Morning Business Report: April 21, 2025
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Lunch and Learn: Modular Wood Ramp Training
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Katherine Sutton with Mississippi Heroes and Matthew Boyd with Gulf Coast Medical Supplies join us in studio. They’re here to talk about a modular wood ramp training event this Friday. The public is invited out to the lunch and learn on Friday, April 25th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. For…
Hancock Resource Center hosting Crawfish Cook off
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hancock Resource Center is hosting a crawfish cookoff this Saturday. Center President Rhonda Rhodes joins us ahead of the event. Teams will compete for the best crawfish and many other awards. The event will take place on Coleman Avenue in Waveland from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 228-463-8887. Categories: Community Headlines…
Municipal Primary Runoff Election Reminders
SOUTH MISS (WXXV)- Voters in six South Mississippi cities will head to the polls Tuesday for a handful of municipal primary run-off elections. Those races are: Bay St. Louis GOP Alderman at Large primary between Larry Smith and Lonnie J. Falgout Biloxi GOP Ward 3 primary between Dixie Newman and Robert Nail Diamondhead GOP Ward 1 primary between Shane Finley…
Bishop Kihneman releases statement on the death of Pope Francis
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-As Catholics and Christians here in South Mississippi and worldwide mourn the death of Pope Francis, many leaders are sending out their condolences. In a statement released Monday morning by the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi, Bishop Louis Kihneman says “The Pope’s unwavering dedication to the Gospel touched countless hearts and brought the light of Christ to all corners…
04/21 Ryan’s “Cloudy & Humid Start” Monday Morning Forecast
Seeing a continuance of our weekend weather as we're off to a cloudy & humid start to the week.
We’re off to a cloudy and humid start today, which is really just a continuation of our weekend weather…a pattern that’ll stick with us for the rest of the week. The most notable difference today is the addition of a few showers for our mid-morning hours, which will increase slightly to few-to-scattered showers and thunderstorms in the early afternoon. These…
‘Making Groceries Happen’ organization gives back to community
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a festive weekend along the Coast, but one local organization focused on giving back this Easter weekend by battling food insecurities. ‘Making Groceries Happen’ is a local nonprofit organization that goes to grocery stores and gives back to those in need with an emphasis on the elderly. With inflating prices, many are struggling to afford…
Morning Business Report: April 17, 2025
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Morning Business Report: April 17, 2025
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Morning Business Report: April 15, 2025
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Morning Business Report: April 14, 2025
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Gulf Coast Skateparks Association hosts a community yard sale
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association hosted a community yard sale on Saturday. Association members and volunteers coming out early to raise money for a permanent skatepark at the Biloxi underpass. The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association’s president Tyler Prowant saying the idea comes from his sister-in-law with hopes of future yard sales. Items range from clothing, electronics, furniture…
City of Waveland hosts third annual Easter Parade
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- There were plenty of Easter events on the Coast this weekend, but one notable event over the years has been Waveland’s annual Easter Parade. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: easter, waveland
Family comes from all around to celebrate Gulfport resident’s 100th birthday
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- “Happy birthday!” Delores Stanley turned 100 years old on April 19th, family from all over the country coming to surprise her. Residents and friends at Summerfield Senior Living taking part in the festivities as well. “It’s fantastic, it’s so fun to have everyone here. Our family kind of spreads all over several states so for everyone to…
Chandeleur Island Brewing Company celebrates 10 years of Chandyfest
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Chandeleur Island Brewing Company is celebrating their 10th year of Chandyfest. They’re doing it with a special drink, music, and the community coming out. “Me and my daughter, we just moved to Biloxi a year ago. When we heard about Chandyfest, we applied and they accepted us. This is my second time attending Chandyfest,” said Rome Brown,…
April 20th marks 15 years since Deepwater Horizon Disaster
Mississippi (WXXV)- Sunday marks 15 years since the Deepwater Horizon Disaster in the Gulf of Mexico – remaining the worst oil spill in U.S. history. On April 20th, 11 people were tragically killed in the rig explosion that caused one of the most damaging environmental catastrophes. Oil gushed from the seafloor for 87 days, ultimately spewing 134 million gallons into…
4/18 – Sam Parker’s “Hop Into The Weekend” Friday Night Forecast
Easter weekend is going to be warm with rain chances next week. Saturdays daytime highs in the 80s and mostly cloudy. Sunday to remain cloudy with warm 80s and rain chances decreased for the day. the potential for showers and thunder storms mainly starts to shape up next week on Monday. A cold front will continue to move east and…
DreKo Music Productions LLC Ribbon Cutting
GULFPORT, Miss (WXXV) – DreKo Music Productions LLC celebrated a ribbon cutting today, honoring 5 years of business and expansion as they opened the doors to their newest executive facility. Founder and C.E.O., Andreius Moore, aka DreKo the Prophet says, “here in this building is where we come and meet and do our consultations with the artists, you know, artist…
Long Beach provides update to harbor project
Long Beach, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is continuing to work on its harbor project. The city sharing the southeastern bulkhead project is finished while the final concrete cap sections have also been finished. Those crews are now framing sidewalks to provide public access along the outer wall. Construction of the inner bulkhead is expected to begin in…
William Carey University announces new Vice President for Tradition Campus
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- William Carey University’s Tradition Campus is seeing some change this summer. Longtime educator Dr. Cassandra Conner is retiring, with Dr. Ladd Taylor stepping in as Vice President. Dr. Taylor currently serves as the Vice President of MGCCC’s Perkinston Campus. He has been in that role for 23 years, taking on many responsibilities during that time. The change…
Pentecostals of The Gulf Coast host “Drive Through Prayer” event
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – Pentecostals of the Gulf Coast is using this Good Friday as an opportunity to connect with their community. They hosted a “drive-through prayer” inviting drivers along Popps Ferry Road to stop for a blessing and request prayer for whatever challenges they may be facing. Church member Preston Dennis says their mission goes beyond the walls of…
Easter events happening across the coast
Gulf Coast (WXXV)- Easter Weekend kicks off Saturday and the coast is getting in on the fun. The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting an Easter Egg hunt on their campus tomorrow from 11 AM to 3 PM. The aquarium is trading in bunny eggs for special penguin eggs – guests can even find one golden penguin egg. That egg gives the…