Morning Business Report: January 20, 2026
Categories: Business
Krewe of Waggus hosting parade this weekend
The Krewe of Waggus is taking over the streets of Pass Christian on Saturday. Some big names are appearing at the parade as well. Krewe Captain Jenny Nicaud, King Waggus II, and Wendy Allard join us ahead of the fun. Krewe of Waggus parade will roll in Downtown Pass Christian on Saturday, January 24 at 1 p.m. Categories: Local News
Annual MLK Day of Service planting project
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Local businesses and organizations also gathered across the Coast to work on civic projects as part of a day of service to recognize Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In Gulfport, there was an annual planting project that added new trees to areas of the city. With the help of volunteers and several organizations, the work resulted…
MGCCC Opens Perk Up Cafe
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College will celebrate a grand opening of the new Perk Up Cafe on the Perkinston Campus with a brief ceremony on Wednesday, January 21st. Followed by a ribbon cutting, remarks will be provided by campus leadership and partners involved in the project. WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis visited the Coffee Shop with more. Categories: Local News,…
Community celebrates at MLK Day Parade and Battle of the Bands
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Gulf Coast honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with music, unity, and celebration. In Biloxi, the annual MLK Day Parade rolled through downtown followed by a battle of the bands that brought the crowd to its feet. From floats and dance teams, the community came together to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy through…
Ocean Springs celebrates MLK Jr. Day with annual Wild Game Fest
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, community members gathered at MLK Jr. Park in Ocean Springs for the annual Wild Game Fest. Turtle stew, deer chili, and raccoon aren’t the only dishes you’ll find at the annual event. Grill masters came out in full force to share their home cooked delicacies in a…
01/20 Ryan’s “Still Frosty” Tuesday Morning Forecast
Still frosty out there to start of the day, but it's the last of the week as things start to warm noticeably for the rest of the week.
There were still some frosty areas out there this morning despite a slight warm-up, but don’t expect to see any more such mornings for the rest of the week. This morning’s low fell down to just above freezing, with a few inland areas dropping as low as the upper 20s. That was still an increase of 2-7° across South MS,…
Gulfport Historical Society hosting Bloody Mary Classic
The Historical Society of Gulfport is hosting their first ever Gulfport Bloody Mary Classic. Margaret Murdock joins us now with the details. The event takes place January 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Historical Society of Gulfport. Categories: Local News
1/19 – Cold tonight, but warming the rest of the week
Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your forecast
Cold mornings continue with widespread frost early Tuesday as lows fall near or below freezing. Tuesday will be mostly sunny and comfortable, with highs in the upper 50s. Clouds increase midweek with a gradual warm-up into the low to mid-60s. Rain chances return Wednesday night and remain on and off through the end of the week, increasing into Saturday before…
Singing River Little Theatre shares 2026 lineup
The Singing River Little Theatre is sharing their lineup for the 2026 season. Ricky Roberts joins us with the details. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News
Spay/Neuter Impact Project offering $25 services for residents
The Spay/ Neuter Impact Project is announcing a special where Jackson County residents only pay $25 all year for certain services. Dr. Meg Sutton is in studio with more. Categories: Local News
Local volunteers build beds for children in need
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Junior’s legacy of service, local volunteers spent the morning building beds for children in need. Sleep in Heavenly Peace joined rotary clubs from across the coast at the event. Seventy volunteers gathered at the Jackson County Fairgrounds to build 20 beds for children who currently sleep without one. Organizers say this…
Two charged for false pretense in Picayune
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is sharing details about two suspects accused of attempting to withdraw money using fraudulent checks. The incident was discovered on Friday just before noon. Officers were called to Bank Plus after a person attempted to withdraw money from an account opened with a fraudulent check. Officers met with Joseph Rice III, Rice was…
William Carey University announces plans for new art studios
A major addition is coming to William Carey University. The university’s art department announced plans for a new Carey Art Studios on Friday, set to open in the summer of 2026. Construction is already underway with site work and early development visible on campus. This new facility will strengthen the art program, giving students more room to create and showcase…
Wild Wonders – Turtle Rehab
Ryan spoke with Dr. Alexa Deluane with the Mississippi Aquarium about the aquarium’s mission to rehab and return endangered turtles to the wild and how you can help! Find out more here . Categories: Wild Wonders Tags: dr. alexa deluane, Mississippi Aquarium, Ryan Mahan, turtle rehab, turtles, wild wonders
Morning Business Report: January 19, 2026
Categories: Business
Façade grant checks presented to businesses in Wiggins
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Many businesses in Wiggins are getting a fresh new look, including Hilltop Daiquiri and Taco Bar in the downtown business district. It’s all thanks to a downtown revitalization project led by the Stone County Economic Development Partnership and Mississippi Power Foundation. The Stone County Economic Development Partnership and Mississippi Power Foundation presented a check for more than…
CASA of Southeast Mississippi looking for volunteers
CASA of Southeast Mississippi is looking for everyday members of the community that want to make a difference in a foster child’s life. As a CASA volunteer, you can help children in foster care navigate a traumatic and difficult situation while helping make sure they have a stable future. The only requirements to volunteer are you must be over 21…
Golf Cart renewal deadline approaching in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs’ annual golf cart renewals are underway. The deadline to renew is January 30. You can renew your registration at city hall Monday through Friday during normal business hours. You’ll need to bring your drivers license, golf cart insurance, and golf cart for inspection. The fee is $51 is you’re paying with…
MGM Resorts Foundation and Beau Rivage announce community grants are available
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The MGM Resorts Foundation and Beau Rivage are seeking proposals from nonprofits providing direct services to people living in the communities where Beau Rivage employees live and work for the 2026 Community Grant Fund Program. Funding will be awarded to local nonprofit agencies that provide services focused on affordable housing, economic opportunity, workforce development, education, family services,…
01/19 Ryan’s “Frosty” Monday Morning Forecast
Expect frosty starts for the next couple of mornings before things warm up a bit ahead of our next rainy day.
We had some rare wintery weather over the weekend with some early morning flurries Sunday, but now it’s just frosty for the next couple of mornings. In fact, today and tomorrow will be very similar in temperature and wind speed. This afternoon’s high will climb into the mid 50s under sunny skies with another frosty night ahead, with light cloud…
1/18-Cold Temperatures Monday Morning
Brynne's Sunday Night Forecast
Clear and cold conditions this Sunday night with lows around 29°. MLK Day starts off in the 30s, but the afternoon brings plenty of sunshine and more comfortable temperatures with highs near 55°. Monday night stays mostly clear, with the potential for widespread frost as temperatures cool to about 35°. This cold trend seems likely to continue for the next…
South State Duals take over Mississippi Coast as high school wrestling continues to grow
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV) — 12 high school wrestling teams across boys and girls divisions competed for the South State Duals title in Vancleave on Saturday. The Vancleave Bulldogs won their fourth boys title in what’s fittingly become known as “Wrestletown,” taking down Picayune by a score of 56-22. Both teams — as well as third-place St. Martin and fourth-place Oak…
Ole Miss cheer teams reach UCA National Finals
ORLANDO, Fla. (WXXV) — The Ole Miss all-girls and coed cheer teams reached the National Finals at UCA, competing in two of the toughest divisions at their level. The all-girls team elevated itself in the rankings following the semifinals on Saturday, ultimately placing sixth in the nation. The coed team received its placement just before midnight ET, finishing seventh overall….