Morning Business Report: April 3rd, 2025
Here is today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Michael Mullins sworn in as Ward 1 Councilman in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of D’Iberville has officially named a replacement for Ward 1 Councilman Randall Pelous who stepped down from his position in March. Michael Mullins was sworn in as the newest councilman at the council meeting on Wednesday, April 2nd. Pelous had to resign from his position due to a conflict with retirement benefits concerning his full-time…
City of D’Iberville honors local Vietnam Veterans
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Over at D’Iberville City Hall, they honored two Vietnam veterans ahead of a memorial exhibit the city is hosting next week. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was at the ceremony and has more. For more information on the Wall that Heals, click here. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: d’iberville, the wall that heals, Vietnam veterans
4/2 -Sam Parker’s “Wow It’s Windy” Wednesday Night Forecast
Strong winds Wednesday and Thursday with warm and muggy air across south Mississippi. Continuing to see warm air overnight with lows in the lower 70s. Thursday will be another warm and windy day with highs in the low 80s and dewpoints also in the 70s so it will feel a little muggy outside. there are severe storms to the north…
Caring4Community: School Edition Contest
SOUTH MISS (WXXV)-Nominations are open for the Caring4Community: School Edition Contest. It’s the annual competition from South Mississippi Smiles. You can nominate a Gulf Coast school, the last day to do so is this coming Monday. The three schools with the most votes will win $5,000 in awards. First place will win $2,500, second receives $1,500, and third gets $1,000….
Moss Point accepting Entrepreneur Grant applications
Moss Point, Miss. (WXXV)- Economic development is a focal point for the city of Moss Point. And now the River City is putting its money where its mouth is and has set aside a competitive grant for 25 thousand dollars intended to help grow your business. Manager of Titles and Grants, Tom Hewlett, says, “I really wanted to do something…
HSSM announces satellite partnership with Long Beach Police
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- National Animal Control Appreciation Week kicks off this Sunday. The Humane Society is partnering with Long Beach police to help lost pets and strays. Every animal taken by Long Beach police will be processed through the Humane Society, making sure all are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and given medical care. Volunteers will also be trained at the…
Discussing the latest in Congress with Representative Mike Ezell
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WXXV)-We’re approaching President Trump’s first 100 days in office. A flurry of activity in the nation’s capital. Joining us with a look at the very latest in Congress is Representative Mike Ezell. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: congress, mike ezell
Buc-ee’s hosting job fair in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) – Buc-ee’s is looking to fill over 200 positions at its new location in Harrison County, ahead of its grand opening. To find the right candidates, a job fair is being held, which will continue on Thursday and Friday. Available positions include cashiers, food service, and janitorial roles. With competitive weekly pay, hourly wages start at…
WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren is at a pinning ceremony for local Vietnam Veterans
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)-Over at D’Iberville City Hall, they are about to hold a pinning ceremony for two local Vietnam War veterans. This ceremony kicks off a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Exhibit that the city will be hosting next week. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren is at city hall with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: d’iberville, veterans, Vietnam veterans
Young and hungry Biloxi Shuckers eager to get the 2025 season started
The Biloxi Shuckers are set to start their 10th season in franchise history this week when they hit the road and take on the Pensacola Blue Wahoos in a three-game series. Before their trip to Florida, players and coaches spoke to the media as part of the organizations annual media day. The Shuckers are coming off a year that saw…
Susie Davis in studio to preview this week’s Living Local episode
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Host Susie Davis is in studio to talk about tomorrow’s episode of Living Local! Living Local is a new half-hour show airing Thursdays at 12:30pm WXXV NBC 25 showcasing local shops, restaurants and hot spots along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Click here for more information. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Living Local
Tim Pierce wins Long Beach Republican Mayoral Primary
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-There will be a new mayor of Long Beach after one person came out on top of the four-person Republican primary. Former Long Beach School Board member and Alderman Tim Pierce wins the primary and the election by default. Pierce earned 80 percent of the vote Tuesday. Glen Powell earned 18 percent of the vote. The other…
Kenny Torgeson wins Pass Christian Republican Mayoral Primary
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Another big result from Tuesday night’s race for mayor in Pass Christian. Incumbent Mayor Jimmy Rafferty was defeated in his bid for a second term by current Alderman at Large Kenny Torgeson in the Republican Primary. Torgeson earned 54 percent of the vote in the city and wins the office by default since there is no…
Morning Business Report: April 2nd, 2025
Jane King has today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
MGCCC’s Live Entertainment Tech students holding iMPAC Live Fest
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Jessica Crosby and Bailey Aultman from MGCCC are in studio this morning. They stopped by to talk about iMPAC Live Fest! iMPAC Live Fest takes place Saturday, April 5th at 2 p.m. at the iMPAC Center on the Harrison County Campus. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, click here. Categories: Community…
Gulfport Democratic Mayoral Primary Results
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter has more from Gulfport in the hotly contested democratic primary for mayor. She joins us from Sonya Williams-Barnes watch party with more. In Gulfport, Democratic candidate Sonya Williams Barnes will face off against Republican candidate Hugh Keating. Current Mayor Billy Hewes decided not to run for a fourth term for mayor. Residents will…
Ocean Springs mayoral election results are in
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The votes are in for the City of Ocean Springs mayoral primary. The unofficial results are in and Bobby Cox Jr. earned 3,238 of the votes. Incumbent Mayor Kenny Holloway received 708 of the votes. Jon Hitchcock received 309 of the votes. Dennis McGrevey received 139 of the votes. According to unofficial results, Cox Jr. wins the…
Thousands of fentanyl pills, drugs seized in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Stone County and state law enforcement announced the results of a nearly 15-month long fentanyl and drug bust in the county and surrounding areas. Stone County Sheriff Todd Stewart was joined by Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell and other federal and state officials for Tuesday’s announcement. Undercover officers made covert purchases, leading to the recovery of more…
WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter previews Gulfport Democratic Mayoral Primary
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-It’s Election Night across South Mississippi and the polls are open until 7 p.m. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter is at the polls in Gulfport with more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: election, Gulfport, voting
Taking a look at the big races in South Mississippi
SOUTH MISS (WXXV)-It’s Primary Election Day. Voters in cities all around South Mississippi are choosing who will lead today and sets the table for general elections on June 3rd. Polls are open until 7 p.m. Joining us on WXXV to preview four big mayoral contests is Frank Corder, managing editor of Magnolia Tribune. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: elections,…
WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel previews Ocean Springs Mayoral Race
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Voters have been hitting the polls across South Mississippi today as primary municipal elections kicked off earlier this morning. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is in Ocean Springs with an update on elections. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: election, Ocean Springs
South Mississippi residents head to the polls
Gulfport, Miss (WXXV)- Municipal primary elections are happening right now. These elections are determining party nominees for positions such as mayors, city council members, and alderman. They will then compete in the general election on June 3rd. Any voter in line at 7 PM is legally entitled to cast a ballot. WXXV News 25 caught up with voters at the…
Mississippi Sea Wolves unveil completely real rebrand
One coast team is rebranding… The Mississippi Sea Wolves will be known as the Mississippi Mosquitoes! The rebrand comes after much talk, the Sea Wolves deciding the insect sure to ruin your outing would be a perfect choice. The team spared no expense, with the unveiling of their mascot coming soon. The best part, April Fools! Categories: Local News, News…