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…
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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…
City of D’Iberville getting ready for annual Christmas celebration
D’Iberville is getting ready for their own annual Christmas celebration this holiday season. The celebration begins at noon on Saturday with Santa’s workshop. Kids will be able…
Christmas events happening this week in Biloxi
The City of Biloxi released Christmas events that will be happening this week. The annual Children’s Christmas Parade and Christmas on the Town Green will be Friday, December 2nd…
Mississippi reports jump in COVID cases over 5 days
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting more than 7,000 new COVID-19 cases over a five-day period. The department posted new numbers Monday, covering cases confirmed from Wednesday through Sunday. The state is seeing a significant increase…
Wiener Wonderland light display is back
Here on WXXV we’ve been highlight outstanding light displays all along the Coast. News 25’s Grace Boyles is at one of the iconic Christmas displays in South Mississippi: Wiener Wonderland!
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…
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center preparing for Kids Street Christmas event
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is about to be transformed into a holiday spectacle for its annual Kids Street Christmas which is tomorrow. The theme for this…
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…
Biloxi High School holding Winter Magic holiday event
Biloxi High School is bringing winter magic to the community while raising money for their clubs and activities. Tonight was the kick off of the five-day Winter Magic…
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…
Upcoming Christmas festivities in Biloxi
There are plenty of events this week and weekend in Biloxi to help everyone get into the holiday spirit. Beginning Thursday, Biloxi kicks off the holiday season with the annual lighting…
Opening Night of Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival
The holiday season can officially commence now that Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival has returned for its seventh year. After a year hiatus due to damage caused by Hurricane Zeta last year,…
MHP offers tips to keep drivers safe over Thanksgiving holiday
Travel experts are expecting 53.4 million vehicles on the road over the Thanksgiving holiday, the largest single year increase since 2005. That's why Mississippi Highway Patrol is asking drivers to keep these tips in…