Morning Business Report: August 12, 2025
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Opioid settlement fund application period now open
The 2025 Mississippi Opioid Settlement Fund Application period is now open. The announcement came from Attorney General Lynn Fitch on Monday. This program aims to help the state recover and prevent additional damages resulting from the opioid epidemic. Organizations aimed at helping those across the state recover are encouraged to apply. The applications are available through the office of the…
Update on West Railroad St. Paving Project in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach shared an update on the West Railroad Street Paving Project. Crews are milling West Railroad Street from Beatline to Pineville Roads. Those crews are preparing for the final level of paving. Paving is expected to begin this week with an estimated completion of August 20, weather permitting. Officials saying if you…
New details in suspension of Moss Point Police Chief
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- New details in the case involving the Moss Point police chief who was suspended last week. According to our media partner, the Sun Herald, the suspension of Chief Brandon Ashley last Tuesday comes in the wake of the arrest and prosecution of one of his officers for domestic violence. Ashley has been on an unpaid suspension…
City of Ocean Springs warns of scam email
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is warning against a scam going around. Emails are being sent out, claiming to be invoices from the city. City officials want to warn residents not to share their banking details or personal information. Officials also advice all to block and delete the email immediately. Categories: Local News, News Tags: emails,…
Bay St. Louis artist commemorates Amtrak’s return with hundreds of handmade medallions
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) — After months of waiting, Amtrak is set to make its inaugural journey on the Mardi Gras Route on Saturday, August 16th. In true South Mississippi fashion, it won’t come without fanfare. Bay St. Louis potter Steve Barney is playing a major role in the celebration by sharing his works of art with the 385…
Singing River Health System holding blood drive to help local family
Singing River Health System is hosting a series of community blood drives this week across the Coast in honor of Kevin Chevalier. Chevalier is the husband of Singing River employee Michelle Chevalier and he is battling a rare and life-threatening autoimmune disorder. This is an opportunity for the community to give back and make a meaningful difference. The blood drive…
Elvis Week kicks off at Gulf Hills Hotel and Resort in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Elvis Week is officially getting all shook up in Ocean Springs. Gulf Hills Hotel and Resort is paying tribute to the King all week long, promising a rockin’ good time. August 8 through the 16 is Elvis Week and Gulf Hills is making sure fans celebrate in true Elvis style. Once home to Villa #9, where…
Getting an update on 2025 Shrimping Season
We’re a couple of months into the 2025 shrimp season. Shrimp boats are heading out to drop their nets, gulf shrimp is available at harbors, docks, and seafood wholesalers and restaurants. DMR Shrimp and Crab Bureau Director Jason Saucier is in studio to give us an update on the season. Categories: Featured, Local News, News
8/11 – Sam Lucey’s “Slightly Unsettled” Monday Evening Forecast
Higher rain chances
We’ve got a mostly quiet evening ahead, but late tonight into the early morning hours, we’ll likely have a batch of showers and thunderstorms roll through South Mississippi. Lows will dip to the mid and upper 70s, and winds will go calm after midnight. Tuesday starts with coastal showers and storms and increasing throughout the area, with highs in the…
One week until Amtrak service returns to the Gulf Coast
SOUTH MISS (WXXV)- We are one week away from the return of Amtrak to the Gulf Coast. It’s been a long time coming in terms of passenger rail returning to South Mississippi. This twice daily service will run between New Orleans and Mobile with four stops in South Mississippi. Those stops are in Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, and Pascagoula….
