Morning Business Report: March 5th, 2025
Here is today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
03/07 Ryan’s “Getting Cloudy” Friday Morning Forecast
We may have started on the sunny and chilly side, but it's getting cloudy and warmer as we head into the weekend.
Expect things to warm up a bit despite it getting cloudy out there, all leading into a rainy, potentially stormy start to the weekend. It doesn’t look like anything to worry about, but there is at least a level one (out of five) risk of severe weather. That basically means little-to-none is expected, but a developing thunderstorm could overachieve under…
Morning Business Report: March 4th, 2025
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
Morning Business Report: March 3rd, 2025
Here is today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Comedian Ms. Pat’s “Hot and Flashy Tour” coming to Biloxi
Ms. Pat, a world-famous and Emmy-nominated comedian, is coming to the IP Resort Spa in Biloxi later this month. Ms. Pat has her own special on Netflix and has almost 700,000 followers on Instagram. Our very own Jordyn Lassiter sat down with Ms. Pat to talk about her tour and her career as a comedian. For more information, click here….
Honoring the life of beloved local athlete and coach, Eddie Ladner.
Before closing out sports, we want to take time to honor the life of a beloved local athlete and coach, Eddie Ladner. Ladner graduated from Hancock North Central and played basketball at Mississippi college. After playing himself, Ladner coached at Harrison Central high school where he led their boys basketball team to a State Championship. He was later inducted into…
Gulfport’s Cooper Payne signs tennis scholarship with Millsaps College!
It was an exciting day at Gulfport High School as one of their own is headed to the next level! After the Admirals defeated D’Iberville on their home courts, tennis player Cooper Payne officially put pen to paper to continue his athletic and academic career at Millsaps College! Payne plays doubles for the blue and orange and his favorite memory…
Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Biloxi’s Mason Fields!
They call this guy “The Flash”, but he’s much more than just his speed. He’s a dual-sport athlete for the red and black, well-known on the flag football field, and I truly believe his best days are ahead of him. Get to know Biloxi Junior High’s very own, Mason Fields! “You have to protect the flag and you can’t stiff…
3/6 – Sam Parker’s “Another One” Thursday Night Forecast
Warmer Friday and another day of storms come Saturday. A chilly night with lows in the upper 40s to low 50s and clouds moving into the area overnight. cloudy continuing into Friday for most of the day with some gusty winds out of the south so a more humid feel to the day. Saturday we are in a marginal level…
North Bay Civitan hosting ‘My Abilities Jobs Fair’
North Bay Civitan is hosting a special job fair for those with special needs this weekend. The ‘My Abilities Jobs Fair’ happens March 8th at the D’Iberville Community Center, starting at 10 a.m. and runs to 1 p.m. Recent graduates and adults with special needs will receive information about future education and employment. Those in attendance will also get their…
Ocean Springs sets date for State of the City Address
The date for this year’s State of the City Address in Ocean Springs has been set. Mayor Kenny Holloway will address residents on March 25th at 6 p.m., just a few days before primary election day. The venue is the Mary C. O’Keefe Center. Mayor Holloway will highlight city projects from 2024, also showcasing upcoming investments for 2025. Categories: Local…
Candidate forum for Diamondhead elections
In Diamondhead, a candidate forum is being hosted on March 24th. All Diamondhead candidates are invited to attend and residents are invited to attend and to submit questions. Those can be submitted until March 17th at hcrwomensclub@gmail.com. The forum starts at 5:30 at Diamondhead City Hall. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Diamondhead, elections
Two local students representing the state in Washington, D.C.
Two Coast students were selected for the United States Senate Youth Program. Shayleen Moeini and Jackson Pearce, both of Gulfport, are representing the Magnolia State. The youth senate program’s Washington Week started on March 1st and runs to Saturday, March 8th. Both are attending meetings and briefings with President Trump, senators, and other officials. Each delegate also received a $10,000…
Campers celebrate Read Across America Week at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
Today is the last day of Read Across America Week and here in South Mississippi, many groups that cater to children are celebrating by opening a book! Since Sunday, there has been a Dr. Seuss themed story time at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, followed by an arts and crafts session based on the books read this week. Today, children and…
Traffic Alert: Eastbound lanes of I-10 near Exit 16 temporarily closing
All lanes of I-10 headed east will be temporarily closed near Exit 16 in Hancock County. That’s the Diamondhead-Yacht Club Drive Exit. The closure starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 6 a.m. on March 7th. Crews are placing concrete beams, performing bracing, and installing safety devices across the east lane. Traffic will be rerouted using the Exit 16 entrance…
Election information for City of Moss Point
An important voting precinct update for residents in the City of Moss Point. The voting location for all city wards is Pelican Landing on Highway 613. The change in location will be for municipal elections only. For any questions you may have, you can call 228-475-0300 ext. 7900. Categories: Local News, News Tags: election, moss point
Souper Mudfest returns to Bay St. Louis this weekend
The annual Souper Mudfest is this weekend in Bay St. Louis. Steve Barney comes to the studio to tell us more about all the fun and what you can come away with at the festival. Souper Mudfest takes place in Bay St. Louis on Saturday, March 8th from 2 to 5 p.m. in Old Town. From 4 to 7 p.m….
Ship becomes artificial reef in Mississippi Sound
A new artificial reef is now at the bottom of the Mississippi Sound. The Captain Ben III Vessel was sunk on February 27th in waters 17 miles south of Pascagoula and at a depth of 60 feet. The vessel is 45 feet long and will now providing a habitat for fish and other aquatic wildlife. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
American Red Cross asking for blood donations
The month of March is National Red Cross Month and our South Mississippi chapter is staying busy with events this month, especially as the need for certain types of blood continue. The Red Cross has a critical need for donations of all blood types, but especially type O donors. As an extra incentive, those who donate in the month of…
Traffic Alert: I-10 Lane Closures at Menge Avenue exit
A traffic reminder for nighttime drivers on I-10 in Harrison County. Work at the Menge Avenue exit will cause intermittent lane closures again tonight on the interstate. That work starts at 7:30 tonight and is expected to last around six hours. As always, exercise caution if you have to drive through that area tonight. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags:…
Susie Davis discusses Living Local
Susie Davis joins us in studio to talk about Living Local with Susie Davis. Living Local is a new half-hour show airing Thursdays at 12:30pm WXXV NBC 25 showcasing local shops, restaurants and hot spots along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. For more information on Living Local with Susie Davis, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Living Local, Susie Davis
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal Cancer is the third most common diagnosis in men and women. Dr. Joshua Tyler joins us to discuss ways to be aware. Categories: Health, Local News, News Tags: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, health
Hibernia Irish Society preparing for St. Patrick’s Day Festivities
Mardi Gras might be over, but St. Patrick’s Day is coming up. Justin Sutton and Kelly Pennell with the Hibernia Irish Society joins us in studio to talk about the upcoming Hibernia Parade and the Irish Malarky event. The Irish Malarky event takes place on Saturday, March 15th beginning at 9 a.m. at Biloxi City Hall. The 2025 St. Patrick’s…
Equestrians gather to compete at the Gulf Coast Winter Classics
The Gulf Coast Winter Classics is on week three of competition at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter went to the horse show to talk to the top riders. For more information about the Winter Classics, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gulf Coast Winter Classics, Harrison County Fairgrounds