Morning Business Report: Jan 10, 2025
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Loved ones gather to honor Nikyra Dedeaux
Today, loved ones are gathering to honor Nikyra Dedeaux, an 18-year-old of Gulfport who was killed during the terrorist attack in New Orleans. Family and friends remember Nikyra as a vibrant, joyful soul who made it her mission to spread love wherever she went. Her cousin, Aamori Smith, was by her side celebrating the New Year when the tragic attack…
Knox Ross with Southern Rail Commission discusses Amtrak
Knox Ross with the Southern Rail Commission speaks to WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott and gives an update on Amtrak on the Coast. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Amtrak, knox ross, Southern Rail Commission
100 Men Hall holding second annual Rock n Roux Gumbo Cookoff
100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis will be hosting their second annual Rock n Roux Gumbo Cookoff on Saturday, January 11th. The event takes place from 11:30 to 4 in the afternoon. Entry is $30 and you should bring your own chair. Gumbo isn’t the only thin to be expected. A line of musical guests will treat everyone to…
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith supports permanent Daylight Savings Time
Senator Cindy Hyde Smith reaffirms her support for a permanent Daylight Savings Time. Senator Hyde-Smith announced she is pushing to make Daylight Savings Time permanent across the United States. She joins Florida Senator Rick Scott as a co-sponsor of the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025. The effort would end the clock-changing ritual of springing forward and falling back. Categories: Local…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Rodeo coming to town
The Gulf Coast Rodeo is coming to town in April. Katherine Sutton, Jade Kitaif, and Matthew Smith are in studio with more. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Rodeo takes place April 11th and 12th at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Mississippi Gulf Coast Rodeo
Joppa Shriners Chili Cookoff
The Joppa Shriners are hosting a chili cookoff this weekend. Gates at the Joppa Shriner Temple in Biloxi open at 11 a.m. and judging will begin at 3. Entry fee is $25 while a tasting card is $5. There are prizes for first, second, and people’s choice. Categories: Local News, News Tags: chili cookoff, Joppa Shriners
Gulfport Fire Department fights car fire on I-10
Gulfport Fire Department responded to a car fire earlier today. That fire happening on I-10 and Lorraine Road. Firefighters at the scene say the driver was able to escape safely. No injuries were reported. Categories: Local News, News Tags: car fire, GFD, Gulfport Fire Department, i-10, lorraine road
Community Drop Off Day for Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs Prom Closet
The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs is hosting their homecoming and prom closet cleanout. A community drop off day is being held on Saturday, January 11th from 9 to noon. Those interested need to head to Stephens Mechanical Engineering in Biloxi to give gently used dresses, shoes, and accessories. On Saturday, February 1st is the Prom Closet. That will take…
Joppa Shriners hosting Steak Night Friday
The Joppa Shriners in Biloxi is hosting a steak dinner tonight! The time for the dinner runs from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Steak, salad, potato, and dessert are on the menu with a non-alcoholic drink to go with it. Ticket sales stop at 7:15 or sooner if everything is sold out. The price for the dinner is $20. Categories: Local…
Funeral for Nikyra Dedeaux
The funeral for Nikyra Dedeaux is taking place in Gulfport. Dedeaux was killed in the New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New Orleans. The funeral is taking place at the Lyman Community Center, beginning at 11. She was a recent graduate of Harrison Central High School. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Nikyra Dedeaux
New Orleans attacker fired at police before they shot and killed him, bodycam video shows
WARNING: BODY CAM FOOTAGE
(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)By JACK BROOK Updated 10:41 AM CST, January 10, 2025 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Islamic State group-inspired attacker who killed 14 people in a truck rampage on New Year’s Day in New Orleans shot at police from inside his truck before officers fatally shot him, police bodycam footage released Friday shows. The footage presented to news outlets by…
Susie Teases New Living Local Episode
Don't miss Living Local every Thursday at 12:30pm on NBC 25
Susie Davis is back in the studio to talk to Ethan about the latest episode of her new show “Living Local with Susie Davis” (1/9/25) and how local businesses can get featured. Categories: Living Local Tags: interview, Living Local, Susie Davis
Paper Airplane Contest at Aviation Heritage Museum
Francisco Gonzalez with the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum is in studio to tell us about the Paper Airplane Contest. The contest takes place January 25th. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum, paper airplane contest
WXXV 25’s Jordyn Lassiter rides along with Gulfport Police Department – National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
To honor National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, WXXV 25’s Jordyn Lassiter shadowed Gulfport PD to experience a police officer’s daily life. She got paired with the narcotics team as they monitor drug and gun activity in Gulfport. It didn’t take long before they were in pursuit—a duo suspected of being involved in a drug deal. The narcotics department is a…
01/10 Ryan’s “Wet & Warmer” Friday Morning Forecast
Still on the cool side out there, but it's much more wet & warmer than it has been all week long.
