Morning Business Report: July 28, 2025
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Applications opening for 2025 Wild Hog Control Program
The Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner announced applications for the state’s wild hog control program open this Friday. The applications will be open from August 1 and remain open until August 15. All counties are eligible for the application period. The state department of agriculture provides traps to landowners and managers for the control of wild hogs on private and forestry lands….
Shoreline Shakers holding tryouts this weekend
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Breakers have a dance team for this upcoming season: the Shoreline Shakers. Mandi Nelms and Madison Sullivan join us ahead of tryouts with details on how you can join the team. The tryouts are Saturday, August 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 10441 Lemoyne BLVD, Suite C. Call 228-861-9823 to learn more. Categories:…
Three injured in Sunday morning shooting in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The investigation continues into a weekend shooting in George County in which three people were injured. Sheriff’s officials say it happened around 12:30 Sunday morning in the 100 block of Mount Rose Circle. Two of the victims in the shooting suffered gunshot wounds and all three people were taken to George Regional Hospital, where they are…
Biloxi High School Class of 1970 Reunion
It’s a walk down memory lane for the Biloxi High School Class of 1970 as they celebrate their 55th reunion this year. Paul Tisdale and Harry Joachim are in studio with more. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines
Bay St. Louis native officially sworn in as city’s police chief
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) – On July 25, 2025, Alvin Kingston was officially sworn in as the new Police Chief of Bay St. Louis. Surrounded by city leaders, family, and loved ones, the Bay St. Louis native proudly stepped into his new role during the ceremony. Since November 2024, Kingston had been serving as Interim Chief before his appointment….
07/28 Ryan’s “Scorching Start” Monday Morning Forecast
We're off to a scorching start across South Mississippi thanks to sunny skies and high humidity.
We’re off to a scorching start this week due to high heat and humidity, activating Heat Warnings across parts of South Mississippi. Even in the areas without warnings, we’re still looking at Heat Advisories meaning heat indices will be lingering between 110-115°…so there are no cool spots to seek out. In fact, I don’t even expect to get any of…
25 Teams in 25 Days: East Central Hornets
HURLEY, Miss. (WXXV) — The third day of WXXV’s 25 Teams in 25 Days segment takes us to East Central High School. “We preach effort, attitude and toughness everyday,” East Central Head Coach Sam Huff said. Effort. Attitude. Toughness. Three words that say a lot about the 2025 East Central Hornets, a young team looking to bounce back under fourth-year…
7/25 – Sam Lucey’s “Cloudy and Warm” Friday Evening Forecast
After a mostly cloudy night with scattered showers and storms, lows will settle in the upper 70s with a light southerly breeze. Saturday brings a moderate chance of rain and thunderstorms, especially before mid-afternoon. Expect partly sunny skies and highs around 90, with rainfall totals generally light but locally higher in storms. Rain chances taper off Saturday night, leaving partly…
Public asked to bring supplies to this weekend’s Shuckers games
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Raiders Football Team and the Biloxi Shuckers are teaming up to help local animal shelters. You’re encouraged to bring pet supplies to Keesler Federal Park at Shuckers games this weekend. Raiders owner and head coach Josh Heppel and Coach Brad Hignight are here to tell us about it. Categories: Local News, News Tags: animal…
Morning Business Report: July 25, 2025
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Magnolia Honeybee Education Exchange pushing for honey bee license plate
One Coast organization is working to bring awareness to honey bees in the state, including their essential functions. Elizabeth McCaffrey and Jennifer King from the Magnolia Honey Bee Education Exchange join us to discuss a new license plate design and the importance of why the project is starting. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Magnolia Honeybee…
25 Teams in 25 Days: Stone Tomcats
WXXV’s 25 Teams in 25 Days continues and day number two takes us north up to Wiggins, home of Stone High School. The Tomcats have an extremely large senior class, but the underclassmen are set to make just as big an impact. Introducing you to the Stone Tomcats! Locked in and ready to go, the Stone Tomcats have shown a…
Community gifts Pass Christian man new rocking chair
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) — The Pass Christian community is coming together to support a local man who sits outside a small family-owned business each day, offering a listening ear to those who need it. Divine Grace opened its doors just a few weeks ago, sharing the same parking lot as Grace Chapel Baptist Church and preschool. Every day, rain…
Volunteers needed for the Litter League
The Humane Society of South Mississippi’s Sky Dennis and a special furry friend join us to discuss the Litter League. That’s a new program aimed at helping certain pet stores across the Coast. To sign up or for more information, email volunteer@hssm.org. Orientation takes place every Wednesday at 3:45 in the adoptions lobby. Daily volunteers are needed. Categories: Local News,…
Bill providing parental leave following miscarriage, still birth introduced
Senator Cindy Hyde Smith joined two other legislators, introducing a bill that provides parental leave and compensation to parents following a miscarriage or stillbirth. The bill amends the family and medical leave act to include the loss of an unborn child as a qualifying medical condition for leave. It also creates a tax credit for any woman who suffers the…
07/25 Ryan’s “Wettest Day” Friday Morning Forecast
We've slowly been working our way to our wettest day, but things start to dry up a bit from here.
Expect more grey skies as we head into what I expect will be the wettest day of the week and weekend ahead. We’ve had at least some rain since Wednesday afternoon, but today’s will just be slightest bit more widespread with small, fast-moving showers. They’ll get a little more robust with a few rumbles of thunder as we head into…
South Mississippi man debuting first self-written play, “What She Left Behind”
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Theaters all across the Mississippi Coast put on countless shows each year, but there’s something extra special about a show that’s written and directed by a South Mississippi native. Trae Spears has been a show director at Downstage Theatre Productions in Gulfport for years. Now, he can add writer to his resume. “It took about a…
J. Allen Provides backpacks for Anniston Avenue Elementary Students
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV ) – Excitement filled the halls at Anniston Avenue Elementary as students in grades 1 through 5 returned to campus for the school’s annual Supply Drop-Off Day. With backpacks in hand and smiles on their faces, families had a chance to meet teachers, explore classrooms, and gear up for the year ahead. Thanks to a generous donation…
25 Teams in 25 Days: D’Iberville Warriors
Day one of 25 Teams in 25 Days brings us to D’Iberville high school. The Warriors are led by 4th year head coach Josh Ladner, who’s career is trending upwards. Not only did the D’Iberville football program increase their wins from three to six in the span of a year, but the 2024 season put an end to their two-year…
North Gulfport Civic Club holds 24th annual Community Breakfast
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The North Gulfport Civic Club hosted its 24th edition of their annual community breakfast Thursday morning. The annual event creates community spirit and addresses local issues and the breakfast menu was filled with bacon, sausage, grits, eggs, homemade biscuits, and more. The event started as a small gathering, but has quickly grown to over 200 people each…
7/24 – Sam Lucey’s “Warm and Damp” Thursday Evening Forecast
Scattered storms linger into the weekend before summer heat takes over
Showers and thunderstorms continue into the overnight tonight, with a 50% chance of rain under mostly cloudy skies. Lows will drop to around 77 degrees with rainfall totals reaching up to three-quarters of an inch. Rain becomes more widespread on Friday, with a high chance of thunderstorms throughout the day and a high near 89. South winds will pick up…
MDOC officers arrested on contraband charges in Rankin County
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Three Mississippi Department of Corrections officers are now behind bars after smuggling contraband into a Mississippi prison. Sherry McCollum, Kiarra Michael, and Theresa Hasty are all facing charges of introducing contraband and other related charges. The incidents happened at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Rankin County. During searches of the officers bags, investigators found cell phone,…
Morning Business Report: July 24, 2025
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