Morning Business Report: November 7th, 2024
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
Annual Piney Woods Heritage Festival
Barb Medlock with the Crosby Arboretum in Picayune is in studio to talk about this weekend’s Piney Woods Heritage Festival. The annual Piney Woods Heritage Festival takes place this weekend at the Crosby Arboretum in Picayune from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be live music, silent auction, exhibits and more. For more information call 601-799-2311. Categories: Community Headlines…
WXXV’s Everett Ganier Jr. stops by Coffee with First Responders event
The Gulfport Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Coffee with First Responders’ event took place this morning. This event is designed to connect community members with local first responders, including police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. was at the event and has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Coffee with First Responders, Gulfport Chamber of Commerce
11/08 Ryan’s “Dreary” Friday Morning Forecast
We're off to a dreary start, but won't see as much rain as the last two days.
We’re getting a dreary end to a fairly damp and grey week, though I expect today will end up one of the drier of the week ahead of our next front. I don’t expect we’ll get a true frontal passage until mid-way through next week, but the additional rain and cloud cover building over the weekend will cool things down…
Ocean Springs wins 24th consecutive regional game over St. Martin with a final score of 42-15
St. Martin Yellowjackets hosted the Ocean Springs Greyhounds for a Week 11 matchup. After being crowned the District Champions last week, the Greyhounds continue their regional sweep defeating St. Martin 42-15. Ocean Springs will host Northwest Rankin next week for the first round of playoffs. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: ocean spring high school, Ocean Springs Football,…
Gautier increases winning streak to eight games after defeating Laurel 42-6 to end the regular season
Gautier High School welcoming the Laurel Tornadoes to wrap up the regular season after being named the District Champions last week. Gators continue increase their winning streak to eight games after defeating Laurel with a final score of 42-6. Congratulations Gators, and best of luck in the playoffs! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Fred Nicholson,…
Biloxi rolls late to defeat D’Iberville in final regular season game, 24-23
The Biloxi Indians welcomed the D’Iberville Warriors to town for both teams’ final game of the regular season. The Indians scored with a little more than one minute remaining in the fourth quarter to pick up the 24-23 win. Both teams finished the season with a 5-5 record, and each will hit the road next week for the first round…
Picayune goes on the road in week 11 and picks up their 7th consecutive win, defeating Hancock 35-17
Picayune made their way to Brett Favre field on Thursday to take on the Hancock Hawks. The Maroon Tide went on to win 35-17. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, Hancock Hawks, high school football, picayune maroon tide
Gulfport ends their regular season on a high-note, defeating Harrison Central 49-21
The Gulfport Admirals handle business in week 11 as they defeat the Harrison Central Red Rebels 49-21. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, Gulfport Admirals, Harrison Central Red Rebels, high school football
WXXV Friday Night Showcase Top Five Plays
Friday Night, Thursday Night, Sunday Night… It doesn’t matter what night these High School Football Games are played on because there are always highlight plays being made. Let’s go ahead and jump into this weeks Friday Night Showcase Top Five Plays Categories: Featured, Sports
11/7 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Tricky Rafael” Thursday Night Forecast
Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
Hurricane Rafael continues over the southeast Gulf of Mexico tonight with ridging to the north of it. A large closed low was noted over eastern Arizona with troughing southwestward into the eastern Pacific Ocean. We can already start to see moisture being pulled northeastward across Mexico with this feature. The old frontal boundary that was west of us yesterday has…
Salvation Army red kettles returning outside local stores for the holiday season
Beginning on November 16, the Salvation Army bells will ring outside Rouses and other select grocery stores stores across the coast, with a full launch planned for Walmart and other retailers on Black Friday. This holiday season the Salvation Army will be raising funds for those in need at 30 different locations across South Mississippi, with hopes of raising a…
