Gulfport, Mississippi – March 276, 2020 --Today, Gulfport Behavioral Health System announced the opening of its Stress and Anxiety Hotline. Currently the only local HOTLINE of its type on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, it will operate 24/7 through the COVID-19…
Shopping areas typically packed with spring breakers this time of year - now stark as evidenced by near barren parking lots but there is a ray of hope as it appears congress will likely take the final steps in passing…
Jackson, Miss. – The Mississippi Legislature will delay reconvening the 2020 Legislative session beyond Wednesday, April 1, by agreement of Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann and Speaker of the House Philip Gunn. The Legislature adjourned its 125-day Session temporarily on Wednesday,…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)-It's time to complete the 2020 census. In light of the Covid-19 outbreak the Census Bureau announced on March 18th the field operations would be suspended until April 1st. This, out of abundance of caution, and an attempt…
GULFPORT, Miss.(WXXV)-The Coronavirus pandemic, the quarantining and social distancing that's mandated can make anyone feel lonely. The humane society of South Mississippi is sending the message that it don't have to be that way. In response to Covid-19, Bissell Pet…
In light of the pandemic, we're trying to shed some light on our homeless pets that are in need of a family especially during a time like this. Today's pet of the day is from the Jackson County animal shelter.…
Singing River Health System has tested 418 individuals for COVID-19 from the beginning of this outbreak through the end-of-day, Wednesday. SRHS providers have taken more than 4,000 calls on the Singing River Coronavirus Hotline since they started tracking the calls,…
By JEFF AMY Associated Press Mississippi's education leaders moved to ease the way for seniors to graduate and third graders to move on to fourth grade in the face of closed schools. The state Board of Education voted last week…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi agency that handles unemployment claims is getting 10 times the usual number of phone calls as people seek help amid the coronavirus pandemic. Jackie Turner is executive director…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) – Thursday morning, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported one new death from coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi, bringing the state total to six. The case was a Rankin County male between ages 80 and 85 with…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Thursday morning, the Mississippi State Department of Health announced 108 new cases of coronavirus in the Magnolia State. The total for COVID-19 cases Mississippi now stands at 485, with 2776 individuals tested by the MSDH Public…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — A second employee has tested positive for the novel coronavirus at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula. The first case of COVID-19 at Ingalls Shipbuilding was announced Sunday night. According to a statement from Ingalls Shipbuilding President Brian…
A Coast man is making a point to show all health care professionals just how much they are appreciated after being on the front lines of this pandemic. If you were driving on Pass Road on Wednesday, you may have…
The way we do business here on the Coast has definitely changed to some degree with some places having to close down temporarily or even for good. Anyone who has stopped by Shawn’s Petit Bois Liquor Store knows its owner,…
Tonight the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports two new deaths from coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi. The cases were a Wilkinson County male 85-90 years old with underlying conditions who died while hospitalized, and a Tunica County female 75-80…
A well-known Coast businessman passed away recently in Gulfport. Drew Allen II died at the age of 68. After his father’s death in 1991, Drew became CEO and president of Allen Beverages. Born in Gulfport and a graduate of Mississippi…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — WXXV has learned a team member that worked at Chick-fil-A on Highway 49 has been in close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19. Immediately after learning this team member started to experience symptoms similar to those…
JACKSON, Miss. – Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports the third death from coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi. The case was a male 65-70 years old from Webster County with underlying health conditions. He died while hospitalized. Currently,…
The Mississippi State Department of Health announced today there are 57 new cases of COVID-19 in the state. The state total now stands at 377 confirmed cases and two deaths. MSDH reports 25 cases in Harrison County, 12 in Jackson…
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. – Keesler Air Force Base is currently monitoring three positive cases of COVID-19 for an active duty Airman, a spouse of a sister service member, and a retiree. The individuals are in isolation, and the…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) – Wednesday morning, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) announced the second death from coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi. The deceased person was a male between 60 and 65 years old from Holmes County with underlying health…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) —Biloxi Police have arrested 27-year-old De’aira Montgomery of Gulfport on a charge of aggravated assault. Montgomery’s arrest stems from an investigation in which she allegedly drove a vehicle into the driver’s side of the victim’s vehicle while…
In a continued effort to protect the community, Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson adopts the Mississippi health department's guideline. Mayor Shea Dobson and the board of aldermen voted Saturday to direct all residents to stay home, except to get food…
Leaders in the Gulfport community are coming together to help feed senior citizens and children at this time. This is why the Extend a Hand, Help a Friend Foundation partnered up with G Mama’s House of Soul Food and Catering,…