Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse brings holiday spirit to the city
It’s officially Christmas in Biloxi! The lawn in front of the lighthouse was packed as the community counted down for the lighting of their beloved…
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Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse
Across from the Visitors Center, Biloxi’s most iconic landmark is all dressed up for the season. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf has more on the annual Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse.
Lighting up the Biloxi Lighthouse this Thursday
The Biloxi Lighthouse will be lighting up for Christmas starting this Thursday. The lighthouse will be covered in Christmas lights. The public is invited to the lighting as Mayor…
Biloxi Lighthouse officially lights up for the Christmas season
The annual Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse is the official staple for the holiday season. The family-friendly event offered free hot chocolate and Christmas cookies with holiday…
Enhancements near the Biloxi Lighthouse
Contractors are working to increase the number of parking spaces for Biloxi Beach guests near the lighthouse. Just south of Highway 90, across from the Biloxi Visitors Center, construction is underway…
Haise statue expected to be unveiled in November
Biloxi's statue of Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise should be ready for its unveiling in time for his birthday weekend this fall, according to a press release from the city. A preliminary look at the statue, which will be placed…
Biloxi Lighthouse turning green for Irish Heritage Month
Although COVID-19 has caused some of the Coast’s traditional St. Patrick’s Day festivities to be canceled, the Hibernia Marching Society is still finding ways to celebrate Irish culture throughout March. Due to a blown fuse, the Biloxi…
Turning the Biloxi Lighthouse green
Although COVID has caused some of the Coast’s traditional St. Patrick’s Day festivities to be canceled, the Hibernia Marching Society is still finding ways to celebrate Irish culture throughout the month of March. News 25’s Grace Boyles…
Live Local: The History of the Biloxi Lighthouse
Erected in 1848, the Biloxi Lighthouse is centered in between opposing traffic lanes on Hwy 90. It's a major vocal point for the city. Although it wasn't always owned by them, the lighthouse remained civilian operated from 1848 to 1939,…
Residents, local leaders attend "Mississippi Freedom Rally" in Biloxi over the weekend
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Flags and signs served as outlets for people's frustration on Saturday as they gathered to voice their concerns about individual rights in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 100 people gathered at the Lighthouse…
Lighting the Biloxi Lighthouse green
With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, the City of Biloxi is wasting no time getting into the holiday spirit. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.
Kicking off the holiday season in Biloxi
It’s the official kick off to the holiday season for Biloxi. The seventh annual Biloxi Lighthouse Holiday Lighting kicked off earlier tonight. Families gathered at the city’s signature landmark to meet and greet with Santa, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies,…
National Lighthouse Day
The Biloxi Lighthouse is a staple in the City of Biloxi and one of the oldest of its kind in the United States. Today is National Lighthouse Day and the Biloxi Visitors Center wanted to do something special to celebrate.…
City of Biloxi preparing for St. Patrick's Day
Tonight will be the very first time in history the Biloxi Lighthouse will shine green. Biloxi city officials are lighting the symbolic emblem green in honor of the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Parade. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson has more.
Lighting of The Biloxi Lighthouse
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Bill Raymond about the lighting of The Biloxi Lighthouse, Thursday December 1st from 5:30 pm to 7 pm.
Tis the season for Christmas cheer at the Biloxi Lighthouse
The annual lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse takes place this evening. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us to give us a sneak peek on the light set up.
Annual Twelfth Night Celebration
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Bill Raymond about the Annual Twelfth Night Celebration starting at the Biloxi Visitors Center at 5 pm to the Biloxi Lighthouse at 6 pm and then to Mardi Gras Museum at 6:30 pm.
Keesler Family Honored for Service
The City of Biloxi honors a Keesler family for their years of service and dedication toward the Biloxi Lighthouse. Amanda and Brian Margavich are set to re-station in just a few short weeks. The couple has kept the lighthouse for…
Christmas Comes to the Coast
When December rolls around it always feels like Christmas is on the way. Tonight in the City of Biloxi it definitely looks that way. News 25’s Hank Davis has more from the city’s annual lighthouse Christmas kick off. As each…
Turning Purple for Alzheimer’s Awareness
The City of Biloxi used a major landmark to show its support for World Alzheimer’s Awareness Day. The lighthouse across from the Biloxi Visitors Center flashed purple as a way to bring attention to the widespread disease. The purple light…
Biloxi Fed up with “Pokémon Go”
It looks like the City of Biloxi is saying no to “Pokémon Go.” News 25’s Hank Davis was at a popular area for users of the app this afternoon and brings us the full story. The evidence of the Biloxi…