City of Ocean Springs preparing for New Year’s Eve event
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Excitement is building ahead of tonight’s New Year’s Eve ball drop as Downtown Ocean Springs prepares to ring in the new year.…
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New Year’s Eve celebrations across the Coast
The New Year is fast approaching and cities will be celebrating all along the Gulf Coast. The City of Long Beach will be ringing in 2026 with a ball…
12/26 - Warm and Foggy Tonight with Changes Coming Early Next Week
Patchy dense fog will develop late tonight and linger into early Saturday, so plan for reduced visibility if you are headed out around daybreak on Saturday. Clouds gradually thin throughout the day,…
Lynn Meadows prepares to Countdown to Noon
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Kids are getting in on the New Year's Eve fun. Lynn Meadows is hosting their annual Countdown to Noon event. Cindy DeFrances joins us with what…
Pascagoula hosting their anchor drop to ring in 2026
Pascagoula, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula is hosting their annual anchor drop to ring in 2026. Expected is music and a night of fun.…
Meggan Monday: New Year's Eve Celebrations
Tomorrow, we’re going to ringing in a New Year and we wanted to let you know about some options here on the Coast if you haven’t already made plans. For…
New Year's events coming up in South Mississippi
WXXV is compiling a list of New Year's events and activities coming up across South Mississippi. We will continue to update the list as new events are added. If you have an event that you do not see listed here,…
MHP releases New Year's holiday travel numbers
The Mississippi Highway Patrol New Year's holiday travel period ended January 1st at midnight, beginning on December 30th at 6 in the morning. Over the enforcement period, 77 drivers were arrested for driving under the influence and 119 wrecks were…
Tips to Celebrate New Year's Eve Safely
December 28, 2023 -- New Year’s Eve is a time to reflect on the previous year and welcome a new year and new beginning. Acadian Ambulance wants to remind everyone to celebrate safely and responsibly. Do not drink and drive. Have…
1-2-3 and counting: Las Vegas weddings could hit record on New Year’s Eve thanks to date’s pattern
LAS VEGAS (AP) — For better or for worse, a wave of couples saying “I do” in Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve could set a record for the city’s busiest wedding day ever. That’s because 12/31/23 is known in…
What stores are open and closed for New Year’s Eve 2023? See hours for Walmart, Target, CVS and more
It’s just about time to celebrate New Year’s Eve and say goodbye to 2023. Preparing for a midnight toast and more year-end festivities may require a run or two to the store — but it’s wise to expect some limited business hours. While a…
12/29 - Jeff's "Cool & Sunny" New Year's Weekend Forecast
It will be cold again overnight with freeze conditions likely north of the interstate, and frost likely for everyone. Saturday will bring sunny skies and high…
12/29 - Jeff Vorick's "Cold Overnight" Friday Evening Forecast
Temperatures will plummet this evening and we will have another cold night in the area. Locations inland of the interstate will likely have a freeze again while…
Cities preparing for New Year’s Eve celebrations
We’re just two days away until we ring in the New Year and cities across South Mississippi are preparing now for big New Year’s Eve events. Ocean Springs and…
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.…
Seventh suspect charged in New Year's Eve 2021 shooting
A seventh suspect in the New Year's Eve shooting that left four dead has been arrested. Gulfport Police said 28-year-old Bobby Hands was arrested Thursday night. He was charged with drive-by shooting, a felon carrying a concealed weapon and aggravated…
Fillin’ Station serves traditional New Year’s Lunch for customers
Following tradition, the Fillin’ Station in Biloxi served a familiar New Year’s Day lunch. Peas, pork, greens, cornbread, these foods describe a southern New Year’s staple since the early 1800s.…
City of Bay St. Louis celebrating New Year with an Oyster Drop
Some cities drop a ball to celebrate the new year, but the City of Bay St. Louis has a better idea. The city rings…
New Year’s Eve events across the Coast
As with a lot of things, South Mississippi always does it up big for New Year’s celebrations. There’s no shortage of fun happening tomorrow either. Saturday morning, Brantley Ellison…
Coast liquor stores still lifting spirits despite low supply
As we prepare to toast to 2023, we checked in with a local liquor store that has been lifting spirits this holiday season. At Pooh’s Liquor Store…
Firework businesses around the Coast preparing for the New Year’s holiday
With New Year’s Eve just right around the corner, fireworks stores and tents are popping up around the Coast. Wilson Fireworks has six different locations…
White House Hotel in Biloxi to host New Year’s Eve party
If you’re looking for a fun time during New Year’s Eve, some of the hotels and resorts around the Coast have you covered. First, the…
Mass shooting in Gulfport began after 2 of the homicide victims shot each other, police say
By MARGARET BAKER / SUN HERALD A mass shooting outside a New Year’s Eve party in Gulfport started after two of the four men killed in the melee first got into an argument and allegedly shot one another, a Gulfport…
Two victims of New Year's Eve shooting fired shots, Gulfport police say
At least two of the victims of a shooting on Lewis Street on New Year's Eve fired shots that left four dead and three wounded in Gulfport. Sgt. Jason Ducre' said in a press release that several witnesses have come…