Morning Business Report: September 30th, 2024
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
Morning Business Report: September 27th, 2024
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
09/30 Ryan’s “Seasonal” Monday Morning Forecast
Gone is the cooler weather we saw at the end of last week, with slightly warmer than "seasonal" weather moving in.
After a fall-like start to the weekend, our more “seasonal” late September weather has returned! That means things will be slightly warmer than they should be, though thankfully the humidity will still play nicely for the next couple of days as it inches upwards. That’ll lead to a slightly-warmer-than-it-should-be morning low near 69 on the coastline, averaging closer to the…
South Mississippians turn out for American Heart Association’s Heart Walk
South Mississippians turned out Saturday morning to participate in the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk at Jones Park in Gulfport. News 25’s Austin Lindsey has the report. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News, News Tags: Gulfport, heart association, heart walk, Mississippi
9/29 – Sam Parker’s “Hot and Dry Start” Sunday Night Forecast
There are no significant weather impacts to the local area for the next few days, though rain chances are currently forecast to increase toward the end of the work week. dry air is going to linger for the first few days making temperatures above normal. NHC is monitoring the western Caribbean for possible tropical development and is indicating a (50%)…
Pearl River Central snaps 17-game losing streak as they defeat Bay High 56-35
Pearl River Central hits the road in week five to face the Bay High Tigers. PRC gets the job done and snaps their 17-game losing streak as they grab their first win on the road against Bay, defeating the Tigers 56-35 . The Blue Devils take their first win into their bye week while the Tigers will look for a…
Gulfport drops week give game to Brandon 0-42.
The Gulfport Admirals fresh off a big win hosting the Brandon Bulldogs for Week Five. Admirals fall short to the Bulldogs with a final score of 0-42. Gulfport will have a bye week next Friday and will face Biloxi the next week for district play. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Brandon Bulldogs, Friday Night Showcase, Gulfport Admirals,…
Vancleave wins week five match-up against Hancock with a final score of 35-17
The Hancock Hawks welcomed the Vancleave Bulldogs to Brett Favre Field in week five. Vancleave gets their third win of the season and now has the week off for their bye week. Hancock will look to right the ship next week against Florence. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, Hancock Hawks, high school football, Vancleave…
Long Beach drops their week five matchup to Petal and the Panthers 52-14
The Long Beach Bearcats were in search for their third win of the season as they welcomed the 3-1 Petal Panthers to town. Long Beach would go on to drop their week five matchup against Petal 52-14. No time to dwell as the Bearcats are back in action next week, on the road, against South Jones. Categories: Friday Night Showcase,…
Picayune gets back in the win column, defeating Ocean Springs in a thriller, 38-35
WXXV’s game of the week was at Hugh Pepper Field in Ocean Springs as the Greyhounds welcomed the Picayune Maroon Tide. Picayune defeated Ocean Springs 38-35 in a thriller The Maroon Tide will be back in action next week, on the road, against Purvis while the Greyhounds of Ocean springs enter their bye week. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports,…
Pascagoula makes it two-in-a-row as they throttle Biloxi 44-3
The Biloxi Indians came into week five just one week removed from dropping a heartbreaker to one of, if not the best, teams in all of Mississippi. They went on the road in week five to face the Pascagoula and Panthers picked up a 44-3 win. Both Pascagoula and Biloxi will head into their bye week during week six. Categories:…
Friday Night Showcase Top Five Plays
Every week we highlight games from South Mississippi teams but also highlights of specific players and plays. WXXV’S Lucas Warren joins us for this weeks edition of Friday Night Showcases Top Five Plays.
