Continuing our team coverage of Laura, we turn back now to our neighbors to the west who will be getting more of the brunt of the major hurricane, especially those in the northeast corner of it. News 25’s Toni Miles…
News 25 Meteorologist Brantly Keiek gives us an update on how things are looking over in Houma, Louisiana as we all track Hurricane Laura.
Today, the Mississippi Department of Health reports 904 new COVID-19 cases and 58 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 80,110 confirmed cases and 2,373 deaths with five new deaths in Harrison County and two new deaths in Jackson County…
The Harrison County School District is adding a new school in D’Iberville and will be taking in overflow from five other schools in the area. Earlier this morning, they had their groundbreaking ceremony for the new Creekbend Elementary and Middle…
State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs said yesterday there were 31 COVID-19 outbreaks at Mississippi schools during the week of August 17th through the 21st. According to Dobbs, 142 teachers tested positive for the virus and 292 students tested positive…
Dixie Adoptables at Lucedale Animal Shelter posted on their Facebook page that two suspects cut the locks off of kennels and took a nursing mama dog and two of her puppies and a miniature dachshund. According to the shelter, the…
The Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor has been under mandatory evacuation since Sunday, August 23rd, but is looking to allow boats back in this Friday morning. The mandatory evacuation is still in effect even though Hurricane Laura is not expected…
Tampa, Fla. – In 2016, The Florida Aquarium’s animal care team took in Banner, an endangered green sea turtle. After four years of rehabilitation and care, Banner has successfully made the 600-mile trek up the Gulf Coast to his new…
Recalling their relief efforts during the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, The Salvation Army today continues sharing HOPE in the community that saw so much destruction. On Friday, August 28, The Salvation Army Kroc Community Center, Biloxi’s hidden gem and the site…
(WXXV) — The 2020 Public Waters Alligator Hunting Season opens at 12 p.m. noon on Friday, August 28. The season will be open for 10 days and will close at 12 p.m. noon on Monday, September 7. A total of…
Last Friday, a fatal boat crash happened in Biloxi Bay, claiming the lives of two people. News 25’s Gabby Cox went to see how the family of one of the victims was doing during this difficult time. On August 21st,…
Breaking into the film business is tough, but the Gulfport High Robotics Team has done just that and is taking it to a whole new level, soon to be projected onto the silver screen. The scene: Gulfport High School. The…
The Gulfport Municipal Marina is still under mandatory evacuation until Hurricane Laura is no longer considered a threat. On August 22nd, the City of Gulfport determined that a mandatory evacuation was necessary because of the two unpredictable tropical systems in…
A commission working on a new Mississippi state flag has narrowed the choices to two designs. One has a shield and the other has a magnolia blossom on a dark blue background. Commissioners made the decision after five proposals were…
Members of the Coast’s seafood industry are breathing a sigh of relief after the state legislature set a budget for the Department of Marine Resources. House and Senate negotiators resolved a conflict that had put the department’s entire budget on…
Governor Tate Reeves says large parties are to blame for the recent COVID-19 outbreak at Biloxi High School which forced them to switch to distance learning for the next two weeks. A total of 15 Biloxi High students tested positive…
Jackson, MS---- On Tuesday, Governor Tate Reeves and the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced that Mississippi’s application for a Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) grant under the Lost Wages Assistance Program (LWA) has been approved. FEMA Administrator, Pete Gaynor…
A local nurse is fighting on the front lines of COVID-19 in Texas. Gulfport resident Lina Jones aids hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients in McAllen, Texas. She works on the rapid response team for Fresenius Kidney Care, caring for patients…
As gusty winds and heavy rain are in the forecast all week, many residents are concerned with power outages. Mississippi Power has been monitoring the storms since last week in case of possible power restoration. Mississippi Power’s Storm Center was…
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 801 new COVID-19 cases today and 67 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 79,206 confirmed cases and 2,315 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County has 463 cases and…
ATHENS, Ga. — August 25, 2020 — Zaxby’s, the fast-casual chain known for its chicken fingers, wings and signature sauces, announces its first restaurant in D’Iberville, Mississippi. Located at 4032 Promenade Parkway, the new Zaxby’s is owned and operated by…
JACKSON, MISS--The Mississippi Lottery Corporation will introduce its third draw-style game, Cash 3, on Tuesday, September 1. Tickets for the highly anticipated game will be available for purchase in approved lottery retailers starting at 5 a.m. (hours of operation may…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Legislature has set a budget for the state Department of Marine Resources. The House and Senate voted on Monday, weeks after the state budget year started on July…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi Legislature has set a budget for the state Department of Marine Resources. The House and Senate voted on Monday, weeks after the state budget year started on July…