Hattiesburg Zoo’s hyena cub has gender reveal
The hyena cub at the Hattiesburg Zoo had a gender reveal earlier today… It’s a boy! Mother Pili’s two previous cubs were female, so this is exciting news for the zoo. A name has not been picked, but anyone wanting to suggest one can head to the zoo’s Facebook page. Categories: Local News, News Tags: hattiesburg, hattiesburg zoo, Pili, zoo
Gautier High School honored veterans at annual Veterans Day Breakfast
Gautier High School hosted its annual Veterans Breakfast Celebration this morning. This event honoring all who have served and still serve with hundreds of guests in attendance. Congressman Mike Ezell also made an appearance as a guest speaker. The breakfast began in the Gautier library 25 years ago, but has since grown and fills the gymnasium. Categories: Local News, News…
Citywide Leisure and Recreation District Coming to Gautier
Gautier City Council has voted to allow a Leisure and Recreation District. This new ordinance will allow customers at certain businesses to take their liquor to-go. Categories: Featured, Local News, News
WXXV Sports Director Jevan McCoskey previews Thursday night high school football
It’s Thursday here on the Coast, but we’re getting ready for a night full of high school football action. WXXV Sports Director Jevan McCoskey is at Hancock High School now for a preview of tonight’s showcase. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: high school football, sports
Harrison County Sheriff’s Department adding new member to the force
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department adding a new officer! Or should we say Paw-ficer? The pup is heading to school to become the goodest boy he can. The only issue is, the department can’t figure out a name and needs help from the public! Five options are available in a poll on the department’s Facebook page. Those choices are: Lycan…
Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport’s 74th annual Charity Ball
Joining us in studio are Anna Grace Tanner and Gabrielle Rose from the Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport. They’re here to tell us about the upcoming 74th annual Charity Ball ‘Christmas in the Crescent City.’ The ball takes place November 16th from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino. For more information, click here. Categories: Community…
Tech Byte – Breast Cancer Technology
Patrick welcomes Breast Cancer Survivor Ashley Ellison for to talk about the advances in technology that help detect, diagnose and treat breast cancer. Brought to you locally by Rogers Technology Solutions Tags: breast cancer, rogers, Tech Byte, techbyte, technology
Mississippi Sneaker Culture hosting convention on November 10th
One group on the Mississippi Gulf Coast are hosting a convention for all sneaker lovers this weekend! Co-founders of Mississippi Sneaker Culture John Carter and Randy Richardson join WXXV News 25 in studio to talk about the convention happening on Sunday, November 10th. Categories: Local News, News
Mississippi Power hosting Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Mississippi Power is hosting a Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, November 9th. Mississippi Power Spokesperson Jeff Shepard comes to the WXXV News 25 studio to talk about when and where the collection is happening. Categories: Local News, News Tags: mississippi power
11/7 – Sam Parker’s “Little Wet” Thursday Midday Forecast
Very gloomy morning across south MS now the rain starting to pop up. This afternoon will cool slightly thanks to the increased cloud cover and slightly more consistent rainfall, but even then it’ll still climb into the mid 80s across the area…around three degrees south of Gulfport’s record high of 87°. We’ll see more of this grey, somewhat damp weather…
WXXV’s Everett Ganier Jr. is at the Gautier High Veterans Breakfast
Gautier High School is honoring all who served and all who serve for its 25th annual breakfast celebration. The team at Gautier High School says they are expecting around 400 guests at the event and Congressman Mike Ezell is the guest speaker. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is live at the Gautier High School gym with more. Categories: Local…
11/07 Ryan’s “Damp & Grey” Thursday Morning Forecast
Your Thursday morning will be a little more damp than the last few have been, with a bit more rain than yesterday expected later on as well.
A lingering overnight shower led to damp roadways in Gulfport this morning, with another day of spotty showers and more consistent grey skies. This morning remained on the warm side in the mid-to-upper 70s on the coast, with low-to-mid 70s further inland. This afternoon will cool slightly thanks to the increased cloud cover and slightly more consistent rainfall, but even…