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IP Casino holding Wreaths of Hope campaign

The IP Casino is combining Christmas wreath decorating and supporting local charitable efforts this holiday season as a part of its Wreaths for Hope campaign. Twelve non-profit organizations here on the Coast decorated wreaths, all of which…

New headquarters for The Arts, Hancock County

One of Hancock County’s major arts programs is expanding thanks to a major donation. ‘The Arts, Hancock County’ recently acquired the former studio of Mardi Gras fashion designer Carter Church thanks to a $180,000 donation from arts…

WXXV crew ringing bells for Salvation Army

To support the Salvation Army, the WXXV crew joined in on the holiday fun. Joining together at the Neighborhood Walmart on Highway 49 some of the crew volunteered as bell ringers to help raise money for those…

Animals at IMMS make Christmas wish lists

Humans aren’t the only ones sending letters to Santa this Christmas season. The marine animals at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport have penned the big man in red asking for some toys. The ‘Seasons…

Local floral shop honors seniors this holiday season

A floral shop in Bay St. Louis rose to the occasion, providing over 50 floral arrangements to a local retirement home for Christmas. Bay St. Louis floral designer and owner of the French Potager Florist Martha Whitney…

Heat for the Holidays winner revealed

Every year, the Heat for the Holidays giveaway sponsored by WXXV, Geiger Heating and Air, and Trane gives a complete heating and air system to one lucky family on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Wednesday morning, News 25…

St. Paul Carnival Association Mardi Gras parade canceled

St. Paul’s Carnival Association and the City of Pass Christian has made the decision to cancel the St. Paul’s Carnival Association Parade scheduled for February 14, 2021. The organization said on Facebook the current conditions of the COVID-19 Pandemic and…

Light up the Holidays at Lizana Elementary

COVID-19 has caused many of our holiday traditions to change this year, but at Lizana Elementary they’ve created a new tradition for kids and families to enjoy the holidays safely. Instead of their traditional indoor Christmas program,…