November is ‘Adopt a Senior Pet’ Month
November is ‘Adopt a Senior Pet’ Month and with a little more than a week left, you still have time to visit your local animal shelter and take home a senior furry friend. The Humane Society of…
11/20 - Rob Knight's "Beautiful Conditions" Friday/Weekend Forecast
A pleasant start to the day as the humid flow has brought warmer overnight low temperatures to he area...
Oxford, Mississippi daycare shut down after death of 8-week-old
OXFORD, MISS. (WCBI) – An Oxford daycare cannot provide care to infants after the death of an eight-week-old. The Mississippi State Department of Health served an emergency suspension of license to Mother Goose of Oxford, INC. The order says “the facility has been determined to constitute a substantial hazard to the health and safety of […]
Jackson State University names Thomas Hudson as new president
JACKSON, MISS. (WCBI) – Thomas Hudson is named President of Jackson State University. In a meeting earlier today, The Board of Trustees of State Institutions made the decision. Hudson was made acting president earlier this year. The Board stated that Hudson provided leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and helped to improve the university’s financial position. […]
The Pillars of Biloxi holding ‘Stuff a Senior’s Stocking’ campaign
Looking for a way to give back this holiday season? Here’s one that will bring a smile to the faces of a group of people who have been isolated much of 2020. The Pillars of Biloxi Nursing…
Gulfport Fire Department offers holiday cooking safety tips
Thanksgiving is a time to gather loved ones and enjoy a good meal. However, preparing that meal can be dangerous if you’re not careful. That’s why the Gulfport Fire Department held a turkey cooking demonstration. Their goal…
Annual State of the Coast Symposium held virtually due to COVID-19
The State of the Coast Symposium was held this morning. The fourth annual symposium looked a little different than in previous years. Due to COVID-19, it was held virtually over Zoom. Several coastal economic and business leaders…
Feed my Sheep offered free COVID-19 testing and flu shots today
The crew over at Feed my Sheep in Gulfport was busy today administering rapid COVID-19 tests or flu shots to local residents. Not only did the food pantry serve up much needed meals to the homeless and…
Biloxi Back Bay Mission partnered with the Hard Rock to feed those in need
Over 200 donated meals went to those in need today thanks to the partnership of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino and the Back Bay Mission in Biloxi. The Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway in Biloxi at Back Bay…
Live Local: Historic Biloxi Walking Tour Stop 10 and 11
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 stops number…
All beaches are now open in Harrison County
The Harrison County Sand Beach Department has completed all beach debris cleanup from Hurricane Zeta. All beaches in Harrison County are open. Harrison County Sand Beach is working on replacing stairs, benches and signage. Please use caution when going from…
MDMR providing in-office CARES Act application assistance Nov. 23, 24, Dec. 1, 3
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) is offering in-office application assistance for commercial and charter fisheries participants applying for Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds. Assistance is available from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m.…
Ice skating opens Thursday at Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Public ice skating will open Thursday night, Nov. 19, at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, arena management announced in a press release. The first session is 5:30 p.m. Participation will be limited, so guests are asked to arrive 30 minutes before…
MGCCC signs pact with West Alabama to offer students more education
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and the University of West Alabama signed a Memorandum of Understanding on November 18 at MGCCC’s Perkinston Campus. The MOU will guarantee admission for all MGCCC graduates who have a 2.0 grade point average…
Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence Christmas ‘Adopt a Family’ program in full swing
Another organization on the Coast lending a helping hand this holiday season is the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence. The GCCN’s annual Christmas Adopt-a-Family program is currently underway with plenty of families in need of some Christmas…
Gulfport Harbor Market open every Wednesday
The Gulfport Harbor Market was apparently playing tricks when they said they were ending their season just before Halloween. It’s all treats for now on because they opened again today, giving residents the opportunity to shop for…
‘Santa Wears a Badge’ campaign under way at Jackson County Sheriff’s Department
Across the Coast, local organizations and groups are helping make the holidays a little better for those less fortunate this season. One of those organizations is the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department. They recently kicked off their annual…
Audrey’s Southern Kitchen and Catering providing free Thanksgiving meal
Local business Audrey’s Southern Kitchen and Catering is serving free Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow. Owner Audrey Duncan tells News 25 that while tomorrow’s not Thanksgiving, we should give thanks every day. They’re partnering with Climb CDC, Extend a…
Five hundred families given Thanksgiving meal in Biloxi
Five hundred local families will have a traditional Thanksgiving meal this year thanks to a couple of local organizations. Feeding the Gulf Coast and Winn-Dixie parent company Southeastern Grocer set up at Biloxi Baptist Church this morning…
First of its kind smart neighborhood to be built in Lauderdale County
Smart homes are coming to Mississippi thanks in part to Mississippi Power. The company announced Tuesday their partnership with Southern Company to build the first smart neighborhood in the world exclusively featuring the Tesla solar roof. Earlier…
Flu shot and COVID-19 testing sites around the Coast
Coastal Family Health Center will be holding flu shot and COVID-19 testing events for the community on the following dates: Thursday, November 19th at Feed my Sheep in Gulfport from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for flu…
Looking at Mardi Gras on the Coast in 2021
Tuesday, the City of New Orleans canceled their 2021 Mardi Gras parades. Mississippi’s coastal cities want to keep everyone safe during the 2021 Mardi Gras season. News 25’s Sabria Reid takes us around the Coast to see…
State of Mississippi denied Federal Public Assistance following TS Cristobal
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency received notice, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 that the state has been denied federal public assistance following Tropical Storm Cristobal. Governor Tate Reeves requested public assistance for the following counties on July 7,…
Arrest made in hit and run involving a juvenile in Picayune
The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department made an arrest for a hit and run accident involving a juvenile. According to Chief Investigator Marc Ogden, 22-year-old Kristen Pittman out of Picayune turned herself in Tuesday evening at around…