Live Local: The Redding House
Lace up your shoes and take a stroll with News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf in today’s edition of Live Local, a series you can catch here on News 25 on Thursdays. Today, we take you to stop number…
Mobile food pantry on Saturday at the Ocean Springs Civic Center
The Mark Seymour VFW Post 5699 is hosting a mobile food pantry this coming Saturday. The distribution is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at the Ocean Springs Civic Center. VFW Post 5699 will distribute perishable and nonperishable food for…
Loaves and Fishes offering extended services to the community
COVID-19 has caused the need for help to go up exponentially, one Biloxi based non-profit is going above and beyond to meet the needs of those in our local community while also expanding their services. Like it’s…
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…
Former Gulfport Fire Chief James White passes away
The Gulfport Fire Department family is mourning the loss of one of their own. Former Fire Chief James White passed away earlier this week. Chief White began his career with the department in 1965. Just under 20…
1/14 - Rob Knight's "Warmer" Afternoon Forecast
A lovely sunny afternoon with warmer temperatures...
“Monumental surge:” Mississippi vaccine appointments booked full as Coast hospitals run out of doses
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) had a vaccine distribution plan in place that has been significantly altered in the last few days – especially in the last 24 hours. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention…
Funeral procession along Highway 90 later today for former Gulfport Fire Chief James White
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The Gulfport Fire Department announced Tuesday that former Fire Chief James White passed away earlier this week. Chief White began his career with the Gulfport Fire Department in 1965 and worked his way up to becoming…
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…
St. Martin Library expansion underway in Jackson County
Residents in the St. Martin community will soon see major upgrades to their local library. The dirt has been turned and the stage is set for major upgrades to the existing St. Martin Public Library building. Jackson George Regional Library…
David Mohler, owner of Tatonut in Ocean Springs, passes away
David Mohler, longtime owner of the Tatonut Donut Shop, passed away on Tuesday due to complications from COVID-19. January 10th, the doors of the adored downtown Ocean Springs Tatonut Donut Shop had been temporarily closed due to illness when owner…
Residents and staff at Ocean Springs Health and Rehab Center receive COVID-19 vaccine
Hoping for change, Ocean Springs Health and Rehab Center administered the Pfizer vaccine to their residents and staff. After 25 years working at the Ocean Springs Health and Rehab Center, April Hedert, director of business services, was confident in her…
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…
MSDH COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan has been 'significantly altered'
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health had a vaccine distribution plan in place that has been significantly altered in the last few days – especially in the last 24 hours. Neither the county health department drive-through sites nor the…
Biloxi Natatorium’s Olympic size swimming pool open to the public
Trying to dive into your fitness journey, but don’t find exercise enjoyable? Well, the Biloxi Natatorium can help you maintain your New Year’s resolutions with its Olympic size swimming pool. This giant pool provides ample space for social distancing with…
Singing River Health explains when to get COVID testing after exposure
Singing River Health System explains when individuals should get tested for COVID-19 after they’ve been exposed. According to the director of primary care just because you have been in close proximity with someone that tested positive doesn’t mean you need…
Memorial will not administer COVID-19 vaccinations week of January 11
GULFPORT, Miss., January 13 — Memorial Hospital has not been provided additional allotments of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine from the Mississippi State Department of Health for the week of January 11, 2021. Instead, eligible populations from phases 1a and 1b are…
1/13 - Rob Knight's "Sunny & Cold" Wednesday Afternoon Forecast
A beautiful sunny afternoon with cool temperatures...
Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $750 million ahead of Friday night drawing
The second largest jackpot in Mega Millions history is up for grabs on Friday, January 15 – an estimated $750 million, or $550.6 million cash. The jackpot continues to roll after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Tuesday night…