Morning Business Report: August 2nd, 2023
Job openings fall as demand for workers slows down and the U.S. just had its credit rating downgraded. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report.
Pet of the Week: Pistachio is looking for a forever home
Every other Wednesday morning we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always, we’ve got Katie King to tell us about News 25’s Pet of the Week Pistachio! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
8/2 – The Chief’s “HEAT ADVISORY” Wednesday Morning Forecast
This morning there is a weak stationary front to the north of our area. This front will begin to move closer to the area this afternoon, before drifting to the N/NE later in the period. This feature along with other minor features and impulses moving through the region will be just enough to spark an afternoon shower or thunderstorm. A…
St. Martin 4-Star recruit Noreel White decommits from Arkansas
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Less than five months after giving his verbal pledge to Arkansas, St. Martin quarterback Noreel White has announced his decision to decommit from the Razorbacks and reopen his recruitment. The 4-Star senior says Arkansas is still one of his top choices, with other Power Five offers from Ole Miss, Mississippi State, LSU, Auburn and Florida…
News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: Gulfport Admirals
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulfport football has been one of the most dominant regular season programs in the state for well over a decade now. But the Admirals don’t have much postseason success to show for it, and that’s what their new coaching staff is out to change in 2023. “The biggest thing is probably changing everybody’s mindset,” said Gulfport…
8/1 – Jeff’s “Heat Wave Continues” Tuesday Night Forecast
It will be warm and humid out the door tomorrow morning. Your Wednesday is going to start off with sunny skies and that will allow for hot conditions early on. A Heat Advisory will be in effect from 10 AM until 7 PM tomorrow and this can be expected through the end of the week. Stray showers are possible in…
8/1 – Jeff Vorick’s “Hot/Clearing” Tuesday Evening Forecast
An Excessive Heat Warning remains in place for Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, and Pearl River County until 7 PM. Skies will clear from partly cloudy to mainly clear skies overnight. A stray shower cannot be ruled out before sunset but the hot conditions are the main issue. Not much relief will come overnight as it will be very warm and humid…
Local business owner Rob Stinson plans project on Debuys Road
Restauranteur Rob Stinson is launching a new venture that will bring some needed development to the Biloxi-Gulfport line. Stinson bought the property on the east side of Debuys Road where the Friendship House once stood and later Olive Garden restaurant. He’s going to build a convenience store. Site work has begun and Stinson says it will be open before the…
Things to know before primary election
Primary Election Day is exactly one week from today and we have information on things you need to know before going to vote. The party primaries are being held August 8th and voters will only be able to vote in one party’s primary. If a runoff in the primary is necessary, it will be held August 29th. It’s helpful to…
Tablet training for poll workers in preparation for primary elections
Harrison County poll workers are being trained to use tablets at their precincts next week. Leading up to the primary election on Tuesday, August 8th, more than 150 workers have attended training through Harrison County on how to use a tablet to check-in people voting on Election Day. The tablets are expected to be very user-friendly and will help speed…
Man convicted of assault and exploiting child gets life sentence
A man convicted of assaulting and exploiting a child has been sentenced to life without parole. Twenty-nine-year-old John McElhenney pleaded guilty to two of the eight counts he was indicted on. McElhenney was indicted in February on three counts of sexual battery, two counts of touching a child for lustful purpose, and three counts of child exploitation involving a 4-year-old…
National Night Out in Moss Point
The City of Moss Point is hosting National Night Out, a yearly celebration meant to create a relationship between first responders and their communities. News 25’s Brooke Parker is at the event with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: moss point, National Night Out
Today is Gold Star Children’s Day
Governor Reeves has issued a proclamation recognizing today as Gold Star Children’s Day in the state. He says it will be in recognition of those who lost fathers or mothers in service to the United States. The recognition of Gold Star Children Day’s is another way to honor the memory of lost American heroes in Mississippi and across the country….
4-Star QB Deuce Knight transfers from George County
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV) — On Sunday, junior quarterback Deuce Knight announced his decision to leave George County High School with plans to transfer to Lipscomb Academy, a private school in Nashville, Tennessee. Knight is a 4-Star recruit, having just made visits to Notre Dame and Ole Miss over the weekend. According to 247Sports, he was the top-ranked QB in the…
Registration open for Southern Magnolia 100
Joining us in studio today are President and Vice President of the Gulf Coast Bicycling Club, Eddie Holmes and Laurie Snow. They’re hear to talk about the 15th annual Southern Magnolia 100 event coming up on September 10th. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulf Coast Bicycling Club, southern magnolia 100
Law enforcement agencies hold Night out against Crime
A few South Mississippi law enforcement agencies are banding together tonight for a fun time and a chance to educate the public on crime prevention. Jackson, George, and Greene County District Attorney Angel Myers Mcilrath is holding an event from 4 to 7 today at Moss Point Riverfront Park with free food, activities, and door prizes for local families. Picayune…
8/1 – The Chief’s “DANGEROUS HEATWAVE CONTINUES” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast
The main focus through this afternoon and the next couple of days will be the continuation of Excessive heat across the southern six counties. AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is valid until 7 pm today for heat indices from 110 to 116 degrees. This is a very good day to limit time outside and practice summertime safety tips. Tomorrow is very…
New director named at Stennis International Airport
Stennis International Airport has a new director. The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission just named Austin Jenkins to the role after a regional search. Jenkins comes from the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority, where he managed the day-to-day operations of the two airports in that region. He’s also a licensed commercial pilot and has an FAA remote pilot certificate as…
News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: Picayune Maroon Tide
There’s always more history to be made at stop number nine on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days where the Picayune Maroon Tide just went back-to-back for the first time in program history. They’re now looking to go back-to-back-to-back for the first time in program history. “I say that’s how Picayune was raised. As soon as the game is…
Point Eight Power System hosts job fair in Waveland
Point Eight Power Systems announced their newest location to open at Point Bienville Industrial Park last week. Point Eight Power provides high quality, reliable generator controls, switchgear and power control building packages for electrical systems. Yesterday, Point Eight officials were on hand for a job fair in Waveland, interviewing applicants for a range of jobs. For the new Port Bienville…
Candidates debate at Jackson County Sheriff’s Forum
The four candidates in the Jackson County sheriff’s race met last night to debate the issues in a public forum. Current Sheriff John Ledbetter, along with Robert Blocker, Louie Miller, and Robbie O’Bryant, also answered questions from the public at the Mary C. on topics such as handling mental health situations as law enforcement officers and how much a political…
Morning Business Report: August 1st, 2023
Apartment rent in the U.S. declined in July for the first time since the pandemic began and one economist says Americans are about to start losing their jobs. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
New August scratch offs debut
It’s the first day of the new month and that means we’re checking in with our friends at the Mississippi Lottery to find out more about the new scratch offs for the month of August. Joining us now is Meg Annison as always to tell us more. Categories: Community Headlines
8/1 – Chris’s “Excessive Heat” Tuesday Morning Forecast
The main focus through the next couple of days will be the continuation of Excessive heat across the southern six counties. A Stationary boundary is near the area this morning causing a few upper level non rain producing clouds. AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is valid from 10am until 7pm today for heat indices from 110 to 116. This is a…