Animals at Berlin Zoo enjoy Christmas gifts
What do you give a Panda Bear for Christmas? At the Berlin Zoo, the answer is a holiday platter with specially made gingerbread men and sugar cookies. While Panda…
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Keeping track of Santa Claus as he makes his way across the globe on Christmas Eve
By JAMES ANDERSON Associated Press PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. (AP) — Rest assured, kids of all ages: Santa’s coming this Christmas Eve, and a second holiday with COVID-19 won’t stop him. That’s the word from the joint U.S.-Canadian military…
Loaves and Fishes hosts last feeding at current location on Christmas Day
Loaves and Fishes has found a temporary new home and will host their last feeding at 610 Water Street on Christmas Day tomorrow. For…
Seafood sales skyrocket during the holiday season
Seafood along the Coast is already popular, but during the Christmas season sales make a quick rise. Local seafood shop Desporte has noticed this sales increase pretty quickly. Owner…
CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for December 23rd, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for December 23rd are: 4-6-3. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
AARP Foundation looking for volunteers to help seniors with taxes
AARP is looking for some helping hearts to assist seniors in our area for tax season. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is offering free tax assistance to those…
Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum hosted ‘Donuts with Santa’
Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum has been hosting Christmas events all month long and today children enjoyed donuts with Santa. Children were able to enjoy a late…
New toy trends for the holidays
With COVID restrictions lifted and shoppers back on the streets, local toy stores have all the info on what gifts are trending this Christmas. Miner’s Doll and Toy Store in…
Jazzy J’s gives out free plates in D’Iberville
One local eatery continues the Coast trend of getting free food to community members in need. Collard greens, mac and cheese, fried chicken are just a few of…
Memorial brings joy to residents of Driftwood Nursing Center
Memorial Hospital was finally able to return back to the Driftwood Nursing Center today to host their annual Christmas party. The past two years, Memorial was unable…
Local bakeries preparing for the busiest time of the year
It’s the busiest time of the year for local bakeries and they’ve been making more than just cookies for Santa. Before dawn you can find pastry…
Gulfport man sentenced to 13 years in drug trafficking case
A Gulfport man will serve more than 13 years for his role in a drug trafficking case in Gulfport. Joshua Taylor, 23, was stopped in Gulfport in March of this year and officers found heroin, methamphetamine and Ecstasy. Officers also…
US jobless claims unchanged at 205,000
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, remaining at a historically low level that reflects the job market's strong recovery from the coronavirus recession last year. Jobless claims remained…
Mississippi families receive financial bump
Across Mississippi, families in need are receiving a financial bump to help them get through the holiday season. More than 1,500 low-income Mississippi families are set to receive a one-time payment…
MSDH reports 873 new COVID-19 cases and six deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 873 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and six deaths. These deaths occurred between December 17 and December 21, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now 525,502, with 10,393 deaths.
Santa Claus visits WXXV!
The jolly old elf himself was in the WXXV newsroom on Thursday. Santa Claus stopped by while on the Coast doing some 11th hour visits with children, families and businesses on the Coast…
Port Bienville awarded grant to improve rail storage yard
Port Bienville in Hancock County is one of two ports to receive grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation to improve port facilities. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the 25 awards in 19 states totaling more than $241 million that…
IRS extends Hurricane Ida tax relief to Feb. 15
Victims of Hurricane Ida in six states now have until Feb. 15, 2022, extended from Jan. 3, to file individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. The updated relief covers Louisiana and…
Body found on Highway 15 identified
The body of a man found on Highway 15 on Friday has been identified. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said the man has been identified as LaZarius Smith, 16, of Gulfport. Smith died of a single gunshot wound. He died…
Looking for a Christmas service close by? Check this list
Many churches will have Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services to celebrate the holiday. WXXV has compiled a list of services from church websites that announced their holiday schedules. This is not a comprehensive list. Christmas services schedule St. Thomas…
Scarlet Pearl reinstates mask mandate for employees
A file video posted earlier provided outdated information on casino's vaccination rate. Scarlet Pearl is the first casino in the nation to have a 100 percent vaccination rate, officials said. Scarlet Pearl has reinstated its mask mandate for casino employees.…
Powerball winning numbers for December 22nd, 2021
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Powerball draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for December 22nd, 2021
The CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for December 22nd are: 5-7-5. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Jacob Latch’s family receives Christmas surprise
In October, Pascagoula Fire Captain Jacob Latch lost his battle with a rare form of cancer known as EHE and he left behind a wife and three children. In an…