Harrison County Senior Services and the Harrison County Support Center partnered to host a special event at the Lyman Senior Center. The Friends of the Court program organized a Christmas party for children in need with seniors lending a helping hand to make the celebration a success. More than 91 children will receive gifts through the event. Events like these…
The next themed skating session at the Coast Coliseum is tonight! Tonight’s theme is Disney. You can hit the ice starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $13 and go on sale one hour before the skating begins. You can also hit the ice again on Christmas Eve. That session gets underway at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. For more information, click…
The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum is joining in on the holiday fun this Christmas season. The ‘Lights, Planes, and Santa’ event took place last night. WXXV News 25’s Trey Tonnessen was there and has more on how you can still join in on the holiday fun this season. The event runs December 20th and 21st from 5 to 8:30 p.m….
Former Diamondhead city councilman Alan Moran is back in Hancock County jail after being convicted of a child sex crime several months ago. This time, Moran was arrested Monday by Waveland Police on a stalking warrant. During a court hearing today, the Waveland police chief investigator testified that Moran repeatedly approached a 19-year-old employee working at Lowe’s, exhibiting behavior that…
Two student loan repayment programs have been reopened following legal wrangling on loan forgiveness. The two programs, known as ‘Pay as you earn’ and ‘income contingent repayment’ are now accepting enrollment again. The plans were halted when the Biden Administration tried to phase them out to get borrowers to sign up for the ‘Saving on a Valuable Education’ program or…
Christmas is next week and we want to help you with a few fun gift ideas and services you can consider for yourself or loved ones! We’ve done some research and found some options for you. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen and Everett Ganier Jr. are at Sugaring NYC in Gulfport with today’s WXXV Festive Finds. Categories: Local News, News…
You may have seen the movie Elf, but you’ve definitely never seen it like this before. Elf the Musical has taken over the stage at the Beau Rivage, bringing one of the most beloved Christmas movies from the screen to the stage. “It’s an amazing show, I mean basically we bring the North Pole to Biloxi. There’s tap dancing, jazz…
Chilly weather today as cloud cover hung around most of the day and didn’t leave until the sun went down. The sun will return tomorrow and we’ll have warmer temperatures tomorrow than we did today. Highs will be in the mid 60s for Friday and clear skies. Friday afternoon we will have another cold front bring drier air and no…
It may be Christmas break but one athlete on the Mississippi Gulf Coast truly doesn’t know what a break is, playing two different sports for West Harrison High School. Not only is she a leader on both teams as just a Junior, but she breaks school records too. Introducing West Harrison basketball and discus star, Sydnei Barber. Sydnei Barber is…
WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is hanging out with Buddy the Elf at Beau Rivage Casino Resort ahead of continued performances of ‘Elf: The Musical’ at Beau Rivage Theatre. Here’s part two of their conversation from Thursday night. Categories: Featured, Harrison County, Local News, News Tags: beau rivage, Buddy the Elf, Elf the Musical
Harrison County Administrator Robert Collins is in studio to talk about some developments for the county. Categories: Local News, News Tags: development, harrison county
It was a jolly day at the Driftwood Nursing Center as they held their annual Christmas party for their residents! It was also a special day for one resident of the nursing center. This event gave residents the opportunity to sit back, relax, and get into the holiday spirit with food, festivities, and live music. While this was a Christmas…
In the spirit of the holiday season, a Woolmarket Elementary student and her grandfather have teamed up to share their blessings with those in need in the community. Curtie Marie Parker and her grandfather, Curtis Waldrop, have built a Blessings Box. The wooden donation box is placed outside of the school and is part of a service project for ‘Fearlessly…
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department was out distributing toys from their Santa Wears a Badge Toy Drive. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was at the Jackson County Fair Grounds with more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: giving back, jackson county sheriff’s department, santa wears a badge, toy drive
‘Elf the Musical’ has made its way to the Beau Rivage, bringing one of the most popular Christmas movies from the screen to the stage. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is at the Beau with the star of the show, Buddy the Elf! For more information on ‘Elf the Musical,” click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: beau rivage, Elf…
Dapper Dog Grooming started its business in January of 2023. They are located on Jeff Davis Avenue at 206 Suite 104. Dapper Dog Grooming offers bath, brush, nails, ears, glands, haircut and brushout. They also offer low-shed packages where they de-shed your dog and express grooms. They do puppy trims and offer a tranquil and quiet environment for your pup…
Dr. Stanford Owen with Shots N’ Shakes explains how exercise helps mental health and of course, weight loss. How much exercise and walking should you be getting daily? Categories: Expert Talk Tags: excercise, expert talk, shots n’ shakes, stanford owen
Living Local is a new half-hour show coming to WXXV NBC 25 showcasing local shops, restaurants and hot spots along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Susie takes you inside our unique local businesses to find out what sets them apart and let you know how to get in touch. The second episode of Living Local with Susie Davis aired after the…
In the spirit of the holiday season, a Woolmarket Elementary student and her grandfather have teamed up to share their blessings with those in need in the community. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live outside of Woolmarket Elementary in Biloxi telling you more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi, Blessings Box, Woolmarket Elementary
Big Chicken in Hattiesburg celebrated its grand opening on Monday, and the restaurant is already seeing a boom in business. With NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal as the owner and face of the brand, fans from across Mississippi are flocking to taste his signature dishes. Celebrity ownership in Mississippi is rare, but Shaq is setting a new trend and paving the…
Exciting news out of the Moss Point School District on Wednesday! The district released its latest graduation rate numbers. This year, its soared to 92.23 percent which is the highest graduation rate for the school district in 25 years. School leaders say it’s all a result of the teachers, students, and parents coming together to place an emphasis on student…
Each month, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one Teacher of the Month along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. December’s Teacher of the Month is Donelda Bolden, a pre-k teacher at Isiah Fredericks Head Start Center in Gulfport. She has a passion for teaching and — as evidenced by her joyful and outgoing personality — has left a…
Christmas is next week and we want to help you with a few fun gift ideas and services you can consider for yourself or loved ones. We’ve done some research and found some options for you. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen and Everett Ganier Jr. are at Dad’s Super Pawn in Gulfport with today’s WXXV Festive Finds. Categories: Local News,…
Cool temperatures to end the week and a cold weekend ahead. A cold front passing through tonight which we will have Thursday morning temperatures down in the lower 50s and northerly winds. There will be lingering damp moisture and cloud cover in the morning but will clear later in the afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 60s Thursday and…