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Crusaders for Veterans hosting Lighted Boat Christmas Parade

Santa is getting wet-n-wild as they light up the water for Christmas in the ‘Bouffa this weekend! Crusaders for Veterans is hosting a fun event for the whole family, while supporting our local homeless veterans, with their lighted boat parade.…

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Mayoral Monday: Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes

Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes is one busy man! From yesterday's Gulf Coast Marathon, to the Mississippi Aquarium and beyond, there's tons of exciting things going on in the city, and more to come. The mayor stopped by News 25 this…

Winner revealed in "Heat for the Holidays" giveaway

The holiday season is a time for giving. Every year, the "Heat for the Holidays" giveaway sponsored by WXXV, Geiger Heating and Air and Rheem gives a complete heating and air system to one lucky family on the Mississippi Gulf…

Finally Friday

TGIF! It’s finally Friday. News 25 Today’s Porsha Williams joins us with this week’s edition of “It’s Finally Friday.”

The Christmas Dinner Event

Looking for an event to enjoy the holiday season this year? Well, the West Gulfport Civic Club is hosting free Christmas dinner for the community. Here to tell us all about it is Jeffrey Hulum III. The event takes place…

Hometown Heroes: J. Lee’s Gourmet BBQ Sauce

He says you can put it on anything from burgers to cupcakes and ice cream. You have to taste it to believe it, but that’s just part of why J. Lee’s Gourmet BBQ Sauce is going national. Today’s Hometown Hero…

Bell Ringing Challenge

As we all know, it’s the season of giving and a time to spread holiday cheer, but who says we can’t have a little competition to go with it? City officials along with local law enforcement are taking on the…

‘Deck the House’ Holiday Lights Contest

WXXV and Coldwell Banker Smith Homes of Ocean Springs has something fun for the Gulf Coast. You can enter the ‘Deck the House’ Holiday Lights Photo Contest for a chance to win a magical surprise. Here to tell us everything…

Coffee with a Cop in Long Beach this Friday morning

If you are looking to have a cup of joe with local law enforcement, or would simply like to thank our police officers, tomorrow is your chance! Gabrielle Rose from the Long Beach and Pass Christian Chambers of Commerce stopped…

Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon happening this weekend

Thousands of people will make their way to South Mississippi to pound the pavement in this weekend's races, including a marathon and half-marathon on Sunday. The full marathon begins at Henderson point in Pass Christian. The half marathon will take…

December issue of South Mississippi Living Magazine

You can pick up the December issue of ‘South Mississippi Living Magazine’ at local businesses all across the Coast. The special ‘giving back’ issue features a guide to giving and volunteering on the Gulf Coast. Here to tell us about…

Mayoral Monday: Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson

From food trucks, to city parks, and holiday events...there's always a great deal of new developments in the City of Ocean Springs. This morning, Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson joined us in the studio at News 25 to tell us…

Holiday Happenings at 100 Men Hall

There's no better way to spend the holiday season than with a little soul! 100 Men Hall is making it easy for us to do just that. Rachel Dangermond stopped by News 25 Today to tell us about the events…