Morning Business Report: November 7, 2025
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Celebrating Veterans Day at D’Iberville Community Center
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- D’Iberville remembered and honored our nation’s heroes with an early Veterans Day event Thursday. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley was the event where veterans gathered for the celebration. Categories: Local News Tags: d’iberville, veterans day
Chamber Member Spotlight – Half Shell Oyster House
Half Shell Oyster House is Biloxi is our Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber Member Spotlight winner for October! If you enjoy fresh seafood and delicious cocktails take a trip to the Biloxi or Gulfport locations for lunch or dinner this week! Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight Tags: chamber spotlight, half shell, half shell oyster house
Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department honored by Picayune Chamber of Commerce
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department was honored by the Picayune Chamber of Commerce this year, happening during the 2025 First Responders Luncheon. Awards were given out to five members of the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department. Hunter Martin took home Deputy of the Year while Malley Bilbo took home Rookie of the Year. Investigator…
Shuck Cancer Benefit Party for cancer survivors
The Coast community has gathered to lead the way in the fight against cancer in South Mississippi and honor cancer patients and survivors in the process. The 2025 Shuck Cancer Party took place at Mississippi Aquarium. Healthcare Heroes in the fight against cancer were honored as well as caregivers and survivors. Funds raised from last night’s silent auction go directly…
11/07 Ryan’s “Spring-like” Friday Morning Forecast
We started off the week cold and dry, but now things are much more spring-like ahead of this weekend's front.
This week started off with lows in the 30s and 40s thanks to a Sunday front, but we’re ending it with much more spring-like weather thanks to our next approaching front. We’ve seen a steady increase in the humidity as the winds shifted southerly after mid-week, setting up “return flow” as a few fronts passed nearby, but not through the…
Pearl River Central clinches a playoff spot and beats Picayune 28-21
The Pearl River Central Blue Devils traveled to Lee-Triplett stadium to take on the Picayune Maroon Tide. This game would end up being a roller coaster as Pearl River Central hangs on and beats the Tide 28-21 after a 2nd half come back from Picayune. The Blue Devils beat Picayune for the first time since 2015. Picayune has finished the…
Ocean Springs takes down St. Martin 49-21, clinches second seed in 7A Region 4 playoffs
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) — The Ocean Springs Greyhounds dominated St. Martin in the final regular game of the season, winning 49-21 to clinch the second seed in the 7A Region 4 playoffs. The Greyhounds finished the regular season with a 9-1 overall record, and a 4-1 record in district play. They’ll host Petal in the first round of the…
Gulfport steamrolls Harrison Central 45-13
The 7A District 4 champions flex their muscle in their final regular season game of the season, beating the Harrison Central Rebels 45-13. Categories: Local Sports Tags: Gulfport Admirals, Harrison Central Rebels
The d’Iberville Warriors shut out Biloxi with a final score of 28-0. Both teams headed to the playoffs!
What a battle it’s been already for class 7A Region Four! Gulfport has already been named the champion, but we find out tonight who will get those last three spots which takes us to our WXXV Game of the Week sponsored by the Floor Trader Outlet in Gulfport! The Game of the Week takes us to Warrior Stadium as the…
Hancock High clinches playoff berth with win over Long Beach
The Hancock Hawks defeated the Long Beach Bearcats on the road, winning big 41-14. Categories: Local Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, Hancock Hawks, hancock high, Long Beach Bearcats, Long Beach High, sports
Pascagoula takes down Gautier 49-12 to win Singing River Classic, will host first round of playoffs next week
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The Singing River Classic brought plenty of excitement to South Mississippi this week, and at the end of the day, the Pascagoula Panthers came away with a dominant 49-12 win over Gautier. The Panthers will host the first round of the MHSAA 6A Region 4 playoffs next Friday. Pascagoula finished the regular season with a 5-5…
Women’s Club of Gulfport High Tea and Silent Auction
We are joined by Jana Owen to talk about the upcoming eighth annual High Tea and Silent Auction taking place in December. The fun takes place December 6. Doors open at 1:30 and the serving begins at 2 p.m. at 400 Security Square in Gulfport. Categories: Local News Tags: High Tea and Silent Auction, Women’s Club of Gulfport
Salute Red, White, and Blue 5K
We are joined by Brigadier General Mark Prine to talk about the upcoming Salute Red, White, and Blue 5K at Camp Shelby. The race takes place November 8 and benefits the Mississippi Youth Challenge Academy. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News
11/6 – Foggy Start on Friday with the Rain Chance Returning
Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your extended forecast
Clouds will increase overnight, with mild lows in the lower 60s. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. Friday for Jackson, Harrison, Hancock and Pearl River Counties, with visibility dropping to a quarter mile or less in spots. Don’t forget to slow down, use low beams, and give yourself a little extra time during…
Second Aldi location opens in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- In Ocean Springs, the city’s second Aldi location opened Thursday morning. This is in the old Winn Dixie site, located at 1515 Bienville Boulevard. Aldi’s ownership group closed the Winn-Dixie in mid-April to convert it into an Aldi store. Aldi’s other Ocean Springs store is located on the eastern end of the city at 3801 Bienville…
How to protect yourself against card skimming
Criminals are using card readers and other devices to steal data from debit, credit, and ATM cards at gas pumps and ATM machines. The thieves can even steal pin numbers. This cybercrime is called skimming. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is protecting businesses and consumers from fraud with a campaign called ‘Stop the Skim.’ AG Fitch is here to tell…
Ocean Springs takes legal action over license plate readers
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — The City of Ocean Springs is looking to turn more than $460,000 over to the courts, relinquishing any claim to the funds they collected from uninsured drivers through a controversial license plate reader program. This comes after a federal lawsuit was filed by drivers, claiming they were improperly ticketed by the Georgia-based company Securix, LLC….
HomeGoods now open in CrossRoads Shopping Center in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The new HomeGoods at the CrossRoads Shopping Center in Gulfport opened its doors Thursday. You’re now able to find a wide variety of home décor and furniture at this new location. This new HomeGoods will be open 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. every day except for Sundays. Categories: Featured, News Tags: business, Gulfport, HomeGoods
Gulf Coast Community Foundation celebrating Foundation Week
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation is celebrating their foundation week from November 12 to the 18. Christen Duhe and Tiffany Bell join us with the details. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News Tags: gulf coast community foundation
Mississippi Sneaker Culture Convention
The MGCCC Hospitality Center is being filled with all things sneakers in two weeks! John Carter and Randy Richardson join us with details. The MS Sneaker Culture Convention takes place November 16 at the MGCCC Hospitality Center on the Harrison County Campus. VIP access is $25 and runs from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. General admission is $10 and runs…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Cram the Cruiser Thanksgiving Food Drive
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department announced the next location for their Cram the Cruiser event. On Saturday, deputies will be at Legacy Dance Studio on Highway 63 in Moss Point. Anyone can bring canned vegetables, fruits, soups, oatmeal, gravy, or anything to give back ahead of the holidays. Anyone who does bring a food item will…
Three arrested after search warrants executed in Picayune
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is sharing their special operations department executed separate search warrants this week. These both happened on Monday. Michael Cross and Hailey Wilcox were found in possession of a trafficking amount of marijuana along with distribution amount of THC wax and vapes. Packaging materials were also found with them. Both have been charged with…
Gulfport waives late fees on water and utility bills through November
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — As of November 5, residents of Gulfport will not be charged late fees on water and sewer utility bills for the month of November. This relief is thanks to a unanimous vote by the city council to wave the fees, which run $35 to $40. This temporary resolution is in response to the ongoing government shutdown and…