Morning Business Report: April 8, 2025
Categories: Business
Mississippi Lottery’s march transfer announced
The Mississippi Lottery has announced the transfer of proceeds for the month of March. Over $10 million was transferred to the state bringing the fiscal year 2025 total to just over $85 million. The first $80 million is funded for roads and bridges across the state. Following March, $5.2 million will go towards the Education Enhancement Fund. These funds will…
East Central’s Anthony Tanner signs baseball scholarship to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Heading over to Hurley, Mississippi for our play of the day, East Central high school celebrated a huge piece of their baseball puzzle! Hornet outfielder Anthony Tanner is staying on the coast and joining the diamond at Mississippi Gulf coast Community College. Tanner was a member of the State Championship team in 2023, was named an All-State player just last…
The Gulf Coast is home to eighteen Randy West Soccer All-Stars!
The celebrations continue here on the coast as a huge amount of our soccer players have been selected as Randy West All-Stars for the 2025 school year. This comes as no surprise as we had five State Champions back in Feburary, so let’s mention these athletes now! Boys’ South Team: Gage Anderson – St. Patrick Ryan Boles – Gulfport…
Athletes from Stone, St. Martin George County and Gautier signed to continue their careers at the next level!
From one celebration to another, many local athletes along the coast celebrated huge milestones this week by signing their letters of intent. We’re kicking things off with three athletes from Stone high school. Tennis player Cree Cunningham is headed just across the street to join the talented squad at Mississippi Gulf Coast community college. As for Tomcat football, this pair…
Gulfport Powerlifting dominates State Championship; Boys with fourth consecutive title and Girls with first title in school history!
There’s State Champions, and then there’s a legacy of State Champions. Less than two weeks ago, the Gulfport boys powerlifting team didn’t win their first or second state title, but their fourth in a row, and their eighth in the last nine years. For seniors like Hudson Williams, he says this one is by far the most important. “It…
Pass Christian honors Olympian Cory McGee and the 2009 State Championship team!
For Pass Christian High School, Saturday was more than a day of competition, but a day celebrating champions and an Olympian as the Pirate Track team hosted their Cory McGee Classic. In their final meet before the postseason, the Pass Christian track and field team honored the outstanding career of the Pass Christian alum and Olympian, Cory McGee. Running around…
4/7 – Sam Parker’s “The Sun Comes Out Tomorrow” Monday Night Forecast
Yes the sun will come out tomorrow so bet your bottom dollar. cooler and cloudy earlier today due to the cold front that passed with temperatures staying in the 50s. Tonight will get chilly with lows in the mid to low 40s and winds out of the north so Tuesday morning have that coat ready. in the afternoon we will…
Youth Skate Clinic this weekend at Biloxi DIY Skatepark
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skatepark Association is hosting a free youth skate clinic this weekend. Kids 15 and under are invited to the DIY Biloxi Park on Hopkins Boulevard. Helmets are required for kids and pads are encouraged. Parents must also be present the entire time. The time for that clinic is 1 to 4 Saturday, April 12….
