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…
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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…
Buying Christmas Trees From Local Farms
As many begin putting up their holiday decorations, the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is urging residents to buy locally grown Christmas trees. The Department of Agriculture has made finding a…
Mental Health During the Holidays
The holidays are a time to enjoy family, friends, and food but many people deal with seasonal depression, stress, anxiety and other mental health issues. To help cope with mental health issues during the holidays-- Kay Daneault-- Executive Director of…
Gulfport P.D. offers tips on staying safe during the holidays
Holiday cheer is once again in the air. That means its the season of Christmas trees, family gatherings, holiday shopping and an increase in criminal activity. "Honestly, it's a lot more the crime of opportunity. We need to make sure…
'Be a Santa to a Senior' to bring Holiday Cheer
While some seniors will be able to spend the holidays with their families-- others may not. So Home Instead of ocean springs is hosting their 18th annual "Be a Santa to a Senior program" promising another season of holiday cheer.…
'By Golly, Be Jolly’ campaign returns to the City of Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs and its local businesses are getting ready for the Christmas season with its ‘By Golly, Be Jolly’ campaign. Lights will be up, events will be hosted, and Santa and Elves…
Christmas events in Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs and its local businesses are getting ready for the Christmas season. Lights will be up, events will be hosted, and Santa and elves might even be spotted. Starting on…
Salvation Army preparing for the holidays
The holiday season is here and the Salvation Army is hoping to keep this tradition alive of greeting shoppers this holiday season with a smile, red kettle, and bell. The…
Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence Adopt-a-Family program gearing up
The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence Adopt-a-Family Program is gearing up for this holiday season. For over a decade, thousands of families have been granted donated Christmas…
Christmas on Lameuse
The City of Biloxi hosted its first ever Christmas on Lameuse. This drive-thru holiday treat gifted Christmas bags for children under 11 years old. Cars lined up in front of Biloxi City Hall awaiting a meeting with…
Mailing a Christmas package? Shipping deadlines begin
The holidays are upon us and despite the crazy upheaval of 2020, some traditions remain intact. One of those is the rush to ship Christmas gifts in time for them to reach their destinations by the 25.