Morning Business Report: November 13, 2025
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Volunteers team up for mobile food pantry in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Three organizations teamed up Wednesday at the Hancock County Farmers Market to help out anyone facing food insecurities. Coast Electric, United Way, and Hancock Resource Center hosted a mobile food pantry. Over 50 volunteers from these organizations showed up to help including some students from Hancock High School. In just two hours, around 300 families were…
Furloughed workers return to Coast facilities
Our South Mississippi federal and military installations are returning to normal operations Thursday as the shutdown ends. The Armed Forces Retirement Home sent out a statement this morning welcoming back furloughed federal workers. Furloughed employees are also set to return to Keesler Air Force Base and the Naval Construction Battalion Center as well. Categories: Local News
Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign returns
South Mississippi will soon begin hearing a familiar sound. The Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettle campaign returns to Walmart and Sam’s Clubs nationwide. Shoppers can donate cash or give digitally to support programs providing food, shelter, and hope year-round. The Mississippi Gulf Coast will have a soft kettle kick-off at selection locations on November 15 and will be out everyone…
Keesler Federal holds 10th annual First Responders of the Year Awards
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — First responders from the three coastal Mississippi counties were honored for their dedication and bravery at Keesler Federal Credit Union’s 10th annual First Responders of the Year Awards. First responders, friends, and family filled the ballroom at the IP Casino and Resort on Wednesday to celebrate this accomplishment. Thirty-five first responders from Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson…
Rep. Mike Ezell comments on government reopening
Representative Mike Ezell released a statement following the government’s reopening. Ezell says the shutdown came at a steep cost for Mississippi. The state economy lost an estimated $82 million each week, nearly 26,000 federal workers went without pay and more than 357,000 residents faced disruptions to SNAP benefits. He says now that the shutdown is over, it is time to…
Gulf Coast Veterans Association hosting Thanksgiving food drive
The Gulf Coast Veterans Association is hosting a Thanksgiving drive this month. Active duty and veterans can receive a free Thanksgiving kit, turkey included. Those interested need to register by November 21 for a blessing box. The association will contact you with the information for receiving the box. To sign up, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Gulf Coast Veterans…
Pascagoula swimmer Colton Sprague signs to Meridian Community College
Pascagoula High School hosted a scholarship signing event for their senior swimmer Wednesday evening. Colton Sprague signed a swimming scholarship to Meridian Community College. Colton is a 200 Individual Medley State Champion and he also placed 3rd in the 50 Free. Congratulations to Colton! Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: High school swimming, pascagoula high school, Signing Day
Christmas on the Avenue announces T-Shirt Design Art Contest winner
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- Christmas on the Avenue which is coming to Biloxi in a few weeks, had a bunch of students from Biloxi High School compete to design artwork that will go on t-shirts for the event. In an effort to kick off the event and bring the excitement, the top three students were invited to attend Ground Zero Blues…
2025 Biloxi Visitors Center shirt design revealed
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Visitors Center revealed their t-shirt design for 2025. These shirts were designed by Brandy Geyer and are available for purchase beginning December 4, the day of the Lighting of the Lighthouse event. Each shirt costs $25 and can be brought at the Biloxi Visitors Center after the event. Quantities are limited. Categories: Local News
Patchy Fog Possible Late Tonight, Then Sunshine on Thursday
Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your extended forecast
Tonight will stay mostly clear and quiet, with lows dipping into the low 50s and the chance for fog developing late into the overnight hours. Thursday and Friday both bring sunny skies and highs near 74 degrees, and nights remain mostly clear and comfortable with lows in the low to mid 50s. Saturday and Sunday will feature more sunshine and…
Local leaders discuss response plans at annual Disaster Leadership Conference
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Municipal leaders from five southern states are on the Coast this week to talk new strategies when it comes to recovery from natural disasters. The Disaster Leadership Conference is a project by the Mississippi Department of Insurance, along with sister departments in Louisiana, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Alabama. Wednesday’s schedule at Beau Rivage featured a panel with city leaders,…
Man sentenced for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A Florida man will spend nearly 30 years behind bars in the Mississippi prison system after pleading guilty to drug charges stemming from a 2023 traffic stop. Forty-seven-year-old Damarte Epps will serve his sentence on the charge of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute without the possibility of parole or early release. Epps was stopped by…
Extra Table begins their two-day chicken distribution delivery marathon
With the holidays around the corner, Extra Table is hitting the road, delivering 9,000 whole frozen chickens to food pantries and soup kitchens across Mississippi. The Henny 9000 is rolling out a 48-hour delivery marathon feeding families from the top to the bottom of the state. It is an example of the community coming together to ensure no one goes…
Jackson County fire crews battle house fire in Helena
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County fire crews spent much of the morning battling a house fire in the Helena community. Fire officials say they quickly performed a fire attack after arriving on scene and were able to fully extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is now under investigation. Categories: Local News Tags: house…
Preview of events happening at Joppa Shriners
We are joined now by Bobby Roberts to talk about the Joppa Shriners upcoming events happening this month. The monthly steak night takes place this Friday, November 14. You can get a steak, baked potato, salad, roll, dessert and a drink for $20. On November 15, the Dance Night will be happening beginning at 6 p.m. That is $10 to…
Caturday: Caftans and Cocktails benefiting the Humane Society of South Mississippi
Katie King, Haley Broom, and a few kittens from the Humane Society of South Mississippi join us ahead of this weekend’s Caturday fun! The fun takes place Saturday, November 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Chimneys in Gulfport. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi
Taking a look at upcoming events at Jackson George Regional Library system
With it being the middle of the month, we’re taking a look at a few events taking place at Jackson-George Regional Libraries. Angela Stewart is the system director and she gives us a look at highlights. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News, News
Suicide Prevention and Suicide Survivor groups available in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-John Miller is helping any Coast resident by offering a suicide awareness and prevention group at the Long Beach Library. Also being offered is a Suicide Survivors Group. John joins us with the details. The Suicide Survivors group meets on the first and third Saturday every month from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The Suicide Awareness and…
Morning Business Report: November 12, 2025
Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
CASA of South Mississippi hosts “Grateful for You” dinner to honor volunteers
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — CASA of South Mississippi hosted a “Grateful for You” dinner at the Golden Nugget on Tuesday evening. The organization, which advocates for children in the foster care system, welcomed more than 100 volunteers, youth court judges and community leaders for a night of fellowship. Attendees enjoyed a dinner, volunteer awards and a keynote address from Daniel…
Local girl with rare disease gets wheelchair van after community rallies hundreds of donations
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-We have a heartwarming update about a story we brought you just a few weeks ago! Brighton is a three-year-old girl with a rare mitochondrial disease and she is about to step into a whole new way of life. This was made possible by the outpouring of love and support from her community. In just a matter…
11/12 Ryan’s “Warmer, but still Chilly” Tuesday Morning Forecast
We're warming, but it's still chilly this morning though that changes noticeably soon.
It warmed nicely out there this morning, but it’s still chilly and dry in South Mississippi today. We’ll warm quickly through the 50s and 60s, eventually topping out in the low 70s for today’s high under sunny skies. We’ll see a bit of light cloud cover creeping in later today, which will largely stick with us for the rest of…
11/11 – Warming Up Through the Weekend
Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your extended forecast
It’s a quiet and pleasant stretch of weather ahead, with plenty of sunshine and temperatures warming through the weekend. Tonight will be clear and still a little chilly, but temperatures will be a little warmer than last night, dipping into the upper 30s and low 40s. Wednesday brings plenty of sunshine and a mild afternoon in the low 70s, followed…