Morning Business Report: January 20th, 2025
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report.
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TikTok says it is restoring service for U.S. users after Trump comments
By Kevin Collier and Ben Goggin TikTok said Sunday that it would be restoring service to U.S. users after blocking it the evening before. In a statement, TikTok said its video platform was coming back online after President-elect Donald Trump…
Trump says he will issue an executive order Monday to get TikTok back up
President-elect Donald Trump said Sunday that he plans to issue an executive order that would give TikTok’s China-based parent company more time to find an approved buyer before the popular video-sharing platform is subject to a permanent U.S.ban. Trump announced…
Morning Business Report: January 17th, 2025
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report.
Morning Business Report: January 16th, 2025
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report.
Morning Business Report: January 15th, 2025
Less than half of Americans care which team wins the big game, they just care about the food and food nutrition labels could be changing. Jane King is at the…
FDA bans Red No. 3, artificial coloring used in beverages, candy and other foods
By Berkeley Lovelace Jr. The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it’s banning the use of Red No. 3, a synthetic dye that gives food and drinks their bright red cherry color but has been linked to cancer in animals. The dye is…
Morning Business Report: January 14th, 2024
30 million people could qualify to use IRS free direct file program and we’re getting the final tally of holiday retail sales. Jane King is at the New York Stock…
MSNBC President Rashida Jones steps down after four-year tenure
By Daniel Arkin Rashida Jones, the president of MSNBC, announced Tuesday that she is stepping down after four years of steering the cable news network. Jones, who made history as the first Black executive to lead a major U.S. television news…
Morning Business Report: January 13th, 2025
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report.
Morning Business Report: Jan 6, 2025
Jane King has the latest on the winter storm affecting travel nationwide, the CES consumer technology convention in Las Vegas and much more in today's "Morning Business Report" brought to…
Morning Business Report: Jan 7, 2025
Jane King has the latest on Drones, a Dock Workers Strike and more in today's edition of "Morning Business Report" brought to you by Gregory Ricks and Associates.
Morning Business Report: Jan 8, 2025
Jane King has the jobs currently most in demand according to LinkedIn, the low down on the new McDonald's value Menu, New Years Resolutions, Jimmy Carter's remembrance ceremonies and more…
Morning Business Report: Jan 9, 2025
Coffee drinkers up in arms over Costco's decision to get rid of grinders and the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie season is officially underway! Brought to you locally by Gregory Ricks…
Morning Business Report: Jan 10, 2025
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Longshoremen reach tentative agreement with ports, shippers, averting a potential strike
By PAUL WISEMAN U.S. longshoremen reached a contract agreement with ports and shippers Wednesday, averting a potential strike that could have damaged the American economy. The International Longshoremen’s Association union and the U.S. Maritime Alliance of ports and shipping companies said they had…
Mississippi oyster season to reopen January 15
The Department of Marine Resources say oyster season will re-open on January 15 in approved areas for a maximum 11-day period. Those areas are: Area I "B" This area includes St Joe reefs Area II "A” This area includes the…
Transformer issue causes power outage in Waveland
Coast Electric customers in Waveland were without power for about an hour because of a transformer issue. Spokesperson April Lollar said a transformer at the substation in Waveland went out, causing the power outage that affected about 2,500 homes. But…
American Airlines nationwide ground stop on Christmas Eve is lifted
By Marlene Lenthang and Jay Blackman The Federal Aviation Administration briefly issued a nationwide ground stop for all American Airlines flights the morning of Christmas Eve, as the airline said a "technical issue" was affecting flights. The FAA said the ground stop was…
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport gives holiday travel tips
The Transportation Security Administration predicts that approximately 40 million people will fly between December 19th and January 9th. Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport saw an increase in travelers this past weekend and anticipates continued high traffic as…
Birds at poultry farm in Greene County test positive for bird flu
A commercial poultry breeder in Greene County was informed that the flock tested positive for bird flu, according to the Mississippi Board of Animal Health. The Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory conducted the tests and it was confirmed…
Scholarship established to honor Gulfport businessman Lynn Parkhill
A longtime Coast businessman will be remembered with a memorial scholarship in his name. Family and friends of Lynn Parkhill, who owned Taco Sombrero in Gulfport, have established the Lynn Parkhill Memorial Taco Sombrero Scholarship at MGCCC. The $500 scholarship…
Chemours to build, operate new facility on DeLisle plant grounds
The Chemours Company announced Tuesday that the PCC Group plans to build and operate a chlor-alkali facility on the grounds of Chemours’ titanium dioxide plant in DeLisle. The agreement between PCC GulfChem and Chemours will use state-of-the-art technology to produce…
Nettles Pottery to host home show and sale this weekend
Brian and Rhonda Nettles joined WXXV 25 in studio to tell viewers about their annual home show and sale going on Saturday and Sunday at their studio on…