Morning Business Report: June 13, 2025
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Juneteenth Weekend Celebration in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Get ready for an action-packed two-day weekend extravaganza, the City of Biloxi and Mover and Shakers Social Club present the Juneteenth Weekend Celebration. The event kicked off with a three-on-three basketball tournament on Friday afternoon. On Saturday, there is a unity walk/run in the morning at John Henry Beck Park. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the…
Mississippi Open Fishing Tournament on the Coast
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Anglers competing in the Mississippi Open Fishing Tournament on the Coast started arriving Thursday. From Cat and Ship Island to Fort Massachusetts and everywhere in between, this year’s field takes their shot reeling in the winning catch. The record for Gulf Blue Marlin has been held in Mississippi for two decades now. So, it’s safe to say…
Feeding the Gulf Coast provides free meals to children during summer months
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – Feeding the Gulf Coast hosted a Summer Meals Celebration for local children ages 18 and younger. The event offered fun activities alongside free meals. Feeding the Gulf Coast partners with local community organizations to provide free meals to children, 18 and younger, through the Summer Meals Program. The program is supported by the United States Department…
Round Island Lighthouse Maritime Museum hosts ribbon cutting in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- A Pascagoula landmark now features a new museum that will give visitors a deeper look into its history. City officials hosted a ribbon cutting for the Round Island Lighthouse Maritime Museum on Thursday morning. The small red building — located just to the west of the iconic lighthouse — features photographs of the landmark’s revolution, replicas of…
IMMS set to release turtles Friday afternoon
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- IMMS is releasing more turtles Friday. Three turtles will be released into the Mississippi Sound at 3:30 p.m. in front of the Edgewater Mall in Biloxi. If you are unable to attend, they will live stream the release on their Facebook page. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Institute of Marine Mammal Studies, turtle release
Jackson County Animal Shelter overwhelmed: Community urged to step in
Jackson County, MS (WXXV) – The Jackson County Animal Shelter is facing a critical overcrowding crisis, taking in an average of 17 animals a day and currently operating at full capacity. As a result, the shelter has been forced to temporarily stop accepting owner surrenders. “The phone rings constantly off the hook as soon as we open every day,” says…
Juneteenth Celebration this weekend in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Cece Shabazz and Felix Gines are in studio to tell us about the Juneteenth Celebration happening this weekend in Biloxi, which features many big events. This free celebration includes a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, a Unity Walk/Run, live music, local vendors, family activities, and a special Juneteenth recognition ceremony. Come celebrate culture, community, and freedom in a way…
06/13 Ryan’s “Familiar” Friday Morning Forecast
Get ready for a familiar pattern as we finish off the week with more afternoon showers and storms.
We’re in for more familiar weather across South Mississippi today with initially spotty, then more frequent shower and thunderstorm activity popping up later in the day. It won’t be too widespread once again today, but I do expect we’ll start seeing a slight uptick in the frequency and amount of rainfall we see as we finish off the week and…
Main Street Art Market coming to Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)-Artist Steve Barney joins us in studio this morning. He’s here to talk about the Second Block Lawn Pop-up Art Market in Bay St. Louis. The Main Street Art Market, a one-day celebration of local art and culture, will take place Saturday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Second Block of Main…
Former Biloxi Shucker throws a no hitter through five innings during Major League debut
Former Biloxi Shucker Jacob Misiorowski made his Major League debut for the Milwaukee Brewers. The flame thrower started off strong, owning the top pitching velocities of the day after just one inning. The righty had a stellar start in the show, throwing five hitless innings with five strikeouts and throwing 14 pitches over 100 miles per hour. Congratulations to former…
Wildcat Baseball breaks Pearl River program record of Five All-America selections
What a historic day it was for the Pearl River Community College baseball team, as they set a new program record of five athletes being tabbed with All-America honors. With a 53-win season and a pair of titles to go along with it, this honestly comes as no surprise, but boy is this difficult to accomplish! Starting off with the…
