Morning Business Report: February 24th, 2025
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
228 Day Open House and Ribbon Cutting
Tiffany Bell and Christen Duhe with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation are in studio today. They’re here to talk about 228 Day Open House and Ribbon Cutting. The 228 Day Open House and Ribbon Cutting takes place February 28th at 9 a.m. at the Knight Nonprofit Center. For more information on 228 Day, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
The latest on Pope Francis’ health
As Pope Francis remains in critical condition, many of you may be wondering what the next steps would be for the Catholic Church if he were to pass. WXXV Spoke to Father Augustine of Bay St. Louis who detailed how the church would honor the Pontiff’s passing and how they would go about appointing the newest leader in the papacy….
Superior Optical advances to round of 16 in Mississippi Makers’ Challenges
Superior Optical out of Ocean Springs has supplied eyewear to Mississippians since 1990.After over twenty years of operation, their eyeglasses are now competing to be the best product in the state of Mississippi. Superior Optical President and CEO Derek Bodart said, “To have it voted on and be in the running for one of the best manufacturers in Mississippi is…
Biloxi high school boys and girls basketball fall in the MHSAA semifinal
The Biloxi high school boys and girls basketball teams were unable to capture a win in the MHSAA playoff semifinal round. Their seasons come to an end in Jackson, MS. The Biloxi lady Indians finish the season 28-2 while the boys team finished the year 20-8. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Biloxi High school, High School Boys Basketball,…
2/24 – Sam Parker’s “Back to Warmer” Monday Night Forecast
Above average temperatures for most of this week but a cold front comes Thursday with a chance of little rain. Today we saw an average day with some clouds, some sun and 68 as the high. Tonight it cools down around the low 50s upper 40s. Watching for the chance of patchy fog although it doesn’t look too likely. Tracking…
Sea Wolves Meet and Greet
The Mississippi Sea Wolves offering a chance to meet the team on Wednesday. The puck drops for the event at Paul’s Pastry Shop in Picayune this Wednesday from 4 until 6. Players will be on hand for autographs, pictures, and to share pastries with guests. Categories: Local News, News Tags: meet and greet, Sea Wolves
Veterans tour the Gulfport Police Department
Gulfport police hosting a few veterans from the Armed Forces Retirement Home today. The veterans toured the police facility and met with the SWAT Team. As a special treat, a motorcycle demo was demonstrated to the visitors. Police also saying the veterans shared their stories with members of the force. Categories: Local News, News Tags: armed forces retirement home, Gulfport…
West Wortham students join the PRCC Honor Band
A couple of talented students from West Wortham Middle School band joined an honor band this weekend. Nine students in total went to Pearl River Community College starting Friday, learning and performing a concert on Saturday. Now these students only had seven hours to learn that music, but they still performed for a full auditorium. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Humane Society of South MS offers free vaccine clinic
The Humane Society of South Mississippi offered a free vaccine clinic for Harrison County residents this morning. Pet owners and their four-legged friends stopped by the West Harrison Civic Center to receive DAPP or FVRCP shots at no cost. It’s a much-needed service in South Mississippi, especially to protect against incurable deadly disease such as distemper in dogs and feline…
Authored bill could bring $2.5M to Pass Christian Fire Department for renovations
Mississippi State Representative Carolyn Crawford has authored a bill that could help replace the outdated stations of Pass Christian Fire Department. This legislation has the opportunity to secure funding for a new facility, something the Pass Christian Fire Department says is desperately needed. In a statement from Chief Woodman, he says, “Our fire stations have been outgrown, limiting our ability…
Gulfport City Schools win at Robotics Camp
Gulfport City Schools won big at the Underwater Robotics Competition in Mobile this weekend. The Quest Class took part in the Alabama Regional Seaperch Competition. The middle and high school teams competed in two pool courses, an obstacle course, and mission course. With that, each team used an underwater remote operated vehicle. This year’s mission course theme was environmental monitoring,…
Legacy Park development in Jackson County revised due to lack of funding
