Morning Business Report: June 11, 2025
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MDMR holds Disaster Recovery Application meeting
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A key meeting was held in Biloxi Tuesday night, one that could bring much-needed relief to those in Mississippi’s seafood industry still feeling the impact of the 2020 Bonnet Carre Spillway opening. Mississippi’s Department of Marine Resources held a public meeting at the Bolton Building in Biloxi to discuss recovery assistance for wild oyster and shrimp harvesters…
Mississippi Power Foundation and Coast Chamber award $16,000 in small business grants
The Mississippi Power Foundation and the Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce awarded thousands of dollars to local businesses through grants. Donations topped at $16,000 to small businesses here on the Coast. This is the fifth year of the Mississippi Power Shine a Light Minority Small Business Grants. Partnering with the Coast Chamber, this is Mississippi Power’s way of offering grant…
Gulfport PD investigating Tuesday evening shooting on Creosote Road
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport police are currently investigating a shooting which happened early Tuesday evening. The scene was at the corner of Highway 49 and Creosote Road. Details are limited at this time. This is an ongoing investigation and we will provide more details when they become available. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: crime, shooting
06/11 Norah’s “Weather Kid” Wednesday Forecast
Meet Norah, this week's WXXV Weather Kid!
For this week’s WXXV Weather Kid Wednesday, we met Norah, a local weather enthusiast and puddle jumper. Norah has been known to video her own weather related content, and is interested in science…increasing her “future meteorologist” potential! Today we talked about the local forecast, and what to do on rainy days, which we’ll see many of soon. Thanks for joining…
William Carey University Athletics recognized as a Top 5 NAIA Athletic Department
We’ve got some exciting news for William Carey Athletics! The Crusader athletic department was recently recognized as one of the top five departments in the NAIA for the 2024-2025 season! This is the second year in a row that William Carey University posted a top five finish in the Learfield Cup Standings. This comes on the heels of being named…
Four local coaches named MAC Coach of the Year! Congratulations to Poplarville’s Jay Beech, Gulfport’s Logan Fallo, Bay High’s Chris Doxey, and Our Lady Academy’s Emily Corley!
What an incredible day it is to be a coach on the Mississippi Gulf Coast! The Mississippi association of Coaches announced their 2025 Coaches of the Year, and four coaches in the southern six counties were chosen for the honor. Congratulations to Poplarville’s Jay Beech, Gulfport’s Logan Fallo, Bay High’s Chris Doxey, and Our Lady Academy’s Emily Corley! Starting off…
6/10 – Sam Lucey’s “Rinse and Repeat” Tuesday Evening Forecast
Another evening of rain across south Mississippi with rainfall totals over the last 24 hours reaching 3 to 5 inches, and more of the same can be expected. For your Tuesday night, expect cloudy and wet conditions as rainfall persists into the early overnight hours. Temperatures will be in the mid to lower 70s across the area with highs on…
MGCCC receives prestigious MAI-TAP grant
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College will be recognized for receiving a Mississippi AI Talent Accelerator Program grant. That grant will support MGCCC leadership in developing Mississippi’s AI workforce and 100 AI certified workers will be trained, launch real world AI projects, expand statewide access, and equip students with the fundamentals of AI across the state. They…
Harrison County holds PIO Preparedness Hurricane Presentation
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Tuesday morning, the Harrison County EMA hosted a PIO Preparedness Hurricane Presentation in Gulfport. This meeting briefed county departments and emergency partners on the importance of hurricane preparedness efforts and staying on the same page ahead of the 2025 hurricane season. The meeting also covered emergency strategies, community outreach plans, and coordination protocols. Make sure to…
Morning Business Report: June 10, 2025
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Mississippi’s Seafood Labeling Law to take effect July 1, 2025
(JACKSON, Miss.) – The Mississippi Legislature has recently passed House Bill 602, marking a significant move to enhance transparency in the seafood industry and build greater consumer confidence. Beginning July 1, 2025, all seafood and crawfish sold in Mississippi—whether in grocery stores, seafood markets, restaurants or food trucks—must be clearly labeled as either imported or domestic. Oversight and enforcement of the new labeling…
Pet of the Week: Mudball is looking for a forever home!
