Santa and his wife were also busy today stopping by the Harrison County School District. A 52-year annual tradition and holiday give away by the Biloxi Elks Lodge at the Harrison County Child Development Center is still going strong, although there’s been a change of venue due to COVID. ‘Twas nine days before Christmas on these Gulfport school grounds when…
Steve the Elf and Mrs. Claus were very busy today handing out treats to students in the Jackson County School District. Superintendent Dr. John Strycker and his wife Debra made their way to elementary schools across the district to spread holiday cheer in their Christmas-themed costumes. Strycker says he’s adopted the ‘Steve the Elf’ disguise to keep kids guessing and…
A floral shop in Bay St. Louis rose to the occasion, providing over 50 floral arrangements to a local retirement home for Christmas. Bay St. Louis floral designer and owner of the French Potager Florist Martha Whitney Butler set out to ensure Christmas spirit is felt in every corner of the community. “We’ve been organizing our third year of creating…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reports 2,343 new COVID-19 cases and 42 new deaths with deaths reported in each of the coastal counties except George County. The statewide total stands at 185,643 cases and 4,294 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 1,564 cases and 49 deaths Harrison County is now…
Every year, the Heat for the Holidays giveaway sponsored by WXXV, Geiger Heating and Air, and Trane gives a complete heating and air system to one lucky family on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Wednesday morning, News 25 knocked on Jackie Warren’s door in Gulfport to let her know she was the lucky winner of the Heat for the Holidays giveaway….
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — They’re a critically endangered species and loners by nature, so it’s not every day you see a cluster of Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles – much less 20 of them all in one spot. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is one of two South Mississippi locations where these rare sea turtles have landed for life-saving care….
Early Wednesday morning, WXXV, Geiger Heating and Air, and Trane surprised the winner of this year’s “Heat for the Holidays” giveaway! Check out the video to see the winner’s reaction! Each year, one lucky winner is chosen to receive a new heating and air system in the “Heat for the Holidays” giveaway. Categories: Contests, Featured, Local News
To coach high school football in the year 2020 was to not only implement a game plan for Friday but also to implement a game plan for how to even get to Friday. In this COVID-shortened season, D’Iberville found a way to make it to all nine regular season games and win all nine regular season games under the leadership…
COVID-19 has caused many of our holiday traditions to change this year, but at Lizana Elementary they’ve created a new tradition for kids and families to enjoy the holidays safely. Instead of their traditional indoor Christmas program, teachers put together a drive-thru light display on campus featuring large Christmas cards from every grade group and appearances from Santa, Elf on…
The first vaccinations against COVID-19 have begun in Mississippi as cases of COVID-19 soar. Vaccinations on the Coast arrived today at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula. These Singing River Health System frontline workers were the first on the Gulf Coast to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Nine-hundred and seventy-five doses of the Pfizer vaccine were delivered by the Mississippi State Department…
Ruje (Roo) is a male pit mix about four-years-old. He is good with dogs and kids, good on a leash, neutered, microchipped, knows how to sit on command, and loves squeaky toys. Ruje has the best personality. Whoever he goes home to it’s best to not put him on a chain! It’s $65 to adopt. Ruje can be adopted at…
Looking for a new holiday jingle? Well, a local from the Kiln released their very own Christmas song. It’s called “This Christmas’ and was released by Sera Buras also known by her stage name Serabee and by her fans as “The Mississippi Soul Queen.” The song highlights how hectic the year has been, focusing on missing friends and loved ones…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 2,205 new COVID-19 cases and 48 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 183,300 confirmed cases and 4,252 deaths. Here’s a look at the numbers in our area: Hancock County has 1,539 cases and 46 deaths Harrison County is now at 8,915 total cases and 127 deaths Jackson County has 7,565 cases…
We’ve seen many colorful light displays here across the Coast this holiday season and now teachers at Lizana Elementary are putting out their best displays. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is at the school with a look at the lights and what kids and families can expect tonight. Categories: Harrison County, Local News, News Tags: christmas lights, Light display, Lizana Elementary…
You may have heard of the ’12 Days of Christmas,’ but what about the MDOT version? Drivers will receive daily holiday-themed safety messages until they wrap up their campaign on Christmas. Ninety percent of crashes happen because of a driver’s decision, whether that’s impaired driving, districted driving, or speeding. MDOT created their ’12 Days of Christmas’ as a fun way…
Little ones in Biloxi, you might want to listen up! If you want to speak to Santa, you’re in luck! We are ten days out from Santa making his way into your home. So, here’s the chance to tell him your Christmas list over the phone! Parents can fill out the form on the Biloxi Parks and Rec website to…
Gulfport police are searching for two suspects wanted for aggravated assault that happened at a convenience store on Pass Road Saturday evening. Officers responded to a vehicle that had been struck by bullets after a verbal altercation occurred inside a convenience store. The two suspects depicted in photographs were involved in the aggravated assault. The suspect in the grey shirt…
The Ocean Springs Police Department made an arrest in an auto burglary investigation. Bryan Marshall of Ocean Springs was arrested and charged with auto burglary. Ocean Springs police were notified of several auto burglaries that happened in downtown on the night of December 5th. Car windows were shattered and personal items were stolen from cars during several of the burglaries….
Forty-five endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles landed in Gulfport from Cape Cod this afternoon in need of medical attention from two Gulf Coast organizations. The Institute of Marine Mammal Studies and the Mississippi Aquarium greeted the turtle on the tarmac to transport them to their respective facilities. IMMS and the Mississippi Aquarium have teamed up to bring medical care to…
Just over a week after the passing of Gulfport High School student Molly Lee, the community came together to celebrate Molly’s life. Despite the cold, family, friends, classmates, and community members gathered at Milner Stadium earlier this evening to remember the high school junior after her tragic passing in a car accident December 7th. The memorial celebration put on by…
One local shop is peddling through the pandemic. Biloxi Bicycle Works opened on Howard Avenue around the same time the pandemic started shutting down businesses in America. The owner was thankful they were deemed essential during the pandemic and was able to provide Mississippians with socially distanced exercise solutions. The business promotes the benefits of daily exercise and welcomes all…
A local group based out of Gulfport is helping out the less fortunate in our area. The Royalty Sister/Brotherhood has been collecting warm clothes and hygiene products for the homeless and less fortunate. This past Sunday, they showed up in Santa hats and PPE to distribute the items at Feed my Sheep in Gulfport. The group is compiled of determined…
The Biloxi Fire Department made a special announcement this afternoon at the Lopez Quave Public Safety Center. The Mississippi State Rating Bureau has officially elevated Biloxi Fire Department from a class 3 to class 2 rating. The state rates fire stations from 1 to 10 with one being the best rating. Biloxi is only the second fire department in the…
Due to the lack of majority vote, the request to remove the Confederate monument outside the Harrison County Courthouse in Gulfport was denied. The vote took place at the Harrison County Board of Supervisors meeting earlier this morning as District 4 Supervisor Kent Jones brought up his reasons for the removal request. It was a 2-2 split for those for…