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New Year's Fitness Resolutions: Grant Chighizola reports

The start of a new year means new goals and new resolutions to try. News 25's Grant Chighizola stopped by Planet Fitness in Gulfport this morning to get some tips on New Year's fitness resolutions, including popular exercises for people…

Christmas Day Feed the Needy Meal

We all know it’s the season of giving and you can help do your part this holiday season by being a volunteer for Feed the Needy. Joining us today is Detective Jason Ducré with the Gulfport Police Department to let…

“Christmas in the Air” at Beau Rivage

It’s a ‘snow globe come to life’ featuring a first-class Broadway style song and dance review, wrapped up within a warm, fun, and feel-good holiday storyline. Here to tell us all about “Christmas in the Air” at the Beau Rivage…

Drop on By! DMR 2020 Calendars Now Available

Good news for all of you fishermen out there! The 2020 Mississippi Department of Marine Resources calendar has arrived and is available! This year's calendar features gorgeous coastal photography, as well as a tidal calendar, moon phases, sunrise and sunset…

Promotion for Pat Newton at the Pascagoula Fire Department

Firefighter Pat Newton has been promoted to lieutenant with the Pascagoula Fire Department. Newton began his career with the Pascagoula Fire Department in 2005 as a firefighter and EMT. He was recommended by Fire Chief Hyler Krebs and approved by…

Pet of the Week

A friend of ours from the Jackson County Animal Shelter is in need of a forever home. You can be the one to give her a place to call home just in time for the holidays. Joining us today is…

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.…

Your Local Lens

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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…