bit warmer than what...
- Sports
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High School Girls Basketball: Gulfport vs. Greene County
Gulfport Lady Admirals going for 16 in a row, looking to start 17-1, playing host to a very respectable 12-3 Greene County squad. Gulfport-65 Greene...High School Girls Basketball: St. Martin vs. D’Iberville
St. Martin Girls basketball hosting D’Iberville in one of the craziest finishes we’ve seen all season. St. Martin-47 D’Iberville-42Governor’s Cup rivalry between Ole Miss and MSU canceled for 2021
SEC baseball schedules rolling out earlier today and there’s one glaring omission for both Ole Miss and Mississippi State. That’s a game against one another,...Saints WR Michael Thomas to have ankle surgery
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas held without a single catch in Sunday’s playoff loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and suddenly that...Female bass fishing team from D’Iberville receive scholarships
Ladies and lures has been a winning combination for the D’Iberville High School bass fishing team as two of its female members have accumulated...Sarah Thomas to be 1st female to officiate at Super Bowl
NEW YORK (AP) - Sarah Thomas from Pascagoula, Mississippi will cap her sixth NFL season by becoming the first female to officiate the Super...High School Boys Basketball: Callaway vs. Harrison Central
Harrison Central the only Coast team up in the metro taking part in Rumble in the South, big time test against Calloway featuring two...Saints Report: Third time’s not the charm for Saints against Tampa Bay Bucs
For all the heartbreak that came from the New Orleans Saints losing on the final play of the game in three straight post-season exits,...
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