holidays

Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum’s Winter Wonderland

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum. Take a stroll through the enormous light display they have set up outside behind the museum that features dozens of creatures and villages. You can…

Giving back for the Holiday season

The holidays are all about giving back and what better way to do that than to help a family in need on the Gulf Coast. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini spoke with one local family who could use a little extra…

Ocean Springs Discover Christmas Parade

Christmas is still a few weeks away, but Ocean Springs celebrated a little bit early over the weekend. It was an exciting day for many who had a chance to be a part of the first ever ‘Discover Christmas Parade’…

King’s Family Christmas

The King’s Family Christmas is a tradition that brought Christmas joy to the Coast for close to 40 years is now back by popular demand. Some would call it a Coast treasure, a Christmas display that brought joy to generations…

Holiday drive for our troops

Many of us have and will continue to enjoy the company of our family and loved ones for the holidays, but some, including little children right here in South Mississippi, will not have that memorable experience this Christmas because their…

Annual Harbor Lights Winter Festival

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here on the Gulf Coast. After a rain delay, the Harbor Lights Festival finally had its chance to shine. Saturday night was the season opening of the annual Harbor Lights Winter Festival.…

Holiday events at Bellingrath Gardens and Home

Starting this weekend and through the holidays, there are plenty of reasons to head on over to Bellingrath Gardens and Home with some fun holiday events coming up. This Saturday, Boo at Bellingrath takes place. The 55th annual Fall Cascading…

Celebrating the spirit of Kwanzaa

Tonight the Kwanzaa Celebration Committee will hold a Kwanzaa program in Gulfport. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is at the Good Deeds Center with more information on the event.

Look at Sandy go!

Move over, Frosty and make way for Sandy the Snowman. If you’ve traveled along Highway 90 in Pass Christian you’ve probably noticed a big red hat and that’s because a snowman made of sand is gracing the beach all thanks…

Finding the perfect Christmas tree

For the most part, the day after Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the Christmas season. People across the Coast are flocking to farms and roadside stands to find the perfect tree. Robert Anderson has been selling Christmas trees at the…

Lighting the Largest Menorah in Mississippi

Another Christmas might have come and gone, but it’s still the holiday season. The Jewish celebration of Hanukkah lasts for eight days each year. The Chabad of South Mississippi hosted the lighting of the state’s largest menorah at Edgewater Mall,…

Kwanzaa Celebration

Each day of Kwanzaa focuses on a different principal and today is all about celebrating self-determination. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Gulfport to tell us how people are coming together to celebrate.

Kwanzaa Celebration in Gulfport

Each day of Kwanzaa focuses on a different principal and today is all about celebrating self-determination. The seven day celebration is a time for remembering, reassessing, recommitting, and rejoicing. Hundreds came together at the Good Deeds Community Center in Gulfport…

Kwanzaa Celebration

The seven days of Kwanzaa are celebrated over the course of the week following Christmas Day.

Last Minute Shopping

It’s the night before Christmas Eve and that can mean only one thing: last minute shoppers will be out in full force. Some simply love the rush, some wait for the deals and some just let time get away from…

Sweet Treats for Military

Dozens of military personnel won’t be able to go home for the holidays or spend Christmas around family. That’s why the Seabee Base in Gulfport is continuing its annual “Taste of Home” tradition. Dozens of people in the community and…

Drunk Driving Increases During Holidays

With all the celebrating that takes place, the number of drunk drivers on the roads hike up every year during the holidays. A Saucier resident’s tragic story may change the minds of some when it comes to getting behind the…

12/19 Ryan's "Cold" Monday Night Forecast

We'll see some freezing temperatures around South MS tonight, but the "winter" weather won't stick around long...even for the official start of Winter on Wednesday.

Last Minute Holiday Shopping Week Begins

It’s no secret that not everyone plans ahead of time when it comes to holiday shopping. With Christmas less than a week away, shoppers in downtown Ocean Springs were on the fast track today, trying to hit the holiday deals…

Holiday Blues in Nursing Homes

As we get deeper into the holiday season, most people feel a sense of cheer and excitement creep in. For residents at nursing homes, the holidays have the potential to be one of the most depressing times of the year.…

Holiday Blues in Nursing Homes

The Christmas season can bring plenty of joy and celebration, but it can also lead to the holiday blues for those living in nursing homes. Boyington Health Care Facility in Gulfport aims to keep smiles on residents’ faces by planning…

Christmas in the Pass 2016

The City of Pass Christian is kicking off the holidays tonight with the 31st annual Christmas in the Pass. People from across the Coast come out each year to War Memorial Park where Santa rides in on his sleigh and…

Student Band Surprises Airport Passengers

No matter how cold the place your destination is this holiday season, Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport wants to make sure your heart is warm before takeoff. The Harrison Central High School band surprised the airport’s passengers today in Gulfport by popping…