Live Local: The Redding House
Lace up your shoes and take a stroll with News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf in today’s edition of Live Local, a series you can catch here on News 25 on Thursdays. Today, we take you to stop number…
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Loaves and Fishes offering extended services to the community
COVID-19 has caused the need for help to go up exponentially, one Biloxi based non-profit is going above and beyond to meet the needs of those in our local community while also expanding their services. Like it’s…
Vaccine appointments in Mississippi booked for ten days
Governor Tate Reeves shares frustrations with COVID vaccine roll out. Getting the COVID vaccine into arms as soon as doses are available is the goal for Governor Tate Reeves. In Gulfport Thursday, the governor told News 25…
MSDH reports 1,948 new COVID-19 cases and 41 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 1,948 new COVID-19 cases and 41 new deaths including three in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 245,847 cases and 5,356 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases…
Former Gulfport Fire Chief James White passes away
The Gulfport Fire Department family is mourning the loss of one of their own. Former Fire Chief James White passed away earlier this week. Chief White began his career with the department in 1965. Just under 20…
Mississippi National Guard sent to D.C. for inauguration
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi National Guard is sending troops to Washington D. C. for the presidential inauguration. A National Guard press release says that troops will work to keep the event a "safe and secure environment" to allow for "a…
“Monumental surge:” Mississippi vaccine appointments booked full as Coast hospitals run out of doses
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) had a vaccine distribution plan in place that has been significantly altered in the last few days – especially in the last 24 hours. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention…
Funeral procession along Highway 90 later today for former Gulfport Fire Chief James White
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The Gulfport Fire Department announced Tuesday that former Fire Chief James White passed away earlier this week. Chief White began his career with the Gulfport Fire Department in 1965 and worked his way up to becoming…
Congressman Steven Palazzo receives 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON (WXXV) — Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-MS) recently received the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Palazzo's office released a statement Thursday saying the Congressman received the second round of the vaccine under the guidance issued by the Office of…
St. Martin Library expansion underway in Jackson County
Residents in the St. Martin community will soon see major upgrades to their local library. The dirt has been turned and the stage is set for major upgrades to the existing St. Martin Public Library building. Jackson George Regional Library…
David Mohler, owner of Tatonut in Ocean Springs, passes away
David Mohler, longtime owner of the Tatonut Donut Shop, passed away on Tuesday due to complications from COVID-19. January 10th, the doors of the adored downtown Ocean Springs Tatonut Donut Shop had been temporarily closed due to illness when owner…
Residents and staff at Ocean Springs Health and Rehab Center receive COVID-19 vaccine
Hoping for change, Ocean Springs Health and Rehab Center administered the Pfizer vaccine to their residents and staff. After 25 years working at the Ocean Springs Health and Rehab Center, April Hedert, director of business services, was confident in her…
Catch Together Program distribution gives back to the community
We’re all in the same boat together, just one reason local fishermen, the nonprofit Extra Table, and others have jumped on board with the newly launched Catch Together program. A special delivery at food banks throughout South Mississippi, 13,000 pounds…
Governor Reeves receives COVID-19 vaccine
Today Governor Reeves received his COVID-19 vaccination. The Republican governor got the shot on a video streamed to Facebook live. He said he wanted to take the vaccine publicly to demonstrate his ‘confidence in its safety and efficacy.’ Forty-six-year-old Reeves…
MSDH COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan has been 'significantly altered'
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health had a vaccine distribution plan in place that has been significantly altered in the last few days – especially in the last 24 hours. Neither the county health department drive-through sites nor the…
Majority of House members vote for 2nd impeachment of President Trump
By LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK, JONATHAN LEMIRE and ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A majority of the U.S. House has voted to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time. The House vote on an article of…
Singing River Health explains when to get COVID testing after exposure
Singing River Health System explains when individuals should get tested for COVID-19 after they’ve been exposed. According to the director of primary care just because you have been in close proximity with someone that tested positive doesn’t mean you need…
Four Mississippi inmate deaths so far in 2021
The Mississippi Department of Corrections has announced the deaths of four inmates so far in 2021. An autopsy was to be done on each inmate. The latest deaths were announced by the state Tuesday from Central Mississippi Correctional Facility, a…
MSDH reports 1,942 new COVID-19 cases and 31 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 1,942 new COVID-19 cases and 31 new deaths including one in Jackson County. The statewide total stands at 243,899 cases and 5,315 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in…
Memorial will not administer COVID-19 vaccinations week of January 11
GULFPORT, Miss., January 13 — Memorial Hospital has not been provided additional allotments of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine from the Mississippi State Department of Health for the week of January 11, 2021. Instead, eligible populations from phases 1a and 1b are…
Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $750 million ahead of Friday night drawing
The second largest jackpot in Mega Millions history is up for grabs on Friday, January 15 – an estimated $750 million, or $550.6 million cash. The jackpot continues to roll after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Tuesday night…
David Mohler, longtime owner of The Tatonut Donut Shop, passes away due to COVID-19 complications
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — David Mohler, longtime owner of The Tatonut Donut Shop, passed away on Tuesday due to complications from COVID-19. The popular businessman had underlying medical conditions that made him vulnerable to the virus, including heart and…
Biden picks Samantha Power, former UN envoy, for US aid post
Power served as U.N. ambassador from 2013 to 2017.
TikTok tightens privacy features for younger users
Setting changes begin Wednesday