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2025 Nissan Frontier Wins Fourth Annual Mississippi Makers’ Challenge

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-03-23 14:00:00

SUMMARY: The 2025 Nissan Frontier, made in Canton, won the fourth annual Mississippi Makers’ Challenge, a contest to find the “Coolest Thing Made in Mississippi.” It garnered 42% of the vote, defeating competitors like the C-130J Hercules and PACCAR’s MX-11 engine. With a record 92,395 votes, the contest featured 70 submissions. Nissan’s victory was celebrated at an awards ceremony at the Mississippi State Capitol, with Governor Tate Reeves highlighting the state’s role in American manufacturing. The Nissan Frontier’s win was a testament to the innovation and dedication of its Canton manufacturing employees.

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DreKo Music Productions LLC Ribbon Cutting

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www.wxxv25.com – Spencer Pullen – 2025-04-18 18:39:00

SUMMARY: DreKo Music Productions LLC in Gulfport, MS, celebrated its 5th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting for a new executive facility. Founder Andreius Moore, known as DreKo the Prophet, emphasized the space’s role in artist consultations and evaluations. The company caters to various creative professionals, including musicians, writers, and influencers. Vice President Alisha Leeha Moore highlighted their comprehensive services for entrepreneurs in the arts. Gulfport Chamber of Commerce’s Laura Benoit noted the importance of such events for community visibility. Moore expressed his commitment to artist development, aiming to help creatives find their identities. The company has also partnered with Tampa’s Symphonic Distribution for artist marketing.

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Easter events happening across the coast

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-04-18 17:36:00

SUMMARY: Easter Weekend on the Mississippi Gulf Coast offers various fun events. The Mississippi Aquarium hosts an Easter Egg hunt with special penguin eggs and a golden egg prize. The City of Waveland features a parade with floats, classic cars, and marching bands, followed by an egg hunt and petting zoo. Green Acres Creamery in Saucier offers an egg hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny. Hattiesburg’s zoo hosts an Eggz-otic egg hunt, with 250 eggs hidden and a big prize for the golden egg. On Easter Day, Mosaic Church holds a service at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, open to the public.

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Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Vancleave’s Hunter Harper!

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www.wxxv25.com – Ansley Brent – 2025-04-18 09:41:00

SUMMARY: Hunter Harper, a senior dual-sport athlete at Vancleave High School, is this week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week. He rushed over 900 yards during his final football season, leading the Bulldogs to their 16th playoff appearance. Harper, who was pivotal in helping his baseball team win the school’s second State Championship, is now striving for back-to-back titles. With a 5-1 record, 39 strikeouts, and a .384 batting average, he is confident heading into playoffs. Harper values his leadership role and aims to inspire younger athletes. Best of luck to him and the Bulldogs in their playoff campaign!

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