Young Quarterback room vying for New Orleans Saints starting position
The question everyone’s asking when it comes to the New Orleans Saints is who’s going to be the leader and signal caller for the black and gold. After Derek Carr announced his retirement in may, four young hopefuls are vying for the spot of the starting quarterback. Taking snaps during Saints Minicamp was Spencer Rattler, who has six starts under…
6/12 – Sam Lucey’s “Very Pleasant” Thursday Evening Forecast
Skies turn mostly clear on this Thursday evening before clouds build back in by Friday morning. Lows dip to the upper 70s with a light southerly breeze. Showers and storms are likely through late Friday morning and into the afternoon, otherwise skies will remain partly cloudy with highs in the upper 80s. A few storms may linger overnight into Saturday…
Wiggins Native, Grace Ann Courtney, prepares for Distinguished Young Woman Nationals
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV) – Over the summer, Grace Ann Courtney, a Wiggins native and graduate of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, was named Distinguished Young Woman of Mississippi. Now, she’s preparing to take the national stage. Earlier today, Courtney was celebrated with a heartfelt send-off party hosted by the Stone County Economic Development Partnership as she gears up…
MDOT releases Hurricane Preparedness Guide
When it’s hurricane season, it is all hands-on deck for officials on the Coast and in the state, including the Mississippi Department of Transportation. MDOT has just released its Hurricane Preparedness Guide. Anna Ehrgott with MDOT joins us from Jackson and has more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: hurricane preparedness guide, MDOT
Governor Reeves announces boost to AI development in Mississippi
Mississippi is making a big push into artificial intelligence. Governor Tate Reeves announced a new initiative to grow AI talent across the state. The Mississippi AI talent accelerator program aims to build skills in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced technologies through the state’s universities. The goal is to support the growth of Amazon Web Services in Mississippi. Amazon’s Director…
Morning Business Report: June 12, 2025
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Suspect killed in police stand off in Saucier identified
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Bureau of Investigations has confirmed the identity of the suspect killed in Wednesday night’s police stand off in Saucier. The suspect has been identified as 40-year-old Jason Simmons. The area of Saucier where this all took place, off Highway 67 and Turan Road, was on high edge Wednesday night, with law enforcement responding in full force….
Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum offering summer camp
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- This summer, kids are taking flight at the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum Summer Camp. Students in grades six through 12 can dive into the world of aeronautics. From flight simulators and drones to 3D printing, robotics, and even aviation sheet metal, campers are getting a real, hands-on experience. They even help build a real airplane. It’s a…
Juneteenth in the Pass
Juneteenth celebrations are beginning across South Mississippi this weekend, including one in Downtown Pass Christian. Jake Cook is here to tell us more about Juneteenth in the Pass. The Juneteenth in the Pass event takes place Saturday, June 14 at West Harrison County Civic Center. For more information, click here Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Juneteenth in the Pass
Wiggins Fire Department and Scouts of America holding flag retirement ceremony
This weekend, the Wiggins Fire Department and Scouts of America are holding a flag retirement ceremony in recognition of National Flag Day. Fire Chief Steven Purvis and Ronnie McBridge are in studio with more. The ceremony begins at 6 p.m. this Saturday at 140 N. Magnolia Drive in Wiggins. Veterans and the public are invited to bring a flag to…
Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson announces run for MS governor
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- A statewide elected Republican office holder has announced his candidacy for governor in the 2027 election. Current Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson announced his bid for the state’s top office on social media Wednesday night. In his statement announcing his candidacy, Gipson touted is conservative credentials and experience representing Mississippi on the national and world stage when it…
Pascagoula annexation plans to add 25 square miles to city limits
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- We have an update in the Pascagoula annexation, which plans to add just over 25 miles of land to the city’s limits. Back on June 3, the city council adopted an ordinance to pursue the annexation of land east of the city. City officials say room to grow is one of the major issues Pascagoula has faced…