Tickets now on sale for Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Tickets for the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival are on sale now! Get ready to walk through millions of twinkling lights, sip hot cocoa, ride the train, and make unforgettable holiday memories. The show opens November 28. You can get your tickets here.   Categories: Local News Tags: Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival

Singing River Hospice of Light holds remembrance ceremony

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- In observance of National Hospice Month in November, Singing River Hospice of Light hosted a remembrance ceremony at Singing River Gulfport Hospital to honor loved ones lost over the past year. Hospice of Light invited families, friends, and community members to participate in a special remembrance ceremony by planting live trees. All were welcome to honor their…

Gautier High hosting Veterans Breakfast

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier High School is hosting their 26th annual Veterans Breakfast Wednesday. The breakfast takes place at the high school gym at 8 a.m. while a program follows at 8:45. The special guest is Bill Robinson, a Vietnam War veteran known as the longest-held enlisted Prisoner of War in American history. All area veterans and their guests are…

Gulfport High hosting Veterans Day celebration

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport High School is hosting a Veterans Day Breakfast and Celebration. That breakfast takes place on November 11th from 9 a.m. to 9:45 and then speakers and entertainment take over from 9:45 to 10:30. Optional school tours are happening from 10:30 to 11 as well. Veterans and spouses are welcome to come out and take part. Breakfast…

40th annual Kelly Family Thanksgiving Dinner returns

The 40th annual Kelly Family Thanksgiving Dinner is offering free meals for the community. Joining us is Julie Massengill with the details. The dinner takes place at the Bay St. Louis Community Hall on Thanksgiving Day, November 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until the food is gone. For more information, call Julie at 228-223-4064.

Our Lady Academy holding White Table Ceremony

Our Lady Academy is hosting a White Table Ceremony to honor veterans and all who have served. Ava and Aubrey join us with the details. The White Table Ceremony takes place November 11 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: our lady academy, veterans day, White Table Ceremony

Harper McCaughan students set up fundraiser to help teacher

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Students at Harper McCaughan Elementary School came together to surprise one of their teachers. The sixth-grade student council took action and put together a fundraiser to support their beloved teacher Leslie Beeman after she and her family lost their home in a fire over fall break. Last week, students and staff paid $1 to wear a…

Colt Robertson signs baseball scholarship with MGCCC

PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) — Another Picayune Maroon Tide student-athlete is taking his talents to the next level. On Monday, Colt Robertson signed to continue his baseball career at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The shortstop will gear up for his senior season in just a few months, but first, the dual-sport athlete has unfinished business on the gridiron! Congratulations, Colt!…

Coast athletes find success at MHSAA 4A-7A cross country state championship

CLINTON, Miss. (WXXV) — Several Coast teams competed in the MHSAA 4A-7A cross country state championship meet over the weekend in Clinton. The following individuals placed in the top 10 in their respective races — many of which had well over 100 runners. Additionally, two South Mississippi teams finished as state runners-up. 4A Poplarville senior Abbi Vaughan placed 9th overall….

11/3 – Chilly Start, but Warming Through the Week

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your extended forecast

The week ahead will bring plenty of sunshine and comfortable fall weather across the area. Overnight lows will dip into the mid 40s to low 50s early in the week, with afternoon highs gradually warming from the low 70s on Tuesday to the upper 70s by the weekend. Winds stay light and variable, shifting from northeast to southeast through midweek….

Resurrection Catholic opens girls basketball season with 39-34 win over Christian Collegiate Academy

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — Resurrection Catholic opened up its girls basketball season with a 39-34 win over Christian Collegiate Academy on Monday. Both teams traded blows throughout the first half before settling into a rhythm. Ultimately, the Lady Eagles held on when it mattered most. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports…

D’Iberville’s Sanwaa Cooper named MHSAA-NFHS Bowling Coach of the Year, hopes to grow sport across Coast

D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — D’Iberville High School bowling coach Sanwaa Cooper was named the MHSAA-NFHS Bowling Coach of the Year last week, and now, he hopes to continue to grow the sport in South Mississippi. Cooper coached the Warriors to a state title last season, all while seeing his student-athletes grow as confident bowlers and succeed in the classroom as…

Pass Christian Board of Alderman meeting rescheduled

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- A heads up for the residents of Pass Christian, the city has moved their board of aldermen meeting. The meeting was supposed to take place Tuesday, but due to the Senate special elections it is being rescheduled for November 5 at 6 p.m. The meeting is at the municipal court building on Hiern Avenue. Categories: Local…

Wiggins Fire Department welcomes new dalmatian to the team

WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department is sharing fantastic news! They have a new dalmatian joining the team. Ruby will be trained to participate in fire prevention programs and to serve as a therapy dog to firefighters and the local community. She isn’t quite ready for the public to see her, but the fire department says they are excited…

Fire officials share tips for the cold weather

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- As Daylight Savings Time comes, it is the perfect time to check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. A quick test could save lives. Fire officials say alarms are your first defense in a fire or gas leak, but they only work if the batteries are good and the unit is still working properly. Experts recommend…

Jackson George Regional Libraries launch free pantries

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson George Regional Library System is excited about the launch of free pantries at library branches across the system. This project aims to assist families and individuals in need while encouraging the spirit of giving within our communities. Each pantry will be stocked with unopened toiletries, pet food, and non-perishable food items donated by caring…

Coffee with Caregivers at the Kiln Public Library

HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The local nonprofit Caiden’s Corner hosted their free ‘Coffee with Caregivers’ event at the Kiln Public Library. The event was created as a safe place for families within the autism community to connect and find support. President and Founder Alyece Smith says it is important to have conversations about early signs of autism and bring support to…