Morning Business Report: October 14, 2025
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Senior Craft Fair at East Biloxi Senior Center
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The East Biloxi Senior Center will be hosting a Craft Fair this Friday. Harrison County PIO Valerie De Matties joins us with more. The Craft Fair takes place Friday, October 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds support senior center programs. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News
Trees MS Open House for Brickyard Bayou tree planting plans in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Gulfport is sharing information about an open house for trees. The public is invited to learn about upcoming tree planting plans for Brickyard Bayou Park. The meeting is Thursday, October 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. You can drop in any time. It is free to attend. Those who do come out can view the…
Pet of the Week: Zayuh is looking for a forever home
It’s Tuesday which means it is time for our WXXV Pet of the Week from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. This week’s Pet of the Week is Zayuh! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
Cruisin’ The Coast 2025 breaks record numbers; plans already in place for 2026 30th anniversary
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The 29th edition of Cruisin’ The Coast shattered registration numbers with over 10,000 classic cars taking over the coast last week. The event closed out on Sunday morning, but they are already looking forward to next year’s 30th anniversary festivities. This year’s Cruisin’ The Coast is in the books, but it’s safe to say it was…
State Department of Revenue warning of phishing scam
The State Department of Revenue is warning the public about a phishing scam targeting taxpayers. These scams are being sent out via text message. The Department of Revenue warns that texts are being sent that appear to be from them or the Department of Motor Vehicles saying that your refund has been approved. It asks for payment information and might…
Biloxi PD searching for runaway teenager Eniya Davis
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi police are asking the public for help finding a runaway teen. Fourteen-year-old Eniya Davis was last seen on October 5th in the area of Rodenberg Avenue. Eniya was last seen wearing a yellow shirt and an unknown color of shorts. She is described as being 5’8” tall with blue hair. Right now, Biloxi PD is asking…
George County sweeps Hancock to advance to MHSAA 6A Volleyball State Championship
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV) — George County is heading to the MHSAA 6A Volleyball State Championship following a 3-0 sweep of Hancock on Monday night. The Lady Rebels will take the court at Mississippi College on Friday at 10 a.m. as they face Lake Cormorant for the title. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the match and reactions to…
Ocean Springs volleyball advances to MHSAA 7A State Championship with 3-1 win over Brandon
BRANDON, Miss. (WXXV) — Ocean Springs volleyball continues to show that it is one of the top teams in the Magnolia State, as the Lady Greyhounds took down Brandon by a score of 3-1 in South State action on Monday. The Lady Hounds will now play in the state championship! That match is set for Thursday, October 16th at 3:00…
Saints Report: New Orleans Saints drop Week 6 matchup to New England Patriots
NEW ORLEANS (WXXV) — The New Orleans Saints dropped a tough week six matchup to the New England Patriots, losing by a score of 25-19. Sports Director Ansley Brent has more from the Caesars Superdome in our WXXV Saints Report, powered by Mississippi Power. Categories: Local Sports, Saints Report, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Mississippi Power Saints Report, New Orleans Saints,…
‘Trick or Treat on the Track’ in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Trick or Treat on the Track event takes place Saturday, October 18 in Ocean Springs. That happens at Freedom Field on Porter Avenue. There will be free candy, the chance to dunk an elected official, a pumpkin patch, and so much more. That runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday evening. Now pumpkins are…
City of Gulfport hosting annual ‘Boo Bash’
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is hosting their annual Boo Bash on October 17. That takes place at the Gulfport Sportsplex soccer fields from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday evening. On tap are games, handouts, and trunk or treating. All are encouraged to wear their costumes out as well. Categories: Local News Tags: Boo Bash, events, Gulfport,…
Mary C. hosting annual Cemetery Tour in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center is hosting their annual cemetery tour. History comes alive on October 15 and 16 as Bellande Cemetery comes to life with historic figures. The tour begins at the Mary C. The event is free to the public, but donations are appreciated. The tour will happen from 5:30 to 7:30…
10/13 – Cool Nights, Warm and Dry Afternoons On Tap
Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your forecast
Tonight will be clear and cool, with lows dropping to the 50s across the board and calm winds shifting north overnight. Tuesday brings another picture-perfect day with sunny skies, comfortable humidity, and highs in the mid 80s with a light north breeze. We’ll cool off again Tuesday night, with temperatures dropping to the low 60s under clear skies. Wednesday…
Mississippi State Dept. of Health offers tips to protect your baby while sleeping
This month is National Safe Sleep and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month. The State Department of Health is cautioning parents about the practices that contribute to these avoidable deaths and recommend steps to take to ensure babies are safe. While putting babies to sleep on their stomach was once a common practice, we know now that babies have a…
Annual Trinity Episcopal Pumpkin Patch returns to the Coast
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s officially pumpkin season in Pass Christian and there’s no patch quite like the one at Trinity Episcopal Church. Volunteers unloaded a fresh shipment of pumpkins all the way from New Mexico and now the patch is open daily from 10 a.m. until dark. With a backdrop of the beach, it’s the only place on the…
‘It’s Magic’ comes to the Gulf Coast
We’re joined in studio by Janice Williams, president of the Gulf Coast Symphony. She joins us ahead of ‘It’s Magic with Joan Ellison.’ The show takes place Saturday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the iMPAC Center. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: gulf coast symphony
Long Beach School District Retirees ‘What a Brunch 2025’
A retiree lunch is being hosted for the Long Beach School District. Vivian Ward from the Excellence in Education Foundation discusses the date and how you can register to take part. The luncheon takes place on Tuesday, November 18 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Anyone wanting to attend is asked to RSVP by November 1. You can text or call…
Morning Business Report: October 13, 2025
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Mississippi Aquarium hosting Science Education at Sea
Nicole Martz with the Mississippi Aquarium is hosting an immersive marine science education experience for grades six through 12. She gives us the details. The MSU Science Education at Sea day takes place Saturday, October 18. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Mississippi Aquarium
Halloween events coming to Biloxi
We are joined by Cecilia Dobbs Walton to talk about some of the City of Biloxi’s upcoming Halloween events. Halloween on Howard takes place Saturday, October 25 at 5 p.m. on Howard Avenue. Trunk or Treat at Eagle Point takes place on Tuesday, October 28 at 6 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: biloxi, halloween
Keesler Federal Credit Union offering paycheck relief for eligible federal employees
Keesler Federal Credit Union is offering immediate assistance for members facing payroll interruptions due to the government shutdown. The way paycheck relief works is Keesler Federal will advance the amount of your direct deposit for eligible members during the shutdown for up to 90 days. This is no cost or fee to enroll in the program. The only requirement is…
New solid waste collection service beginning in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The date for the new solid waste collection service in Stone County is fast approaching. Collection by A-1 McDuffie Sanitation begins Wednesday, October 15. Crews will be delivering new garbage cans over the coming days. If you don’t receive a new can by the 15th, you can place your current can out until they send you…
MHP investigating fatal accident in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Saturday night crash in George County left one person dead. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, at around 9 p.m. on Saturday, a 2019 Toyota 4-Runner was traveling west on Highway 612 when it hit 26-year-old Tyler Hunt of Wiggins, who was walking on the highway at the time of the crash. He died from…