Maridee Mallette with the Jackson County Animal Shelter is in studio with this week’s Pet of the Week. Mudball is looking for a forever home and is available for adoption at the shelter immediately! Categories: Community Headlines Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
Lt. Gov. Hosemann holds legislative session in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – Earlier today, Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann held a legislative session in Gulfport, meeting with the Board of Supervisors and several constables. Discussions covered a range of topics, including the state’s overall health, efforts to reduce state debt, infrastructure improvements, and improving education in Mississippi. A key issue raised during the session was how the state handles…
Bonnet Carre Disaster Recovery Application meeting
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- DMR is hosting a meeting about the 2020 Bonnet Carre Spillway Fisheries Disaster Recovery Program for wild oyster and shrimp recovery assistance. The meeting takes place Tuesday, June 10 at 5:30 at the Bolton Building in Biloxi. The deadline to apply for this program is 11:59 on June 30. At this meeting, DMR officials will be able…
Mississippi Highway Patrol to continue monitoring Buc-ee’s traffic over several days
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- With so many people hoping to get their Buc-ee’s fix, a big concern with Monday’s grand opening was how traffic in the area could impact Menge Avenue and I-10. Though there were no major traffic jams on Monday, the Mississippi Highway Patrol says it will be monitoring the location over the next few days to make…
New games this month at Mississippi Lottery
Savannah Tirey from the Mississippi Lottery joins us to talk about the new games this month. Categories: Local News, News Tags: lottery, lotto, Mississippi Lottery
Rescue Rodeo at Plant Watson puts safety and teamwork front and center
GULFPORT Miss (WXXV) –Mississippi Power is putting safety front and center in a powerful way. At Mississippi Power’s Plant Watson, safety is more than a protocol—it’s a mindset. That commitment was on full display as 16 emergency response teams from across the Southern Company system gathered for the annual Rescue Rodeo, a high-impact training event designed to prepare teams for…
Biloxi Shuckers sweep weekly Southern League honors for the first time since 2019!
For the first time since 2019, the Biloxi Shuckers swept the Southern League Player of the Week honors! On Monday, Minor League Baseball named Luke Adams the Southern League Player of the Week, and Coleman Crow as the Southern League Pitcher of the Week. During the home stand against the Montgomery Biscuits, Luke Adams was 8 for 17 at the…
The River keeps rising to the next level as PRCC Baseball signs 16 athletes to the next level!
Less than two weeks ago, the Pearl River baseball team ended an unforgettable 2025 season that included 53 wins, back-to-back MACCC titles, the Region 23 Championship title, and coming back to “The River” as runners up in the National Championship. Although this historic chapter is coming to an end for this extraordinary group, their careers on the diamond are far…
6/9 – Sam Lucey’s Rainy Monday Evening Forecast
Most of the stronger storms from this evening have pushed off shore, but before that they dropped a lot of rain across parts of south Mississippi. Lucedale picked up a little over 2″ of rainfall today, with Biloxi-Gulfport area picking up 2-3″. There is a flash flood warning for parts of Harrison and Jackson counties until 1 am, and unfortunately…
Buc-ee’s officially open in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Buc-ee’s officially opened its doors bright and early Monday morning in Harrison County. This is the first Buc-ee’s location in Mississippi. The store is 74,000 square feet and features 120 fuel pumps, 24 EV chargers, 165 restrooms, a car wash, burritos, briskets, and more. People were lined up before the doors officially opened at 6 this…
Repairs to Hanshaw Road Bridge in Ocean Springs nearly complete
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- There is a light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to the Hanshaw Road Bridge reopening in Ocean Springs. Alderman Robert Blackman took to Facebook this weekend, sharing pictures of the nearly completed repairs to the bridge. State engineers still need to inspect the bridge to make sure it’s safe to travel on…
Buc-ee’s visitors review food and service at new Harrison County location
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The number of amenities offered at Buc-ee’s is almost limitless. They have everything from fresh food, snacks, apparel, home décor, and more. Buc-ee’s is well known for its food and quick service. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter asked some Buc-ee’s visitors their opinions on the new location and the tasty food. We have one customer trying…