Singing River Health Systems Blood Drive
Ocean Springs, Miss (WXXV)- Blood donors in the Ocean Springs area had the opportunity to help save a life today at Singing River’s Ocean Springs Hospital. The Singing River Health System is hosting a blood drive this week with the help of the Blood Center. The Blood Center is Singing River’s top blood provider. If you are planning to give…
Sea Wolves returning for another season
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Sea Wolves last home game was this weekend, but don’t worry, the Sea Wolves are making a comeback for the 2025-2026 season. The Sea Wolves announced the move on their social media pages. Pen was put to paper on April 5th with the Sea Wolves season ending on April 12th in Baton Rouge against the…
New movie begins filming in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Filming for a new movie begins this week in the City of Discovery. The Ocean Springs Board of Alderman met in a special session last Friday to approve the filming. The name of the production is still not yet known at this time. However, as a result of the filming, there will be a temporary road…
Morning Business Report: April 7, 2025
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20 years after Hurricane Katrina, this beloved restaurant is making a return
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV) – Before Hurricane Katrina devastated the town of Waveland in 2005, it was home to a thriving restaurant scene, and Rickey’s was at the heart of it. Chef Rickey Peters is bringing back the beloved restaurant, saying he couldn’t go anywhere without someone asking, “When are you coming back to Coleman Avenue?” In partnership with Thomas Genin,…
Hurricane training exercise at Keesler Air Force Base
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s not hurricane season, but Keesler Air Force Base is preparing ahead of time. Starting Monday and running until Friday, the base is undergoing a base-wide hurricane exercise. Officials say to expect traffic diversions, gate delays, and disruptions to on-base services. The base loudspeaker is also expected to make announcements throughout the week. This is to test…
2025 Gulf Coast Military and Civilian Job Fair
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The 2025 Gulf Coast Military and Civilian Job Fair is happening Tuesday at the Biloxi Civic Center. The event runs from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Come dressed for success and be prepared for on-site interviews and bring plenty of resumes. You can pre-register at jobfairs.ms.gov. Tags: 2025 Gulf Coast Military and Civilian Job Fair
Meeting the Biloxi Pearls Cheerleaders
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Pearls stopped by the studio ahead of the Biloxi Shuckers home opening tomorrow. Alyssa and Ezabelle shared what fun is expected throughout the season. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
Patriot Guard Riders escorting ‘The Wall that Heals’ to D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- “The Wall that Heals” is coming to D’Iberville starting April 10th. The memorial is being set up at the Bobby Eleuterius Sports Complex. On Tuesday, April 8th the memorial will be escorted to the sportsplex by the Patriot Guard Riders. Senior Ride Captain Sandie Schlett and Carl Hornbuckle join us in studio with more information. For more…
Protesters march along 13th Street in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Over the weekend in Downtown Gulfport, a political protest took place rallying against the Trump Administration and Elon Musk. Protestors flocked at around 1 p.m. on Saturday and marched along 13th Street in Gulfport with signs and chants to voice their concerns. People were protesting for many issues like social security, Medicare, and against other decisions by…
Residents come out for 17th annual Unity Fest in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- In Downtown Gulfport this weekend was the 17th annual Unity Fest. This free outdoor event was put on to unite the local community and give families a fun event to attend. The festival had much to offer like a wide variety of local food stands serving up traditional cuisine, plenty of local vendors with unique items, and…
First responders partake in water rescue training in Wiggins
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Over the weekend in Stone County, there was a combined first responder water rescue training session at Flint Creek Water Park. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren attended the training and has more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Flint Creek Water Park, water rescue training
Gulf Coast Skatepark Association pushing for permanent facility, teaching the new generation of skaters
St. Martin, Miss (WXXV)- A new skatepark opens in St. Martin on Saturday, offering new and veteran skaters alike a safe place to practice their craft. A DIY wooden skatepark opens for the public at the West Jackson County Soccer Complex. The Gulf Coast Skatepark Association hoping this park encourages a permanent facility. “We wanted something for the new generation,…
Diamondhead man killed in accident over the weekend
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Diamondhead man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Friday night. It happened on I-10 in Harrison County around 9:35 p.m. Mississippi Highway Patrol officials say a Chevy SUV traveling westbound left the road and overturned in the median. The driver, 55-year-old Patrick McCann, died at the scene. The exact cause of the crash is still…
“Unwind, Uncork, and Connect: A Night of European Flavors:” GivHer Circle Wine Tasting event
Christen Duhe with GivHer Circle joined us in studio this morning. She’s here to talk about their second annual wine tasting event “Unwind, Uncork, and Connect: A Night of European Flavors.” The event takes place Tuesday, April 8th at 5 p.m. at the Boho Biloxi Social House. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: GivHer Circle, wine tasting…