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 forming weeks before the hurricane season officially began. A record breaking 30 named storms forming this year, 12 of them slamming into the…
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 through December 22nd from 6 to 9 p.m. Visitors to the experience will get to see a colorful light display and experience the…
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 the museum where you’ll see larger than life scenes featuring some of Christmas’ most famous characters like elves, Santa Claus, and Jack Skeleton….
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 Cuevas and her daughter, Courtney Cuevas, have returned from Washington D.C. with lots of pictures and memories. The Cuevas’ were a part of…
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 can help! They’ve decked the halls at Canopy South Mississippi Child Advocacy Center in Gulfport, but don’t let the festive holiday decorations fool…
A train derailed in Moselle, Mississippi this morning. A number of Jones County volunteer fire departments responded to the derailment. Norfolk Southern runs the train and company crews and hazmat crews are on their way to help clean up the site. The cleanup may take two to three days. The train was carrying vehicles as well as polyvinyl and acetone….
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 the grounds of the Mary C. Although there is the possibility that the event will be rained out and if that happens, the…
State health officials are speaking out after a record number of coronavirus cases were reported in Mississippi. In a press briefing this afternoon, State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs expressed concern over the nearly 2,500 reported cases today and record number of hospitalizations the state has experienced this week. As a result, the MSDH has issued public health recommendations to…
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. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Mississippi Aquarium, santa
COVID-19 is definitely shaking things up this holiday season, but it is not stopping the Crusaders for Veterans from honoring our troops. The traditional wreath placing ceremony will still take place at the Biloxi National Cemetery on December 5th at 11 a.m. However, this event will be by invitation only to prevent a huge gathering. You can join the ceremony…
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 their biggest fundraiser of the year and because of the pandemic, they’ll be serving their signature pancakes and sausage to-go style outside of…
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 President Donald Trump. The Senate voted 53-39 Tuesday to confirm McNeel to the lifetime position. He succeeds Judge Louis Guirola Jr. who retired…
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 the county goes beyond his 13 years as director as he played a big part in the area’s recovery following Hurricane Katrina and…
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. Festive lights still shine throughout Jones Park, despite Hurricane Zeta taking out 30 percent of the Harbor Lights in October. Now, instead of…
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 hazards in your home. The holidays are the leading time for kitchen fires with Thanksgiving and Christmas being the two leading days for…
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 COVID-19. Gone this year are the vendors and activities of year’s past, but new this year is a local radio station featuring Christmas…
It’s Tuesday which means its time for our pet of the week. Tallulah is a four-year-old female pit mix. She loves everyone she meets. She is good with kids and dogs, great on leash, spayed, chipped, and crate trained. She is their longest residents. She came into the shelter on 8-14-20. It’s $65 to adopt. Categories: Community Headlines, Pet of…
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 resumed construction again on the parking garage and amusement park. Also, they are repairing some of the damage caused by Hurricane Zeta. The…
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, city hall, with Christmas decorations in the Pass, but instead of Santa giving out gifts from his sleigh, it’s trucks and crews from…
Pascagoula Police Chief Matt Chapman held a special press conference Tuesday morning regarding the Goula Grinch who has been terrorizing residents in the city. It’s been less than two weeks since the Goula Grinch was granted parole on ‘good behavior’ yet he has already been wreaking havoc in the City of Pascagoula. The city is preparing for their annual ‘Downtown…
Governor Tate Reeves is adding more restrictions as coronavirus cases continue to rise in the state. On Monday, hospitalizations reached a record high in Mississippi. Today, Reeves added 13 counties to the mask mandate list that now covers 54 counties which is more than half of the state. Those counties are: Quitman, Jefferson, Franklin, Noxubee, Kemper, Amite, Coahoma, Sunflower, Scott,…
A man is wanted by the Pearl River Sheriff’s Department for aggravated domestic assault. John Red is wanted for an incident that took place on Sunday where deputies say he shot a woman in the arm. Authorities ask if you know his location to contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1-877-787-5898. Categories: Crime, Featured, Local News, News Tags: aggravated domestic assault,…
Colorful displays of light will fill the air tonight in Perkinston to get students, staff, and the local community excited for the Christmas season. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is at MGCCC with more. Categories: Local News, News, Stone County Tags: festival of lights, MGCCC, Perk
Some local youth in Ocean Springs are making sure children within their community receives gift this Christmas. The Ocean Springs Mayor’s Youth Council is partnering with the Duchess Club to collect toys, clothes, and shoes of all sizes, as well as hygiene products. The youth council is collecting now through December 14th. They’re also asking local businesses to donate items…