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Today is ‘National Doctors Appreciation Day’

With the entire world battling the COVID-19 pandemic it couldn’t be a better time to celebrate those on the front lines. It’s ‘National Doctors Appreciation Day’ and here on the Coast, Memorial Hospital at Gulfport’s nurses and staff members throughout…

Pascagoula Mayor Dr. Steven Demetropoulos speaks on COVID-19

As of today, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported 39 cases of Coronavirus in Jackson County, including that of a Singing River Health System physician. Healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic are continuously working to…

Local delivery businesses adjust due to virus

As we move into another week of the Coronavirus outbreak, many restaurants and food delivery businesses continue to remain open to serve the public. For Papa John’s of South Mississippi, contactless delivery, curbside carryout, and quality seals on pizza boxes…

D’Iberville church offers drive-in service

As many churches transition to live-streaming services during this time, one D’Iberville congregation found a new way to come together while also keeping their distance. Worshippers gathered in their vehicles at the parking lot of Infinity Church’s new location for…

Two employees at VA test positive for COVID-19

Two Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System employees at the Biloxi VA tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday. The individuals are currently in home isolation mitigating further risk of transmission to other patients and staff. The Gulf Coast Veterans Health…

Three Biloxi firefighters test positive for COVID-19

Three Biloxi firefighters have tested positive for Coronavirus. The first two employees to receive positive tests are in their mid-40s to mid-50s and received the positive results Friday. A third firefighter learned he had positive results Saturday. Biloxi Fire Chief…

Seven total cases of COVID-19 at Ingalls

Three more employees tested positive for the Coronavirus at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, making the total there now at seven. The first case of COVID-19 at Ingalls was announced March 22nd. All shipbuilders who worked near these individuals or those…

Niobi needs a loving forever home!

Don't forget about our shelter pets that are in need of loving forever homes especially during a time like this. Today's pet of the day is from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Niobi is a male medium size Terrier mix…

Mrs. Louvenia McDonald turns 100 years old

Biloxi, Miss.(WXXV)-Mrs. Louvenia McDonald turns 100 years old. But in light of the Coronavirus outbreak her celebration had to be a little different. News 25's Victoria Bailey explains. The lady you see before you is because of miss Lou. Mrs.…

Local brewery sells hand sanitizer during crisis

Kiln, Miss.(WXXV)-With the store shelves bare of cleaners, sprays and sanitizers the lazy magnolia brewery is lending a helping hand. As the Coronavirus cases continue to climb in the magnolia state the brewery is making hand sanitizer. The sanitizer is…

Edgewater Mall to close Sunday due to COVID-19 concerns

Edgewater Mall announced Friday that due to COVID-19, the mall will close at the end of business Sunday, March 29.  The mall will tentatively reopen April 13. Some stores will remain open for business, but there will be no access…

CTA to restrict trips on buses to help combat COVID-19

Coast Transit Authority will begin restricting trips on its fixed-route bus service to those that are for essential travel only. In a statement released Friday, CTA officials said the bus service is seeing a "significant amount of passengers that are…

Biloxi Police ask for help to locate teen runaway

Biloxi Police are asking the public's help to locate a 17-year-old runaway. Maj. Chris Deback said that on March 13, Michael T. Woods III ran away from his grandmother's home and has refused to return. His grandmother is his guardian.…