Morning Business Report: February 23rd, 2023

The Biden Administration cuts some mortgage fees and housing affordability crisis and one of the richest companies in the world is asking employees to share desks. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

City of Moss Point Parks and Rec holding Hoop It Up event

The goal is to build character through the game of basketball. The Hoop It Up Moss Point Initiative is launching this Saturday. Here to tell us more about it is Moss Point Parks and Recreation Director Donna Joseph. The event takes place Saturday, February 25th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sue Ellen Recreation Center in Moss Point….

Public meeting on Ocean Springs superintendent search

Ocean Springs School District is hosting a town hall meeting tonight to update everyone on the search for the next superintendent. The meeting is at six tonight at the Ocean Springs Upper Elementary auditorium, located on the Holcomb side of campus. Tonight’s meeting will allow the community to provide feedback on expectations and goals for the future of the Ocean…

2/23 – The Chief’s “Record High Temperatures Again” Friday-Eve Morning Forecast

A weak frontal boundary will reside pretty close to our northern area border today. With the closer proximity to the boundary, the surface pressure gradient will relax, especially when compared to yesterday. Southerly light to moderate winds can be expected. Aloft, our region will be within the northwest periphery of the strong high pressure parked over south Florida leading to…

WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: Ocean Springs Power Lifting/ Track & Field’s Isabella MacDonald

This week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week truly does it all while keeping straight As. Ocean Springs junior power lifter Bella MacDonald truly puts the term power in girl power, being a two-time state champion and currently working her way to a third. If there’s one person that knows how to stay busy and active, it’s Ocean Springs junior…

NJCAA Softball: MGCCC vs. Pensacola State

Mississippi Gulf Coast softball home opener, breaking in the new turf against Pensacola State. The home team would need to get the split, 5-2 win in game two after dropping game one 2-0. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: MGCCC, softball, sports

Chase Carmody steps down as Pass Christian head football coach

Pass Christian Head Football Coach Chase Carmody has stepped down from his post after three seasons as first reported by Coast Football. During his time with the Pirates, Carmody led them to an overall record of 11-15 including back-to-back trips to the 4A playoffs the last two seasons. There have been unofficial rumors of Carmody’s impending move to become the…

High School Girls Basketball: Pass Christian vs. Raymond

There’s a different buzz in the gym for a neutral site playoff game, it means you’re getting close to the Big house. Today, Pearl River Community College hosting the first batch of quarterfinal games, starting in 4A. The Pass Christian Lady Pirates are one of eight Coast teams still alive, taking on a very dangerous Raymond team. Tough matchup for…

2/22 – Jeff’s “Dense Fog Advisory” Wednesday Night Forecast

Sea fog is beginning roll in again. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10 AM tomorrow morning for Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson County. Look for this pattern to continue through the weekend due to light southerly flow overnight for the next several nights. Very warm temperatures will remain with tomorrow being the warmest day. Morning lows in the…

Celebrating National Margarita Day at Margaritaville in Biloxi

What better place to have a margarita than Margaritaville in Biloxi on National Margarita Day?! Margaritaville Café invited their guests to attend Margarita University to learn how to craft the perfect drink. With help from a bartender, guests were not able to just learn, but also make their own margarita. Afterwards, they took pictures with a certification saying they passed…

Pass Christian PD’s new K9 officer has a name!

Many of you will remember our story two weeks ago about a new K9 being added to the Pass Christian Police Department. Well, the K9 officer now has a name, thanks to a trio of citizens who submitted suggestions. Meet Scout Bleu Daniel, the adorable British Labrador retriever puppy got his name thanks to Tyler Ann, Maria Myers, and Susie…

Blow Fly Bar and Grill opens in Gulfport

Blow Fly Bar and Grill is officially open in Gulfport. Blow Fly Bar and Grill is finally open and staff couldn’t be more thrilled to get to work. Owner Jonathan Allen said, “We are all so excited… and giddy, I think is the word. We’ve got six tables in here and we’ve only been open for five minutes right now….

Fish Frys around the Coast for the Lenten season

With the beginning of Lent means Fish Fridays! Many churches across the Coast offer seafood on Fridays during Lent. St. James Catholic Church is just one that is serving up fish plates starting March 3rd. Dinners are available for $12 at the St. James Parish Center Gymnasium Fridays from 5 to 6 p.m. The plates are available for dine-in or…

National Margarita Day

Don’t forget to stop by and grab a margarita at your favorite spot to celebrate National Margarita Day! News 25’s Jazell Ladner is at Margaritaville in Biloxi to see how they’re celebrating. Categories: Local News, News Tags: margaritaville, National Margarita Day

Motorcyclist killed in collision with 18-wheeler on I-10

A motorcyclist is dead after a crash with an 18-wheeler on the Wolf River Bridge on Interstate 10 this afternoon. MHP Spokesman Cal Robertson confirmed the fatality that happened in the eastbound lanes just before 3 p.m. The incident caused a slowdown of traffic in the area just west of County Farm Road. WXXV will update with more information as…

Morning Business Report: February 22nd, 2023

Most believe people should upgrade from ‘fast furniture’ by age 28. Spring break prices are rising as travelers return to pre-pandemic booking habits. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Ashes-to-Go in observance of Lenten season

There were several Ash Wednesday masses inside today. Outside three pastors from three different churches came together in Long Beach to provide ashes for those on the move this morning. The end of Mardi Gras means it is Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of Lent. To kick-off the 40-day Lenten period, cars lined up at the Jim Simpson Pier…