City of Biloxi holds 19th annual Christmas in the City

It’s Christmas time in the City of Biloxi. The 19th annual Christmas in the City event had something for everyone. Guests had the opportunity to take pictures with Santa and enjoy live music while also getting Christmas shopping done. Many arts and crafts vendors, as well as food vendors, were spread out throughout Downtown Biloxi. One band says performing Christmas…

Celebrating Hanukkah with the ‘Unite to Light’ Menorah lighting

On the 4th night of Hanukkah, South Mississippi’s Jewish community celebrated with a Menorah-lighting ceremony. Unite to Light, a Night of Jewish Pride, was held at Gulfport Premium Outlets last night as part of ongoing Hanukkah festivities. Congregation Beth Israel invited the public out for night of treats and kids crafts, dreidels, and more. Rabbi Akiva Hall says unity amongst…

Runners compete in 8th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon

Runners from across the country and the world descended on the Coast over the weekend for the 8th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon. The action kicked off Saturday morning with the Margaritaville Mississippi Gulf Coast 5K Run and Chevron Kids Marathon. The event wrapped up yesterday morning with the half and full marathons, starting at Henderson Point in Pass Christian,…

Mom to Mom: Grape Christmas Tree

A Christmas tree you can eat? Now, that sounds like a fun holiday treat. Mandy Williamson has more in a festive edition of Mom to Mom. Tags: Mom to Mom

Morning Business Report: December 11th, 2023

Most Americans don’t count traveling home for the holidays as a true vacation and Starbucks proposes restarting union talks with workers. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

With the help of our local athletes, the 2023 Bernard Blackwell All-Star Classic trophy belongs to the South team

Out of 12,600 high school football players in the state, the top ten percent of players were chosen to participate in the 2023 Bernard Blackwell North/South All-Star game, and out of those 45 standouts chosen to represent the South, 15 of them were from right here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. For the fourth year in a row, the 2023…

Meggan Monday: Palestine Gardens in George County

It’s time for another Meggan Monday and this week we’re headed to George County to get a look at the Palestine Gardens, a replica of the Holy Lands. For more information on the Palestine Gardens, click here. Tags: meggan monday, Palestine Gardens

12/11 – The Chief’s “Sunny & Cool” Monday Morning Forecast

The winds will begin to relax from west to east across the region this morning. Along with clear skies and calmer winds, temperatures have dropped well into the 30s north of I10/12 with some locations at or winding up just a tad below freezing. A rather cool day is in store, however, with high pressure building in over the lower MS…

12/10 – Trey’s “Sunny Days Ahead” Sunday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

Tonight will be dry with very little to no chance of rain. Winds are currently out of the northwest to north being driven by the transition between low pressure to high pressure. They are fairly high, on the tail end of gale warning conditions offshore, but they should be relaxing tonight into Small Craft Advisory range through Monday morning. As…

13 Ocean Springs student athletes sign to play at next level

It was a day for celebration for the Ocean Springs Athletic Department. Thirteen student athletes officially put pen to paper to further their academic and athletic careers. The girls soccer program had the biggest signing class with five total signees and they’ll be going to two different programs. Parker St. Amant and Jaylen Bodry will be going to Mississippi College…

Pascagoula first responders team up to save tiny kitten

Good things happen when we work together! Pascagoula Police and Fire departments teamed up Wednesday to recue a tiny kitten. First responders were called out to help when a kitten was found trapped inside of a tire’s brake caliper. Officers and firefighters worked together to save the baby. When it was posted on Pascagoula Police Department’s social media, the community…

Phi Theta Kappa students at MGCCC unveils new book to teach children local history

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is teaming up with Lynn Meadows Discovery Center to teach children about the Coast’s rich history. Saturday, students from the Omicron Alpha chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at MGCCC’s Harrison County campus will be unveiling their new children’s book ‘Sandcastles and Seawalls.’ The book highlights the architecture and design of play along the Mississippi Gulf…

Ocean Springs Main Street makes it snow for the holidays!

The forecast called for 70 degrees and snowy in Downtown Ocean Springs. It was a sight to behold as Ocean Springs Main Street made it snow in Downtown Ocean Springs for the Holiday Open House! Children and families dodged snowballs as they frolicked through the snow. They were also able to adopt a reindeer and enjoy hot chocolate. The last…

12/8 – Jeff’s “Cold Front/Thunderstorms” Weekend Forecast

Some breaks in the clouds this evening will fill back in as plenty of moisture works into the region. Temperatures remain mild and it will be more muggy as compared to the last several nights. Some patches of fog could develop if clouds can drop close enough to the surface. In addition to that, some beachfront spots could see sea…

Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon returns this weekend

Runners from across the region and country will descend on the Coast for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon this weekend. Festivities for the eighth annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon begin Saturday at 8 a.m. with the Margaritaville Mississippi Gulf Coast 5K. The Chevron Kids Marathon kicks off at 9:30, also at Margaritaville. On Sunday, the half-marathon and full marathon get…

Meet Mermaids at the Mississippi Aquarium

Have you ever seen mermaids? Well, today is your lucky day as the majestic ladies take a dive into the waters at the Mississippi Aquarium. The Mermaid Magic Exhibit began today and it will run this weekend and next weekend. This exhibit is set to bring lots of traffic through the Aquatic Wonders facility. You can view the mermaids in…

Windy Swetman Kettlethon raises money for Salvation Army

One South Mississippi family’s tradition of giving back for the holidays returns for another year. The 11th annual Windy Swetman Kettlethon began this morning at sun-up and ran until sunset outside the Biloxi Visitors Center on Highway 90. Windy and his family were ringing the bell and raising money for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Holiday Campaign. The Swetman’s have…

WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: Harrison Central’s Aujaylen Barron

This week’s WXXV Student-Athlete of the Week has a story quite similar to the basketball great, Michael Jordan, and it’s not just because you can always find him with a basketball in hand. Introducing you to Harrison Central’s talented point guard, Aujaylen Barron. Every chance Harrison Central’s Aujaylen Barron gets to step foot on the hardwood, he takes it with…

Harrison County law enforcement agencies preparing for Christmas Feed the Needy meal

Harrison County law enforcement agencies are gearing up for the 34th annual Christmas Feed the Needy. Officers work together alongside volunteers to cook, plate, and deliver Christmas meals to locals in need. The last day to request a meal is December 15th by 10 a.m., just call your local police department in Harrison County. Sheriff-Elect Matt Haley has been volunteering…

12/8 – Jeff’s “Some Stray Rain” Friday Afternoon Forecast

Expect cloud cover to continue this afternoon with an area of disturbed weather nearby. This could also provide for a 20% or so chance of brief light rainfall. Southerly flow will keep things fairly mild and moisture will continue to stream in. Other than some clearing this evening, clouds continue to stream in. Saturday morning could feature light fog in…