Santa visits WXXV
This is a very special day for us here at News 25 because we are thrilled to have Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick joining us in the studio. The man of the hour took…
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The King’s Christmas Display in Woolmarket
There’s still time to visit ‘The King’s Christmas Display.’ It’s one of the Coast’s most beloved Christmas traditions and it is located in Woolmarket. The Krol family has seven of…
Oak trees illuminating Washington Avenue in Ocean Springs
Downtown Ocean Springs is dressed up for Christmas like never before. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is in the city with more.
A pair of Port City Cafe waitresses tipped big by the Christmas elves
A pair of hard-working servers will have a brighter holiday this season -- thanks to a group of Christmas elves. Our media partner the Sun Herald said the elves -- a group of 30 or so Coast friends -- enjoyed…
Holiday events on Saturday across the Gulf Coast
Tons of holiday happenings across the Gulf Coast Saturday. Two big holiday events are being held in Biloxi. The first is the free Christmas in the City at…
Christmas events happening Friday around the Coast
So many holiday events are happening all around the Gulf Coast tonight. In Biloxi, you can take the kids to the annual Children’s Christmas Parade and Christmas on the…
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…
Bay St. Louis preparing for Christmas in the Bay festivities
This year's holiday events start this Saturday for Shop Small Saturday, with the Bay St. Louis Christmas Parade. There will be more than 100 vehicles and Santa himself joining…
Feed the Needy opening registration for Christmas applications
Harrison County law enforcement agencies have banded together to deliver 1500 meals on Thanksgiving. With the holiday now just three days away, they're already looking ahead to Christmas! Applications for the Christmas…
Operation Christmas Child hopes to reach 11 million children this year
Volunteers from Harrison, Jackson, and Stone counties are at New Hope Baptist Church in Gulfport today to ship thousands of shoeboxes filled with goodies in conjunction with Operation Christmas Child. Since 1993, Operation…
7 people wounded during shooting at party in Mississippi
FAYETTE, Miss. (AP) — Seven people were shot and wounded during a Christmas party at a small town in southwestern Mississippi. The shootings happened early Sunday at the Fayette Community Center. Five of the wounded were taken to Merit Health…
Several local restaurants to stay open for Christmas
Sometimes cooking for the holidays can be a hassle. Luckily, a variety of restaurants will be open Christmas Day for those in need of a meal. Locations of…
Looking for a Christmas service close by? Check this list
Many churches will have Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services to celebrate the holiday. WXXV has compiled a list of services from church websites that announced their holiday schedules. This is not a comprehensive list. Christmas services schedule St. Thomas…
Gift giveaway puts a bow on Salvation Army's Angel Tree program
The local Salvation Army is wrapped up its annual Angel Tree program Tuesday in Jackson County with their gift distribution at the Jackson County Civic Center. Organizers said they saw an…
Adopt-A-Family program helps those in need over the holidays
The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence Adopt-a-Family Program is in need of donations the holidays. GCCFN pairs donors with sizable families depending on how much they are willing to donate. Donors…
"Santa Clause is Coming to Town" at Hattula Family Light Show in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Santa Claus is coming to town! St. Nick will be at the Hattula Family Light Show on December 10th, 11th, 17th and 18th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.…
Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum ready for the holidays
Santa doesn’t always ride a sleigh. Sometimes he takes a train. No worries, there’s room for everyone aboard the Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum this holiday season.…
Christmas events around the Coast
Cities around the Coast will be hosting festive holiday events throughout the month of December. Tomorrow, hop on over to D’Iberville for the city’s annual Christmas parade ‘Rockin’ around the Christmas…
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…
Biloxi Parks and Recreation hosting several Christmas events
Biloxi Parks and Recreation has been hard at work making sure the residents in the Biloxi area have a lot of activity this holiday season. This Christmas season…
Local author writes Christmas books for the holidays
Local author Adam Smith is spreading the Christmas cheer this year by selling his books about the birth of Jesus. The two books are called ‘There’s a Kid…
First Baptist Church Biloxi preparing for the Christmas season
First Baptist Biloxi is preparing for Christmas praise. Christmas music performed by combined choirs and orchestras, an instrumental celebration, and preschool and kids choir will lead up…
Walter Anderson Museum of Art holding inaugural light festival
In celebration of the Walter Anderson Museum of Art’s 30th anniversary, an inaugural Silent Light Festival will transform the museum into an illuminated wonderland. The week-long celebration…
Discover Christmas Parade happening this Sunday in Ocean Springs
The third annual Discover Christmas Parade is happening this coming Sunday in Ocean Springs. The parade is put on by multiple carnival associations and brings with it…
