Morning Business Report: December 19, 2025
Categories: Business
Memorial service held in Gulfport provides support during the holidays
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Community members gathered at Lockett-Williams Mortuary in Gulfport on Thursday night for their 28th annual Holiday Memorial Service. The event is hosted each year to support individuals and families grieving during the holiday season. The gathering provides a place for remembrance, connection, and compassion, reminding those in mourning that they are not alone. “It’s important to…
Pascagoula Gautier School District accepting nominations for Teacher Impact Awards
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Gautier School District is looking to highlight teachers. Their Teacher Impact Awards nomination is open right now. Students, parents, or other staff members can share how a certain teacher has made an impact on the school in 2025. You can head to the district’s Facebook page to find the nomination link or click here….
Huntington Learning Center’s December Teacher of the Month: West Harrison High School’s Elizabeth Blake
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Each month, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor an outstanding educator here in South Mississippi. December’s Teacher of the Month is West Harrison High School’s Elizabeth Blake. She is an 11th grade ACT Prep teacher, but she’s taught at nearly every grade level in her many years as an educator. Blake was nominated…
12/19 Ryan’s “Coolest of the Week Ahead” Friday Morning Forecast
Today will be the coolest of the week ahead after a slow warm-up this week, leading to a warm Christmas.
Things warmed up noticeably recently, but today will be the coolest of the week ahead as we cool down today, but warm up slowly as we head towards Christmas. That means while it we won’t see a winter wonderland in South Mississippi for the holidays, it does look like it’ll be relatively sunny and pleasant outside! For today though we…
Nativity BVM Cathedral hosting Caroling in the Cathedral Square
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Terry Maddox with Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral in Biloxi is in studio to tell us about Saturday’s Caroling in the Cathedral Square event. The event takes place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. outside the cathedral located on Howard Avenue. Categories: Local News Tags: Nativity BVM Cathedral
Mardi Gras Museum Holly and Jolly Open House
The Mardi Gras Museum in Biloxi is hosting a Holly and Jolly Open House this weekend. Museum Director Abreeza Thomas joins us in studio with more. The open house takes place December 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Categories: Local News
City of Bay St. Louis ringing in the new year with annual Oyster Drop
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Bay St. Louis is hosting their annual Oyster Drop to ring in the new year Leslie Goodman joins us with details for those who want to take part. The sixth annual Oyster Drop takes place at 200 North Beach Restaurant. Categories: Local News
12/18 – Mild Tonight, Comfortable and Dry on Friday
Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your forecast
A few spotty showers are possible this evening, along with some patchy fog, before skies gradually clear overnight. Cooler air moves in with lows in the mid 40s by Friday morning and a north breeze developing after midnight. Friday is looking sunny and comfortable, with highs in the low 60s, followed by a clear and quiet night. The weekend warms…
Deadline approaching for Harrison County Feed the Needy meal program
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Friday is the last day to request a meal for Harrison County’s Christmas Feed the Needy program. If you want a meal delivered to you on Christmas day, you can call any of the police departments located within Harrison County, including the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office. If you’d like to donate money or food to the program,…
Boys and Girls Club making a difference
The Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast makes a big difference in the lives of thousands of kids in South Mississippi. As we approach the end of the year, fund raising efforts are underway so the organization can continue to serve the Coast with great programs. Wayne Buchanan is here to tell us how to get involved. Categories:…
Salvation Army gives back to families at Angel Tree distribution event
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Thursday morning, hundreds of local families received a little extra holiday joy thanks to the Salvation Army. The annual Angel Tree Distribution happened at the Center of Hope in Gulfport. Families lined up for the Angel Tree gift distribution and organizers saw a steady flow of families throughout the day. Volunteers worked to hand out wrapped gifts to…
Winner of the 11th annual Heat for the Holidays contest revealed
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The 11th annual Heat for the Holidays reveal took place early Thursday morning. WXXV and Geiger Heating and Air teamed up with Day and Night Heating and Cooling Products to surprise a deserving Coast resident with a new HVAC system. Lacey Lofton of Moss Point entered the contest to gift her mother, Leann Fulton, the brand-new…
Beau Rivage presents grant checks to local organizations
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Three local nonprofits received major grant checks from the MGM Resorts Foundation at Beau Rivage Resort and Casino. Canopy Children’s Solutions received two checks totaling $20,000. Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Gulf Coast received over $7,200. The Community Care Network received $15,000. The contributions were driven by Beau Rivage employees through the Corporate Responsibility Grant…
Two airmen rescue kitten from engine bay at Keesler Air Force Base
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (WXXV)- Two airmen at Keesler Air Force Base came to the rescue of a kitten who found itself stuck in an engine bay. Thanks to their work, the kitten was unharmed and to add to that, it has already found a loving home! Great work by these airmen, but also a reminder as temperatures drop,…
Morning Business Report: December 18, 2025
Categories: Business
Biloxi students deliver gifts to families in the community
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi high schoolers spent Wednesday afternoon delivering gifts to those in need in their community. WXXV News 25’s Megan Fayard has the details. Categories: Featured, Local News
Ocean Springs Police Department names new deputy chief
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Police Department is welcoming a new deputy chief this week. Matthew Morvant has been named as deputy police chief. The department saying his dedication, leadership, and commitment to the city and community continues to make an impact on all. They add they are proud to celebrate his promotion and look forward to the…
WXXV and Geiger Heating and Air reveal 2025 Heat for the Holidays winner
This morning, we surprised our 2025 Heat for the Holidays winner live on the WXXV morning show! Congratulations to Lacey Lofton of Moss Point, who will now receive a new home HVAC system, courtesy of our friends at Geiger Heating and Air. Congratulations to Lacey and her family, and we are so thankful for the continued partnership with Geiger to make…
12/18 Ryan’s “Warmest & Wettest” Thursday Morning Forecast
Get ready for our warmest & wettest day of the week, ahead of a slight, short-lived cool down ahead of the weekend.
What a wild week it’s been as we started it off with lows in the 20s but are now see our warmest & wettest weather ahead of today’s front. Lows rose into the mid 60s today, with cloudy skies and a few thunderstorms mixing in with our spotty showers. I expect the cloud cover and rain to linger for most…
Winter Wonderland at the MS Aviation Heritage Museum
A Winter Wonderland will be taking over the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum in Gulfport starting this Friday. Francisco Gonzalez with the museum joins us in studio with more. The fun takes place December 19 and 20 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the museum. There will be festive music, photo ops, hot chocolate and cookies, and a sprinkle of…
12/17 – More Showers Thursday then Dry Through the Weekend
Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your forecast
Rain chances ramp up overnight as showers and a few thunderstorms move in through the early morning. Expect cloudy skies and lows in the upper 50s, with locally heavier rain possible. Thursday remains soggy, with showers and thunderstorms likely early and becoming more isolated through the afternoon. A few storms could produce heavy rainfall, and patchy fog may develop in…
Wiggins Police Department conducts compliance operation, finds four stores in violation of illegal product sales to minors
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV) — It’s something that affects more people than you might think — vapes and tobacco products getting into the hands of children and teens in your own backyard. The Wiggins Police Department Criminal Investigations Division is taking steps in fighting this, and that started with the December 11th launch of a compliance operation after months of complaints…
Secretary of State warns of bitcoin ATM scam
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson’s office is warning of increasing bitcoin scams, specifically involving bitcoin ATMs. A bitcoin ATM is an electronic kiosk using any financial transaction card, including a cash or debit card, but scammers are now using them as vehicles for scams. Some good rules to follow if you’ve used one of these machines includes never withdrawing…