The IP Casino is combining Christmas wreath decorating and supporting local charitable efforts this holiday season as a part of its Wreaths for Hope campaign. Twelve non-profit organizations here on the Coast decorated wreaths, all of which are on display at the IP and can also be seen online. Guests and community members are able to vote for their favorite…
One of Hancock County’s major arts programs is expanding thanks to a major donation. ‘The Arts, Hancock County’ recently acquired the former studio of Mardi Gras fashion designer Carter Church thanks to a $180,000 donation from arts supporter Mamie Hillery. Plans for the 2400 square foot facility include office and exhibition space for the organization and its member artists as…
To support the Salvation Army, the WXXV crew joined in on the holiday fun. Joining together at the Neighborhood Walmart on Highway 49 some of the crew volunteered as bell ringers to help raise money for those in our community in need. Donations are not only for Christmas gifts, but for social and community services all year long. Families in…
Christmas is just around the corner, but some local families will get just the boost, or booster seat, they need just in time for the holidays. Mercy Housing is equipping those in need with just what they need: car seats to help ensure the safety of their children. It is all a part of their Safe Kids Gulf Coast program….
Humans aren’t the only ones sending letters to Santa this Christmas season. The marine animals at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport have penned the big man in red asking for some toys. The ‘Seasons of Giving’ program at IMMS allows anyone to help make their favorite aquatic animals’ Christmas wishes come true this holiday season. The dolphins,…
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…