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Grand opening for Fly Llama Brewing

A new brewery is celebrating its grand opening this afternoon in Downtown Biloxi, giving local residents a new choice in downtown entertainment. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more from the tap room of Fly Llama Brewing.

Governor Reeves announces two judicial appointments

At the Harrison County Courthouse in Gulfport, Governor Tate Reeves announces two new judicial appointments. Former District Attorney Joel Smith has been appointed to the Mississippi Court of Appeals and former Chief Prosecutor Crosby Parker has been…

Vaccine appointments in Mississippi booked for ten days

Governor Tate Reeves shares frustrations with COVID vaccine roll out. Getting the COVID vaccine into arms as soon as doses are available is the goal for Governor Tate Reeves. In Gulfport Thursday, the governor told News 25…

Safety tips for dealing with storm damage

It’s been almost three months since Hurricane Zeta pummeled our area and some people are still waiting for repairs to be complete. As many of us South Mississippians know, it’s best to assess damages as quickly as…

Beware of lottery scams

The president of the Mississippi Lottery Corporation is warning people not to fall victim to scams. Tom Shaheen says in a news release Wednesday that fake communications about lottery winnings are common. He says the corporation was…

Mississippi legislature to discuss teacher pay raises

Our state legislators are once again mulling over pay increases for teachers. A Senate bill unanimously passed the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday. It would give certified teachers with three or more years of experience a $1,000…

Mississippi National Guard sent to D.C. for inauguration

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi National Guard is sending troops to Washington D. C. for the presidential inauguration. A National Guard press release says that troops will work to keep the event a "safe and secure environment" to allow for "a…

Congressman Steven Palazzo receives 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine

WASHINGTON (WXXV) — Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-MS) recently received the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Palazzo's office released a statement Thursday saying the Congressman received the second round of the vaccine under the guidance issued by the Office of…

First dose of vaccines given at Kroc Center in Biloxi

In Biloxi at the Kroc Center, Coastal Family Health Center’s Mobile Clinic distributed their first round of Moderna vaccines today. Each of the 60 available appointments were already filled for the day. The drive-thru testing set up allowed for nurses…

Catch Together Program distribution gives back to the community

We’re all in the same boat together, just one reason local fishermen, the nonprofit Extra Table, and others have jumped on board with the newly launched Catch Together program. A special delivery at food banks throughout South Mississippi, 13,000 pounds…

Ask the Expert webinar on second stimulus checks

Local residents and business owners got the edge on information regarding the second stimulus. Dozens of people registered and logged on to this morning’s free webinar called ‘Ask the Expert: Second Stimulus Update” with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It’s…

Governor Reeves receives COVID-19 vaccine

Today Governor Reeves received his COVID-19 vaccination. The Republican governor got the shot on a video streamed to Facebook live. He said he wanted to take the vaccine publicly to demonstrate his ‘confidence in its safety and efficacy.’ Forty-six-year-old Reeves…

Four Mississippi inmate deaths so far in 2021

The Mississippi Department of Corrections has announced the deaths of four inmates so far in 2021. An autopsy was to be done on each inmate. The latest deaths were announced by the state Tuesday from Central Mississippi Correctional Facility, a…