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Our Lady Academy soaking in 15th Volleyball Gold Ball

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2022-10-31 22:35:28

It’s been a fun ten days for the Our Lady Academy volleyball program, relishing in the moment of being Class 3A volleyball state champions.

On Friday, the Crescents took a trip to the WXXV Studio to hang out with News 25’s own Meggan Gray and show off their brand-new Gold Ball.

They now have 15 of them in program history, but the first for third-year Head Coach Emily Corley, who’s following in her father’s footsteps, even though Mike Meyers is still her assistant coach.

This season, OLA posted an overall record of 29-9, winning 24 out of its last 25 matches…

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How to prepare for a hurricane, as forecasters expect a busy 2025 storm season

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-07-12 12:00:00

SUMMARY: Hurricane season is stressful for coastal Americans, with forecasts predicting 6 to 10 hurricanes, half potentially major. Preparation reduces stress, officials say. Secure outdoor items, board windows, and protect important documents. Inspect roofs, trim weak tree limbs, review insurance, and inventory possessions early. Emergency kits should include water (1 gallon per person daily for seven days), nonperishable food, flashlights, batteries, medications, and entertainment for kids. Include pets’ needs too. Those evacuating should know routes, have backup plans, and fuel vehicles. Having a detailed plan and communicating it helps ease fears and ensures readiness for hurricanes.

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Small businesses feeling impacts of increased traffic caused by Buc-ee’s

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www.wxxv25.com – Elizabeth Keen – 2025-07-09 21:13:00

SUMMARY: One month after Buc-ee’s opened in South Mississippi, its food and merchandise are popular, but traffic around its single-entrance roundabout is causing issues. Michelle Englett, local business owner, says the roundabout creates heavy congestion, confusing drivers and blocking access to nearby shops. The design directs customers straight to Buc-ee’s, reducing traffic for other businesses. While some visitors find it easy to navigate, they rarely explore beyond Buc-ee’s. Workers at nearby stores suggest solutions, such as additional entrances, employee parking, or a service road to better manage traffic flow and support local commerce.

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Old School Tutoring and Toys offering unique school supplies service

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www.wxxv25.com – Elizabeth Keen – 2025-07-08 21:53:00

SUMMARY: As summer ends, back-to-school shopping can be stressful for parents like Jeryn Frederic, who has five children. Old School Tutoring and Toys in Pascagoula offers a customizable, affordable school supply bag service that delivers directly to local schools, saving parents time and hassle. Since 2017, owner Christina Bates has grown the service from 50 to over 500 bags annually, with plans to expand. Profits support local schools, donating \$10 per bag purchased to partner schools. The company also offers donation “essential boxes” to help families in need, making back-to-school prep easier for the community.

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