In Ocean Springs, the new Coca-Cola Santa Truck was making its stops around the City of Discovery spreading holiday cheer. Friends, families, and patrons alike had the opportunity to make ever-lasting memories with the world famous Coca-Cola Polar Bear, The Grinch, and Santa Claus. Guests were able to experience the magic of the coke caravan, tell Santa what’s on their…
In Ocean Springs this morning, we were able to surprise one lucky couple with a new heating and air system for their home as part of our annual Heat for the Holidays giveaway. The giveaway is now in its eighth year and our partners with Geiger Heating and Air will handle all the installation work for Janyce and Bruce Moles….
Temperatures will plummet this evening as a secondary cold front will make its way through the region. Winds will pick up somewhat overnight which may offset the temperatures from bottoming out totally. Skies will be clear and wind chills could be in the upper-20s to lower-30s to begin your Tuesday.Mainly sunny skies outside of very thin upper-level cloud cover will…
For the second year in a row, Merit Health Biloxi has made a donation to Back Bay Mission. Previously, Merit Health would give gifts to healthcare workers. Those providers asked that the money for their gifts be donated to local organizations impacting the city. Little did they know that Back Bay Mission would be using the money to help unsheltered…
Shoppers were able to get some last-minute holiday purchases done this weekend at the Biloxi Visitor’s Center. The 10th annual Holiday Open House saw hundreds of guests pouring through the doors. There were more than 50 vendors present at the Holiday Open House, selling hand crafted art, jewelry, books, traditional art, and more. There was also the chance to take…
Many locals around the St. Martin area donated money to support the Wild at Heart Rescue by purchasing delicious pusharatas. The fifth annual holiday Pusharatas for Possums, sponsored by the Seymour Law Firm and the Demoran Group at Keller Williams, took place at the St. Martin Community Center. Pusharatas are a Slovakian fried dessert dipped in almond glaze with apples,…
Eyes are now focused upstream as a dry cold front begins to march southward later this evening and overnight. Prior to the frontal passage, low level pressure gradient should decrease leading to more relaxed winds at least this afternoon and early this evening. Behind the front, stronger Cold Air Advection will develop across the region with a surge of colder air…
This week on Meggan Monday, Meggan is introducing us to a man at Beau Rivage who works to give back to his community. Tags: meggan monday
Saturday was National Wreaths across America Day as many gathered along the Coast to honor our veterans. Veterans, soldiers, and their families gathered at the Biloxi National Cemetery to lay wreaths on the graves of those who served our country. 876 wreaths were laid at the National Cemetery. Also, over in Waveland, the Bay High ROTC laid wreaths on the…
A Celebration of Life was held Saturday morning for two Gautier teens killed in an early December car wreck. Somber hearts filed into Pentecostals of the Gulf Coast Church to remember and honor the lives of Sed’hari Watson Person and Kyla O’Neal Watkins. One by one, family members, friends, and community went down the aisle to pay their respects. Many…
Brian Younger, Owner of Geiger Heating and Air and WXXV News 25’s Grant Chighizola surprised the eighth winner of the annual “Heat for the Holidays” giveaway LIVE on air this morning. Geiger Heating and Air and Day and Night Heating and Cooling Products awarded Janyce & Bruce Moles of Ocean Springs a new heating and air conditioning system including installation…
A slew of toy themed movies are being made after Barbie was such a success and Southwest Airlines CEO vows there won’t be a repeat of last year’s holiday flight meltdown. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report.
It is the moment we’ve all been waiting for: time for the reveal of our 2023 Heat for the Holidays Contest winner. Our very own Grant Chighizola stopped by the winner’s home in Ocean Springs to surprise them with the big news! Categories: Local News, News Tags: contest winner, Day and Night, Geiger Heating and Air, Heat for the Holidays
Mandy Williamson shows us how to make fun holiday themed drinks on this week’s Mom to Mom. Tags: Mom to Mom
The region will remain under a mostly dry northwesterly flow aloft today. Overall, temperatures will remain right around normal with most of the region climbing into the lower and middle 60s today. Eyes will focus upstream as a dry cold front begins to march southward later this evening and overnight. Prior to the frontal passage, low level pressure gradient should decrease leading…
Our weekend cold front is now well past the area, which has shifted our surface flow to the northwest. Winds were a bit on the breezy side to start Sunday, but have continued to fall throughout the end of the day. Cloud cover has also cleared the area and moved off to the east, leaving us mostly sunny; into Monday….
The Biloxi Holiday Open House will be Saturday at the Biloxi Visitor’s Center from 10 AM to 4 PM. Attendees will be able to see local artists and craftsmen showing off their talents. Visitors will also be able to purchase crafts throughout the event. Categories: Local News, News
Health science students at the Harrison County Career and Technical Center are taking shelter animals under their care for the third year in a row. These students delivered a bus-load of pet food, blankets, and toys, as well as clothes and shoes for the Humane Society of South Mississippi. This is the third and largest donation the health science student…
One South Mississippi resident is saying ‘bye-bye’ to Uber and Lyft and hello to her brand new ride. The team down at Steed’s Collision helped spread some Christmas joy today, surprising Destiny McWilliams with a 2016 KIA Sorrento. For the past two years, McWilliams and her daughters have been using Uber to get to school, doctor appointments, grocery shopping, and…
Next Wednesday, December 20 at 5 PM, Back Bay Mission will be hosting an event to remember the lives lost due to a lack of housing. The event will include a candlelight vigil, moments of prayer, and a remembrance for the lives lost. Biloxi Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich will also read a special proclamation at the event. The National Coalition…
With only 9 days left until the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign comes to a close, the non-profit has had to raise its goal following an uptick in Gulf Coast residents asking for assistance. The Salvation Army is seeing an increasing need on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Needs are up while donations are low. Which leaves them asking the question:…
Pass Christian Elementary gave all its students a fun game to take home to enjoy during the Christmas break. “To see them excited and to see them see that there are people who care about them and who want them to put happiness in their life makes me feel good.” You may be a fan of Monopoly or even Sorry,…
Clouds will build back in tonight thanks to an area of low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico. It, combined with another system to our north will influence our conditions through the weekend. Winds will remain elevated tonight well into tomorrow with a Wind Advisory for Coastal Hancock County, and a Small Craft Advisory for all of our waters until…
We are joined this afternoon by Terry Maddox, the director for the Christmas program coming up Sunday at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The concert takes place at 4 p.m. December 17th at Nativity BVM Cathedral. Categories: Community Headlines