Morning Business Report: July 8, 2025
Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Local organizations discuss hurricane preparedness
D’IBERVILE, Miss. (WXXV) – Business leaders gathered in D’Iberville to discuss hurricane preparedness for their organization and its community. Hear from Mississippi Power, MDOT, and Coast Electric about how each organization is ready to battle hurricane season. For Harrison County residents, flood zones are available on the county’s website and can be searched by address. HARCO EMA encourages residents to…
7/9 – Sam’s “Hot, Humid and Slightly Rainy” Wednesday Morning Forecast
We’re looking at a stretch of hot, mostly sunny days with highs in the low to mid-90s. Each afternoon brings a chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms, which is typical for this time of year. Rain chances increase on Thursday and Friday, with storms likely during the afternoon hours. Expect overnight lows to remain warm and muggy in the mid-70s….
Old School Tutoring and Toys offering unique school supplies service
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The heat and humidity is only just beginning, but Summer Break is nearing its end for students in South Mississippi. With the back-to-school season comes squeezing in last-minute trips, meeting new teachers and, of course, shopping for all those classroom essentials. It’s a task that was once difficult for Jeryn Frederic, who has five school-aged children…
Phase one of River Park Pier improvement in Pascagoula wraps up
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula shares that a project is nearing completion. Contractors have wrapped up phase one of the River Park Pier Improvement Project. This project is possible due to tidelands funding. This phase focused on reworking the northern approach ramp with new concrete piles, upgraded handrails, and decking while addressing refreshed benches and amenities. Categories: Local…
Seeking reform for wind pool fund
Several different buckets of money totaling millions of dollars comes to Mississippi and specifically the Coast for a variety of economic and environmental projects and programs. In the studio to talk about that and the Mississippi wind pool is State Senator Scott Delano. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Senator Scott Delano, wind pool, wind pool fund
Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport’s ‘Fill the Bus’ school supply drive begins
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport’s annual school supply drive has begun. They have teamed up with Walmart and United Way of South Mississippi to make sure that every kid gets a head start to their school year. All supplies collected will go directly to students in need with local schools ensuring they start the new school year…
Pet of the Week: Milkshake is looking for a forever home
Our friend Maridee Mallette with the Jackson County Animal Shelter is here with our featured pet of the week. It’s time now to introduce you to Milkshake! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs collecting school supplies
Stacy Robinson-Crowder and Victoria Conway with the Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi Ocean Springs join us in studio to talk about their school supply drive. For more information and how to help, click here. Categories: Community Headlines
Mississippi Highway Patrol releases July 4 weekend travel numbers
The Fourth of July weekend was a busy few days for Mississippi Highway Patrol. They issued almost 5,000 citations. MHP released their numbers for the 2025 Independence Day Holiday Travel, saying they issued over 4,800 citations this travel period. 577 of those citations were for seatbelt and occupant restraint violations. In total, there were 74 DUIs with 90 crashes reported….
Salvation Army welcomes new area commanders
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Salvation Army Gulf Coast welcomed new faces to the area as a set of new area commanders take over the reins. News 25 caught up with the newly appointed Salvation Army Area Commanders. Major Paul Egan comes to the Gulf Coast from Kentucky, bringing with him 35 years of experience in ministry and leadership with the…
7/8 – Sam’s “Hot with a Few Storms” Tuesday Morning Forecast
It’ll be a hot and mostly sunny day across South Mississippi, with a few spotty showers or thunderstorms possible this afternoon, mainly between 1 and 5 p.m. Highs will reach the low 90s, and a light south breeze will add to the muggy feel. Tonight looks mostly quiet, though a brief shower or storm can’t be ruled out early in…
UPDATE: Body found near pier in Waveland identified
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)-The Hancock County Coroner’s Office has identified the man who was found dead in the water Monday night near a Waveland Pier. Coroner Jeff Hair tells WXXV the man has been identified as 71-year-old John Bickner of Bay St. Louis. Har also confirmed to us that no foul play or suspicious activity is connected to Bickner’s death. You…
“Gulfport Rising” vision introduced to Gulfport School District which includes plan for on-site Football Field!
During Gulfport School District’s meeting on Monday, Athletic Director Matt Walters presented a very detailed vision that aims to improve not just the school, but the community as a whole. Introducing what he calls, “Gulfport Rising.” “We’ve laid out a vision, four phases of a project, that is going to incorporate having a high school football stadium on campus, which…
Gulfport School District hires Admiral Alum Myles Gentry as the New Head Baseball Coach!
The blue and orange is celebrating big as Gulfport High School introduces the new skipper in town. The Gulfport School District has officially named Myles Gentry as the new Admiral head baseball coach “Man it means everything you know, this is home. When this opportunity came about, I couldn’t be more excited. Now that it’s official, I’m ready to get…
‘It’s not uncommon, but it’s not common either:’ Moss Point Animal Control Officer discusses alligator sightings on beaches
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) — Alligators seem to be as common as deer or raccoons on the Mississippi Coast. According to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, Jackson County alone contains roughly one quarter of the state’s entire alligator population, and Hancock County is distantly in second place with around 3,900 gators of its own. Despite how commonplace…
Runners compete in Sunset Kroc and Roll Race
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Saturday in Biloxi, runners participated in a yearly run put on by the Kroc Center. The Sunset Kroc and Roll Race started and ended at Golden Nugget, with a course that took runners across the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bay Bridge. There were 10K, 5K, and one-mile fun run options for runners. This run helps support the Kroc Center’s…
Flood safety on the Gulf with Harrison County Emergency Management Agency
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Many areas in Harrison, Jackson, and Hancock counties are designated by FEMA as Special Flood Hazard Areas, with National Risk Index ratings ranging from high to very high. Harrison County Emergency Management Agency coordinates preparedness and response activities when local flooding turns hazardous. For Harrison County residents, flood zones are available on the county’s website and can…
Volunteers clean up Coast beaches as part of Star Spangled Cleanup
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- After the fireworks subsided Friday night, people across the Coast woke up bright and early Saturday to clean up beach and firework debris on local beaches. It was all part of the Mississippi Coastal Cleanup Program’s Star Spangled Cleanup event. Just in the City of Long Beach alone, volunteers picked up 380 pounds of litter from…
Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Festival wraps up
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- A July 4th holiday weekend tradition wrapped up in Bay St. Louis over the weekend. It was another successful year for the Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Festival. The grounds of the church were filled with families enjoying fair rides, local music acts, and indulging in as much fresh seafood as they could handle….
Living Local – Express Boat & RV Storage
Easily accessible, covered storage is closer than you think! Susie explores the newest boat and storage facility on the Gulf Coast – Express Boat & RV Storage. Categories: Living Local Tags: boat, express, Living Local, rv, storage, Susie Davis
Living Local – KSB Contracting
Susie meets with KSB Contracting to discuss how building a custom home is more affordable than you think. Categories: Living Local Tags: custom home, homebuilders, ksb construction, Living Local, Susie Davis
Morning Business Report: July 7, 2025
Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo wraps up
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Another Mississippi Gulf Coast tradition wrapped up on Sunday in Gulfport. We’re talking about the 77th edition of the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. Since Thursday, teams have been coming and going between the waters of the Mississippi Sound and Gulfport Harbor to bring in their big catches. Barksdale Pavilion has also seen a flurry of activity…