12/3 - Rob's "Rain Moving In" Mid-Morning Forecast
A cloudy start this morning with MUCH WARMER temperatures...
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Mississippi Dept. of Health reports 2,168 new cases of COVID-19 as of Thursday morning
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting an additional 2,168 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 28 deaths as of Thursday morning. 27 deaths occurred between November 26 and December 2, and one occurred November 19, identified…
Mississippi Aquarium welcomes Santa!
It’s the first-ever Christmas season for the new Mississippi Aquarium and they pulled out all the stops to welcome a friend to kids across the Coast. Santa arrived at the aquarium today and will be available for…
Governor’s Conference on Tourism
The tourism industry was hit hard during the global pandemic. The 2020 Governor’s Conference on Tourism has a plan to bring back tourism in our state. Travel all over the world has reduced due to safety measures…
2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season wraps up
The nightmare 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is finally over, but the toll it took on the Gulf Coast can be seen no matter where you go. Trouble in the tropics started early with the first named storm…
‘Christmas in the Wild’ at Wild Acres
The Wild Acres Animal Experience is set to kick off the Christmas season with a new event that combines holiday cheer with exotic animals. Christmas in the Wild kicks off this Friday and runs on select dates…
Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum annual Christmas light display
Along with many other festive activities on the Coast this holiday season, the Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum is helping light up South Mississippi with its annual Christmas light display. Wander through the giant light displays behind…
Local florists return from decorating the White House
A few weeks ago, News 25 featured a mother-daughter duo who were getting ready to jet off to the nation’s capital to help First Lady Melania Trump decorate the White House for the holiday season. Now, Theresa…
Canopy South MS Child Advocacy Center on a mission
It’s the season for giving and what better time to host a gift drive for young people right here in our area? Canopy South Mississippi Child Advocacy Center is working hard to do just that and you…
Ocean Springs annual ‘Tree Lighting with Santa’
If you’re looking for a little holiday cheer this year, have no fear! Ocean Springs annual ‘Tree Lighting with Santa’ is almost here. Weather permitting, the event will take place Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. on…
Mississippi Aquarium welcomes Santa
The Mississippi Aquarium is celebrating its first holiday season and this evening they’re rolling out the red carpet for a special guest. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.
Tight finances close Hickory Hills Golf Club in Gautier after 55 years
GAUTIER, Miss. (AP) - Owners have closed a 55-year-old golf course on the Mississippi Gulf Coast as they faced decreasing revenue and an expensive annual contract to lease carts. Workers at Hickory Hill Golf Club in Gautier pulled all the…
Downtown for the Holidays set for December 4 in Pascagoula canceled
PASCAGOULA, Miss. - In light of the health alert put out Wednesday by the Mississippi State Department of Health urging residents to avoid all social gatherings, the Downtown for the Holidays event scheduled for Friday night in Downtown Pascagoula has…
Gulfport Kiwanis Club hosts 64th annual Pancake Day
If you missed breakfast this morning, don’t worry. You can catch the annual Pancake Day until 7 p.m. tonight. The Kiwanis Club of Gulfport is serving their hot fluffy pancakes for the 64th annual Pancake Day. It’s…
U.S. Senate confirms new federal district judge for the southern half of Mississippi
The U.S. Senate has confirmed a 37-year-old attorney as a new federal district judge for the southern half of Mississippi. Taylor B. McNeel of Pascagoula, who has been involved in Republican politics, was nominated this year by…
D’Iberville native recognized as Camp Lemonnier’s Sailor in the Spotlight
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti – Construction Electrician 1st Class David Shaw, from D'Iberville, Mississippi, and attached to Camp Lemonnier’s Public Works Department, was selected by his supervisor as Camp Lemonnier’s Member in the Spotlight. Shaw was chosen for his achievements as…
12/2 - Rob's "Warming Trend" Afternoon Forecast
A lovely afternoon ahead with sunny skies and slight warmer high temperatures in the low 60s...
12/2 - Rob Knight's "Warmer" Wednesday Mid-Morning Forecast
Another VERY COLD start to the day but the warm-up will begin this afternoon...
Harrison County EMA Director Rupert Lacy retires
Harrison County’s Emergency Management Director has retired after 13 years in that role. Rupert Lacy’s last day as EMA director for the county was yesterday. Harrison County Spokesperson Jeff Clark tells News 25 that Lacy’s service to…
Holiday celebration begins tonight in Gulfport
While Hurricane Zeta may have dashed any plans for this year’s Harbor Lights Winter Festival put on by the City of Gulfport, the department of leisure services to still determined to bring holiday spirit to the Coast.…
Tips to stay safe this holiday season
While it’s easy to get caught up in all the cooking and decorating surrounding the holidays, the Biloxi Fire Department says it’s especially important during this time of year to keep an eye out for potential fire…
Festival of Lights begins at MGCCC Perkinston
The first of December means a splash of colorful light has made its way to the streets of Perkinston. MGCCC’s Festival of Lights kicked off this evening on campus, although in a slightly different fashion due to…
Update on new construction and development in Biloxi
The countdown to Christmas is underway, but that’s not the only countdown happening in Biloxi. Residents and developers are counting down the days of construction for a variety of projects in the city. For example, Margaritaville has…
Zeta cleanup and recovery continues in Pass Christian
Hurricane season is now officially behind us, but cleanup and recovery is far from over here in South Mississippi. Debris removal is in full swing in Pass Christian as cleanup and recovery continues. They’ve decked the halls,…