WXXV, Geiger Heating and Air, Trane surprise winner of “Heat for the Holidays” giveaway

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

Light up the Holidays at Lizana Elementary

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…

Healthcare workers at Singing River Health System receive COVID-19 vaccine

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…

Local from Kiln released a Christmas song

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…

Lighting up the holidays in Lizana

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…

MDOT kicks off ’12 Days of Christmas’ safety campaign

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…

Register today to speak to Santa Claus tomorrow

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 searching for suspects wanted for aggravated assault

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…

Ocean Springs man arrested and charged with auto burglary

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….

Mississippi Aquarium and IMMS help sea turtles

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…

Gulfport community gathers for Molly Lee Memorial Celebration

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…

Biloxi Bicycle Works on Howard Avenue

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…

Local organizations help warm spirits this holiday season

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…

Biloxi Fire Department upgraded from class 3 to class 2

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…

Removal of Confederate monument at Harrison County Courthouse denied

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…

MSDH reports 1,648 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths across the state

The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 1,648 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths including one in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 181,095 confirmed cases and 4,204 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County has 1,508 cases and 46 deaths Harrison County is now at 8,709 cases and 124 deaths Jackson County has…

Mississippi state health officials receive COVID-19 vaccine

The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Mississippi and is shipping to hospitals and nursing homes. State health officials received the first vaccine in the state on camera this afternoon in an effort to show Mississippians they are safe. MSDH Immunization Nurse Lois Moore administered the shots during a news conference Monday afternoon as part of the nation’s largest vaccination campaign….

Gulfport FCA Memorial Celebration for Molly Lee

The Gulfport community continues to mourn the tragic loss of Molly Lee more than a week after the 16-year-old junior was killed in a car accident in Alabama. But tonight, the only focus is celebrating her life. News 25’s Jeff Haeger is at Milner Stadium where Gulfport’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes is putting on a memorial in her honor. Categories:…

Woolmarket Christmas Parade took place this weekend

In Woolmarket, the Biloxi community came together to spread Christmas cheer as the fourth annual Woolmarket Christmas Parade brought some light during this tough year. Showering the crowd with candy, toys, stuffed animals, beads, and much more. The parade was lined up with flashy cars, local businesses, decorated Golf carts, churches, and locals. Waiting along the parade trail were anxious…

Fifth annual Margaritaville 5k

The 5th annual Margaritaville 5K was a race to the finish. However, this year safety ultimately came first. Unlike most years when many people start the race all together, only five runners were allowed to cross the starting line at a time. This small change was one of many at this year’s fifth annual 5K. Runners were happy with the…