Categories: Weather Headlines Tags: forecast, January, January 2025, Ryan Mahan, Weather, Wet & Warmer, WXXV
Sammy the Sloth Celebrates Turning 5 Years Old
Chill Sloth Ice Cream open last year and their real life sloth mascot Sammy has quickly become a South Mississippi star. Well Sammy recently turned 5 years old and WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was in Wiggins to celebrate. Categories: Featured, Local News, News
1/9 – Sam Parker’s “Grab Your Umbrella” Thursday Night Forecast
Heavier rain to come Friday morning bringing gust winds. Our storm system morning through tonight into Friday with cold rain. Temperatures will be around the 40s over night with off and on drizzles for some areas as the heavier rain will be to the north. We will see our share of rain Friday as the bulk of the system moves…
PRCC takes down Delgado CC 108-45 behind 28-points from freshman Krystian Lewis
Pearl River Community College welcomed Delgado Community College to town on Thursday. It was a dominant performance from PRCC as they defeated Delgado 108-45. Freshman Krystian Lewis scored a team-high 28 points, including a 22-point first half. Up next for the Wildcats is a road matchup with Coahoma Community College on Monday, Jan. 13th. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team…
Introducing WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: Bay High Soccer’s Aiden Boudro!
The phrase “ball is life” couldn’t be more accurate to describe this week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week. He’s the Gatorade Player of the Year and a two time All-American and a back-to-back title holder, but where did it all start? Find out by getting to know Bay High School’s Aiden Boudro! “My old man!” Boudro said. “He made…
Two East Central Hornets put pen to paper to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level
Two Hornets officially put pen to paper to further their academic and athletic careers on Thursday. Outfielder Matthew Combs let the ink dry with Colin Community College, and shortstop Jaxon Cripps will take his talents to Holmes Community College. “Oh it means everything,” Cripps said. “All the work from T-ball and going to all these hitting lessons and fielding practices…
WXXV News 25 Exclusive: Grant Chighizola speaks with California State Fire Marshal on wildfires
Devastating scenes continue to unfold in the Los Angles Metro Area as crews continue to battle multiple wildfires. WXXV News 25’s Grant Chighizola has an exclusive interview with the California State Fire Marshal on what led to these fires and how you can help the victims who have lost nearly everything to these flames. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags:…
‘Mama Ain’t Cooking’ food truck event returns to Gulfport
Well, the Gulfport favorite ‘Mama Ain’t Cooking’ food truck event has made a return, serving up everything from fresh seafood to southern comfort food. The ‘Mama Ain’t Cooking’ food truck event takes place on the second Thursday of each month at the Gulfport Premium Outlets. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has the latest on what they were cooking up….
Discussing Gaming on the Coast
WXXV continues to keep an eye on the Mississippi Legislature and bills that affect the Coast. The Legislature is expected to take up a bill that reinforces the Secretary of State’s authority to manage Tideland Leases for new casino development while giving cities more power to control public harbors and marinas. This is happening after some recent casino site approvals…