The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 16 new cases of COVID-19 with 18 total cases in the coastal counties. Seven counties now have their first case of Coronavirus including Holmes, Jones, Smith, Walthall, Wilkinson, Winston, and Yazoo counties.…
The Biloxi Police Department needs your help finding a missing person. Thirty-eight year-old Donald Holden reportedly went missing after he told the reporting party he was going to an unknown location in D’Iberville to ‘hang out with some guys.’ The…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The number of coronvirus cases in Mississippi continues to rise as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens around the world. Thursday morning Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 16 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi, in 12…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — Schools in Mississippi will remain closed until at least April 17 over concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. Governor Tate Reeves made the announcement in a press conference delivered via Facebook Live on Thursday morning.…
With each day COVID-19 displays the many areas it impacts of our everyday lives, including that special day. As the federal government works around the clock combating the COVID-19 pandemic here on the Coast, :“We are one of the best…
Officials with Singing River Health System have announced that a patient transferred from another hospital to Ocean Springs Hospital who required higher-level care available at Singing River Health System has tested positive for the virus. Singing River Team Members at…
South Mississippi school districts are making sure local kids are fed during the school closures. Pass Christian School District Child Nutrition Director Saundra Isabelle said, "It's kind of sad. There's no noise in the building. No chatter of little feet.…
With casinos closed all across the Coast, the Beau Rivage is giving back to local organizations in the form of food. The Beau has partnered up with local food banks to donate perishable food they have on property to those…
As the number of Coronavirus cases continues to grow, the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi is altering its operations. Starting today, the Diocese has temporarily canceled public masses and has granted local Catholics a dispensation from the obligation of attending mass.…
Mississippi teachers and employees of city and county governments will be paid even if they are told to stay home because of the Coronavirus pandemic. The state senate on Wednesday passed a bill guaranteeing the pay and sent it to…
This morning MSDH is reporting 13 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi in eight counties. Counties with their first Coronavirus cases are Bolivar, Desoto, Madison, and Perry. The state total now stands at 34 with 513 individuals tested. With the…
While many local residents are spending their days at home, our local EMS employees continue to serve their communities. Paramedics, firefighters, and police officers are among the workers on the front lines of the Coronavirus outbreak responding to general illness…
With more and more Coronavirus cases popping up in South Mississippi, many people are left wondering what’s next? News 25’s Kristen Anzuini spoke with an infectious disease specialist today to learn more about this novel virus. “Well, we are seeing…
Due to the continued concerns about COVID-19, Hancock County schools will remain closed for the week of March 23rd-March 27th. During this time of school closures, Hancock County School District will be offering FREE lunches to children ages 18 and…
NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION CENTER, GULFPORT, MISS – On Mar. 17, a civilian employee with the NCBC Navy Exchange tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently undergoing evaluation and treatment. The Department of Defense has notified public health authorities of the…
The Harrison County School District will be providing free drive through Grab and Go meals beginning Thursday, March 19, 2020. The meals will be available to all children ages 18 and younger. According to USDA guidelines, children must be present…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — One person with COVID-19 has been hospitalized on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Merit Health, working with the Mississippi State Department of Health, report test results confirmed one patient has coronavirus. That patient has since been moved…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The number of coronvirus cases in Mississippi continues to rise as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens around the world. Wednesday, the Mississippi State Department of Health announced 13 new cases of coronavirus in the Magnolia State, with…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — A patient has tested positive for COVID-19 at Singing River Medical Clinic in Ocean Springs, making it the second case of coronavirus in Jackson County. Singing River Health System announced early Wednesday morning they received notice…
Nationwide gun purchases are skyrocketing as the coronavirus continues to spread. As soon as they come in, store owners at High Caliber Guns in Long Beach say they are moving right off the shelf. “We saw gun sales starting about…
For many students, school is more than just a place of learning, it’s also the only place they can depend on for meals. With schools closed down due to the Coronavirus, many students are unsure of where their next meal…
Below is a list of schools currently approved to serve meals during the unanticipated school closure event related to Coronavirus school closures. All children under 18 are eligible to receive meals at these sites, even if it is not their…
Gaming floors and casino properties across the Coast are virtually empty now following the Mississippi Gaming Commission’s decision yesterday to shut down all gaming operations indefinitely. Today in Biloxi, the Hard Rock and Beau Rivage prominently displayed signs announcing their…
Nationwide gun purchases are sky rocketing as the Coronavirus continues to spread. At High Caliber Guns in Long Beach, there were long lines of people purchasing fire arms and ammunition in light of the Coronavirus pandemic. This local gun shop…