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Bacot McCarty Foundation helping local nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic
Many businesses and organizations have taken this time to give back to the community and one of the Coast’s most notable foundations is doing just that with an emphasis on helping those who help others in the community. They're known…
Talking to children about COVID-19
The new normal for daily life has changed for everyone including kids whose daily routines have been disrupted. As public conversations around COVID-19 continues to increase, children may worry about themselves, their family, and their friends getting ill. Parents play…
Mississippi highways, rest areas remain open for commercial vehicles and essential travel
Mississippi’s rest areas are open with 24-hour security and restrooms that are on an increased cleaning schedule. Mississippi’s highways are open for commercial vehicles and essential travel. There is a “shelter in place” order from the governor. Everyone is asked…
Emergency order in effect in Biloxi starting Thursday
Certain businesses within Biloxi city limits will be put on hold until further notice. This comes just after midnight - and a city-wide daily curfew will go into effect Thursday night - as an emergency proclamation signed off by mayor…
Governor Tate Reeves Issues a Statewide Shelter-In-Place to Protect Public Health
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…
Bonnet Carre Spillway possibly reopening within the next few days
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 warning residents of scammers during COVID-19 pandemic
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…
Ten total cases of COVID-19 at Ingalls
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…
Changes made to Jackson County Services
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…
Mississippi Department of Health reports over 1,000 cases of COVID-19 statewide; death toll up to 22
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…
Mississippi Department of Corrections stopping in-person probation check-ins because of coronavirus
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.…
Mississippi resident starts petition for shelter-in-place orders
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…
Stay home orders issued throughout Harrison County
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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Coast pastors putting together ‘Park and Pray’ event
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…
Tornado touches down in George County
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…
Hancock County Sheriff's Office investigating single victim shooting
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…
Coast musicians bring relief to local music industry
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…
Social distancing while connecting with nature
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…
Bonnet Carrè Spillway may be opened this week as Mississippi River continues to rise
(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…
City of Long Beach Issues Stay at Home Order and Curfew
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.
The City of D’Iberville Orders Non-Essential Retailers Closed and Issues Stay at Home Order
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…
Biloxi police investigating pedestrian struck and killed by train
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…