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  Fatal hit and run near Old Hwy 63 South in George County
  
  News WXXV Staff - September 18, 2020 0
  
  Today the George County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal hit and run. First responders responded to a 911 call around 9 p.m. Wednesday night...
  
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  Songwriter’s Festival continuing on in Jackson County
  
  Jackson County Toni Miles - September 18, 2020 0
  
  As they say, the show must go on! Although the annual Songwriter’s Festival in Jackson County had to be put off due to COVID...
  
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  VFW Post 5699 hosting food drive for veterans Saturday
  
  Jackson County WXXV Staff - September 18, 2020 0
  
  Some spilled blood, others the ultimate sacrifice, giving all. VFW Post 5699 in Ocean Springs has partnered with local businesses and the community to...
  
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  Blood drive to take place in Gautier September 29th
  
  Jackson County Toni Miles - September 18, 2020 0
  
  Due to an urgent need for all blood types, especially type O, the Gautier Rotary Club and Singing River Health System are sponsoring a...
  
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  Pass Christian hosting ‘We are all Ears’ drive by reading program
  
  News Lorraine Weiskopf - September 18, 2020 0
  
  Trying to get your child more enthused about reading? Well, man’s best friend might be able to help you out. Tomorrow, the Pass Christian Library...
  
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  Outlaw Speedway grand opening in Perkinston Saturday
  
  News Gabrielle Cox - September 18, 2020 0
  
  After seven rigorous years, the Outlaw Speedway Dirt Track will finally celebrate its grand opening tomorrow with its first car race. The track was built...
  
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  $15 million approved in restoration projects
  
  Harrison County Gabrielle Cox - September 18, 2020 0
  
  Governor Tate Reeves announced the Mississippi Trustee Implementation Group approved of $15 million in restoration projects. After the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, the Mississippi...
  
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  Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum 35th annual $10,000 drawdown
  
  Harrison County WXXV Staff - September 18, 2020 0
  
  With COVID-19, fishing for a good cause can be difficult, yet there’s an event going on in Biloxi tomorrow that will surely reel you...
  
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  09/18 Ryan’s “Weekend Weather” Friday Night Forecast
  
  Local Weather Headlines Ryan Mahan - September 18, 2020 0
  
  Been an interesting week in weather for South MS, but another tropical system is possible after a grey, wet start to the weekend.
  
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  09/18 Ryan’s “Grey Weekend” Friday Evening Forecast
  
  Local Weather Headlines Ryan Mahan - September 18, 2020 0
  
  Today was a little washed out thanks to our high level, thin clouds and light drizzle, something that won't change much over the weekend....
  
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  9/18 – Rob Knight’s “Final Weekend of Summer” Forecast
  
  Local Weather Headlines Rob Knight - September 18, 2020 0
  
  Extensive upper-level clouds and a north wind will keep high temperatures in the manageable zone this weekend...
  
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  9/18 – Rob Knight’s Friday Morning “Cooler” Forecast
  
  Local Weather Headlines Rob Knight - September 18, 2020 0
  
  A mild start as a north wind continues to bring in a less humid air mass...
  
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  09/17 Ryan’s “Dry, but Cloudy” Thursday Night Forecast
  
  Local Weather Headlines Ryan Mahan - September 17, 2020 0
  
  Saw a good amount of sun today, but the clouds will begin to thicken into the weekend....
  
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  09/17 Ryan’s “Little Sun” Thursday Evening Forecast
  
  Local Weather Headlines Ryan Mahan - September 17, 2020 0
  
  Clouds cleared enough for some decent sunshine, but we're still looking at a cloudy weekend before it clears again.
  
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  9/17 – Rob Knight’s “Major Changes Ahead” Midday Forecast
  
  Local Weather Headlines Rob Knight - September 17, 2020 0
  
  Mid/Upper level no rain producing clouds continue to move into the area...
  
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  9/17 – Rob’s “Friday-Eve” Morning Forecast
  
  Local Weather Headlines Rob Knight - September 17, 2020 0
  
  A much better start this morning as SALLY continues to move NE out of the region....
  
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  High School Football: Long Beach vs. St. Stanislaus
  
  Sports WXXV Staff - September 18, 2020 0
  
  1-1 Long Beach hosting 2-0 St. Stanislaus. Rock-a-Chaws looking for their eighth win in a row over the Bearcats. St. Stanislaus-14 Long Beach-6 Here is a...
  
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  High School Football: Gulfport vs. Pearl River Central
  
  Sports WXXV Staff - September 18, 2020 0
  
  Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Gulfport almost didn’t have its first home game until October, but that all changed last week with the Admiral’s...
  
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  News 25 Game of the Week: Ocean Springs vs. Pascagoula
  
  Sports WXXV Staff - September 18, 2020 0
  
  How about some baseball with your football here on the News 25 Friday Night Showcase? Former Ocean Springs pitcher Garrett Crochet, who was drafted...
  
