It’s officially Christmas in Biloxi! The lawn in front of the lighthouse was packed as the community counted down for the lighting of their beloved landmark. The celebration even had a special guest that traveled all the way from the North Pole to watch: Santa Claus! It was a perfect night for families to sip on some hot cocoa and…
One couple on the Coast decided they wanted to open a cannabis dispensary after seeing the need for one. Along with several partners, Jessica and Brian Bricker decided to open up their own cultivation company called ‘The Happy Cultivation Company’ and a new facility on their property where they have done hydroponic work for several years. “With the experience our…
They came from different walks of life, a homemaker, a business owner, and a bookkeeper, but three women living at Seashore Highlands Retirement Community are bonded by 100 years of living and sassy senses of humor. “I never think about being 100. I never think about being 100 until someone mentions it. They need to quit harping on our age,…
Surface ridge continues to build in from the north while sliding east across the Ohio River Valley. This has kept temperatures on the cool side. This will continue tonight as decent radiational cooling commences. Will see a slight orientation change in lows tonight with the coolest temps in northeast portions of the CWA as that high moves east. Should see…
Gulfport middle and high school students have a new form of identification. This week, students received a badge that combines the library system, cafeteria system, and the bus system. In order to get on and off the bus, students must check in with their badge, which allows parents to know where they are on the route and if their child…
Across from the Visitors Center, Biloxi’s most iconic landmark is all dressed up for the season. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf has more on the annual Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi lighthouse, Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse
It’s that time of year for parents to begin Christmas shopping, but what about having your kids shop for you? At St. James Catholic School a Santa Shop took place, making it possible for every parent or member of the family to have something under the tree. St. James Catholic School hosts a Santa Shop every year for their pre-k…
The Cornerstone Restaurant in Gautier turned 25 today. The community came together to celebrate this milestone with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a proclamation from the mayor. Cornerstone once started as a deli and over the years has expanded to one of the hot spot restaurants in town. The restaurant offers a variety of seafood options, but is famously known…
Today volunteers unloaded wreaths in preparation for the annual Wreath Laying Ceremony this coming Saturday. Since 2013, wreaths have been placed on every grave site in the Biloxi National Cemetery to remember and honor those laid to rest there. The first year fundraising efforts led to 3,000 wreaths with bows being placed. This year, more than 25,000 wreaths will be…
More Americans find themselves spending more time at home now than two years ago and the economy may be to blame. Bank of America warns that the U.S. economy will start to lose 175,000 jobs per month. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Looking ahead to another holiday event, this Sunday, Ocean Springs will host its fourth annual Discover Christmas Parade. It is organized by multiple carnival associations and brings the feel of Mardi Gras and Christmas together. Participants and parade attendees are encouraged to bring a new unwrapped gift with a value of $5 or more for the toy drive. The parade…
Volunteers unloaded truckloads of wreaths at Biloxi National Cemetery to prepare for a very meaningful holiday tradition. News 25’s Janae Jordan is in Biloxi with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Biloxi National Cemetery, Wreath Laying Ceremony
A mid latitude disturbance will be tracking east across the Central and High Plains Friday, crossing the upper/mid-Mississippi River Valley Friday night. As surface ridge north of the area slides east, southeasterly flow will return and bring moisture back to the area. Don’t have rain the forecast then but isolated showers may begin to develop in southern portions of the…
Temperatures will quickly rebound to normal for this time of year on Friday as the upper level trough ejects east and ridge centered over the Gulf of Mexico builds northward. A mid latitude disturbance will be tracking east across the Central and High Plains Friday, crossing the upper/mid-Mississippi River Valley Friday night. As surface ridge north of the area slides…
The student athletes are back from Thanksgiving break which means so is WXXV’s Student Athlete of the Week. West Harrison soccer standout Stevie Kerns spent a lot longer than 3:45 seconds overcoming adversity and becoming the player she is on the pitch today. Wake up, go to school, dance, soccer, sleep, repeat. The routine of champions that West Harrison’s Stevie…
Some big news out of Oxford today for one of our local guys, George County alum M.J. Daniels announced his decision to enter the transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining. If you recall, Daniels was actually a last second flip from Mississippi State on National Signing Day and will now start looking for another new home on December…
Back in 2019, the Picayune football team made it all the way to the 5A State Championship game still undefeated, ready to send the legendary Dodd Lee into the sunset with a perfect season. Unfortunately for the Maroon Tide, West Point had other ideas. Of course, Picayune got its revenge in 2021, but now a second chance at perfection in…
We’re on tap for a clear and COLD night. Temperatures will drop down to the upper 30’s tonight but given the breezy conditions we’ll see, the 30’s will actually feel like the 20’s. Surface ridge will build in through Thursday which lends to cool temperatures with highs struggling to reach 60 degrees tomorrow. Temperatures will quickly rebound to normal for this…
Chapel Hart returns home to the Coast to perform live for the first time since their time on America’s Got Talent. The country gal trio performed in front of a sold-out crowd at the Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi. The three sang all their original songs for the crowd for both the new fans and the fans who have…
The cold front that moved through the CWA early this morning is now well south and moving into the central Gulf of Mexico. Clear skies have developed and will continue into the overnight period. Temperatures will crater tonight from near 60-70 degrees now down into the mid 30s to mid 40s. Temps would probably be colder than that if not…
Today, Enviva, the world’s leading producer of sustainably sourced woody biomass, held a ceremonial ribbon cutting at its recently opened marine export terminal at the Port of Pascagoula. Since 2019, the Port Authority and Enviva have invested over $90 million to build the terminal at the Port of Pascagoula. The facility includes two wood pellet storage domes with a total…
D’Iberville is getting ready for their own annual Christmas celebration this holiday season. The celebration begins at noon on Saturday with Santa’s workshop. Kids will be able to write letters to the Big Man himself as well as craft ornaments for home. At 4, the annual parade will lineup at Warrior Stadium featuring jeeps, golf carts, ATVs, and more. The…
D’Iberville Elementary School hosted a canned food drive so people could donate items to the D’Iberville St. Martin Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas baskets. Today, the students helped pack up all the canned goods they’ve collected over the past month and loaded them on a truck. They collected 800 cans to fill baskets for 100 families in need. There were a…
If you’ve been trying to get into the DMV for a license, listen up! The Department of Public Safety is offering Saturday hours in December, starting this weekend. Residents can get new licenses, ID cards, renewals, duplicates, learner’s permits, commercial license renewals, as well as firearm permits on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon on December 3rd, 10th, and 17th….