Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health reports 599 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 81,294 confirmed cases and 2,413 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County now has 480 cases…
The highly anticipated Mississippi Aquarium is finally opening their doors to the public tomorrow. It comes on a monumental day here in South Mississippi, the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, representing a revitalization of our Coast. The aquarium staff has…
On Tuesday, August 25, Jackson County School District Superintendent Dr. John Strycker received written communication from Gulfport Superintendent Glen East of Gulfport’s decision not to compete against JCSD this fall for health and safety reasons due to Gulfport School District’s…
The Ocean Springs organization Comeback Coolers is heading to Texas and Louisiana next weekend to aid Laura victims. If you’re interested in helping you can donate a cooler. The coolers need to be able to hold ice. The group has…
Mississippi Power is sending a storm team to Louisiana to assist in the Hurricane Laura restoration effort. Approximately 85 employees departed from Gulfport early this Friday morning, heading to Baton Rouge. The storm team is excited to embark on their…
Although Hurricane Laura didn’t devastate the Mississippi Gulf Coast that doesn’t mean Coast residents are forgetting about those who bore the brunt of the storm. Hurricane Laura victims will soon be seeing a lot of Mississippians as local Gulf Coast…
After more than five months, the Biloxi Premiere Lux Cinema is finally opening back up to the public Friday. Guests will notice a few changes when they attend the cinema, such as social distancing markers on the floor and mandatory…
Today, the Gulfport Harbormaster is terminating a recent order mandating all boats to evacuate the marina. The order was issued by Harbormaster George Manemann on Saturday to evacuate all marina vessels. The order is terminated and is now in effect…
Laura has weakened to a tropical storm after blasting the Louisiana Coast with high winds and heavy rain for hours. The system that came ashore as a category four hurricane is being blamed for at least four deaths and widespread…
Beginning September 2nd, the Hancock County School District will implement a new district wide schedule. This schedule will include every Wednesday each month in which all students will be distance learners. In preparation for this new schedule, teachers will begin…
Today, the Mississippi Department of Health reports 585 new COVID-19 cases and 26 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 80,695 confirmed cases and 2,399 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 472 cases and 18…
News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf strolled along the historic downtown Biloxi walking tour, making her first stop at the Katrina Memorial. There she chats with local historian Jane Shambra who has been working with the Biloxi Library System for the past…
By GERALD HERBERT, MELINDA DESLATTE and STACEY PLAISANCE LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — One of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the U.S. pounded the Gulf Coast with wind and rain Thursday as Laura roared ashore in Louisiana near the…
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is seeking information on a hit and run that occurred on August 23rd in Pearl River County. Around 10:30 p.m. on the 23rd, a man was hit while riding a bicycle on Highway 11 near Sam…
All eyes are on Hurricane Laura, especially along Eastern Texas and West Louisiana, where the storm surge, winds, and rains are expected to be strongest. Meteorologist Brantly Keiek was in Houma, Louisiana this evening and shares this update as the…
Since the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina is coming up, Mississippi Power is remembering their response to the tragedy. On August 29th, 2005, Hurricane Katrina ripped across the Mississippi Gulf Coast causing extreme damage. Mississippi Power reflects on the heroic…
As the Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Laura, the Biloxi Fire Department is already preparing to provide assistance to those affected by the storm. Around 4 o’clock this afternoon, Deputy Chief Nick Geiser and firefighters Cameron Whiteside and Chuck Parker…
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…