Mega Millions winning numbers for July 28th, 2020
Here are the winning Mega Millions numbers for July 28th, 2020.
Biloxi Fire Department debuts gear carrier
Firefighters in the Biloxi Fire Department have a new and unique way to keep safe after responding to fires. Exposure to harmful carcinogens is just one of the many things Biloxi firefighters have to keep in mind while responding to…
COVID-19 cases reported at George County Regional Correctional Facility
Seven corrections officers and six state prisoners have tested positive for COVID-19 at the George County Regional Correctional Facility. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, the results of tests for over 350 state and county inmates are still…
Outpouring of support at Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive
There’s been an overwhelming outpouring of support for today’s first ever Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive. Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen devoted most of his life to public service, working decades as a policeman. While his watch ended in the…
Coronavirus testing in Harrison County
The Lyman Community Center offered coronavirus testing earlier today. Only individuals that meet medical criteria during the screening process will be tested for COVID-19. For patients that have insurance, Memorial will seek reimbursement; however, no out of pocket expense or…
Lane closure to install sewer main on Three Rivers Road
DNA Underground has submitted a notification of lane closure in the area of Three Rivers Road from Duckworth Road south to Cruthirds Road in order to install a new sewer main on Three Rivers Road. The north bound lane on…
Band camp at Gautier High kicks off with safety precautions in place
Today was the second day of band camp for Gautier High School. This year, band camp is unlike any other for these Gautier Gators. All students must check in and get their temperature checked and are required to wear a…
Harrison County School District preparing for virtual learning
Regular classes and the virtual learning option will start August 6th for students in the Harrison County School District. While they are still waiting on further guidance from MDE, since April the school district has been preparing multiple plans for…
Planet Fitness will require face masks inside gyms starting in August
Planet Fitness will freeze you out if you don't wear a mask. The national gym chain says anyone working out in its locations will be required to wear a face mask at all times beginning August 1st. If a member…
Mississippi man charged with threatening to harm federal judge
NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. Justice Department says a Mississippi man has been charged with threatening to harm a federal judge at a U.S. district courthouse in New Orleans. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana says…
Harrison County responds to Finley Cemetery claims
In an update to a story we brought you last week, Harrison County is responding to claims from loved ones about mementos being removed from gravestones at Finley Cemetery. County officials say plots in the public portion of the cemetery…
Popp’s Ferry Elementary hosting drive-thru meet and greet
In just nine days, South Mississippi youngsters will report to their very first day of class for the 2020-2021 school year at Popp’s Ferry Elementary School. Today, some incoming kindergarteners had the chance to meet their teachers and the school’s…
Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive
Would you like to be a part of something bigger than yourself while honoring the memory of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen? You can do just that at the first-ever Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive in Biloxi tomorrow. On Tuesday…
MGCCC removes Jefferson Davis name from campus
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has removed the name of Confederate President Jefferson Davis from their Gulfport campus. Today, the college updated the page and website with the new name MGCCC Harrison County Campus after the board of trustees voted…
Diamondhead Mayor Tommy Schafer hospitalized in serious condition
On Tuesday, July 21, 2020, Mayor Thomas “Tommy” E. Schafer IV had a scheduled surgery. On Wednesday, Camille Schafer, his wife, notified the City of Diamondhead that during the surgery there were some complications and that Tommy is in serious…
Coronavirus: Separating the facts from fear
With the coronavirus surging in our area, one of your best defenses is knowing the truth. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf spoke with Singing River Health System to see how they’re advising the public on COVID-19. Singing River Health System CEO…
Bridge United Methodist Church offered drive-thru communion
One of the many disruptions COVID-19 has had on normal life is the ability to attend church services. The Bridge United Methodist Church in D’Iberville offered drive-thru communion for its congregation. Members drove up, received a prayer blessing, and then…
‘Mississippi Boats for Trump’ holds second parade
‘Mississippi Boats for Trump’ held its second boat parade Saturday afternoon on the Pascagoula River. The group, which only started in June, estimated around 500 boats participated in Saturday’s parade. On July 4th, the group caught the attention of many…
Greater Amberjack, Gray Triggerfish fishing season opens Aug. 1 in Miss.
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced today that the recreational fishing season for Greater Amberjack (Seriola dumerili) will open in Mississippi territorial waters on Aug. 1, 2020, at 12:01 a.m. Commercial fishing harvest…
Governor Tate Reeves announces U.S. Treasury approves $6.6 Million Grant to Support PRCC
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced that the U.S. Department of the Treasury has approved a RESTORE Act grant award of $6.67 million to support Pearl River Community College's (PRCC) workforce training in Hancock County. These recently approved funds…
Survey reveals majority of Mississippi educators against traditional school reopening
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — Many educators in Mississipi are expressing concerns about school reopening plans for the fall semester as the coronavirus continues to spread in communities across the Magnolia State. In a survey conducted by the Mississippi Association of…
2 people escape house fire in Harrison County over the weekend
At approximately 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, two people escaped a structure fire in west Harrison County. Eight trucks and 20 firefighters from Harrison County Fire Rescue with additional help from the Combat Readiness Training Center and Diamondhead Fire Departments responded…
Harrison County School District will now offer a virtual option
The Harrison County School District has revised its back to school plan for the upcoming school year. Today, the district approved a virtual learning option for any family wishing to take that route. Previously, the board announced distance learning would…
Red Cross Blood Drive for Ansley Gilich
Today, the American Red Cross held a blood drive in Ocean Springs in honor of seven-year-old Ansley Gilich, the granddaughter of Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich. Back in March, Ansley was diagnosed with B-Cell Acute lymphoblastic leukemia which requires multiple…