Morning Business Report: November 11th, 2024
Here is today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Meggan Monday: Feed My Sheep makes sure no one goes hungry
A Gulfport outreach program that began in 1983 works every day to make sure that those facing food insecurities do not go hungry. Let’s head over to Feed My Sheep to find out more about this program that feeds more than 350 people a day — including deliveries to shut-ins. Feed My Sheep Executive Director David Lion said, “Our mission…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
Joining us this morning is Mike Wattigny with Fresh Junkie Racing. He is in studio to tell us about the Gulf Coast Marathon! The Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon takes place December 14th through the 15th. For more information, click here! Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
Thai Temple in Gautier
WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren took some time on Sunday to dive deeper into one most unique cultures with a presence here in South Mississippi and he’s also shining a light on a special woman who has made it her home. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Thai Temple
Wild West Wingding at the Venue at Southern Oaks
Joining us is in studio is Dr. Crystal Bowler who is here to tell us about the Wild West Wingding event. The Wild West Wingding takes place November 16th at the Venue at Southern Oaks at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35 or $60 for two. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Wild West Wingding
Mississippi Sneaker Culture Convention at MGCCC
Sneaker heads united at MGCCC’s Harrison County Campus Sunday for the first Mississippi Sneaker Culture Convention. WXVV News 25’s Lucas Warren has this story. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Sneaker Culture Convention
Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: Ocean Springs’ very own Carmela Coulter!
Get you a girl that can do both and then some! This WXXV Student Athlete of the Week is a member of the Greyhound volleyball team, a State Champion track athlete, and leads her peers as the student body president. She truly does it all and does it all well. Introducing the strong leader and competitor, Ocean Springs’ very own…
A person is dead and 16 are hurt after a shooting at Tuskegee University; 1 arrest made
By JEFF MARTIN ATLANTA (AP) — A shooting early Sunday during homecoming weekend at Tuskegee University in Alabama left one person dead and injured 16 others, a dozen of them by gunfire, authorities said. One arrest was announced hours later. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said Jaquez Myrick, 25, of Montgomery, was taken into custody while leaving the scene of the…
11/11 Ryan’s “Damp & Dreary” Veteran’s Day Forecast
Expect a damp & dreary start to the week, but things will be much more "fall-like" by the end of it.
The rain became a little more consistent over the weekend after a week of off-and-on showers, leaving things damp & dreary as we start off this week. The thicker cloud cover and rain did cool things down yesterday and for this morning, dropping lows to the upper 60s and low 70s, cooler than last week but still considerably above normal….
11/10 – Sam Parker’s “Umbrella Days” Sunday Night Forecast
Likely to still be some patches of light rain for the over night hours for some areas. Watching to see how dense the fog will be overnight tonight but mainly patchy areas. We do expect some low ceilings and lowered visibilities if winds lower overnight. Still have the chance to see and could even see light rain tomorrow. Areas that…
Seven Picayune student-athletes put pen to paper to continue their academic and athletic careers
On Thursday, seven Picayune student-athletes signed to continue player sports at the next level. Reese Sorrells and Anna Leigh Robbins will both be continuing their volleyball careers at the next level. Sorrells will attend MGCCC and Robbins will be going to SWCC. They are the first Picayune volleyball players to play at the next level. Hayley Pascal signed to the…
Gautier’s Trey Irving named 5A Mr. Football after stellar regular season campaign
Gautier’s Trey Irving has made a name for himself this season, leading the Gators to a 9-1 regular season record. The senior quarterback was recently named the 5A Mr. Football – an award that is given to the best high school football player in their class. The number pop off the stat sheet when looking at Irving’s production over the…
Poplarville wins playoff opener 27-26 in thrilling fashion over Mendenhall
The Poplarville Hornets opened the playoffs at home against the Mendenhall Tigers. This one came down to the wire as Zack Case scored a go-ahead touchdown with just over one minute remaining in the game to give the Hornets the win and advance them to the next round. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, High…
11/8 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Big Pine” Friday Night Forecast
Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
It`s been apparent over the last 6 hours or so that Rafael is increasingly being affected by shear and dry air, looking significantly weaker than at the beginning of our shift. Mid and upper level steering will eventually collapse and strand a weakening Rafael over the central Gulf later in the weekend. In fact, it is fairly likely to be…
Historical figures come back to life for Live Oak Cemetery Tours
On Friday, Pass Christian took a step back into the past as it hosted the Live Oak Cemetery Tours, giving attendees a glimpse into the lives of those who shaped Pass Christian throughout history. Spectators followed a designated path through the oaks and headstones of the the cemetery and were greeted by actors portraying as historical figures from different eras…
Gulf Coast Veterans Parade takes place Saturday, November 9th
We are joined by President of the Gulf Coast Veterans Parade James Hollingsworth and Retired Lt. General and Parade Marshal Mike Peterson. They are here to talk about the veterans parade in Biloxi this weekend. The parade takes place November 9th at 11 a.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: gulf coast veterans parade
Ron Meyers Christmas City Gift Show kicks off at Coast Convention Center
It’s November 8th and it is not too early to be thinking about Christmas! The Ron Meyers Christmas City Gift Show kicked off at the Coast Convention Center Friday. There are over 300 booths set up at this event. Doors opened at 10 a.m. Friday morning and stayed open until 9 p.m. Adults became the focus of the event around…
Community comes together for Coffee with First Responders in Gulfport
The Gulfport Chamber of Commerce hosted Coffee with First Responders this morning. The event is designed to connect community members with local police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel. Complimentary breakfast was available while supplies lasted and this event was also open to the public. The event offered an informal setting for residents, business leaders, and community members to engage…
Armed Forces Retirement Home holds Veterans Day Ceremony and Open House
The Armed Forces Retirement Home hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony and Open House earlier today. This event, honoring all who served, featured helicopter landings, vehicles to tour, and much more. The ceremonial guest speaker for today’s event was Colonel Rick Weaver from the Mississippi Army National Guard. Art exhibits and musical performances were also on display. With Veterans Day on…
Harrison County School District holds annual Field Day for Special Education Students
The Harrison County School District hosted their third annual Field Day for Special Education Students. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter brings us to Warrior Stadium for the action. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Field Day, harrison county school district, Special Education Students
WXXV News 25 and Magic 93.7 team up to flip the switch on Christmas music
The flip has been switched on Christmas music for the Gulf Coast! Members of the WXXV News 25 team joined 93.7 and guests from the North Pole to turn the radio holly and jolly. Tune into93.7 from now until Christmas to get into the holiday spirit. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: christmas music, Magic 93.7
Live Oak Cemetery Tour
Lori Fisher with the Live Oak Cemetery Association and Trinity Episcopal Church joins us in studio to tell us about the cemetery tour this weekend. The Live Oak Tours take place Friday, November 8th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, November 9th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Live Oak Cemetery 399-301 St. Louis Street Pass…
LivingLocal
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. Susie takes you inside our unique local businesses to find out what sets them apart and let you know how to get in touch. ABOUT THE HOST: Susie Davis is an entrepreneur involved in…
Delta State University awarded $1m grant for new flight simulator
Delta State University is being awarded a $1 million grant for a new flight simulator… The grant is going to the school’s Commercial Aviation Department, paving the way for purchase of an agricultural and aerial firefighting flight simulator. The sim will be the first of its kind, giving essential training to future firefighters and agriculture workers. Faculty and students both…