Downtown for the Holidays canceled in Pascagoula

The holiday Christmas event ‘Downtown for the Holidays’ in Pascagoula was canceled due to the rise of COVID numbers. The event was scheduled for tomorrow, December 4th, but Pascagoula Mayor Steve Demetropoulos announces its cancelation due to the potential spread of COVID-19. To keep everyone safe during these hard times, it’s best not to host an event that could bring…

Mississippi officials say be wary of medical marijuana scams

The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office and the Mississippi Department of Health are urging the public to stay cautious of medical marijuana scams. Since passage of Initiative 65 last month, the attorney general’s office has received questions about advertisements claiming to offer pre-registration for medical marijuana cards in Mississippi. Attorney General Lynn Fitch says that their office will remain vigilant and…

Wanted for package theft in Gulfport

Two victims in Gulfport reported a white male with a beard wearing camouflage that stole packages from their front doors in the College Park area on November 23rd. One victim described the suspect getting into an unknown make smaller, silver sports SUV. The Gulfport Police Department would like to remind the public of these tips to avoid having packages taken…

Motor vehicle collision with an entrapment on Canal Road in Harrison County

Earlier this morning, Harrison County Fire Rescue responded to a rollover motor vehicle collision with an entrapment. According to Harrison County Fire Rescue, the collision took place on Canal Road near Tillman for a head-on collision which resulted in a truck rolling over and the driver needed to be extracted from the vehicle. Fire Chief Pat Sullivan says no life-threatening…

Christmas in the Pass expands to two days this year

Over in the Pass, they’re not letting the Grinch steal Christmas.  In fact, one of the city’s major holiday celebrations is expanding this year. Christmas in the Pass has been increased to two days, starting Friday afternoon at 5 p.m. with a holiday parade which will roll at 6 p.m. and wrap with Santa’s arrival and tree lighting at a…

Mississippi Aquarium welcomes Santa!

It’s the first-ever Christmas season for the new Mississippi Aquarium and they pulled out all the stops to welcome a friend to kids across the Coast. Santa arrived at the aquarium today and will be available for photos on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays now through December 20th. Kids and families will also have the chance to write letters to Santa,…

Governor’s Conference on Tourism

The tourism industry was hit hard during the global pandemic. The 2020 Governor’s Conference on Tourism has a plan to bring back tourism in our state. Travel all over the world has reduced due to safety measures during the global pandemic. The tourism industry has been in the eye of the storm, but Mississippi has a plan to get people…

2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season wraps up

The nightmare 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is finally over, but the toll it took on the Gulf Coast can be seen no matter where you go. Trouble in the tropics started early with the first named storm forming weeks before the hurricane season officially began. A record breaking 30 named storms forming this year, 12 of them slamming into the…

‘Christmas in the Wild’ at Wild Acres

The Wild Acres Animal Experience is set to kick off the Christmas season with a new event that combines holiday cheer with exotic animals. Christmas in the Wild kicks off this Friday and runs on select dates through December 22nd from 6 to 9 p.m. Visitors to the experience will get to see a colorful light display and experience the…

Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum annual Christmas light display

Along with many other festive activities on the Coast this holiday season, the Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum is helping light up South Mississippi with its annual Christmas light display. Wander through the giant light displays behind the museum where you’ll see larger than life scenes featuring some of Christmas’ most famous characters like elves, Santa Claus, and Jack Skeleton….

Canopy South MS Child Advocacy Center on a mission

It’s the season for giving and what better time to host a gift drive for young people right here in our area?  Canopy South Mississippi Child Advocacy Center is working hard to do just that and you can help! They’ve decked the halls at Canopy South Mississippi Child Advocacy Center in Gulfport, but don’t let the festive holiday decorations fool…

Train carrying vehicles derails in Moselle, Mississippi

A train derailed in Moselle, Mississippi this morning. A number of Jones County volunteer fire departments responded to the derailment. Norfolk Southern runs the train and company crews and hazmat crews are on their way to help clean up the site. The cleanup may take two to three days. The train was carrying vehicles as well as polyvinyl and acetone….

Ocean Springs annual ‘Tree Lighting with Santa’

If you’re looking for a little holiday cheer this year, have no fear! Ocean Springs annual ‘Tree Lighting with Santa’ is almost here. Weather permitting, the event will take place Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. on the grounds of the Mary C. Although there is the possibility that the event will be rained out and if that happens, the…

State health officials discuss record number of COVID-19 cases

State health officials are speaking out after a record number of coronavirus cases were reported in Mississippi. In a press briefing this afternoon, State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs expressed concern over the nearly 2,500 reported cases today and record number of hospitalizations the state has experienced this week. As a result, the MSDH has issued public health recommendations to…

Mississippi Aquarium welcomes Santa

The Mississippi Aquarium is celebrating its first holiday season and this evening they’re rolling out the red carpet for a special guest. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Mississippi Aquarium, santa

Crusaders for Veterans holding virtual wreath placing ceremony

COVID-19 is definitely shaking things up this holiday season, but it is not stopping the Crusaders for Veterans from honoring our troops. The traditional wreath placing ceremony will still take place at the Biloxi National Cemetery on December 5th at 11 a.m. However, this event will be by invitation only to prevent a huge gathering. You can join the ceremony…

Gulfport Kiwanis Club hosts 64th annual Pancake Day

If you missed breakfast this morning, don’t worry. You can catch the annual Pancake Day until 7 p.m. tonight. The Kiwanis Club of Gulfport is serving their hot fluffy pancakes for the 64th annual Pancake Day. It’s their biggest fundraiser of the year and because of the pandemic, they’ll be serving their signature pancakes and sausage to-go style outside of…