Official data shows remote work is making Americans less productive and Americans are feeling far more confident about the economy. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report.
Next Thursday there is a great event for seniors that will serve as a one-stop shop for information on any needs they may have. Joining us is Christopher Thompson to tell us more about the Senior Resource Fair. The fair takes place July 6th at the Lyman Community Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: senior…
If you like fireworks, there are plenty of chances to see them this weekend! Here’s a line up of where and when you can catch fireworks near you. Friday night, there will be fireworks on Ocean Springs Front Beach that starts at 9. Saturday, July 1st, you have two options: Long Beach has fireworks at 8 p.m. and then Diamondhead…
A 79-year-old Florida man has been identified as the victim who drowned in the Broadwater Marina on Monday evening. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said John Chock had been on the Coast and living on his sailboat at the marina. He had been taken to the hospital earlier in the day for dehydration and heat exhaustion but had been released….
An EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is in place for today and Excessive Heat Watch for tomorrow, with the expectation that it will upgrade to a warning for tomorrow. At the surface, high pressure remains centered over much of the Gulf of Mexico. If any thunderstorm activity develops at all the next couple days, it’s probably going to take till midafternoon to…
At the surface, high pressure remains centered over much of the Gulf of Mexico. If any thunderstorm activity develops at all the next couple days, it’s probably going to take till midafternoon to get going with temperatures approaching the mid/upper-90s. With high temperatures expected to be near 100 degrees for much of the area and dew points in the mid…
Yesterday, Biloxi alum Colt Keith was promoted to the Toledo Mud Hens, the Triple A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. Through 59 games with the Double A Erie Seawolves, Keith has been scorching hot at the plate, hitting .325 with 18 doubles, 14 home runs, and 50 RBI. The former Indian was named Eastern League player of the month for…
Six weeks to the day after Scott Berry’s end-of-season retirement was announced, a new era of Southern Miss baseball is officially underway in Hattiesburg. At the Trent Lott Center this afternoon, Christian Ostrander was formally introduced as the next head coach of the Golden Eagles. Ostrander is the successor to the one they call 40, now just the fifth skipper…
The NAACP hosted a debate for those running for Harrison County sheriff. The main topics of the evening were prison reform, including the current staffing issue and low pay, as well as gun violence. One thing both candidates agreed on to help end gun violence is education and being involved with younger generations about gun safety. Both candidates agreed that…
Thunderstorm chances will gradually clear out overnight as a piece of energy in the atmosphere moves past our area. It will remain warm and humid overnight as this hot pattern is in place. An Excessive Heat Warning is in place again for your Wednesday from 10 AM until 8 PM. More thunderstorm potential enters the picture tomorrow afternoon. Some thunderstorms…
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is raising awareness about pet safety leading up to the 4th of July holiday. Fireworks, loud noises, and unfamiliar crowds can pose significant risks to our pets. The loud noises from fireworks can cause extreme anxiety and fear, causing them to try to escape from their homes, potentially leading to injuries or getting lost….
This very hot pattern will remain in place for the rest of this week. Very strong ridge of high pressure will not break down until the weekend. For tonight, expect the uncomfortable conditions to continue and for thunderstorm potential to be in the equation. There is not a lot of certainty with thunderstorms but they could be in the picture…
The opening of a new breakfast place is giving nearby apartment residents a parking headache. A resident of Howard Square luxury apartments on Howard Avenue called WXXV after we aired a story about the opening of the Toasted Yolk Café. She said the residents were frustrated by café patrons parking in the limited spaces at the loft apartments and causing…
The 92nd Mississippi Municipal League Conference is almost complete with day two of the conference finishing up this afternoon. Elected officials, employees, and governor candidates opened day two of the conference, sharing remarks in the opening session. Discussions today included how to increase revenue for officials in their respective cities and breakoff meetings for mayors in each regional section of…
Doctors in training at Keesler Medical Center are getting real life experience through the simulation lab. The medical center at Keesler has three residencies, internal medicine, dental, and surgical. The simulation lab on site, also known as the Sim Lab, is an essential tool that is used to train medical personnel in important skills they will need. The sim lab…
It’s National Pineapple Day and Dole Food Company is celebrating by giving back. One of the world’s largest pineapple providers is offering a free Dole pineapple to anyone participating in their National Pineapple Day Blood Drive. Located at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Gulfport, Dole has partnered with the American Red Cross for the ‘Pine for a Pint’ blood…
Moss Point still needs volunteers to help with the cleanup and they’re asking for your assistance. We caught up with a volunteer group called the 8 Days of Hope to learn more about their efforts. They let News 25 hop on the lift for a bird’s-eye view of the tornado damage. Most of their volunteers come from upstate Mississippi and…
We have an update from Mayor Billy Knight regarding the disaster declaration to assist the Moss Point residents impacted by last Monday’s EF2 tornado. According to the mayor, the city has done everything they needed to do on their end, including conducting a thorough damage assessment. More than 300 homes and 80 businesses were damaged in some way by the…
Pickleball injuries may cost millions this year and student-loan payments are resuming in three months and borrowers might not be ready for the shock to their wallets. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report.
It’s one of our favorite days of the week today because we get to introduce you to our Pet of the Week. We’re always so happy to have our friends from the Jackson County Animal Shelter in studio. This week’s Pet of the Week is Chase. Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
75 years and counting, a 4th of July tradition returns to the Coast this weekend. Here to tell us about this year’s Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is the Weigh Master Donnie Armes. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: mississippi deep sea fishing rodeo
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An EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is in effect for south Mississippi until 8 PM. Main concern through Wednesday will be the heat, with a secondary concern… the threat for thunderstorms which could bring a low end threat for severe potential. High pressure is currently centered over Texas extending northward through the southern Plains States. Thunderstorm development could occur in the late…
Main concern through Wednesday will be the heat, with a secondary concern… the threat for thunderstorms which could bring a low end threat for severe potential. High pressure is currently centered over Texas extending northward through the southern Plains States. Thunderstorm development today should be limited to the afternoon hours, if it occurs at all. Very strong dry air continues…