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  High School Football: Biloxi vs. Stone
  
  Sports WXXV Staff - September 18, 2020 0
  
  Over at Biloxi it’s the second game of the season for both the 1-0 Indians and the visiting 1-0 Stone Tomcats. Biloxi-38 Stone-0
  
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  Report: Deion Sanders to Jackson State
  
  Sports Jeff Haeger - September 17, 2020 0
  
  Pro Football Hall of Fame Cornerback Deion Sanders is finalizing a deal with Jackson State University to become the school’s next head coach according...
  
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  College basketball sets return date for November 25th
  
  Sports Jeff Haeger - September 17, 2020 0
  
  The NCAA Division I Council is setting a November 25th return to play date for men’s and women’s college basketball more than eight months...
  
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  Saints Running Back Alvin Kamara back to 2018 form
  
  Sports WXXV Staff - September 17, 2020 0
  
  Despite playing in 14 games last season, Saints running back Alvin Kamara just didn’t seem quite right. Now, we know that had a lot...
  
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  Former Shucker Keston Hiura hit 13th home run Wednesday
  
  Sports Jeff Haeger - September 16, 2020 0
  
  Only 10 players in all of Major League Baseball have more home runs than former Biloxi Shucker Keston Hiura, who is really starting to...
  
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Jackson County

Ocean Springs brush fire contained, still smoldering as crews monitor hot spots

Brantly Keiek - May 13, 2020 0

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — A brush fire that began Tuesday in Ocean Springs is under control and mostly out, but smoke continues to...

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Wildfire burning in Florida panhandle

WXXV Staff - May 7, 2020 0

A wind whipped wildfire continues to burn today in the Florida panhandle. The so-called five mile swamp fire has burned a handful of structures and...

Hancock County

Weather affecting firefighting efforts in Hancock County; 1800-2000 acres burned

Brantly Keiek - May 7, 2020 0

WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV) — The weather is playing a major role in the wildfire that continues to burn near the Lakeshore community in Hancock...

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05/06 Ryan’s “Low Humdity” Wednesday Night Forecast

Ryan Mahan - May 6, 2020 0

Hot, dry conditions aren't helping the multiple fires in the South MS area, but showers are on the way...just not immediately.

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Local burn bans issued for parts of South Mississippi due to “dangerous burning conditions”

Brantly Keiek - May 6, 2020 0

(WXXV) — Severe drought conditions along the Mississippi Coast have led to drier than normal soil and dehydrated vegetation, creating plenty of fuel for...

Hancock County

Bay St. Louis wildfire believed to be “under control,” crews still monitoring the scene

Brantly Keiek - May 6, 2020 0

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) — Fire crews spent most of Tuesday battling a large woods fire near the Springwood neighborhood on Highway 90...

Harrison County

Wildfire in Harrison County was intentionally set, officials rule cause as arson

Brantly Keiek - May 4, 2020 0

(WXXV) — The wildfire that burned nearly 2,000 acres between Long Beach and Gulfport last week has been ruled an arson by fire officials. Harrison...

Harrison County

Gulfport Police: 28th Street back open, Canal Road remains closed due to heavy smoke

WXXV - April 28, 2020 0

A large woods fire between has created hazardous driving conditions for several areas in Harrison County. All parts of 28th Street are back open as...

Community Headlines

NCBC delays opening, urges west side of base to shelter in place due to smoke from Canal Road fire

WXXV - April 28, 2020 0

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Officials with the Naval Construction Battalion Center said Tuesday the base will not open until 9 a.m. due to thick...

Harrison County

Wildfire between Long Beach and Gulfport contained for now; fire crews remain on scene

Brantly Keiek - April 27, 2020 0

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — A large brush fire between Long Beach and Gulfport is now contained, but could flare up again, according to...

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High School Football: Long Beach vs. St. Stanislaus

Sports WXXV Staff - September 18, 2020 0

1-1 Long Beach hosting 2-0 St. Stanislaus. Rock-a-Chaws looking for their eighth win in a row over the Bearcats. St. Stanislaus-14 Long Beach-6 Here is a...

09/18 Ryan’s “Weekend Weather” Friday Night Forecast

Local Weather Headlines Ryan Mahan - September 18, 2020 0

Been an interesting week in weather for South MS, but another tropical system is possible after a grey, wet start to the weekend.

High School Football: Gulfport vs. Pearl River Central

Sports WXXV Staff - September 18, 2020 0

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Gulfport almost didn’t have its first home game until October, but that all changed last week with the Admiral’s...

News 25 Game of the Week: Ocean Springs vs. Pascagoula

Sports WXXV Staff - September 18, 2020 0

How about some baseball with your football here on the News 25 Friday Night Showcase? Former Ocean Springs pitcher Garrett Crochet, who was drafted...

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