Morning Business Report: September 19, 2025
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Helping families preserve their family photos
The Singing River Genealogy and Local History Library is helping the community preserve family photos. Branch Manager Laura Thompson joins us with more. For more information, call 228-769-3078. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News Tags: Singing River Genealogy and Local History Library
Terror on the Coast kicks off Friday in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Terror on the Coast’s Nights of Horror season kicks off Friday at the Hollywood Warehouse in Gulfport. Doors, food, and bar open at 6 along with an opening show from JD Daniels and Gunk. The haunt officially gets underway at 7. Tickets are available now and the season runs every weekend until November 1. For more information,…
Taking part in the World’s Largest Pet Walk
We’re joined by Kathy Murray and Lyda Denney ahead of next weekend’s largest pet walk, also joined by some fluffy friends. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News Tags: World’s Largest Pet Walk
Review of officer involved shootings across the state complete
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office has completed its review of seven Mississippi officer-involved shootings, including three South Mississippi cases. The AG’s Office says use of force by officers was justified in a July 27, 2024 shooting in Gulfport and a July 19th, 2024 shooting in Biloxi. A Harrison County grand jury found there was no criminal conduct committed by…
Ocean Springs Girls Lacrosse hosting ‘Try Lax’ Day
The Ocean Springs Girls Lacrosse Team is in studio to discuss their upcoming ‘Try Lax’ event at the end of the month. Halee and Kiylie Macias as well as Erin Castaldi join us with more. Ocean Springs Girls Lacrosse (OSGL) invites girls in grades K–12 across South Mississippi to come experience the fast-growing sport of lacrosse at a free “Try…
Tours given at Long Beach City Cemetery
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Historical Society hosted a historic cemetery tour at the city cemetery, located at West First Street and South Girard. The interactive tour gives participants a glimpse into Long Beach’s past and history of its early residents through storytelling. At several gravesites, guides shared the life stories of those buried there and their experiences…
Let’s Go! Explore Gulf Coast – IG Levy Park South, Pascagoula
Welcome to IG Levy Park South on Chicot Rd. in Pascagoula home to the wonderful Adventure Island Playground! I.G. Levy Park, managed by the City of Pascagoula is divided into two sections, North and South, which are connected by a trail through a wooded area and combined cover 42 acres. I.G. Levy Park South has plenty of outdoor recreational options…
Mississippi Songwriters Festival returns to the Gulf Coast
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The 16th annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival is back on the Coast this weekend. The festival brings artists from all over the world together for a weekend of performances at venues across Ocean Springs and Gautier. This year, musicians will also perform at Pine Island. Attendees will have the chance to take part in workshops, hear rising…
Both Hancock Golf teams dominate in Tornado Classic!
Our WXXV Play of the Day goes to the dynanic duo of Hancock golf! Both the Hawk boys and girls team took home the hardware at the Tornado Classic! Not only did the boys take first with a score of 306, but all top three spots were taken by Hawks with low medalist honors going to Rowdy Foster who shot…
Biloxi Shuckers end their season in heartbreaking fashion losing 4-2 to Montgomery.
It was do or die Thursday night for the Biloxi Shuckers as they hosted the Montgomery Biscuits for game two of the Southern League Division Series. Getting the nod on the mound is right-handed pitcher Jaron DeBerry. The game remained scoreless through two innings. That all changed when the 18 year old Jesús Made stepped into the box in the…
16th annual Taste of Long Beach happening soon
We are joined by Anna Claire Perronne and Pam Sanders from the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce to talk about this year’s upcoming Taste of Long Beach. Taste of Long Beach takes place September 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Harper McCaughan Town Green. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News
9/18 – Warm and Dry Conditions Persist Into the Weekend
Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your forecast
Clear skies are expected tonight with lows settling in the upper 60s and winds becoming calm. Friday brings plenty of sunshine and a high around 91, followed by another clear and comfortable night. The weekend continues the warm and dry trend, with highs in the low 90s and overnight lows holding near 70. By Monday, highs ease back into the…
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates
Everyone was expecting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates this week and they didn’t disappoint, cutting rates by a quarter point. Fed officials have indicated more cuts are on the way this year. So, how does this affect you? Here to talk about the impact is financial expert Gregory Ricks from Gregory Ricks and Associates. Categories: Local News, News…
15-minute parking spots added in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- With new remodeling coming to Hancock Whitney Bank Drive-thru in downtown Gulfport, the city has added four new 15-minute parking spaces at the Hancock Whitney Bank Location. These designated short-term spots are aimed at creating a much easier way for residents and visitors to access and exit the bank fairly quickly and complete quick errands in the…
16th annual Bears on Patrol
North Bay Civitan Club President Keith Wilson joins us ahead of the 16th annual Bears on Patrol drive. Bears on Patrol is the club’s community service project. Club members will be out collecting bears at the D’Iberville Promenade Shopping Center on September 20 from 10:45 until 2 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News Tags:…
D’Iberville celebrates Homecoming Week as parade rolls through downtown
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Homecoming season is in full swing on the Coast and D’Iberville celebrated its big week with a parade through the city’s downtown area. Various elementary schools within the district and D’Iberville High School brought the energy to the streets with a long line of class floats, student organizations, and homecoming maids. Beads, candy, and toys flew through…
Morning Business Report: September 18, 2025
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Biloxi Fire Museum celebrates 25 years
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — The Biloxi Fire Museum will be marking 25 years with a big celebration on Friday. The fire museum calls the fire station on Howard Avenue home, and for 25 years, the museum has shared over 100 years of history, and will continue to share stories from those in the future. Founder and former Biloxi Fire Chief…
Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Our Lady Academy’s Myah Favre!
If there’s ever a conversation about high school volleyball on the Mississippi gulf coast, odds are you’ll mention the dynasty of Our Lady Academy, and then if you keep talking about the Lady Crescents, you’ll definitely end up talking about this specific outstanding student athlete. Whether she’s slamming down balls in the middle or setting up her teammates for success,…
Shuckers gearing up to host second game of SLDS
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — The Biloxi Shuckers dropped their first game of the Southern League Division Series to the Montgomery Biscuits, but they have a chance to get back on track at home. The Shuckers will host the Biscuits at Keesler Federal Park on Thursday, with first pitch set for 6:35 p.m. It’s an exciting opportunity for the team to…
Harrison County Fire Rescue respond to numerous accidents Wednesday
HARRISON COUNTY, (WXXV)- The Harrison County Fire Rescue shared they had a busy Wednesday. Officials with the department say the responded to multiple calls for car accidents and vehicle fires. Not only that, the department responded to numerous medical calls. There were no serious injuries reported in any cases Wednesday. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Harrison County Fire Rescue
Man convicted of charges in Wiggins church vandalism
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- A federal jury has convicted a man of vandalizing and setting fire to a church in Wiggins last year. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, 36-year-old Stefan Day Rowold will be sentenced in January and faces up to life in prison. The guilty verdict comes from two counts of arson, damaging of religious property, and…
MHP working incident involving a motorcycle on Highway 49
Saucier, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop K sharing that troopers are on the scene of a two-vehicle crash. The area affected is Highway 49 in Saucier, just south of Highway 67. The wreck involves a motorcycle. MHP say drivers should expect delays as emergency personnel work to clear the scene. Spokesman Landon Orozco says one involved is seriously injured…