Morning Business Report: January 7, 2026
Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Coast lawmakers speak on priorities during 2026 Legislative Session
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The 2026 Legislative Session is now underway as both Houses of the Mississippi Legislature gaveled in at noon on Tuesday. Lots of major topics will be on the agenda this session, including the issues of school choice, rural health care, workforce development issues, and online sports betting. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliot is at the capitol talking…
Harrison County fire crews battled tractor trailer fire
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Harrison County Fire Rescue battled a tractor trailer fire on I-10. A trailer loaded with refrigerators caught fire while driving. Harrison County Fire Rescue worked alongside the Combat Readiness Training Center to fight the fire. In total, firefighters unloaded and moved at least 80 fridges from the truck. No injuries were reported due to the incident and…
01/07/26 Jesus’ “Weather Kid” Wednesday Morning Forecast
Meet this week's WXXV Weather Kid, Jesus!
It is Wednesday, which means it’s time to meet this week’s WXXV Weather Kid, Jesus! Jesus likes to ride his bike or hang out with his friends when it’s nice and warm outside. When too cold or rainy, you can find him being creative inside doing art or playing video games, primarily “Roblox.” We have a fairly warm rest of…
Gulfport Basketball improves to 16-1 on the year after defeating Long Beach 78-49.
Gulfport Admiral Boys Basketball hosts the Long Beach Bearcats for their fifth district competition of the year. The Admirals lived up to the hype and then some, defeating Long Beach 78-49. They improved to 16-1 on the year while the Bearcats fall to 8-10. You can watch highlights from the first period in the video above! Categories: Local Sports, Sports,…
Gulfport Girls Basketball wins big over Long Beach 61-25
The Gulfport Girls Basketball team hosted the Long Beach Bearcats for their fourth district test of the year. The Lady Admirals dominated with a final score of 61-25. Highlights from the second half are in the video above! Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Gulfport Basketball
St. Martin Girls Soccer defeats Biloxi 2-1 in second overtime.
It was an intense Class 7A Region 4 as the Biloxi Indians hosted the St. Martin Yellow Jackets for a girls soccer game. St. Martin won this one 2-1 in the second overtime. Highlights from the first half are in the video above, including Captain Avery Lofton’s goal! Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Avery Lofton, Biloxi Soccer, St….
Christian Collegiate Academy asks for prayers and support for their Athletic Director, Steve Spinks.
We’d like to ask the coast sports community and Christian Collegiate Ccademy community for prayers and support for one of their own. CCA Athletic Director Steve Spinks suffered a stroke this past Friday and is currently receiving care at West Jefferson Hospital in New Orleans. Coach Spinks remains under close medical supervision while those who love him are waiting for…
Gulfport running back Cooper Crosby named MaxPreps All-American!
Gulfport running back Cooper Crosby continues to make headlines, this time at the national level! Earlier on Tuesday, the Mississippi State signee was named to the MaxPreps All-American team. The backfield work-horse was the only football player from the state of Mississippi to earn the honor, which noted his 41 touchdowns, close to 25-hundred total yards, and of course leading…
St. Patrick’s Bella Jordan named among the Top Twelve in the nation by Top Drawer Soccer
This past week we’ve had local student athletes not just making state news, but national news. We’re starting it off on the pitch as St. Patrick forward Bella Jordan was listed as one of the 12 top prospects in the country by top drawer soccer. Throughout her high school career, Jordan has 109 goals and 26 assists, with 17…
Pascagoula’s Blake Nettles signs with Jackson State University’s Basketball program!
Before the new year began, one of the top basketball players in the state made one college basketball program quite lucky. Pascagoula 6′ 7″ senior point guard Blake Nettles has officially signed with Jackson State University. The elite ball handler and floor general has been a major part of the Panthers’ success the past four years, averaging 19.5 points per…
City of Diamondhead hosting blood drive
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Diamondhead will be hosting a blood drive on Wednesday. That takes place at the city hall activity room from noon to 6 p.m. Those who do come out will receive a choice of a shirt, blood assurance, or being able to send a child with cancer to camp. You can speed up the donations…
Stone County Utility Authority scheduling water service interruption
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County Utility Authority is sharing information about a water service interruption. That is scheduled for Wednesday and affects the areas highlighted in the video above. Officials say the cause of the interruption is so crews can perform a necessary repair. Categories: Local News
1/6 – Foggy and Warm Pattern Continues
Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your forecast
Expect patchy to dense fog to develop in the overnight and early morning hours through Thursday, with mostly cloudy to partly sunny skies and unseasonably mild temperatures in the afternoons. Highs climb into the low to mid 70s, with a few inland spots near 80, until our next cold front comes through. The rain chance increases late Thursday night, leading…
Wrapping up the 2025 Harbor Lights Winter Festival
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harbor Lights Winter Festival wrapped up another bright season along the Coast, drawing big crowds and delivering an economic boost to South Mississippi. Over several weeks, the festival transformed the waterfront into a holiday destination at Jones Park. The event attracted families, tourists, and local residents. Organizers say attendance remained strong with local businesses reporting an…
2026 Legislative Session: Lawmakers discuss school choice issue
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The 2026 Legislative Session is now underway as both Houses of the Mississippi Legislature gaveled in at noon. Lots of major topics will be on the agenda this session, including the issues of school choice, rural health care, workforce development issues, and online sports betting. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliot is at the capitol talking to Coast…
Meeting the new Miss Mississippi Collegiate
Olivia Burchfield has been named Miss Mississippi Collegiate, hoping to take the Miss Collegiate Crown in June. She joins us to introduce herself to the Coast. Categories: Local News
New monthly games at Mississippi Lottery
Savannah Tirey with the Mississippi Lottery joins us to talk about the newest games for this month. Categories: Local News
Friends of the Court volunteer training
We are joined by Cathy Pickering and Maggie Rafferty with Friends of the Court to tell us more about the volunteer training event happening later this month. The volunteer training takes place January 13, 14, and 15 at the Harrison County Advocacy Center on Maple Drive. The training takes place from 5:30 to 9:30 and you must attend all three…
Pet of the Week: Winston is looking for a forever home!
Every other Tuesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Joining us as always, we’ve got Maridee Mallette to tell us about this week’s News 25 Pet of the Week, Winston! Categories: Local News, Pet of the Week Tags: pet of the week
City of Biloxi marks start of Carnival Season at Twelfth Night celebration
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Monday was Twelfth Night, which is the last night of the twelve days of Christmas and the start of Carnival celebrations. The annual event marked the beginning of carnival season in a big way. Crews from across the Coast arrived on floats and then gathered for the official changing of seasons at city hall. With the flip…
Morning Business Report: January 6, 2026
Categories: Business Tags: business
MHP releases New Year enforcement numbers
Mississippi Highway Patrol released the numbers for the New Year travel enforcement period. State troopers did not respond to any deadly accidents on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day. Across the state, there were 95 wrecks, a little more than 3,200 citations issued, and 34 DUI arrests made over the enforcement period. Categories: Local News
1/6- A Foggy Tuesday Morning Clearing Up
Partly sunny skies are expected today with afternoon highs near the mid-70s. Southwest winds ranging from 5 to 10 mph. Tonight, clouds will gradually increase, and patchy fog may develop after 10 p.m. Overnight lows will dip to around 61, with light south winds becoming calm after midnight. On Wednesday, patchy fog may linger into the morning hours before clearing…