Today, President Trump is speaking to all 50 governors to gauge when each state’s leader believes it will be best to reopen for business. While Mississippi’s reopening date has not yet been announced, one thing is for certain: our local…
How long does it take to put meals together for local heroes? News 25’s Grant Chighizola spoke to one community group who raced against the clock to serve up good food to first responders today in Gulfport. It was a…
School leaders are sharing their reactions following Governor Tate Reeves’ decision to close school buildings for the rest of the semester and school year. While students will not be returning to classrooms, the Gulfport School District will continue to serve…
Despite the Coronavirus shutting down businesses across the country, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce found a way to continue to help the business community. A top concern for many people right now is insurance policies, including cyber insurance…
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes has extended the curfew in his city until further notice. As reminder, the curfew runs from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. everyday.
In order to support the critical work that healthcare workers and first responders are doing across the country, Sam’s Club is adding special shopping hours for these front line heroes, starting this Sunday. They will l also provide face masks…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 273 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 3,360. MSDH is also confirming 11 new deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus. The death toll in…
Known for its financial assistance to families of fallen soldiers and first responders, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation is now stepping up to help families of healthcare workers who are battling COVID-19. Frank Siller, the CEO of the Tunnel to…
The Coronavirus hit close to home in our local medical community. AMR Paramedic and Deputy Chief Charles Wise is back at work this week after suffering from COVID-19 since mid-March. After posting the news of his positive diagnosis on Facebook,…
A drive-up COVID-19 screening and testing will take place in Biloxi Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of the Biloxi Civic Center on Howard Avenue. The one-day testing, which is open to all ages, is…
This morning protesters stood outside of the Biloxi VA Medical Center asking for changes for their employees. The protesters are asking that the VA Medical Center provides their employees with personal protection gear. Some employees say they are assigned only…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulfport Police have arrested three teenagers in connection to a drive by shooting that took place Monday afternoon. Gulfport Police said Tuesday they arrested 18-year-old Michael King and 18-year-old Demetrius Coleman Jr. They were each charged…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 145 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 3,087. MSDH is also confirming 13 new deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus. The death toll in…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Members of the American Federation of Government Employees are rallying outside the gates of the Biloxi VA Medical Center to highlight what they say are “unsafe work conditions.” Protesters gathered at both the Main Entrance and…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — A temporary Memorial Physician Clinic Drive-Up COVID-19 Screening and Testing site will be available this week. The screening and testing site will be open Thursday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Biloxi Civic…
As those at the Seabee Base are mourning the loss of one of their own, they are also taking precautions when it comes to preventing the spread of COVID-19. The Department of Defense has put numerous safety measures in place…
The Biloxi Fire Department, which had as many as two dozen firefighters out because of the Coronavirus, is expected to be back to full staff this week, except for one firefighter who has recently tested positive for the virus. Biloxi…
Many people put a new twist on their Easter egg hunts this year. The crew of Cheer Zone Athletics in Saucier may not be able to hold in-person classes at this time, but they got the chance to see the…
Easter celebrations were very different this year due to Coronavirus social distancing guidelines, but churches on the Coast were still there for worshippers. Pews were empty at Nativity BVM Cathedral in Biloxi, but Bishop Louis Kihneman celebrated Easter Mass as…
A Coastal couple is alive after a fire destroyed their mobile home and killed six of their dogs early Sunday morning. The couple woke up around 2:30 a.m. to smoke and fire in their home and rescued two of their…
The Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport has released the identity of the employee that died due to COVID-19 complications. Mrs. Carol Jackson was a childcare worker at the Child Development Center at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County. Jackson…
Mississippi Gulf Coast (Monday, April 13, 2020) – The Salvation Army, Mississippi Gulf Coast, is increasing efforts to meet needs caused by COVID-19. The Salvation Army Kroc Center is serving lunch to children 0-18 years old this week, Monday – Friday at…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists working at the Port of Gulfport made two first-in-Mississippi pest discoveries in fruit shipments during the month of March. The first discovery was identified as a Cholus sp…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 161 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 2,942. MSDH is also confirming 2 new deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus. The death toll in…