Morning Business Report: July 25, 2025
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Magnolia Honeybee Education Exchange pushing for honey bee license plate
One Coast organization is working to bring awareness to honey bees in the state, including their essential functions. Elizabeth McCaffrey and Jennifer King from the Magnolia Honey Bee Education Exchange join us to discuss a new license plate design and the importance of why the project is starting. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Magnolia Honeybee…
25 Teams in 25 Days: Stone Tomcats
WXXV’s 25 Teams in 25 Days continues and day number two takes us north up to Wiggins, home of Stone High School. The Tomcats have an extremely large senior class, but the underclassmen are set to make just as big an impact. Introducing you to the Stone Tomcats! Locked in and ready to go, the Stone Tomcats have shown a…
Community gifts Pass Christian man new rocking chair
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) — The Pass Christian community is coming together to support a local man who sits outside a small family-owned business each day, offering a listening ear to those who need it. Divine Grace opened its doors just a few weeks ago, sharing the same parking lot as Grace Chapel Baptist Church and preschool. Every day, rain…
Volunteers needed for the Litter League
The Humane Society of South Mississippi’s Sky Dennis and a special furry friend join us to discuss the Litter League. That’s a new program aimed at helping certain pet stores across the Coast. To sign up or for more information, email volunteer@hssm.org. Orientation takes place every Wednesday at 3:45 in the adoptions lobby. Daily volunteers are needed. Categories: Local News,…
Bill providing parental leave following miscarriage, still birth introduced
Senator Cindy Hyde Smith joined two other legislators, introducing a bill that provides parental leave and compensation to parents following a miscarriage or stillbirth. The bill amends the family and medical leave act to include the loss of an unborn child as a qualifying medical condition for leave. It also creates a tax credit for any woman who suffers the…
07/25 Ryan’s “Wettest Day” Friday Morning Forecast
We've slowly been working our way to our wettest day, but things start to dry up a bit from here.
Expect more grey skies as we head into what I expect will be the wettest day of the week and weekend ahead. We’ve had at least some rain since Wednesday afternoon, but today’s will just be slightest bit more widespread with small, fast-moving showers. They’ll get a little more robust with a few rumbles of thunder as we head into…
South Mississippi man debuting first self-written play, “What She Left Behind”
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Theaters all across the Mississippi Coast put on countless shows each year, but there’s something extra special about a show that’s written and directed by a South Mississippi native. Trae Spears has been a show director at Downstage Theatre Productions in Gulfport for years. Now, he can add writer to his resume. “It took about a…
J. Allen Provides backpacks for Anniston Avenue Elementary Students
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV ) – Excitement filled the halls at Anniston Avenue Elementary as students in grades 1 through 5 returned to campus for the school’s annual Supply Drop-Off Day. With backpacks in hand and smiles on their faces, families had a chance to meet teachers, explore classrooms, and gear up for the year ahead. Thanks to a generous donation…
25 Teams in 25 Days: D’Iberville Warriors
Day one of 25 Teams in 25 Days brings us to D’Iberville high school. The Warriors are led by 4th year head coach Josh Ladner, who’s career is trending upwards. Not only did the D’Iberville football program increase their wins from three to six in the span of a year, but the 2024 season put an end to their two-year…
North Gulfport Civic Club holds 24th annual Community Breakfast
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The North Gulfport Civic Club hosted its 24th edition of their annual community breakfast Thursday morning. The annual event creates community spirit and addresses local issues and the breakfast menu was filled with bacon, sausage, grits, eggs, homemade biscuits, and more. The event started as a small gathering, but has quickly grown to over 200 people each…
7/24 – Sam Lucey’s “Warm and Damp” Thursday Evening Forecast
Scattered storms linger into the weekend before summer heat takes over
Showers and thunderstorms continue into the overnight tonight, with a 50% chance of rain under mostly cloudy skies. Lows will drop to around 77 degrees with rainfall totals reaching up to three-quarters of an inch. Rain becomes more widespread on Friday, with a high chance of thunderstorms throughout the day and a high near 89. South winds will pick up…
MDOC officers arrested on contraband charges in Rankin County
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Three Mississippi Department of Corrections officers are now behind bars after smuggling contraband into a Mississippi prison. Sherry McCollum, Kiarra Michael, and Theresa Hasty are all facing charges of introducing contraband and other related charges. The incidents happened at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Rankin County. During searches of the officers bags, investigators found cell phone,…
Morning Business Report: July 24, 2025
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11th annual Living Legends Ball
‘We are Moss Point’ is hosting their Living Legends Ball this weekend. Tickets are currently half off and three people are being honored at the event taking place Saturday, July 26. Charlotte Brown joins us with the details ahead of this event. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Living Legends Ball, We are Moss Point
USM Gulf Park announces scholarship for Pearl River Community College graduates
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) – A new scholarship is paving the way for Pearl River Community College students to continue their education along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Coastal Pathways Scholarship offers eligible PRCC graduates financial support to transfer to The University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park campus in Long Beach. PRCC joins Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College as the…
Chiropractor explains how heavy bags could affect students’ backs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. — With kids getting ready to go back to school, parents are loading backpacks with books and supplies, preparing for a successful year. We all know how heavy those textbooks can get, but what you may not know is that piling those books and supplies into your backpack and not wearing it properly can cause unwanted issues…
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport cuts ribbon for third t-hangar
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Wednesday marked a milestone for Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, as officials cut the ribbon for its third t-hangar. This expands the facility’s general aviation area, which already includes fixed base operator Million Air and a corporate hangar. The t-hangar has eight bays for private planes, bringing the total number of t-hangar bays in the airport to 24….
Biloxi Shuckers, Gulf Coast Raiders hosting supply drive for local animal shelters
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Shuckers are teaming up with a coastal football team, the Gulf Coast Raiders to host a supply drive. The supply drive benefits all animal shelters across the Gulf Coast. Donations will be collected until Sunday, July 27 at Shuckers games. Items needed range from food, blankets and beds, and items need to care for animals….
City of Ocean Springs announces road closure
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- In Ocean Springs, a road closure is planned for Friday, July 25. The road closure is at the intersection of Jackson and Porter Avenues. The closure runs from Friday until Sunday, July 27 so crews can repair the road in that area. Drivers are asked to be aware of workers in the area during that time….
7/23 – Sam Lucey’s “Warm with a Few Showers” Wednesday Evening Forecast
Stormy Through Friday, Then Heat Builds Back In Next Week
A stretch of unsettled weather continues through the end of the week, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected. Tonight, showers and storms are likely early, with a low around 77. Rain chances increase Thursday, with widespread storms and highs near 89. Thunderstorms linger Thursday night and continue into Friday, with more widespread activity and a high near 88….
Staying healthy in the heat
Dr. Josh Luke with Memorial Hospital joins us in studio to discuss signs of heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and how to stay protected. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: heat, heat safety, Memorial Hospital
Money.com ranks William Carey University first among Mississippi schools
William Carey University has ranked high on Money.com’s Best College in America list. William Carey takes the number one spot for Mississippi’s four-year schools. Requirements for the ranking includes at least 500 undergraduate students, reliable data, no financial distress, and graduation rates above the median. University President Dr. Ben Burnett said in a statement that he is proud of the…
Keesler Federal Credit Union gives back through Bright Futures Program
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Keesler Federal Credit Union hosted their largest and last distribution this morning for their Bright Futures Program. The program is providing school supplies to kindergarteners in 27 title I school systems. This initiative launched in 2019 and this is the seventh year of the program that serves more than 19,000 students in 27 school districts. Schools picked…