Update on Mississippi Power restoration efforts in Georgia
Mississippi Power has confirmed that they have begun to restore power to customers in south Georgia who have been affected by Helene. This comes after their storm team headed east on Thursday morning in preparation to assist Georgia Power in their power restoration efforts. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel had the chance to talk to Kaila Moran Griffith, a Mississippi…
9/27 – Sam Parker’s “Great Weekend Ahead” Friday Night Forecast
Weakening hurricane Helene racing north-northeast through Georgia. The low pressure centered near Memphis helping to accelerate Helene northward. Both are helping to pump cooler and drier air into our neighborhood. This will keep the local area dry through Saturday. For now, operating under the idea of partly cloudy skies for south Mississippi overnight. not seeing any sort of disturbance through…
9/27 – Sam Parker’s “Cool Feel” Friday Midday Forecast
Weakening hurricane Helene racing north-northeast through Georgia. The low pressure centered near Memphis helping to accelerate Helene northward. Both are helping to pump cooler and drier air into our neighborhood. This will keep the local area dry through Saturday. For now, operating under the idea of partly cloudy skies for south Mississippi overnight. not seeing any sort of disturbance through…
Grand Bear Golf Club hosts an innovative environmental education outreach program for West Wortham Elementary students
The 5th grade class from West Wortham Elementary had a chance to learn about the tools and equipment, a golf course Superintendent uses to maintain a golf course. This was the very first of these events in the state of Mississippi and the hope is for Grand Bear to host many more in the future. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier,…
International Longshoremen’s Association strikes possible across the East, Gulf coasts
The International Longshoremen’s Association has vowed to stop working if a new labor agreement is not in place when their current six-year contract expires on September 30th. ILA union represents 45,000 works at 36 ports that spans from Maine to Texas. The Union is demanding significantly higher wages and a total ban on the automation of cranes, gates and container…
09/27 Ryan’s “Fall” Friday Morning Forecast
This morning finally felt like fall, and those cooler, drier conditions will largely carry into the weekend.
Fall officially began last Sunday morning, but it waited until today to noticeably arrive in South Mississippi. Yesterday was a good start after Wednesday’s front moved in, but dew points fell ten degrees or so across the area as more dry air was pulled into the area as Helene moved in. That’s why this morning was noticeably cool, not just…
Chamber Spotlight – Pearce Bespoke
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with WXXV to spotlight one outstanding local Chamber business each month. This month we learn how fun and easy it is to get custom tailored suits from Mallory Omner and Kellee Carrington with Pearce Bespoke. Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight Tags: business, chamber spotlight, kellee carrington, lawanda jones, mallory omner, pearce…
WXXV’s Marco Bitonel LIVE on how South Mississippi is helping those affected by Helene
Several organizations across South Mississippi mobilized to provide relief for areas affected by Hurricane Helene. Early on Thursday morning, Mississippi Power sent a storm team of over 260 linemen and technicians to Georgia to help with power recovery efforts. Both the Mississippi State Task Force as well as the Coast Guard Station at Pascagoula were deployed to Florida to assist…
No. 4 MGCCC takes down PRCC on rivalry night to stay unbeaten on the year
Pearl River Community College and the Wildcats football program hit the road in week five to take on the No. 4 ranked Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Bulldogs. MGCCC defended their home field, beating PRCC 42-14 . The Wildcats will look to bounce back next week against Copiah-Christian Community College. MGCCC will look to make it six straight wins to…
St. Stanislaus 5-star kicker Evan Noel makes Mississippi high school history with 61-yard made field goal in week four
Last week there was Mississippi high school history made as St. Stanislaus five-star kicker Evan Noel drilled a 61-yard field goal in their week four game against Pass Christian. The Arkansas commit continues to impress not just in the Magnolia state, but all around the country. Proving that he has one of the strongest legs in all of high school…
2nd annual Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational makes its way back to south Mississippi
The 2nd annual Fallen Oak invitational is set to return to the Mississippi Gulf Coast from October 18-21st. Many of the nation’s top golf programs will compete, including Mississippi State, Southern Miss, Ole Miss, LSU, Georgia, and many others. WXXV sports director Jevan McCoskey had the chance to speak with the Rebel’s men’s golf coach Chris Malloy on what makes…
Hundreds enjoy cuisine at Taste of Long Beach 2024
Taste of Long Beach has been a staple in the community for 15 years, and on Thursday night, it attracted a crowd of hundreds eager to try different bites and beverages. The event highlights local businesses, from restaurants and bars to coffee shops and bakeries, and even some national chains with locations in Long Beach. It aims to encourage Gulf…