BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — In the City of Biloxi, it’s not business as usual but it is building as usual. Both commercial and residential construction continue to boom in Biloxi," Community Development Director Jerry Creel says, "and as long as…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) — During a board meeting Tuesday night, Moss Point Mayor Mario King was surprised with vulgar and racial messages. The meeting was conducted using the video conference call app "Zoom." Mayor King told News 25 the…
As the Coronavirus pandemic rages on, the federal government is lending small businesses a helping hand. The ‘Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security’ Act or CARES Act continues to offer support to those impacted by COVID-19. “The CARES Act created…
Tonight during a Moss Point board meeting on Facebook Live, Mayor Mario King was surprised with vulgar and racial messages. Mayor King told News 25 his board meeting on Zoom was hacked. The meeting was broadcast on Facebook Live with…
Due to COVID-19 and the newly regulated shelter-in-place order, the Humane Society of South Mississippi has made some major changes. The adoption, foster, and thrift departments at HSSM are all temporarily closed. All other departments, including pet resources and lost…
In the City of Biloxi, it’s not business as usual but it is building as usual. While many South Mississippi businesses have temporarily come to a stand-still due to efforts to curb COVID-19 from spreading, Biloxi building projects are right…
Cleaning businesses across the Coast are making adjustments as they work hard to provide services to residents and businesses. Restoration 1 Water Damage Experts also handles biohazard clean up as part of services provided. Since the outbreak, they have seen…
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors appointed Sharon Nash as the Harrison County Tax Collector to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of David LaRosa. Nash will begin her appointment on Friday, April 10 and she will serve until…
While students on the Coast have been adjusting to their new education routines, their teachers have missed them dearly. The faculty and staff at West Harrison High School created a cute video for their kids. A few educators made a…
Local schools have been using online and at home learning due to Coronavirus concerns, but many are wondering when the students will go back to a physical classroom? Today, News 25 spoke with Harrison County Superintendent Roy Gill who says…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 177 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 1,915. MSDH is also confirming 8 new deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus. The death toll in…
It’s a rescue story that’s warming the hearts of so many throughout the Coast. Meet Jackson the fire dog. Iris Wilner with 911 Animal Project Save said, "Jackson roamed around the street out there in the weather and everything. People…
If you insure your car through Allstate you may be seeing a refund. Allstate says it will return $600 million in auto insurance premiums to customers under stay-at-home orders. Many Americans are driving less due to the orders to flatten…
Biloxi Police are seeing a rise in scams during the coronovirus pandemic and want the public to beware. "There have been several email scams that have been identified where it appears that the information is coming from the CDC," Biloxi…
Gun sales are on the rise as Coronavirus concerns continue to spread. In many states, gun dealers were included in orders for shutting down business. Here in Mississippi, gun stores are still considered an essential business. At Dad’s Super Pawn…
As we have all recently experienced, life can throw us for a loop sometimes. Rewind nearly 50 years ago when Biloxi native and astronaut Fred Haise was aboard that fateful Apollo 13 spacecraft mission. Fortunately, he lived to tell about…
As COVID-19 continues to impact our state, services such as animal shelters continue to make adjustments to their operations. Over at the Jackson County Animal Shelter, they currently are unable to take in animals except in emergency cases as a…
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced his request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration from the federal government has been approved. The declaration makes available additional federal assets and resources to aid Mississippi's COVID-19 response. Governor Reeves sent a letter to President…
The Salvation Army is stepping up its efforts to help those most in need during this time and they need your help. In addition to expanding their lunch service for seniors, the Salvation Army on the Mississippi Gulf Coast has…
Community members came together Saturday morning as volunteers to provide those who need food during this time with critical resources. Feeding the Gulf Coast teamed up with Mississippi Public Health Institute and other local organizations to feed community members in…
We got our first look this weekend at beaches along the Mississippi Coast after they were shut down for the state’s stay-at-home order that took effect Friday evening. In Ocean Springs and Gulfport, people listened to signs and stickers placed…
Drive-thru testing is now available in Moss Point today for those at high risk of contracting Coronavirus. The testing is a collaboration between the Mississippi State Department of Health, MEMA, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Testing collections are…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — A Pascagoula woman died early Sunday morning after her car slammed into a brick barrier wall, according to authorities. The accident happened just after midnight in front of a home on Fountain Bleau Road near the…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 100 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 1,738. MSDH is also confirming 8 new deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus. The death toll in…