Morning Business Report: October 24, 2025
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Ocean Springs Witches Ride taking off in downtown Saturday
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Witches Ride is taking place Saturday in Downtown Ocean Springs. In preparation, there are a few traffic updates to keep in mind. No parking will be allowed in the area after 3:30 Saturday morning, signs will be posted Friday to keep streets clear. On Saturday, the city will begin placing barricades between 2:30 and 3…
Humane Society of South Mississippi Howl-O-Ween Wishlist
Our friends at the Humane Society of South Mississippi are asking for help filling their residents’ pumpkins! HSSM released an enrichment wish list for the Halloween season. A few items they are looking for include kiddie pools, toys, soft treats, Velveeta cheese, and much more. These items help keep the animals happy while they wait for their forever home. You…
Community comes out to celebrate at Gulfport High homecoming parade
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Streets in Gulfport were buzzing Thursday afternoon as the school hosted its annual homecoming parade. Hundreds of paradegoers lined a downtown route to celebrate the festivities and catch plenty of beads, candy, and small toys The parade featured the Gulfport High School Admiral band, various athletic teams, student organizations, groups from within the school district, Gulfport Club…
Mission 3: Gov. Reeves launches new military support organization
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Governor Tate Reeves was here on the Coast Thursday to announce the launch of a new program designed to support our South Mississippi military communities. ‘Mission 3’ is a new organization with a focus on supporting quality of life improvements for military families, attracting defense innovation efforts to the Coast, and serving as a hub for…
10/24 Ryan’s “Warming Up” Friday Morning Forecast
Our coolest morning yet was yesterday, but things are warming up fast over the weekend.
This morning was still on the cool side of “normal,” but we’re warming up sharply as a front approaches over the weekend. We jumped into the mid 50s earlier, and we’ll warm further into the mid to upper 60s over the next couple of mornings as the humidity bumps upwards. Just as it’s getting a little “summery” again, our next…
Local Eats – Tony’s Pizzeria
This month Allen Beverages takes you inside the newly reopened Tony’s Pizzeria in Downtown Gulfport. This community favorite is under new ownership with an expanded menu including your old favorites. Make time to visit with your family and support our Local Eats. Categories: Local Eats Tags: Allen Beverages, Gulfport, local eats, pizza, restaurants, tony’s, Tony’s Pizzeria
Ocean Springs’s Alden St. Amant and Our Lady Academy’s Myah Favre named State Championship Most Valuable Players
It’s been exactly one week since two volleyball teams brought the gold ball back to the coast and we truly don’t want the celebration to end! We’re now taking time to highlight the most valuable players chosen from last week’s state championship games! Starting things off with the Lady Greyhounds! On Thursday, Ocean Springs swept Madison Central with scores of…
Pearl River Football falls to Hinds Community College 56-13.
The Pearl River Wildcats hosted Hinds Community College for their 2025 Homecoming game. The Eagles struck first with two touchdowns, but the Wildcats would get on the board soon after that thanks to a 14-yard rushing touchdown by Howard Kinchen. Unfortunately the Wildcats were unable to catch up to Hinds, losing their Week Nine test 56-13. They will hit the…
Emilee Swilley named Pearl River Community College Homecoming Queen!
Our WXXV Play of the Day goes to the newest member of royalty at Pearl River Community College! Hancock graduate and now Pearl River sophomore Emilee Swilley was crowned homecoming queen for the 2025-26 school year! Emilee has poured her heart and soul into PRCC, being a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Phi Theta Kappa, River Navigators and spending…
Hancock Chamber hosting Port Air Space Day in the Bay
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hancock Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Port Air Space Day in the Bay in November. Event Chair Janice Guido stops by the studio to discuss what fun can be expected for anyone that heads out. The event takes place November 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 152 Main Street Bay St….
