City of Long Beach Issues Stay at Home Order and Curfew
The City of Long Beach orders non-essential businesses to close and issues stay-at-home order. Curfew will go into effect starting Tuesday, March 31st at 11:59 PM.
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UMCC opening free drive-through COVID-19 testing in Picayune for one day only Thursday, April 2
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) — The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) and the Mississippi State Department of Health will open a mobile COVID-19 testing site for one day only in Picayune on Thursday. The testing will be by appointment only…
Coronavirus stimulus checks: Answers to frequently asked questions about economic impact payments
WASHINGTON (WXXV) — The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and will be distributed automatically, with no action required for most people. However, some…
WXXV Pet of the Day: Spotlighting pets at local animal shelters
Today News 25 is spotlighting two dogs: one from the Jackson County Animal Shelter and one from the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Jizell is from the Jackson County Animal Shelter and Cleopatra comes from HSSM. Jizell is a Shepard…
Louisiana governor: stay-home order 'may well' be extended, ventilators could run out by April 4
NEW ORLEANS (WXXV) — Louisiana's governor says his orders closing many businesses and keeping people home ‘may well’ have to be extended past April 13. Gov. John Bel Edwards spoke as the numbers of Louisiana residents sickened by and dying…
Biloxi Police ask for help to locate teen runaway
Biloxi Police are asking the public's help to locate a 17-year-old runaway. Maj. Chris Deback said that on March 13, Michael T. Woods III ran away from his grandmother's home and has refused to return. His grandmother is his guardian.…
Carnival Cruise Lines to make decision on whether to extend suspension of operations by Friday
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cruise operations from U.S. ports were suspended for 30 days beginning March 13. Some cruise lines have already announced they are extending that suspension, but others are still weighing their options.…
Biloxi beaches and parks still open, groups of 10 or more not allowed
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — The Biloxi Fire Department is posting visual notices on businesses that social-distancing practices must be respected in order for businesses to remain open. The signs amplify the message from Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich in his daily…
Senate unanimously passes $2.2 trillion coronavirus aid plan, largest economic relief bill in U.S. history
WASHINGTON (WXXV) — The U.S Senate passed a $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package late Wednesday night. The vote was unanimous, 96–0. The economic rescue package will steer aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Penny needs a forever home!
Penny is a pet from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. She is a Pitbull mix about 2 years old. She is great on a leash, good with kids, dogs, and cats. She is spayed and will sit for treats. She…
COVID-19: Some of the country's largest grocery chains to install "sneeze guards"
As the fight against the coronavirus continues, some of the largest grocery chains in the country are installing sneeze guards. Those retailers include Kroger, Albertsons and Walmart. The Plexiglas sneeze guards will function as barriers between customers and cashiers. Walmart…
Adopt Morrison from the Humane Society of South Mississippi
Morrison is a two-and-a-half-year-old terrier mix looking for a best friend. He is a confident dog and rocks wearing those cute little black spots on his white fur coat. Morrison is a playful, energetic boy who loves treats and will…
Adopt Smiley from the Jackson County Animal Shelter
As the Coronavirus continues to affect our daily lives, we can’t forget about local shelter pets. Smiley is a stray at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. She is a medium-sized terrier mix, about a year and a half old, walks…
City of Ocean Springs asking all residents to stay home except for essential needs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) The City of Ocean Springs is asking all residents to stay home except for essential needs. Mayor Shea Dobson and the Board of Aldermen voted unanimously on Saturday to pass the “Proclamation to Protect Life and…
Harrison County Board of Supervisors: No curfew for now; groups of more than 10 not allowed on beach
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The Harrison County Board of Supervisors rejected enacting a curfew despite the recommendation to implement one by Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson and police chiefs in Harrison County. However, they warned that could change in the…
Can’t find hand sanitizer? Here’s how to make your own.
Most stores remain sold out of hand sanitizer as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread around the world. Now, many people have turned to making their own. To make an effective hand sanitizer, the final product needs to have at…
Small businesses in Mississippi: Submit for Economic Injury Declaration from SBA
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) — The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is gathering information on the economic loss to small businesses throughout the state as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. MEMA is collecting this information so that Mississippi may request an…
Department of Health: Elective surgical procedures must be rescheduled due to COVID-19
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) advises that given the ongoing spread of COVID-19 in Mississippi and the shortage of protective medical equipment, elective medical procedures and non-essential medical visits must be postponed at this…
Governor Tate Reeves expands telehealth services to further care in COVID-19 response
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — Governor Tate Reeves announced the expansion of the state's telehealth coverage to increase and further care for Mississippians and slow the spread of COVID-19. Governor Reeves instructed the Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM) to expand and…
Winn-Dixie stores to hire those affected by layoffs, designate first hour of business to seniors
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of local Winn-Dixie stores, has announced immediate actions to assist the community, including the Gulfport and Biloxi areas, during this unprecedented time. On Thursday, the company said in a statement to…
Beau Rivage donates perishable food to Mississippi Coast food pantries
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — The Beau Rivage Resort and Casino is partnering with local food pantries to donate the perishable food they have on hand. Non-profit organizations Extra Table, Loaves & Fishes, Lord is My Help, and the Hancock County…
30+ firefighters battle fire in Pass Christian machine shop overnight
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) — More than 30 firefighters battled a fire in a machine shop in Pass Christian overnight. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, units from Pass Christian Fire, Long Beach Fire, CRTC and Harrison County…
2020 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival postponed until fall
NEW ORLEANS (WXXV) — Jazz Fest 2020 has been postponed until the fall. The festival announced Tuesday that, at the direction of local authorities, the 2020 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival will not take place in April and May…
Mississippi Gulf Coast casinos closed until further notice over COVID-19 pandemic
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — All casinos in Mississippi have closed due to the ongoing public health crisis created by the coronavirus. The Mississippi Gaming Commission has ordered the casinos to remain closed until further notice in order to help limit…