Morning Business Report: February 5th, 2025
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Rise in investment scams in Mississippi
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is sounding the alarm about a rise in investment scams lately. Secretary Watson says his office has received an uptick in reports of scams lately. The three types of scams to watch out for are crypto currency scams, gift card scams, and affinity fraud scams which is where the scammers build relationships over time…
Biloxi Children’s Walking Parade takes place Saturday
Cecilia Dobbs Walton with the City of Biloxi is in studio to talk about the Biloxi Children’s Mardi Gras Walking Parade. The Children’s Walking Parade takes place on Saturday, February 8th at 10 a.m. It’s open to children ages 12 and younger. They will be parading from under I-110 on Howard Avenue, along Howard Avenue to Lameuse Street and they…
Flights from Gulfport Biloxi International to Orlando begin Thursday
A new non-stop flight service begins this week at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. Starting Thursday, Breeze Airways will offer that service from Gulfport to Orlando on Thursdays and Sundays. It’s the latest flight offering at the airport for the low-cost carrier, which also has offered flights to Tampa and Las Vegas from Gulfport as well. Those flights begin Thursday, February 6th….
USM Star Swayze Bozeman’s Family in New Orleans Ahead of the Super Bowl
Continuing our Super Bowl coverage we are highlighting a player that used to be a star on the Mississippi Coast and in Hattiesburg. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren spoke with his Great Uncle ahead of the big game. Categories: Featured, Local News, News
2/4 – Sam Parker’s “Shady and Warm” Tuesday Night Forecast
Spring like conditions remain for the week and into the weekend. With these warm temps in the afternoon giving the chance for over night fog again. If not fog then low level will be present which is why some areas have dense fog advisories and some don’t by NWS. When the sun comes up the clouds will be there and…
How law enforcement agencies are keeping New Orleans safe ahead of the Super Bowl
Around the corner on almost every major street in New Orleans, are barricades and law enforcement as agencies are working around the clock to make sure the city is secure ahead of the Super Bowl. Rusty Payne, a spokesperson for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, describes what his agency is doing to keep both the stadium as well as the…
Mississippi made players shine on the NFL’s biggest stage in New Orleans for Super Bowl 59
The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles have proven they are the best two teams in the NFL. There’s no argument to be made as they are the final two teams competing for the Lombardi trophy. This year, the Magnolia state is all over both rosters – starting at the very top. A.J. Brown, Darius Slay, and Chris Jones have…
Gulfport Behavioral Health System discusses services offered for military service members
Gulfport Behavioral Health System provides mental health services for military service members. On Tuesday, they had a board meeting to curate conversations about the services they provide. During their discussions, they brought up the topic of operations for their in-patient services for military members. Veteran mental health is a sensitive issue that impacts the military community, and with that comes…
New Orleans Saints great Cam Jordan announces new scholarship through his foundation
Cam Jordan is a 14-year NFL veteran who has spent his entire career with the New Orleans Saints. On Tuesday, the Saints star defensive tackle held an event through the Cam Jordan Foundation, where he announced new scholarship opportunities for deserving youth in the NOLA area. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: cam jordan, Cam Jordan Foundation, new orleans,…
Vibes of the French Quarter heading into Super Bowl 59
Football fans are coming to New Orleans from far and wide as we approach the Big Game this weekend. WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss has an update from the French Quarter and has a reminder about an upcoming weekend parade there. Categories: Local News, News Tags: French Quarter, super bowl 59
Savvy Sliders opening Wednesday in Orange Grove
Matthew Gertz with Savvy Sliders joins us in studio. Savvy Sliders is a new eatery opening Wednesday in Orange Grove. They are located at 12045 Highway 49. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: business, restaurant, Savvy Sliders
Pet of the Week: Mercy is looking for a forever home!
It’s Tuesday which means it is time for our Pet of the Week from Jackson County Animal Shelter! Maridee Mallette joins us with this week’s pet, Mercy! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
Morning Business Report: February 4th, 2025
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Homeowners to appeal lawsuit dismissal over 2023 renewal plan in Ocean Springs
A group representing Ocean Springs property owners in a federal lawsuit says it will appeal the court’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit tied to the city’s urban renewal plan. The Institute for Justice is representing a group of homeowners who disagree with the city’s decision to label their home as blighted in a 2023 urban renewal plan. Judge Taylor McNeel…
Billy Hewes Jr., father of current Gulfport mayor, passes away
The Gulfport community is mourning the loss of a longtime public servant and community leader. In a Facebook post Monday, current Mayor Billy Hewes announced the death of his father, Billy Hewes Jr. The elder Hewes himself was a member of the Gulfport City Council for two terms and was involved in many different business ventures. Mayor Hewes said his…
Mississippi Lottery offering new games this month
Savannah Tirey from the Mississippi Lottery speaks to WXXV News 25 about the new games this month. Categories: Local News, News Tags: lottery, lotto, Mississippi Lottery
WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss brings us a look at Super Bowl week in New Orleans
Super Bowl Week is in full swing now with just five days until the Big Game. WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss is in New Orleans to give us a preview of upcoming events for this week. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: football, sports, super bowl, super bowl 59
Kansas City Chiefs take the podium ahead of Super Bowl 59 during Opening Night
The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to become the NFL’s first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls when they take the field on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Before they take the field for Super Bowl 59, the team took the field to see fans and answer questions from the media. Categories: Featured, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Kansas City…
Philadelphia Eagles take the podium ahead of Super Bowl 59 during Opening Night
The Philadelphia Eagles are searching for their second Super Bowl victory in team history when they take the field on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Before they take the field for Super Bowl 59, the team took the field to see fans and answer questions from the media. Categories: Featured, Sports, Sports Team Tags: new orleans, NFL, opening night,…
Super Bowl rush begins at the oldest sports store in New Orleans
For the last 27 years, N’awlins Sports has had its doors open in the French quarter, a one stop shop for game day needs. With Super Bowl 59 around the corner, owner Michael Lester says there is no boom in business quite like the Super Bowl. “It’s a huge impact. When these teams come into town any business is always…
2/3 – Sam Parker’s “How Warm Is It?” Monday Night Forecast
Spring like afternoons and hard to see mornings most of this week. Dense Fog Advisory for South Mississippi from midnight to 9 AM Tuesday. Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 mile or less. Drive careful and slowly with the low beams on. Tuesday we will warm up into the 70s by the afternoon with more cloud cover. not a…
New Music Monday: February 3rd, 2025
Who will win the 2026 Grammys? Entertainment Reporter Brent Evans looks into his crystal ball to see which artist is on the ride. Here’s this week’s New Music Monday. Categories: Entertainment Tags: grammys, new music monday
Federal grant freeze affecting assistance programs in South Mississippi
The Trump administration’s freeze on federal grant funds is affecting assistance programs that play vital roles in their communities. One program in South Mississippi is Moore Community House’s Women in Construction, a free workforce training program in Biloxi that prepares women for the construction industry. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter has more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: federal…