JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves signed a new executive order establishing a statewide shelter-in-place for Mississippi to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of all who call our state home. The Mississippi Department of Health determined that our…
On top of dealing with the Coronavirus, Mississippi now has another battle to face. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer expects to reopen the Bonnet Carre Spillway within the next couple of days. The corps of engineers said the river…
Mississippi Power is urging customers to be aware of scammers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The power company has recently received an increase in the amount of people trying to scam Mississippi Power customers by warning that their power will be…
Two more employees tested positive for the Coronavirus at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, making the total now at ten. The first case of COVID-19 at Ingalls Shipbuilding was announced more than a week ago. Ingalls released a statement saying employees…
Please be aware that although some offices are open to the public, they are they are doing so for the purpose of providing NECESSARY SERVICES ONLY. Jackson County officials are asking that you contact departments via phone before visiting to determine if and…
The Mississippi Department of Health is reporting 136 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi as of Wednesday, April 1, bringing the statewide total to 1,073. The new cases were identified by testing from the state Public Health Laboratory and private…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Department of Corrections is temporarily stopping in-person check-ins for people on probation, parole, house arrest or other forms of community supervision. It's part of an effort to control the spread of the new coronavirus.…
As many states around the country are under shelter-in-place orders, many residents in the Magnolia State want to take the same measures. A shelter-in-place petition is circulating with the goal of reaching more than 15,000 signatures to officially issue a…
One by one coastal cities throughout Harrison County are issuing orders to help keep communities safe during the COVID-19 outbreak. Words from Coastal city leadership as the outbreak of COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc throughout the world. Biloxi issued a…
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A time of prayer will take place Thursday, honoring medical personnel and patients in Jackson County. Eric Camp, pastor at Action Church in Pascagoula, and other Coastal pastors are holding a ‘park and pray’ event on Thursday at the Ocean…
Strong storms with high winds and possible tornadoes toppled trees from Mississippi to Georgia. Some roads were blocked after the storms passed this morning and falling power lines caused power outages that left thousands in the dark. Homes were damaged…
The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a single victim shooting. Just after 7 p.m. yesterday, deputies responded to Road 372 where they found a victim laying on the ground with a single gunshot wound to the chest. The…
Every day seems to bring even more changes to our usual norm. Restaurants continue closing their doors, stores and local parks shut down, and live events are canceled. Amid all these changes, News 25’s Lindsey Goodwin sat down with local…
Some people in self-quarantine have a beach-view as they spend more time on their boats or on the water in this time of social distancing. Bowie Hamilton’s good at testing the waters. He teaches tennis, acts, and does graphic design…
(WXXV) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers could be forced to open the Bonnet Carrè Spillway by the end of the week. Under the 1928 Flood Control Act, the Bonnet Carrè Spillway is to be opened when the Mississippi…
The City of Long Beach orders non-essential businesses to close and issues stay-at-home order. Curfew will go into effect starting Tuesday, March 31st at 11:59 PM.
D'Iberville City Manager Clay Jones, on behalf of the Mayor and City Council, has ordered non-essential retailers closed and issued a Stay at Home order, effective at 12:01 am, April 2, 2020, directing all D’Iberville residents to observe the requirements…
On March 31, 2020 at 3:04 pm, Biloxi Police officers responded to an area just west of Balmoral and the railroad crossing for a report of a pedestrian struck by a train. When officers arrived it was determined that the…
Biloxi is enacting a nightly curfew, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily, beginning Thursday night. In addition, a host of other non-essential businesses that rely on close contact are being temporarily closed. Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich signed the emergency…
Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson requested that the beaches in Ocean Springs close to Jackson County. The City of Ocean Springs does not have the ability to close the beach, only the county does. At this time, the county is…
Many people are turning to the outdoors during this time to get out of the house and get some fresh air. But if you plan on heading to the beach you will need to make sure you are sticking to…
Another employee tested positive for the Coronavirus at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, making the total now at eight. The first case of COVID-19 at Ingalls Shipbuilding was announced more than a week ago. Ingalls released a statement saying employees have…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes on Tuesday issued an executive order directing city residents to shelter at home and observe a curfew. Hewes said in his statement that residents should limit activities to essential needs only and…