Yesterday was likely the busiest travel day in U.S. history and holiday shoppers are seeking out the best deals and the deepest discounts on this Cyber Monday. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Santa sure is busy now that the countdown to Christmas is really on, but he’s taking some time to dine with the wonderful kids and parents of the Gulf Coast this upcoming weekend. Here to tell us all about the Breakfast with Santa event at the Kroc Center is Danielle Emery. The breakfast takes place Saturday, December 2nd at 8…
It is a much colder start this morning with temperatures in the 40s and breezy northerly winds behind a cold front. Expect sunshine to dominate early but temperatures will struggle to warm up through the day. Some thin upper-level clouds move in later on and winds will remain elevated through the day. It will be very cold the next two…
The Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival isn’t the only place you can catch a holiday light display. Here are a few of the light shows going on this season. If you’d like to be added to the list, please email us at news@wxxv25.com with all of the details! The Hattula Family Light Show, 6917 Southwind Drive in Biloxi began at…
Not only is it Black Friday, but it’s also Shop Small Saturday this weekend. News 25’s Brooke Parker headed to Dad’s Super Pawn to see what kind of deals he’s got going on. it’s no secret that some people run to large retailers on Black Friday, but local businesses have deals too. Dad’s Super Pawn has 20% off almost everything…
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With the Christmas season here, MDOT wants to make sure everyone makes it home with their tree. MDOT says this can be done by properly securing it to your vehicle and taking extra precaution. MDOT’s Executive Director Brad White says any tree not properly secured can put the safety of you and any other driver at risk. Trees that fall…
A reminder that Bay St. Louis will hold its annual Christmas in the Bay Parade at 5:30 tomorrow evening. The parade will go from Main Street on to Beach Boulevard and up Court Street to Second Street. The parade will end on Union Street at the Historic Train Depot for the lighting of the Christmas tree. Categories: Local News, News…
On this special segment of WXXV’s Student Athlete of the Week, we’re highlighting an inspiring story of a young man who came into this life quite early, but despite the many health struggles that came his way, he’s now thriving on a football field. Get to know our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, KeJuan Washington! “His nickname is scrappy,”…
The 10th annual Santa Wears a Badge program is under way in Jackson County. The program is funded by donations only and is sponsored by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department to provide Christmas gifts to children who might otherwise not have presents to open on Christmas Day. Anyone who would like to donate or have a box placed at your…
Some opportunities for sunshine return this afternoon and rain chances are out of the equation. Expect cool conditions and a light breeze out of the northeast. Clouds clear out tonight and Saturday will provide for more opportunities for sunshine. Upper-level clouds begin to stream in by tomorrow afternoon ahead of an area of low pressure that will be in our…
Cloud cover remains dominant for a lot of Black Friday with a cool and somewhat unsettled pattern around. There will be a 20% chance of sprinkles this morning before some peeks of sunshine return this afternoon. Temperatures will struggle to warm into the 60s. More sunshine can be expected Saturday with only upper-level clouds streaming in for the second half…
Runners turned out for a quick run before the feasting began today for the 4th Annual Otter Trotter 5K and fun run at the Mississippi Aquarium. The runners took off at 8:15 this morning and after a quick run around Gulfport, were able to visit the Aquarium as part of their entry fee. The Aquarium was open from 10 A-M…
Bay St. Louis hosted its 12th Annual Turkey Trot 5K this morning in the Old Depot District Area. With around 560 participants, this is the largest Turkey Trot the city has ever seen! Donations of pet necessities and money was raised for Friends of the Animal Shelter in Hancock County as well! There were new additions for the pre- and…
Harbor Lights is starting Friday! As you drive down Highway 90, you’ll be able to see all the wonderful lights in Jones Park. If you’re planning to visit the park for the lights, things are being done a little different this year. The City of Gulfport will have discount days Monday through Wednesday, so you’ll have multiple opportunities if you’re…
n Wednesday Night: Dewpoints are one of reasons the Mississippi Gulf Coast will be chilly tonight. Overnight lows will be a good bit cooler than Tuesday night. Dewpoints dropped into the upper 30s to lower 40s for most of the area. Another aspect of tonights cooler temperatures are the winds. Winds on the Gulf Coast look like they’ll collapse. In…
During today’s Sea Wolves game, one special kid was able to drop the puck! Brodie Lahaie is five and goes to school at Sacred Heart Elementary in D’Iberville. At just three months old, Brodie had to go to the Shriners Hospital in Philadelphia. The reason was for Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. A person with this condition would have limited movement and…
A local library in Jackson County is helping young students dive into the world of STEAM. On the fourth Thursday of every month, the Gautier Public Library will be hosting Children’s STEAM Day. It’s a great opportunity for elementary-aged kids to learn science, technology, art, and mathematics. In the next STEAM class, students will be learning about the science of…
22 children in Pascagoula experienced the shopping spree of a lifetime, buying for their family and for themselves. They were chosen to participate in the 2023 Visions of Sugarplums shopping trip. Visions of Sugarplums was created by Turf Masters Lawn Care with the purpose of helping families with Christmas and teaching children the joy of giving. Each of them were…
Home Instead Senior Care’s annual senior tree is up in all Gulf Coast CVS locations. The Be A Santa to a Senior tree is a way to provide gifts for those seniors in need and to make their Christmases special. In partnership with CVS, they encourage shoppers to adopt a senior, with 150 seniors expected to receive a gift through…
Feed my Sheep had their annual Thanksgiving lunch, serving up a full spread for their guests. This has been a tradition for years at Feed my Sheep and it serves as a way to say thank you to staff, volunteers, and guests. It cones upwards of $250,000 to keep Feed my Sheep open year-round and it wouldn’t be possible without…
High temps will struggle each day through Friday to reach the 60s as colder/drier air continues to move in from the north. The area will be bisected with respect to cloud cover today. The northern half should be partly cloudy to clear while the southern half should see the sun a bit more today but this is where the most…
For the first time in Jones College and MACCC Soccer history, the National Championship trophy now belongs in Ellisville. The Bobcats struck first in the form of Gemma Whitchurch, followed by two more goals from Celine Ottah and Hilary Jaen. The women secured the National Junior College Athletic Association title over Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas with…
The Gulf Coast is home to 19 high school soccer players who were listed on the 2024 Randy West All-Star roster selected by the Mississippi Association of Coaches. Our nine local girl all-star recipients are listed below: Kate Ackerman – Gulfport Lauren Conley – Ocean Springs Parker St. Amant – Ocean Springs Anna Marie Edwards – George County Abbie Hancock…