Traveling all the way from the North Pole to Biloxi, Mr. and Mrs. Claus brought a drive-thru Christmas brunch to seniors. The drive-thru brunch did not start until 9 a.m., however seniors and their families waited almost two hours in line to brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Two-hundred and fifty gift bags filled with snacks, gifts, books, and essentials…
Making Christmas a little brighter for families on the Gulf Coast, today the Salvation Army hosted their annual Angel Tree distribution in Gulfport. Stacy Crandle is the director of social services at the Salvation Army, but once upon a time she too was a mother in need of help during the Christmas holiday. “I know how it feels to sit…
Children of the Pascagoula Head Start Program went home today with a little something special to help spread the holiday cheer and keep them warm in these cooler temps. Molina Healthcare of Mississippi out of Jackson teamed up with Jackson County Civic Action to give out boxes to children as they were picked up. The boxes were stuffed with hats,…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 2,261 new COVID-19 cases and 26 new deaths with one new death in Jackson and Pearl River counties. The statewide total stands at 187,904 cases and 4,320 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 1,624 cases and 49 deaths Harrison County is now at 9,181…
The Gulfport Fire Department received calls around 8:30 this morning regarding a building with heavy smoke and flames in the downtown area. After the call, they started seeing smoke at their own downtown fire station. They responded to the fire with Gulfport Police and American Medical Responses. The fire was at Alston’s Antiques and Gifts near the intersection of Highway…
Lace up your shoes and take a stroll with News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf in today’s edition of Live Local, a series you can catch here on News 25 on Thursday. Today, we take you to stop number 16, 17, and 18 of the Biloxi Walking Tour with someone who knows the area well, Biloxi Library Historian Jane Shambra. The tiny…
Due to the cold weather on the Coast, the Salvation Army will open their shelters again tonight. Shelters in Gulfport and Pascagoula will be open from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. The Gulfport shelter is located at 2019 22nd Street. The Pascagoula location is located at 3217 Nathan Hale Avenue. Please note the Pascagoula shelter will close if no one…
Here are the Powerball winning numbers for December 16th. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. Categories: Mississippi State News, News Tags: lottery, lotto, Mississippi Lottery, powerball
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 are on display at the IP and can also be seen online. Guests and community members are able to vote for their favorite…
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 supporter Mamie Hillery. Plans for the 2400 square foot facility include office and exhibition space for the organization and its member artists as…
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 in our community in need. Donations are not only for Christmas gifts, but for social and community services all year long. Families in…
Christmas is just around the corner, but some local families will get just the boost, or booster seat, they need just in time for the holidays. Mercy Housing is equipping those in need with just what they need: car seats to help ensure the safety of their children. It is all a part of their Safe Kids Gulf Coast program….
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 of Giving’ program at IMMS allows anyone to help make their favorite aquatic animals’ Christmas wishes come true this holiday season. The dolphins,…
Santa and his wife were also busy today stopping by the Harrison County School District. A 52-year annual tradition and holiday give away by the Biloxi Elks Lodge at the Harrison County Child Development Center is still going strong, although there’s been a change of venue due to COVID. ‘Twas nine days before Christmas on these Gulfport school grounds when…
Steve the Elf and Mrs. Claus were very busy today handing out treats to students in the Jackson County School District. Superintendent Dr. John Strycker and his wife Debra made their way to elementary schools across the district to spread holiday cheer in their Christmas-themed costumes. Strycker says he’s adopted the ‘Steve the Elf’ disguise to keep kids guessing and…
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 Butler set out to ensure Christmas spirit is felt in every corner of the community. “We’ve been organizing our third year of creating…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reports 2,343 new COVID-19 cases and 42 new deaths with deaths reported in each of the coastal counties except George County. The statewide total stands at 185,643 cases and 4,294 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 1,564 cases and 49 deaths Harrison County is now…
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 knocked on Jackie Warren’s door in Gulfport to let her know she was the lucky winner of the Heat for the Holidays giveaway….
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — They’re a critically endangered species and loners by nature, so it’s not every day you see a cluster of Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles – much less 20 of them all in one spot. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is one of two South Mississippi locations where these rare sea turtles have landed for life-saving care….
Early Wednesday morning, WXXV, Geiger Heating and Air, and Trane surprised the winner of this year’s “Heat for the Holidays” giveaway! Check out the video to see the winner’s reaction! Each year, one lucky winner is chosen to receive a new heating and air system in the “Heat for the Holidays” giveaway. Categories: Contests, Featured, Local News
To coach high school football in the year 2020 was to not only implement a game plan for Friday but also to implement a game plan for how to even get to Friday. In this COVID-shortened season, D’Iberville found a way to make it to all nine regular season games and win all nine regular season games under the leadership…
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, teachers put together a drive-thru light display on campus featuring large Christmas cards from every grade group and appearances from Santa, Elf on…
The first vaccinations against COVID-19 have begun in Mississippi as cases of COVID-19 soar. Vaccinations on the Coast arrived today at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula. These Singing River Health System frontline workers were the first on the Gulf Coast to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Nine-hundred and seventy-five doses of the Pfizer vaccine were delivered by the Mississippi State Department…
Ruje (Roo) is a male pit mix about four-years-old. He is good with dogs and kids, good on a leash, neutered, microchipped, knows how to sit on command, and loves squeaky toys. Ruje has the best personality. Whoever he goes home to it’s best to not put him on a chain! It’s $65 to adopt. Ruje can be adopted at…