GivHer Circle grant opens, new program launched
Dr. Christen Duhe and Tiffany Bell join us in studio to talk about the GivHer Circle grant as well as the Young Philanthropist Cohort. The GivHer Circle will award a $20,000 grant to a nonprofit organization serving George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, or Stone County. The application deadline is August 31. Learn more and apply at mgccf.org or on…
Opening of Hurricane Katrina Exhibit at Studio Waveland
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- We are three weeks away from the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall on the Mississippi Coast. In Waveland, some organizations are dedicating the entire month to raise awareness on one of the country’s deadliest natural disasters. Friday night was the opening reception of the Katrina Exhibit at Studio Waveland. It features several pieces made during and…
Genetic testing scams on the rise in Mississippi
The state Senior Medicare Patrol says there is a rise in genetic testing scams happening. Beneficiaries are reporting that they are receiving calls from medical providers with offers of genetic testing that is covered by Medicare. Senior Medicare Patrol officials say scammers are spoofing phone numbers and using false information. If you’ve received a call, you are advised to call…
Nontraditional Student from Gautier finds success at Singing River Healthcare Academy
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) – With the opening of Singing River’s Healthcare Academy, one nontraditional student is pursuing her LPN through the academy’s career-focused programs. Bridgette has worked as a tech with Singing River for over 10 years, and credits the program for allowing her to return to school and advance her career. For nontraditional students, returning to school is…
Back to School Blitz: Meet Danielle Ladner, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center’s August Teacher of the Month
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV) — Our third and final day of WXXV and Huntington Learning Center’s Back to School Blitz has arrived, and we’re wrapping up a busy start to the school year by honoring one last outstanding educator! August’s Teacher of the Month is Danielle Ladner, a third grade student teaching assistant and bus driver at Saucier Elementary School. Ladner…
Morning Business Report: August 11, 2025
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Two-vehicle crash leaves one dead in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One person is dead after a head-on crash involving a car and a van over the weekend in Stone County. Officials with Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Troop K tell us 71-year-old James Tillman of Wiggins died at the scene from his injuries. The crash happened just before 5:30 Friday evening on Highway 26. Tillman was driving eastbound…
08/11 Ryan’s “More Showers” Monday Morning Forecast
As usual there were at least a few showers over the weekend, but we can expect more to start off this week.
We had a nice weekend with just a few afternoon showers darkening our sunny skies, but we’ll see more of them as we start off this week. Still not expecting a rain-from-start-to-finish washout, but a broad low is approaching from the south that’ll enhance our daytime activity noticeably. Rainfall will be heaviest along the coast, with estimates as high as…
Eli Walker’s Journey to D1 Baseball
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Eli Walker, a talented athlete with some strong standout performances in high school never wavered in his pursuit to play on the Division I level. Despite some setbacks along his journey, like being cut, and recovering from Tommy John surgery. Eli persevered, remained dedicated, had high work ethic and consistently grown throughout the years. Now with the…
Gautier Police Department receives new drone
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gautier Police Department has received a generous donation. American Legion Post 1992 has given police a new drone. The police say this drone will be valuable in keeping the community safe, saying it will help with search and rescue operations, documenting accident and crime scenes and much more. Gautier Police giving thanks to the legion for ongoing…
Façade grant applications open for businesses in Stone County
The Stone County Economic Development Partnership announces the façade grant applications are available for businesses in the central business district of Wiggins. Up to $50,000 in funding is available for anyone that applies. The development partnership shared that this is the largest award amount since the program’s launch. The award is possible due to a partnership with Mississippi Power. For…
Mississippi Department of Education announces new AP courses
The Mississippi Department of Education announces the launch of new advanced placement courses for high schools. Those include classes in cybersecurity, networking, and business with personal finance. The pilot program started in 2024 and Harrison Central High School was one that was selected, offering the cybersecurity and networking classes. Harrison Central took part in summer institutes and will receive ongoing…
Operation Robocall Roundup launched in Mississippi
The Mississippi Attorney General has announced the launch of Operation Robocall Roundup. This operation issues warning letters to 37 telecom companies. In June, an estimated 4.5 billion robocalls were reported nationwide. Attorney General Fitch announced the launch of Robocall Roundup to protect Mississippi Consumers from the potential harm with scam calls and texts. AG Fitch joins the multi-state effort by…