Community comes out to celebrate holiday festivities in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- In Biloxi, the Children’s Christmas Parade and Lighting of the Town Green brought the Christmas spirit to the city. Even with the cold weather,…
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The WXXV News 25 Staff share their favorite Christmas stories
For Christmas, the WXXV News 25 staff shares their favorite holiday memories. Sam Parker - Meteorologist Austin Hill - Production Assistant [blox_vms account="WXXV" key="e38eacfcd1b6b6f2a430022cd9132bab61e6cc95" vtitle="Austin Hill shares his Christmas…
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport gives holiday travel tips
The Transportation Security Administration predicts that approximately 40 million people will fly between December 19th and January 9th. Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport saw an increase in travelers this past weekend and anticipates continued high traffic as…
Mississippi Aquarium closed due to weather
The Mississippi Aquarium has announced it will be closed Monday because of inclement weather. The Aquarium will be closed both for daytime, general admission and the nighttime A Magical Mississippi Christmas Holiday event. Additional updates can be found at the…
Gulfport holds annual Mistletoe and Main Street Fair
The Mistletoe and Main Street Fair took over parts of 14th Street in Downtown Gulfport on Saturday. Vendors showcased their best holiday trinkets and creations, all in the…
Sugar Plum Christmas Parade rolls through Downtown Gulfport
Downtown Gulfport came alive with the holiday spirit on Saturday. The 2024 Sugar Plum Christmas Parade marched through the streets with bands, floats, and other holiday goodies. The…
Celebrate the holidays in Ocean Springs with free, festive activities for the family
(Ocean Springs, MS) – Ocean Springs businesses and community partners are gearing up for holiday season in Ocean Springs with Pink Friday specials, a light festival and “snow” beginning later this month. Starting on Friday, November 22, businesses around town…
Santa Claus stops by WXXV before Christmas
We have an old friend coming to visit us today! Santa Claus is in town for a quick trip before starting his Christmas Eve journey around the world.
Holiday crowds at airports and on highways are expected to be even bigger than last year
BY DAVID KOENIG Updated 8:08 AM CST, December 11, 2023 More Americans are expected to fly or drive far from home over Christmas than did last year, putting a cap on a busy year for travel. Auto club AAA forecast Monday…
Budget Friendly Gift Wrapping
This morning we have an extra special guest joining us this morning, Kelli Brent! Kelli is our very own Ansley Brent’s mom and she use to have her own interior design business…
Sandyman pops up on Pass Christian Beach
A snowman made an appearance on Pass Christian Beach! Well, not exactly a snowman. A sandman popped up over Thanksgiving Break, this year being the 8th year he appeared. The Sandyman has become an iconic…
New Year’s Eve Events across the Coast
It’s time to celebrate the New Year and there are events all across the Coast that you can attend to ring in 2024! New Year’s Eve Anchor Drop- City Centre of Pascagoula at 8 p.m. Admission is free. Bay St.…
Police offer holiday safety tips
The Biloxi Police Department reminds you to keep these safety tips in mind this holiday season. At home Lock doors and windows when you leave home, even if you plan on being gone for a short time. Have a neighbor…
Gulfport - Biloxi International Airport unveils tree displays
Christmas is in the 'air' on the coast! The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport held a ribbon cutting for their Christmas tree display earlier today. On the first floor, trees displaying designs from sponsors…
Gulf Coast Kwanzaa Celebration Wednesday at Good Deeds Community Center
The celebration of Kwanzaa began yesterday and the Gulf Coast Kwanzaa Coalition will host its 30th annual Kwanzaa Celebration tomorrow. Kwanza was created in 1966 and…
A car covered in Christmas lights brightens spirits in Gulfport
Christmas may have passed, but the holiday spirit still illuminates hearts throughout the Coast. Christmas light displays are coming down this week, including one that’s been on a roll since…
‘Dat Kitchen Too’ in Waveland serves customers on Christmas Eve
Spending Christmas Eve working may not be ideal to some people, but for the staff at ‘Dat Kitchen Too’ it was just like spending Christmas with…
NORAD expects smooth travels for Santa Claus this weekend
NORAD doesn’t expect COVID or the bomb cyclone hitting North America to impact St. Nick’s global travels. The North American Aerospace Defense Command is responsible for monitoring…
It’s all downhill for 300 skiing Santas, a Grinch and a tree
NEWRY, Maine (AP) — A bunch of Santa lookalikes took to the ski slopes to spread some seasonal cheer on Sunday. More than 300 jolly ol’ elves — all dressed in red — dashed together down a mountain with white…
Deputy dressed as Grinch gives onions to speeding drivers
MARATHON, Fla. (AP) — Several motorists who were speeding through an elementary school zone on the Florida Keys Overseas Highway received an odorous onion as a reminder to slow down from a county sheriff’s deputy dressed as the Grinch. Col.…
Dealing with grief during the holiday season
While coping with grief or the loss of a loved one is always a day-to-day challenge, it can pose a bigger challenge during the holidays. The holidays are often…
Celebrating the Eight Days of Chanukah
The Jewish observance of Chanukah will begin on Sunday. With us today to tell us about the Festival of Lights is Rabbi Akiva Hall.
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…
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…