Pascagoula has emerged from a $14 million deficit just five years after finding the shortfall. The city officially emerged from the red in January. City Manager Michael Silverman and Mayor Dr. Jay Willis spoke to WXXV to talk about how they were able to erase the debt so quickly — and continue to grow as a city during that time….
Gen Z couples are shacking up at record rates and big banks experienced a deposit spike after Silicon Valley bank collapse. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Coldwell Banker Smith Homes is sponsoring a garage sale next weekend to benefit Home of Grace. Jordan Doole and Suzanne Martin are in studio with more. The garage sale takes place Saturday March 25th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 6913 Washington Avenue in Ocean Springs. A food truck will be on site. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Coldwell Banker-Smith…
The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce is bringing back a popular event this weekend. It’s time to gather the kids for an interactive and up-close encounter with every truck imaginable. Here with details is Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Director Matti Ray. The event takes place March 18th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Long Beach Harbor. Categories:…
The Salvation Army Center of Hope social services programs are in need of donations. The Clean and Fresh program at the center offers showers and a place to wash clothes as well as providing hygiene necessities for those in need. The center washes over 100 loads a month and is low on many necessities including washing detergent, towels, bleach, deodorant,…
Warmer temperatures will affect the area this afternoon as a southerly return flow develops. Expect partly to mostly cloudy skies from west to east as moisture begins to increase. Eyes begin to shift upstream as a strong upper level disturbance starts to amplify. Ahead, warmer moist air will continue to surge into the region keeping our overnight lows tonight very…
Today will be warmer with southerly return flow developing and slightly higher heights aloft. Mostly sunny skies early will give way to partly to mostly cloudy skies from west to east as moisture begins to increase. Eyes begin to shift upstream as a strong upper level disturbance starts to amplify. Ahead, warmer moist air will continue to surge into the…
It’s not everyday that we get to grab our gear and head to the Harrison County Arena, but that’s exactly what happened today! This week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week is Brylee Viars, a very successful barrel racer from West Harrison Middle School. Belt buckles, jeans, and a pair of cowgirl boots is the daily uniform for Brylee Viars….
Don’t look now, but Mississippi State is starting to play like a team that knows how to get hot and stay hot. During their 2021 National Championship run, the Bulldogs had three winning streaks of at least six games and two of at least nine games. Tonight, they’re going for seven in a row against Louisiana in game two of…
A new head basketball coach at Long Beach High School in the form of Kevin Hunt, who was approved by the board of trustees last night. Hunt has 18 years of coaching experience and is seeking the program’s first winning season since the 2018-2019 campaign when Brandon Cobb led the Bearcats to the Region 7 Class 5A title. Categories: Local…
As most of the college basketball world prepares for March Madness, the Ole Miss men’s team is already dreaming about next year and what could be possible with a new head coach. Yesterday, the Rebels introduced Chris Beard at SBJ Pavilion in Oxford, just one day after being named the successor to Kermit Davis. Beard is taking over a program…
Surface high pressure and an upper level ridge are sliding to the east primarily bringing a shift in wind direction through southeasterly and ending up southerly and around 10 to 15 kt by tomorrow afternoon. This is ahead of an approaching cold front that is associated with an upper level low in the upper Great Plains into Canada. Temperatures will…
Late finish to Mississippi State’s First Four Game in the NCAA Tournament last night and it wasn’t the finish the Bulldogs had in mind, missing two great looks at the buzzer ultimately falling to Pittsburgh 60-59. Here’s the post-game reaction from Dayton, Ohio. Head Coach Chris Jans said, “I don’t think he’s gonna wear that very long. I think anyone…
Play ball! Mississippi Gulf Coast Buddy Sports is back on the diamond for the annual Buddy Ball season! The season began with the annual opening ceremony where every team got together on one field at the Gulfport Sportsplex with each player’s name announced to the crowd. One of the players threw out the first pitch and then the teams went…
Gulfport High School’s robotics is making a difference through engineering. Gulfport High School has teamed up with robotics teams across the nation to help others. Chickasaw High School asked Gulfport in August if they could help 3D print leg prosthetics for people in Honduras. They were happy to answer the call. Mechanic Raegan Mueller said, “So, this is my first…
Ocean Springs Fishing Pier just north of Highway 90 is now open. After months of rebuilding from Hurricane Zeta in 2020, the pier officially opened Monday. The hurricane caused structural and electrical damage. Jackson County teamed up with FEMA to redo the 1,300 linear foot pier that cost over $600,000. The pier has new decking to make it easier for…
Want to get the kids out of the house this summer? The Gulfport Police Department is offering four camps for your kids to be a part of. Children can learn how to cast a line or make a hole-in-one with the department. GPD will have a fishing and golfing camp this summer. Each camp allows 15 children to enroll. Children…
Surface high pressure and an upper level ridge are sliding to the east primarily bringing a shift in wind direction through southeasterly and ending up southerly and around 10 to 15 kt by tomorrow afternoon. This is ahead of an approaching cold front that is associated with an upper level low in the upper Great Plains into Canada. Temperatures will…
Hurry up and fill out those brackets because the madness is about to begin! The March Madness Tournament tips off tomorrow with the round of 64 and sportsbooks and bettors alike are ready for all the action. It is a single elimination tournament featuring 68 teams and seven rounds of college basketball. Bet MGM is expecting a huge turnout for…
The Mississippi State baseball team is getting hot at the right time at least when it comes to putting on a good show for MSU fans here on the Gulf Coast. For the second day in a row, News 25’s Sports Director Jeff Haeger is at MGM Park where the Bulldogs are already underway against Louisiana. Categories: Local Sports, Sports…
Youth for Christ just opened a new store in Gulfport in hopes of spreading its mission. The store is called ‘Bloomingdeals’ and it is located at the Gulfport Premium Outlets. Youth for Christ already has two stores, Thrift Market and Buy Now, which are both located on Pass Road. This new discount store offers an array of items including baby…
Museums from Pennsylvania to Connecticut to Mississippi were hit by mysterious burglaries in the 70s. Nearly 50 years ago, an 1847 Mississippi rifle was stolen from Beauvoir and was recently recovered in Delaware. The rifle, from the First Regiment Mississippi, known for its Battle of Buena Vista which was a turning point in the Mexican-American War, was on loan to…
Keesler Air Force Base has completed construction and repairs to its runaway. After reopening, the airfield is returning to normal flight operations. The runway closed November 2022 for repairs with flying operations relocated to the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center. The airfield supports the 403rd Wing, the 815th airlift squadron, and the Hurricane Hunters. They are responsible for providing combat…
Wall Street panic took a pause yesterday and Walmart is offering Easter baskets and meals at last year’s prices as high inflation weighs on households. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report