Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports the first death from coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi. The case was a male 60-65 years old from Hancock County with chronic underlying conditions. He died in a Louisiana hospital. “As the…
Two inmates who escaped from a community work center were captured. Twenty-three year-old Bobby Morgan and 20-year-old Caleb Johnston were captured after escaping from the Wilkinson County Community Work Center in Woodville on Tuesday. Officers located the two men in…
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…
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…
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.…
Food and beverage associates at Palace Casino Resort loaded a donation of seven pallets of vegetables and fruit to donate to Loaves & Fishes, Feed My Sheep and Seashore Mission food banks. “We’re happy to be able to turn the…
Starting today, the Garden Park Medical Center will have new visitor restrictions to protect patients, staff, and others against the Coronavirus. All non-essential visitors are prohibited from entering the hospital. Garden Park CEO Randy Rogers released a statement this morning…
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…
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) — The Beau Rivage Resort and Casino is partnering with local food pantries to donate the perishable food they have on hand. Non-profit organizations Extra Table, Loaves & Fishes, Lord is My Help, and the Hancock County…
WXXV News 25's Kristen Anzuini stopped by Memorial Hospital to speak one-on-one with Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Jesse Penico, about concerns over the spread of COVID-19.
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) — More than 30 firefighters battled a fire in a machine shop in Pass Christian overnight. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, units from Pass Christian Fire, Long Beach Fire, CRTC and Harrison County…
Some local businesses have been hit hard while others are actually in a unique position to help supply South Mississippi’s demands. The essentials are rolling in here on a daily basis at Gulf Coast Business Furniture and Supply Company in…
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…
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…
Bishop Louis F. Kihneman III today announced that starting Wednesday, March 18, all daily and Sunday public Masses in the Diocese of Biloxi will be temporarily cancelled. However, churches will remain open with limited hours for parishioners and others who…
Biloxi School District will begin providing lunches to children 18 years and under beginning Thursday, March 19th. These meals will be handed out in the car rider line and each meal will also contain breakfast for the next day. Pick…
Due to the spreading Coronavirus outbreak and for the safety of the fans, artists and staff, The Mississippi Coast Coliseum will postpone the annual Crawfish Music Festival scheduled for April 15-19. The rescheduled date will be announced soon. “In the…
The Long Beach School District is doing their part to make sure children along the Coast receive meals during this time. Starting Monday, March 23rd they will serve free meals to all children 18 years and younger. This will take…