Morning Business Report: November 27, 2025
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Sparklight makes donation to local food bank
Sparklight made a donation of $1,500 to the Catholic Charities of South Mississippi food bank to help feed local families. The funds will help the nonprofit respond to the escalating need from local residents this holiday season. The donation is part of Sparklight’s recent ‘Refer-A-Friend Connections that Matter’ campaign. Initiatives like these are part of Sparklight’s larger effort to strengthen…
Class 6A High School Football South State Preview: Picayune Maroon Tide
The Picayune Maroon Tide are making their fifth consecutive South State appearance after rolling to a 52-20 victory over Hancock last Friday and practicing on Thanksgiving week seems to be a trend for them. Sports reporter Everett Ganier Jr. stopped by Picayune to check in on them ahead of their big game. Categories: Featured, Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports…
Groundbreaking for new Home of Grace field
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV)- Exciting times on the campus of Home of Grace in Vancleave with the groundbreaking of a new athletic field on site. The new softball field is being named in honor of Biloxi Shuckers team ambassador Barry Lyons and the Shuckers are assisting Home of Grace with materials and labor. Once complete, the field will serve as a…
11/27 Ryan’s “Thanksgiving” Thursday Morning Forecast
It's Thanksgiving, and we're getting some much more seasonal weather just in time for the holiday!
It has been trending on the “spring-like” side of things for the last couple of weeks, but things are getting appropriately cool as begin Thanksgiving! Lows fell into the upper 30s/low 40s across the area this morning, with a persistent 5-10 mph northerly breeze. The dry air moving in along with high pressure will keep skies completely clear, leading to…
11/26- Clear & Chilly Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day is shaping up to be nice and sunny, with cooler highs in the low 60s! Things will get very chilly heading into Friday morning, dropping into the mid-30s. A few spots across Southwest Mississippi could even touch freezing. A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until noon Friday, but Friday is looking mostly sunny with highs near 60….
Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Gulfport’s Cooper Crosby!
It’s that time of the week where we highlight yet another outstanding student athlete on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This week’s student athlete is Admiral running back Cooper Crosby. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Student Athlete of the Week Tags: Cooper Crosby, Gulfport football
Grant program to open for storm damage from tornados in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- If you’re a Moss Point resident who still has lingering home damage from the 2023 tornado or 2024 storms, there is more help available for you to get those repairs done. The Mississippi Housing Recovery Program is offering up to $175,000 to eligible people for home repairs or reconstruction. The program opens December 8 and is…
Feed my Sheep Soup Kitchen serves Thanksgiving meal
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- On Wednesday afternoon, the Feed my Sheep Soup Kitchen served Thanksgiving lunch to the less fortunate, fulfilling its ongoing mission of compassion and care. Volunteers spent the day making sure everyone who walked through the door had a warm Thanksgiving meal. The soup kitchen welcomed anyone in need with no questions asked. Each guest was served with…
The Gulfport Admirals are hosting the South State Championship this Friday night for their final game at Milner Stadium! Find out how they got there for the first time in 26 years.
Electric, dominant, consistent and relentless effort. These words come to mind when thinking about the 2025 season thus for the Gulfport Admiral football team. With their 45-10 win over Petal last week, they punched their ticket to the South State Championship for the first time in over 25 years. WXXV caught up with the Admirals as they prepared for their…
Tiger Beach Development taking shape at Henderson Point
It’s time for WXXV News 25 to go on location. An exciting new project is taking shape on the Coast. Tiger Beach at Henderson point is located on the Harrison County of Saint Louis Bay across from Downtown Bay St. Louis. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliot met with the developer to find out what we can expect.
Sandyman is back on the beach in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- A favorite Coast holiday tradition is back on the beach in Pass Christian. Crews spent time rebuilding the iconic Sandyman near Scenic Drive and Highway 90. Firefighters with Pass Christian Fire Department teamed up with Mary Bourdin and Harrison County Sand Beach Authority to pile and soak the sand so he will hold his shape all…
Search continues for holiday displays stolen from town green in Long Beach
In Long Beach, city officials and police are still searching for holiday displays stolen from the Harper McCaughan Town Green. Someone was caught on camera over the weekend stealing a Batman figure from the holiday display. On Tuesday night, the city says someone stole a Baby Jesus figure and a Mary figure from the Nativity scene at the town green….
Officials warn of scam pretending to be Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival
A warning for anyone planning to visit the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival, organizers say scammers are trying to cash in on the holiday season. They have received multiple reports of people attempting to sell fake vendor spots and fraudulent tickets for this year’s festival. They stress that online tickets can only be purchased through the festival’s official website and…
Morning Business Report: November 26, 2025
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Biloxi church sells Christmas trees to change children’s lives
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — A Biloxi church is giving back to children in need this holiday season with their annual Buy A Tree, Change A Life project. If you’re looking to make a difference this holiday season, Harbor City Church has the perfect opportunity – a Christmas tree that changes lives. By partnering with Buy A Tree, Change A Life,…
11/26 Isaac’s “Weather Kid” Wednesday Forecast
Meet today's WXXV Weather Kid, Isaac!
Today is Wednesday which means we once again get to meet a new WXXV Weather Kid, and today’s is Isaac! Isaac likes to spend some time outside during the warmer months, playing at Navy SEAL training with his friend, Noah, and spends lots of time out on the water in his jet ski. Isaac is a trained and licensed boatman,…
11/26 Ryan’s “Cooling Down” Wednesday Morning Forecast
Yesterday's cold front passed through so things are cooling down, but will get much colder for the next few days.
Yesterday’s front thankfully didn’t bring any severe weather, but did bring a change in our spring-like pattern as things are cooling down. It won’t be too dramatic of a change today, but this morning fell by about 15 degrees from where it was yesterday and the next few days will be even colder. Today that led to a cool/mild low…
11/25- Skies Clearing & a Cooler Thanksgiving
Wednesday will be mostly sunny with a high near 71 and north winds at 10-15 mph. Clear skies Wednesday night with a low around 44. Thanksgiving Day stays sunny with a high near 63, dropping to about 38 Thursday night under clear skies. Friday will be mostly sunny with a high near 61. Some clouds will move in Friday night…
Alternative energy in Mississippi
Most power plants in America, like Mississippi Power’s Plant Watson, are fueled by natural gas. It’s considered clean and we have an abundance of natural gas. Nonetheless, alternative sources of energy are on the table. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliot talked to Public Service Commissioner Wayne Carr about solar and nuclear power. Watch the video above to hear what the…
Amtrak president urges early booking during holiday travel
Amtrak’s president has an important message for passengers ahead of the holiday season. Book early and get to the station ahead of time, that especially goes for those of you wanting to use our local Mardi Gras service. Be prepared for full trains, Amtrak has seen ridership jump this fiscal year by six percent to 34-and-a-half million passengers. Amtrak is…
Morning Business Report: November 25, 2025
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Two occupants presumed dead after plane crashes in Lake Pontchartrain
A flight instructor and student pilot from a Gulfport-based flight school are presumed dead this evening after their Cessna plane crashed into the waters of Lake Pontchartrain Monday night. Officials from Apollo Aviation talked to the media at Million Air’s facility earlier Tuesday afternoon, providing an update on the ongoing search and rescue efforts as well as more detail on…
Pet of the Week: Roxie is looking for a forever home!
Just in time for Thanksgiving, we’re shining a light on a featured pet up for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Adoption Coordinator Maridee Mallette is here with our WXXV Pet of the Week, Roxie! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week