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Mississippi now has 13 deaths from COVID-19, health officials report
The Mississippi Department of Health Services reported Saturday morning that 13 people have died as a result of contracting COVID-19. The numbers were updated as of 6 p.m. Friday. State health officials are updating once a day. There are 663…
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…
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Winn-Dixie offers shopping hours for healthcare workers, first responders
Winn-Dixie grocery stores are offering an additional hour of shopping on Mondays and Tuesdays for healthcare workers and first responders. Winn-Dixie, owned by Southeastern Grocers, Inc., has stores on the Coast in Long Beach, Orange Grove in Gulfport and D'Iberville.…
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…
She allegedly threw shoes at a store clerk. Now police are looking for her.
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting the public's help to identify a black female suspect who allegedly assaulted an individual. The woman became belligerent and threw shoes at an employee of a business in the 2600 block of Beach Blvd…
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.…
Keep beach groups small, practice social distancing, Harrison supervisors remind residents
The Harrison County Supervisors issued a statement Friday reminding residents and visitors to the Coast that the beaches are closed to groups of more than 10. Supervisors said in a statement sent to the media that the beach is closed…
Report: Doctor at Singing River tests positive for COVID-19
A physician at Singing River Health System has tested positive for coronavirus, the hospital confirmed. Sun Herald reporter Mary Perez first reported the news on SunHerald.com. SRHS CEO Lee Bond told the Sun Herald that the doctor is over age…
Health officials report 8 deaths in Mississippi from COVID-19
On Friday morning, the Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 94 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi, identified by testing from the state Public Health Laboratory and private testing providers. Two new deaths have also been confirmed, bringing the…
Gulfport Behavioral Health System Announces 24/7 Stress and Anxiety Hotline
Gulfport, Mississippi – March 276, 2020 --Today, Gulfport Behavioral Health System announced the opening of its Stress and Anxiety Hotline. Currently the only local HOTLINE of its type on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, it will operate 24/7 through the COVID-19…
Businesses in need of a boost
Shopping areas typically packed with spring breakers this time of year - now stark as evidenced by near barren parking lots but there is a ray of hope as it appears congress will likely take the final steps in passing…
Mississippi Legislature delays re-convening of 2020 session over COVID-19 concerns
Jackson, Miss. – The Mississippi Legislature will delay reconvening the 2020 Legislative session beyond Wednesday, April 1, by agreement of Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann and Speaker of the House Philip Gunn. The Legislature adjourned its 125-day Session temporarily on Wednesday,…
Biloxi woman charged in commercial burglary case
Biloxi Police on Thursday charged a woman with commercial burglary stemming from an incident on March 21. Maj. Chris Deback said Miranda Rose Cantu, 26, was arrested on a warrant charging her with commercial burglary after an investigation into a…
Ocean Springs woman charged with vehicle theft
An Ocean Springs woman was arrested Thursday in Biloxi on a charge of motor vehicle theft. Maj. Chris Deback said Cassandra Lynne Stevers, 31, was charged after an investigation into a complaint in which Stevers allegedly stole a vehicle with…
Completing the 2020 Census in light of Covid-19
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)-It's time to complete the 2020 census. In light of the Covid-19 outbreak the Census Bureau announced on March 18th the field operations would be suspended until April 1st. This, out of abundance of caution, and an attempt…
H.S.S.M. launches Clear Shelter Adoption Event
GULFPORT, Miss.(WXXV)-The Coronavirus pandemic, the quarantining and social distancing that's mandated can make anyone feel lonely. The humane society of South Mississippi is sending the message that it don't have to be that way. In response to Covid-19, Bissell Pet…
Sandy is in need of a loving home!
In light of the pandemic, we're trying to shed some light on our homeless pets that are in need of a family especially during a time like this. Today's pet of the day is from the Jackson County animal shelter.…
Twenty-five total positive tests at Singing River Health System
Singing River Health System has tested 418 individuals for COVID-19 from the beginning of this outbreak through the end-of-day, Wednesday. SRHS providers have taken more than 4,000 calls on the Singing River Coronavirus Hotline since they started tracking the calls,…
MDEQ Lifts Beach Water Contact Advisory in Pass Christian
(JACKSON, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted a water contact advisory Thursday for Station 5 (Pass Christian West Beach). Water samples at this station show the area has attained acceptable bacteria…
Mississippi sheriff: Inmate pregnant after 'quickie' with another inmate
NATCHEZ, Miss. (AP) -- Authorities in Mississippi said a female inmate is pregnant after she had a "quickie" with another inmate in jail. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said the pregnancy was confirmed by a nurse practitioner. Patten says trusted…