Morning Business Report: August 20, 2025
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Hurricane Hunters monitor Hurricane Erin
Air Force personnel based at Keesler Air Force Base are helping weather officials measure Hurricane Erin. This footage filmed by the Air Force showed the personnel onboard Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron dropping ocean buoys ahead of Hurricane Erin. The Hurricane Hunters are working with the U.S. Navy and partner agencies to collect real-time data…
Red Cross blood drives held in remembrance of Hurricane Katrina
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) — The American Red Cross is holding multiple blood drives across the coast over the next two weeks in remembrance of Hurricane Katrina. People were in and out of Central Bible Church, donating their blood and time to help save lives on Tuesday. This is all in remembrance of the category 5 storm that devastated…
Merchants and Marine Bank temporary location in Moss Point closing, reopening at new branch
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- A heads up for Moss Point residents, the Merchants and Marine Bank is moving to their new branch. The temporary location will close at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20 to prepare for the move. Customers are able to head to the brand-new branch starting on Thursday with regular hours. An official reopening is taking place…
08/20 Sophie’s “Weather Kid” Wednesday Forecast
Meet today's WXXV Weather Ki...Teen, Sophie!
Meet this week’s WXXV Weather Teen, Sophie! Sophie likes to spend quite a bit of time outdoors, and since Heat Advisories returned to South Mississippi over the last few days, we talked ways of staying cool and what activities she likes. Sophie comes from a big family, so she also spends quite a bit of time babysitting many of her…
City of Gulfport launches ‘Horizons 2045: Charting our Future”
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is inviting the public to come together later this week for the launch of the ‘Horizons 2045: Charting our Future” program. The meeting will be taking place at 5:30 p.m. this Thursday, August 21 at Gulfport City Hall. The meeting will touch on the future of Gulfport for the next two decades. The…
‘He’ll be truly missed:’ remembering Biloxi legend Peter Roy Elder
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — South Mississippi is mourning the loss of Biloxi icon Peter Roy Elder, who passed away unexpectedly on Monday night. “He was just the life of the party; wherever he went, he was the center stage,” Bobby Mahoney, owner of Mary Mahoney’s Old French House and a friend of Elder, said. Known across Major League Baseball as…
25 Teams in 25 Days: Resurrection Catholic Eagles
The amount of Resurrection Catholic Eagles on the field may be small, but what matters is the size of the heart and fight. Even though they may have to work harder than most, they’re not backing down from the task at hand. Head Coach Eric Denmark says he has 17-18 warriors ready for battle the 2025 season. Hear from…
Job seekers stopped by Memorial Health System career expo
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Memorial Health System hosted a career expo Tuesday, giving job seekers a chance to explore opportunities across its health systems. Attendees were able to tour facilities, meet with hospital leaders, and explore open positions. From clinical roles to support staff, the event focused on matching people with the right job while showcasing benefits, growth opportunities, and Memorial’s mission-driven…
Car ends up on the beach in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- A scary moment for two Pass Christian women driving on Highway 90. The driver avoided another vehicle and their car ended up on the beach. The car swerved, jumped the boardwalk, and landed in the sand. Pass Christian police and fire arrived on the scene. Emergency responders had to remove the women from the car as…
8/19 – Sam Lucey’s “Quiet and Comfortable” Tuesday Evening Forecast
Tonight will be mostly clear and quiet, with temperatures settling in the mid 70s and light southerly winds becoming calm. By Wednesday, the heat ramps up once again with highs in the mid 90s, but with the humidity, it’ll feel closer to 105. We have a heat advisory in effect from 10 am to 7 pm. A few pop-up…
Groundbreaking for Mississippi Cyber and Tech Center in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi and the U.S. Air Force are marking a new era in cybersecurity research, training, and collaboration as construction has begun on a transformative project on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The new Cyber and Technology facility will include office space for Mississippi State University personnel, private industry partners, classroom space for Keesler training, and an event center….
Study on traffic around Buc-ee’s in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Buc-ee’s at Menge Avenue exit has been open for only a couple of months and some are already complaining about traffic problems. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors is doing a traffic study to look at the situation. Board President Nathan Barrett is here to talk about it. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Buc-ee’s,…
Morning Business Report: August 19, 2025
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The anniversary of social security
This year marks the 90th anniversary of social security. The program has helped generations of seniors. AARP Mississippi State Director Kimberly Campbell talked to WXXV about how critically important social security is. Categories: Featured, Mississippi State News, News Tags: social security
25 Teams in 25 Days: Ocean Springs Greyhounds
One word that describes the Ocean Springs football program is consistency. The Greyhounds have clinched the past four Regional Championship titles and have played in the South State championship twice in the past three seasons. This year the blue and white have strong leadership, a whole lot of experience and ton of game changing assets. Watch the video above for…
Bay St. Louis Fire Department hosts Quentin Conway Benefit
Bay St. Louis, Miss. (WXXV) — On Monday evening, community members gathered at the Bay St. Louis Fire Department to host a drive-up dinner benefit in honor of Quentin Conway, a utility department worker who passed away recently. From city officials to volunteers, dozens showed out to lend a helping hand. Mayor Mike Favre and his wife spent hours preparing…
8/18 – Sam Lucey’s “Warm with a Stray Shower” Monday Evening Forecast
A stray shower or storm is possible this evening, but most of us will stay dry with partly cloudy skies and lows around 75. Tomorrow looks hot and mostly sunny, topping out near 93, with just a slim chance for a late-day storm. Skies clear out again tomorrow night with lows in the mid-70s. By Wednesday, we’ll keep the sunshine,…
Amtrak Service returns to the Gulf Coast
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Amtrak Service has returned along the Gulf Coast. The new Mardi Gras service officially began operating Monday morning, bringing back passenger service for the first time since before Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The Amtrak train service is back on the Coast and it’s off to a great start as it rolled through Gulfport and people were able…
Students celebrate first day back at USM’s Gulf Park campus
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) — The University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park campus in Long Beach is welcoming students back for the fall semester, with many events planned this week. We also got to hear about some projects underway at the campus. Students are returning to campus and going back to class on Monday at USM here on The Coast….
National Immunization Month
This month is National Immunization Month in the U.S. Joining us in studio is Memorial Health System Nurse Practitioner Tony Tanner to give us more information about the many types of vaccines out there. Categories: Health, National News, News Tags: National Immunization Month
One injured in mobile home fire in Saucier
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV)- One person was injured this weekend after a mobile home fire in Saucier. According to Harrison County Fire Rescue, it happened early Saturday morning. Six people were in the mobile home at the time of the blaze, but were able to escape before the home was completely destroyed. The cause of the fire is believed to be…
Morning Business Report: August 18, 2025
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Pascagoula residents celebrate passenger rail service return
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Hundreds of people also gathered in Pascagoula at the loading platform to get a look at the train as it made its way to Mobile Saturday. That celebration consisted of performances from local marching bands, cheerleaders, and dance teams. Mardi Gras krewes made appearances, dressed in their glitzy attire, and feathered umbrellas. One group said they are…