After breaking ground on the Legacy Park project in Jackson County just four weeks ago, developers have scaled back the plans. What was originally supposed to be a multi-use development for retail shopping, restaurants, and healthcare will now only include a Memorial endoscopy facility. This is due to the Jackson County Board of Supervisors requesting Legacy Park developers to partner…
Meggan Monday: Mercy Cross Housing Project
It’s a place for hope and healing and it is truly making a difference in our community. Hurricane Katrina may have wiped out Mercy Cross High School in 2005, but all these years later that property is now being used to help people transform their lives. In this week’s Meggan Monday, Meggan is sharing an update on the Mercy Cross…
Gulf Coast Beer and Bacon Festival
We’re joined in studio by Katherine Sutton and Jackie Seavey to learn more about the upcoming Beer and Bacon Fest. The Beer and Bacon Fest takes place Saturday, March 1st at Richburg’s Hall, Sully’s in Gulfport. The fest features over 40 breweries and restaurants. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulf Coast Beer and Bacon Fest
No injuries reported after multiple house fires in Jackson County
There were multiple house fires in Jackson County over the weekend. The first happened on Eastwood Drive in Moss Point at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 22nd. The home was occupied by a mother and three children and fire crews were able to put out the fire with no injuries. In Moss Point at Katie Street around 8 p.m. on Saturday,…
02/24 Ryan’s “Cool & Cloudy” Monday Morning Forecast
This week will begin cool & cloudy as well as a little damp thanks to light, persistent showers, but a much warmer week lies ahead.
I expected this broad low to be a little further south of us, but it crept in and left things damp, cool & cloudy to start off this week. The rain has all but dried up as I write this, but it’ll still remain cloudy for a good bit of the day. This morning was cool & cloudy with lows…
2/21 – Sam Parker’s “Weekend Rain” Friday Night Forecast
With the cold weather in the rear view mirror going to get through some rain on Sunday. It’ll be chilly again tonight down in the mid to upper 30s. We get a bit warmer on Saturday with dry conditions to enjoy some of the festivities, but with partly cloudy skies. Watching for moderate rain on Sunday afternoon and continuing through…
Biloxi boys basketball is headed to the Big House to face No. 1 ranked Germantown in MHSAA semi-finals
The Biloxi boys basketball team faced the No. 19 Pearl Pirates on Friday. It was a thrilling back-and-forth battle that saw the Biloxi Indians come out on top 65-53. They will now face the No. 1 ranked Germantown Mavericks on Monday in Jackson, MS. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Biloxi Indians basketball, high school basketball, MHSAA quarterfinal
St. Martin lady Yellow Jacket’s basketball season comes to an end in MHSAA quarterfinal
The lady Yellow Jackets of St. Martin battled Northwest Rankin in the MHSAA quarterfinal round at MGCCC. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: high school basketball, MHSAA quarterfinal, St. Martin lady Yellow Jackets
Duke and Maid of Muttley Krewe (And Kitties Too) of Gulfport announced
The Humane Society announced the maid and duke of their Muttley Krewe (And Kitties Too) of Gulfport. Meet Duke Chief and Maid Minnie Duhé! The Second Street Social Club’s parade is happening on March 2nd in Gulfport. Ahead of the parade, feel free to drop off donations at the Humane Society’s Adoptable Center Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 AM –…
King and Queen of Barkloxi announced
The King and Queen of Barkloxi have been announced. Meet King Tobias Timler and Queen Ruby Wofford! All royalty from the Humane Society of South Mississippi will be crowned at the Biloxi Point Cadet Pavilion prior to the pawrade. All nominees raised over $1,000 for Coast pet shelters. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Krewe of Barkloxi, mardi gras
National Caregivers Day: Honoring caregivers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Today is National Caregivers Day, honoring their dedication to their patients. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter highlights two amazing caregivers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Liz Hoop has been a caregiver since 2017 and now operates Hoop Cares LLC, a home healthcare service. She says her love for people is the motivation for her work. At Sea Shore Highlands Retirement…
Rep. Kevin Felsher stops by WXXV to discuss statewide legislation
Representative Kevin Felsher stops by WXXV News 25 to talk about some of the big ticket items in the Legislature. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: legislation, Rep. Kevin Felsher