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Impacts of extended stay-at-home orders
Though a few things will change with the announcement of Governor Reeves’ plans to ease up on shelter in place orders, for some businesses things will remain the same. “If we’re going upscale, sure doesn’t make sense to me to…
‘Walk a Mile in her Shoes’ event moved online
For the last several years, men, women, and their families have been putting on their heels and walking a mile to raise awareness for sexual assault, rape, and gender violence. Like most things around the world, the local ‘Walk a…
Fab Lab to donate medical equipment to Singing River Health System
The Fab Lab in Jackson County is continuing to help in the fight against COVID-19 by making critical PPE supplies for healthcare workers. PPE such as face shields has been manufactured by the lab and donated to medical clinics and…
Gulfport High senior reacts to school closings
One Gulfport high senior is sharing her thoughts regarding the cancellation of school for the remainder of the semester. Jaden Hickman is involved in Key Club at School and was also a part of the Lady Admirals state championship winning…
Abundant Life Church in Biloxi hosting food giveaway
Saturday April 18th, 2020, the Abundant Life Church will be hosting a food giveaway. The mobile food truck will be located at 172 Rodenburg Avenue in Biloxi. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to noon. There is a one…
Statewide burn ban lifted
Less than a week after it was put into place, the statewide burn ban has been lifted. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has more and tells us how individual counties are keeping residents safe.
COVID-19 survivors urged to donate plasma
Doctors and scientists are working around the clock to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus, but they say that could take at least another year. In the meantime, there’s another way the community can help. News 25’s Lindsey Goodwin has…
Gulfport High School to honor class of 2020 with alternative plans for graduation
In celebration of the accomplishments and contributions the students of the class of 2020 have made throughout the years, the Gulfport School District and Gulfport High School has announced their alternative plan for Graduation. The school will be showcasing the…
Mississippi reporting 169 new cases of COVID-19; death toll now at 140
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 169 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 3,793. MSDH is also confirming 11 new deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus. The death toll in…
Governor extends shelter-in-place, enables safe sales by 'non-essential' businesses
Governor Tate Reeves announced Friday that he is extending the statewide shelter-in-place by seven days, while providing some ability for “non-essential” businesses to safely make sales. Reeves' new executive order extends the expiration date of his previous order to Monday,…
State lottery sees decline in proceeds in March
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation on Friday made the March transfer of $9,942,264 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the state treasury. This brings the total amount deposited to the state to more than $37.5 million since launch…
‘Feeding the Gulf Coast’ tackles COVID-19 crisis
In light of the Coronavirus outbreak, for some residents on the Coast, food insecurities are becoming a growing concern. With many people throughout the world worrying about contracting Coronavirus, some families here on the Coast are worrying about where their…
Woods fire on Canal Road and 28th Street
Harrison County Fire Rescue, Gulfport Fire Department, and Forestry Commission crews have been battling a large woods fire for six days. Several homes have been threatened near Canal Road and 28th Street, but fire crews have been able to protect…
Local flower shop creates bows for Gulf Coast students
Many local businesses are starting to find creative ways to honor the class of 2020 and one Long Beach shop has come up with a colorful way to do just that. Lois’ Flower Shop has been hard at work designing…
Gulf Coast high school seniors react to school closings
High school seniors across the Coast are still coming to terms with the fact they won’t be returning to school following Governor Reeves’ announcement on Tuesday. Seniors across the Coast are now coming to terms with the fact they won’t…
More help on the way for small business owners as U.S. Chamber of Commerce prepares to launch new grant program
Thirty-five percent of small business owners across the United States say their business cannot survive more than three months in current conditions, according to a report released by the study group WalletHub. The empty parking lots and local shopping plazas…
D'iberville police and Harrison County Coroner's Office investigating body found in pond
On Thursday, April 16, 2020 at approximately 2:30pm, Officers responded to the 3600 block of Sangani Boulevard after receiving a call of a body floating in a pond on the north side of the roadway by two individuals fishing. D’Iberville…
Former WXXV intern speaks on her experience in lock down in Italy
More than a month ago, Italy went into a national lock down and for one local from the Gulf Coast, her world changed forever. Tonight, we have Rebecca Ross joining us from Milan where she’s currently been living under strict…
Memorial Hospital hosted drive-up testing for COVID-19
A one day drive-up testing clinic for COVID-19 was held today to allow residents to get tested from the comfort of their own cars. Memorial Hospital hosted this drive for those to be tested for the flu first and if…
Beware! Stimulus checks attract the scammers
Now that federal stimulus checks are beginning to arrive in bank accounts or mailboxes, the Biloxi Police Department is reminding residents to beware of scams. Biloxi Police Chief John Miller, appearing on the city's daily Be Prepared video, said police…
Wanted for questioning in reference to credit card fraud in Biloxi
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in identifying the vehicle and its driver wanted in reference to credit card fraud. The suspect vehicle appears to be an unknown older make and model vehicle, maroon in color, with large…
Hand sanitizer fill up stations coming to Jackson County
Jackson County residents who are in need of hand sanitizer will soon be able to get some thanks to local businesses. Family Frozen Foods has partnered with Merchants and Marine Bank to donate four drums of hand sanitizer to the…