We’ve seen many colorful light displays here across the Coast this holiday season and now teachers at Lizana Elementary are putting out their best displays. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is at the school with a look at the lights and what kids and families can expect tonight. Categories: Harrison County, Local News, News Tags: christmas lights, Light display, Lizana Elementary…
You may have heard of the ’12 Days of Christmas,’ but what about the MDOT version? Drivers will receive daily holiday-themed safety messages until they wrap up their campaign on Christmas. Ninety percent of crashes happen because of a driver’s decision, whether that’s impaired driving, districted driving, or speeding. MDOT created their ’12 Days of Christmas’ as a fun way…
Little ones in Biloxi, you might want to listen up! If you want to speak to Santa, you’re in luck! We are ten days out from Santa making his way into your home. So, here’s the chance to tell him your Christmas list over the phone! Parents can fill out the form on the Biloxi Parks and Rec website to…
Gulfport police are searching for two suspects wanted for aggravated assault that happened at a convenience store on Pass Road Saturday evening. Officers responded to a vehicle that had been struck by bullets after a verbal altercation occurred inside a convenience store. The two suspects depicted in photographs were involved in the aggravated assault. The suspect in the grey shirt…
The Ocean Springs Police Department made an arrest in an auto burglary investigation. Bryan Marshall of Ocean Springs was arrested and charged with auto burglary. Ocean Springs police were notified of several auto burglaries that happened in downtown on the night of December 5th. Car windows were shattered and personal items were stolen from cars during several of the burglaries….
Forty-five endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles landed in Gulfport from Cape Cod this afternoon in need of medical attention from two Gulf Coast organizations. The Institute of Marine Mammal Studies and the Mississippi Aquarium greeted the turtle on the tarmac to transport them to their respective facilities. IMMS and the Mississippi Aquarium have teamed up to bring medical care to…
Just over a week after the passing of Gulfport High School student Molly Lee, the community came together to celebrate Molly’s life. Despite the cold, family, friends, classmates, and community members gathered at Milner Stadium earlier this evening to remember the high school junior after her tragic passing in a car accident December 7th. The memorial celebration put on by…
One local shop is peddling through the pandemic. Biloxi Bicycle Works opened on Howard Avenue around the same time the pandemic started shutting down businesses in America. The owner was thankful they were deemed essential during the pandemic and was able to provide Mississippians with socially distanced exercise solutions. The business promotes the benefits of daily exercise and welcomes all…
A local group based out of Gulfport is helping out the less fortunate in our area. The Royalty Sister/Brotherhood has been collecting warm clothes and hygiene products for the homeless and less fortunate. This past Sunday, they showed up in Santa hats and PPE to distribute the items at Feed my Sheep in Gulfport. The group is compiled of determined…
The Biloxi Fire Department made a special announcement this afternoon at the Lopez Quave Public Safety Center. The Mississippi State Rating Bureau has officially elevated Biloxi Fire Department from a class 3 to class 2 rating. The state rates fire stations from 1 to 10 with one being the best rating. Biloxi is only the second fire department in the…
Due to the lack of majority vote, the request to remove the Confederate monument outside the Harrison County Courthouse in Gulfport was denied. The vote took place at the Harrison County Board of Supervisors meeting earlier this morning as District 4 Supervisor Kent Jones brought up his reasons for the removal request. It was a 2-2 split for those for…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 1,648 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths including one in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 181,095 confirmed cases and 4,204 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County has 1,508 cases and 46 deaths Harrison County is now at 8,709 cases and 124 deaths Jackson County has…
The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Mississippi and is shipping to hospitals and nursing homes. State health officials received the first vaccine in the state on camera this afternoon in an effort to show Mississippians they are safe. MSDH Immunization Nurse Lois Moore administered the shots during a news conference Monday afternoon as part of the nation’s largest vaccination campaign….
The Gulfport community continues to mourn the tragic loss of Molly Lee more than a week after the 16-year-old junior was killed in a car accident in Alabama. But tonight, the only focus is celebrating her life. News 25’s Jeff Haeger is at Milner Stadium where Gulfport’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes is putting on a memorial in her honor. Categories:…
Businessman, mayor, husband, father, friend, public servant, Wiggins Mayor Joel Miles was known and loved by many in his various roles in life. Today, family and the community are mourning the passing of Mayor Joel Miles. “Words can’t even explain what the city of Wiggins is feeling today.” “It’s been a shock to all of us since he first was…
In Woolmarket, the Biloxi community came together to spread Christmas cheer as the fourth annual Woolmarket Christmas Parade brought some light during this tough year. Showering the crowd with candy, toys, stuffed animals, beads, and much more. The parade was lined up with flashy cars, local businesses, decorated Golf carts, churches, and locals. Waiting along the parade trail were anxious…
The 5th annual Margaritaville 5K was a race to the finish. However, this year safety ultimately came first. Unlike most years when many people start the race all together, only five runners were allowed to cross the starting line at a time. This small change was one of many at this year’s fifth annual 5K. Runners were happy with the…
The Gulfport-Orange Rotary Club partnered up with the Harrison County School District to select 100 children for their annual ‘Christmas for Kids’ event. This year marked the 31st annual Rotary Club Christmas for Kids project. Santa is still making his rounds through the Gulf Coast. One hundred children from different schools were each given $80 to buy clothing, school supplies…
The fifth annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon kept runners on their toes and brought two friends a little bit closer together. Retired Navy buddies and friends for over 40 years, Bob Bowman and Don Rich reunited as they raced together in the Mississippi Gulf Coast Half Marathon. Rich said, “We met in the Navy in 1981 and became best friends….
Every Monday on WXXV we feature a child from Mississippi hoping to get adopted. Today you’ll meet Kashmere, a 15-year-old girl who likes to play volleyball and listen to music. “Hi my name is Kashmere. I’m 15. I’m a city girl, I want to be in a big city. If I can go anywhere in the world on vacation, I…
Mississippi is out of Intensive Care Unit beds due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, according to State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs, who says hospitals are nearly full. As a result, all elective procedures are being delayed until at least December 23. In the last two weeks, Mississippi has seen 25,000 new coronavirus cases. “The thing that’s additionally concerning…
A new exhibit presents itself at the Biloxi Library. This exhibit takes you to Christmas mornings of the past by displaying old toys and games. You’ll get to see symbolic items of multiple different time periods in history that Santa could have brought for your grandparents or even great-grandparents. A few of the toys in this collection date back to…
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Mega Millions draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. Categories: Mississippi State News, News Tags: lottery, lotto, Mega Millions, Mississippi Lottery
Chandeleur Island Brewing Company, along with the Mississippi Aquarium, released Kemp’s Conservator beer for its second season. A portion of the sales of the Munich lager goes to helping protect the Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles. Kemp’s Conservator is one of the three beers part of the Conservation Beer series at Chandeleur Brewing. The others are White Tip Wit for shark…