10/23 – Pleasant Friday, but Unsettled Marine Conditions Over The Weekend
Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your extended forecast
We’ll start off our Thursday night on a quiet note with partly cloudy skies and comfortable temps dipping into the mid 50s. Friday looks fantastic with plenty of sunshine and a warm afternoon with highs in the low 80s. Winds will pick up a bit through the day, shifting from northeast to southeast by afternoon, giving us a nice breeze,…
Court strikes down Biden-era gender rules
A federal judge has sided with Mississippi and 14 other states in striking down certain Biden-era federal policies on gender identity. The states were challenging a health and human services rule that encourage healthcare provides to provide sex-change procedures. The district court for Mississippi’s Southern District agreed with the states that HHS overstepped its authority by redefining sex discrimination under…
Early report on this year’s oyster season
We’re a little more than a week into oyster season. Oyster fishermen bring in their harvest everyday at the Pass Christian Harbor. Oyster reefs in the western Mississippi Sound have not been producing over the last few years, but indications are the reefs are making a comeback and so far, so good this year. Director of Mississippi Commercial Fisheries Limited…
Keel Authentication Ceremony at Ingalls Shipbuilding
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilding authenticated the keel of Guided Missile Destroyer Thad Cochran DDG 135. The ship represents the next generation of surface combatants for the U.S. Navy. The ship honors Thad Cochran, a Navy veteran and former U.S. senator, who represented Mississippi from 1978 to 2018. The ceremony attendees included Ingalls Shipbuilders and Cochran’s wife and ship sponsor,…
Local woman talks about her experience at world championship bike competition in Australia
We are joined now by Apryl Handy who just competed in a world championship for biking in Australia. She’s here to tell us more about her experience at the UCI Gran Fondo World Championship and how you can get involved with the Gulf Coast Bicycle Club. Categories: Local News
Morning Business Report: October 23, 2025
Categories: Business Tags: ambusiness, business
Wild Wonders – Volunteers
Interested in volunteering with the Mississippi Aquarium? Get more info HERE! Categories: Wild Wonders Tags: Aquarium, Mississippi Aquarium, Ryan Mahan, volunteering, volunteers, wild wonders
Long Beach School District celebrates top district ranking
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach School District was recently named Mississippi’s top ranked school district and the community is doing their park to celebrate. Thursday morning, volunteers gathered at Coastal Daiquiri to cook and deliver more than 5,000 hamburger meals for every district employee. Grilling started at 9:30 and once that was finished, the Long Beach Excellence in…
Let’s Go! Explore Gulf Coast – West Jackson County Soccer Complex
Let’s go explore Gulf Coast. Brought to you by Chevron, the human energy company. I’m at the West Jackson County Soccer Complex. Right here off Lemoine Boulevard in Saint Martin, home of the first of its kind American Ninja Warrior Style Challenge course West Jackson County Soccer Complex, as managed by the Jackson County Board of Supervisors and is home…
‘Stop, Drop, and Scream’ Halloween event at Pascagoula Fire Department
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Fire Department is getting into the Halloween spirit! They are hosting a ‘Stop, Drop, and Scream’ event at their fire station located at 1701 Jackson Avenue in Pascagoula on October 30 beginning at 5 p.m. Ryan Doswell joins us with more. Categories: Local News Tags: pascagoula fire department
Jackson County Deputy Joshua Brashears laid to rest
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Family, friends, coworkers, and the community gathered for the funeral service of Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Brashers early Wednesday. A large funeral procession traveled to Shiloh Cemetery in Vancleave. Deputy Brashears will be remembered for going above and beyond in the line of duty and for being a valued member of the Jackson County Sheriff’s…
Donal Snyder Community Center pool closed until further notice
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A heads up for the Donal Snyder Community Center, staff announced the pool will be closed until further notice. The cause of the closure is a mechanical failure with the sand filter. Staff is working on repair options and are working to solve the issue as quickly as possible. The community center will share updates as soon…
Fundraiser organized for girl with rare disease in need of wheelchair accessible van
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) — Brighton is a 3-year-old girl from Long Beach who has a rare, mitochondrial disorder and is in need of a wheelchair accessible van. Brighton was born with Leigh Syndrome, a rare, progressive, and terminal mitochondrial disease that affects her muscles, brain, and ability to breathe on her own. She depends on a ventilator to breathe,…