Hattiesburg Zoo celebrating 75th birthday this Saturday
Hattiesburg, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hattiesburg Zoo is celebrating a big milestone. The zoo's 75th birthday bash is taking place this Saturday! It's happening from 10 AM to 4 PM that day.…
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MLK Celebrations starting across the Coast
Here are a few events taking place for Martin Luther King Jr. Day First up, the New Bethel Church is hosting a gospel explosion. The male chorus will be sharing…
New Year's events coming up in South Mississippi
WXXV is compiling a list of New Year's events and activities coming up across South Mississippi. We will continue to update the list as new events are added. If you have an event that you do not see listed here,…
Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday to be celebrated with musical gala at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter will be honored next month, ahead of his 100th birthday, with a musical gala at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, The Carter Center announced Thursday. The Sept. 17 event — “Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration…
Stone County Library hosting celebration for Mr. Rogers' birthday
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood! Wednesday, March 20 is Mr. Rogers' birthday and the Stone County Library is celebrating with fun crafts, stories, and other fun ways to celebrate. The celebration will run from3:30 to 4:30 in the…
Birthday celebration for WWII veteran happening February 10th
On February 10, a World War II veteran will be turning 100 years old. William Jarrell served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Independence, even…
Walk-On’s to celebrate one year on the Coast Tuesday
In honor of D’Iberville’s Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux turning one-year-old Tuesday, they’re inviting you all to join in on their celebration. Tuesday is guaranteed to be a full day of…
City of Gulfport celebrating 125 years
Coming up next week, Gulfport will celebrate 125 years as a city. Jase Payne and Planning Committee Chairman George Schloegel are in studio with more. The celebration takes place July…
Long Beach brings small town pride to July 4th celebration
Small town patriotism was alive in Long Beach on Saturday as the Friendly City hosted its inaugural July 4th Jubilee. "We're here to celebrate and just have fun out here…
Ocean Springs Environmental Alliance Celebrated Earth Day at the Mary C. Cultural Arts Center
The Ocean Springs Environmental Alliance celebrated Earth Day at the Mary C. Cultural Arts Center on Saturday. The event aims to raise awareness about environmental issues and inspire people to take…
Diamondhead Senior Village celebrates with Super Bowl pre-party
The Diamondhead Senior Village, a community gathering that meets twice a week, kicked off their Super Bowl weekend with a pre-party. The village has different activities for seniors…
D’Iberville celebrates 35 years as a city
The City of D’Iberville is turning 35 in just a few days and folks around town decided to celebrate this accomplishment a few days early! News 25’s Rick Gogreve…
New Year’s celebrations leave empty shelves at local liquor stores
Due to New Year’s weekend, some liquor stores are experiencing a wipe out from their shelves. Southern Spirits Wine and Liquor in Long Beach has been…
Gulfport PD hosts Easter Egg Hunt
To get everyone into the Easter spirit, the Gulfport Police Department is hopping down to Jones Park to host an Easter celebration. News 25’s Rick Gogreve has more.
City of Biloxi Twelfth Night celebration
Get the good times rolling again, tonight the Twelfth Night celebration kicks off in Biloxi. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at the Biloxi Visitors Center with more.
Moss Point celebrating Juneteenth Saturday
Across the Coast, there are many events on the calendar this weekend. The City of Moss Point is getting ready to host its largest Juneteenth celebration yet on Saturday, a unity march followed by a celebration of black culture in…
Ninety-nine-year-old Los Angeles woman celebrates birthday on balcony
Social distancing didn't stop a 99th birthday celebration. Dorothy Elvin lives in Los Angeles' Brentwood neighborhood. She's an L.A. native. Her daughter joined her on the balcony. A group of well-wishers on the sidewalk cheered and sang "happy birthday." The…
Countdown to Noon Celebration at Lynn Meadows
Some families kicked off 2020 a little early today at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport with a countdown to noon. While most adults wait to watch the ball drop at midnight, these kids got the party started early at…
5 stabbed at Hanukkah celebration in latest attack on Jews
A knife-wielding man stormed into a rabbi’s home and stabbed five people as they celebrated Hanukkah in an Orthodox Jewish community north of New York City, an ambush the governor said Sunday was an act of domestic terrorism fueled by intolerance and a “cancer” of growing hatred in America.
THIS WEEKEND: Come celebrate Lillie Jospeh’s 100th birthday celebration!
The community is invited to come out and celebrate Lillie Jospeh’s ’s 100th birthday celebration at New Light Baptist Church’s Life Center on Saturday.
George Ohr Birthday Celebration
The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art celebrated one of its namesakes in style over the weekend. George Ohr’s 126nd birthday celebration featured free admission for attendees to tour and explore the museum. Also known as the ‘Mad Potter,’ Ohr was a…
Local woman celebrates 100th birthday
A South Mississippi resident celebrated her 100th birthday over the weekend with her children and grandchildren. While her birthday is January 12th, on the 5th was the celebration of 100 years of life for Helen Elizabeth Goff. Helen is a…
Ten year homecoming celebration
West Harrison High School is hosting the 10 year homecoming celebration. The celebration takes place Friday, September 21st during halftime at Hurricane Stadium.
Celebrating July 4th on the beach
Locals and tourists were grillin’ and chillin’ on the beach today to celebrate Independence Day. Visitors from as far as San Antonio, Texas stopped by the beach in Biloxi to spend time with family. People were having a great time…