Jackson County Chamber Anchor Awards honor small businesses and organizations

This morning, the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce held their 14th annual Anchor Awards Ceremony at Pelican Landing in Moss Point. This awards ceremony celebrates outstanding small businesses and nonprofits in the community. There are four categories for recipients: Thrive 1 award, which is for businesses with less than 50 employees, Thrive 2 award, which is for businesses who have…

Mark Seymour VFW Post 5699 holds Veterans Job Fair and Resume Workshop

A two-day event is taking place at the Mark Seymour VFW Post 5699 to help local veterans transition to the civilian workforce. The Win Job Center and VFW Post 5699 have teamed up for this veteran’s job fair. A resume workshop took place today, complete with mock interviews and free haircuts from Sports Clips of Ocean Springs and D’Iberville. Tomorrow,…

Hurricane Andrew made landfall as CAT 5 in Florida 30 years ago

Today marks the 30th anniversary of one of the most destructive natural disasters in our country’s history. On this date in 1992, Hurricane Andrew made landfall in Southern Florida as a category 5 storm. Andrew carried maximum winds of 165 miles per hour as it raged over the state. After it was over, residents emerged to scenes of total devastation….

Pascagoula Run Paddle Battle

You’re invited to dip your paddles into one of South Mississippi’s greatest treasures: the Pascagoula River. The Pascagoula Run Paddle Battle is set for October 22nd, but time is running out to take advantage of early registration fees. Kristi Ducote with the Pascagoula Paddle Battle Committee is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Pascagoula Run Paddle Battle

Alligator hunting season opens Friday in Mississippi

Hunters are getting their gear and boats ready as they prepare for alligator hunting season this week. The 2022 public alligator season opens in Mississippi on Friday at noon. During the June application period, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks received over 7,000 permit applications. 980 permits were issued in the state’s seven hunting zones. Officials say they…

Morning Business Report: August 24th, 2022

Workers say the sudden closing of Starbucks stores is about union busting and back-to-school shoppers turn to ‘buy now, pay later’ apps. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

State Farm, whistleblowers settle Katrina lawsuit

State Farm has settled a lawsuit with whistleblowers over how they handled flood insurance claims after Hurricane Katrina. The settlement was reached in U.S. District Court in Gulfport with Judge Sul Ozerton presiding, according to our media partner Sun Herald. The company has agreed to pay the federal government $100 million for potential liability as part of the settlement of…

8/24 – The Chief’s “THANK Goodness, More Rain Ahead” Wednesday Afternoon Forecast

Today through Friday, high precip chances along with high rainfall rates will remain the topic along with an environment conducive for waterspouts. The surface low remains over east Texas with a trough extending east over Louisiana and Mississippi as a focus, this coupled with rapid and broad diffluence aloft and elevated moisture flow values…the necessary ingredients for the heavy tropical rainfall….

8/23 – Brittany’s “Departing Rain” Tuesday Evening Forecast

A strong and persistent meso-low currently over the Arklatex region and broader and weaker shortwave trough in the upper levels will continue to work in conjunction to produce bands of showers and thunderstorms today into tonight.  After reviewing radar and satellite trends and the latest convectively aided model guidance, have adjusted the PoP and weather forecast to better account for…

News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: Pass Christian Pirates

Pass Christian Head Football Coach Chase Carmody says Tuesdays are reserved for best-on-best team drills which is where we find the Pirates at stop number 24 on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days. “We’re trying to better ourselves. Discipline. Last year we had a really bad problem with the discipline. I think that’s what killed us most.” Safety Cooper…

Aldi hosting soft opening tomorrow in Ocean Springs

After a four year wait, the Aldi Grocery in Ocean Springs will finally open its doors for customers. The store will host its soft opening tomorrow and make its grand opening on August 25th at 9 a.m. During the grand opening, the store will give out golden ticket gift cards worth up to $100 out to the first 100 guests….

Grand opening of ‘Voices and Votes: Democracy in America’ exhibit

For the next six weeks, the Smithsonian’s traveling exhibit ‘Voices and Votes: Democracy in America’ is free at the Pascagoula High School Performing Arts Center. The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Pascagoula-Gautier School District hosted tonight’s grand opening and ribbon cutting for the exhibit. In addition to the replica Washington D.C. Smithsonian exhibit, a local exhibit outlines the history…

Downed powerline on Vidalia Road in Harrison County

Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan sent video to WXXV relating to a downed powerline on Vidalia Road. Here’s what he had to say. “Tuesday afternoon Harrison County Fire Rescue as well as Harrison County Sheriff’s Department responded to the report of an accident on Vidalia Road that powerlines had been pulled down. On the initial ride, found an 18-wheeler…

8/23 – Brittany’s “Incoming Rain” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast

A strong and persistent meso-low currently over the Arklatex region and broader and weaker shortwave trough in the upper levels will continue to work in conjunction to produce bands of showers and thunderstorms today into tonight.  After reviewing radar and satellite trends and the latest convectively aided model guidance, have adjusted the PoP and weather forecast to better account for…

Wilkes Drawbridge on Cowan-Lorraine closing overnight

Heads up for drivers in Gulfport! The Wilkes Drawbridge on Cowan Lorraine Road will be closed tonight, starting at 9. The bridge will be closed through the overnight hours and then reopen at 4 tomorrow morning. You’ll need to take a detour if you plan to travel that way after 9 tonight. Categories: Local News, News Tags: closure, Cowan-Lorraine Road,…

Morning Business Report: August 23rd, 2022

59 percent of Americans worry student loan forgiveness will make inflation worse and Pfizer has asked the FDA to okay COVID booster shots that target the omicron variant. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

American Bass Anglers Fishing Tour Event

The American Bass Fishing Tour has a division in South Mississippi, Division 27, and its first tournament of the season is happening this Saturday. In studio with more is Division 27 Director Joel Davis. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: American Bass Anglers Fishing Tour Event

Pet of the Week: Sugar is looking for a forever home!

There are hundreds of animals at the Jackson County Animal Shelter waiting to find their forever homes. Your perfect match could be there right now. Maridee Mallette is in studio with Sugar, this week’s Pet of the Week. Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week