Scarlet Pearl Casino reopened today
Now that some Coast casinos have been open for a few hours, let’s check in with News 25’s Victoria Bailey to see how reopening day is going.
Local resident wins $90K jackpot on opening day at Palace Casino in Biloxi
Within an hour after opening this morning, Palace Casino Resort had a player win a jackpot totaling over $90,000 on a Dollar Storm Progressive slot machine. The local guest who won asked to remain unnamed.
Major improvements to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum
You can expect bigger artists, bigger shows, and a better experience at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. There have been major additions to the arena which includes a rigging grid installed in the roof of the Coliseum. This was funded by…
Two arrested in Harrison County on animal cruelty charges
Two Saucier residents are charged with five counts each of animal cruelty. Wednesday, Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson arrested 57-year-old Sharon Bertok and 50-year-old Daniel Bertok after animal control officers found several species of animals living in deplorable conditions at…
MDEQ lifts three Beach Water Contact Advisories
(JACKSON, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted water contact advisories Thursday for Station 5 (Pass Christian West Beach), Station 8 (Gulfport West Beach), and Station 12B (Biloxi East Central Beach). Water samples…
Coast counties report only seven new cases of COVID-19
Mississippi reported 255 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 deaths on Wednesday, the Department of Health reported today. That brings the state totals to 12,222 cases reported as of Wednesday and 580 deaths. Of those numbers, 1,590 cases reported are…
IHL votes to open college campuses for Fall 2020 semester
The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning passed a resolution at its meeting today stating the Board’s intention that the campuses of all eight public universities make plans to resume traditional operations on their campuses in the…
Moss Point High Class of 2020
Here is the Class of 2020 for Moss Point High School. Ninoshka Munoz De Leon is the valedictorian. Kristen…
Biloxi Police make arrest in commercial burglary case
Biloxi Police Department arrested a Gulfport man in connection with a commercial burglary case. John Brown, 25, was charged with burglary of a commercial building on Wednesday. The arrest stemmed from an investigation where Brown allegedly entered into a room…
Pascagoula to welcome home Guard unit from deployment
The City of Pascagoula and the Mississippi National Guard will welcome home members of the 859th Engineer Company from their recent nine-month deployment to the Middle East. Approximately 150 Soldiers will be celebrated with a welcome home parade hosted by…
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Blessing of the Fleet and Shrimp Queen Pageant officially kick off
Biloxi, MS (WXXV)-With safety in mind the festivities for the annual Blessing of The Fleet and Shrimp Queen Pageant officially kicks off. Wednesday, the 91st annual Biloxi Blessing of The Fleet and Shrimp Queen contestants gathered at st. Micheal catholic…
Most Mississippi Coast casinos reopen Thursday. Here's a list of services that have changed.
Most of the casinos on the Mississippi Gulf Coast will reopen Thursday, May 21 after being forced to shut down for nearly two months. Although casinos will be open, several amenities normally offered to guests will remain closed or have…
Flight operations suspended at Eglin Air Force Base after 2 jets crash in 4 days
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (WXXV) — An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the U.S. Air Force’s 58th Fighter Squadron crashed upon landing around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. According to officials, the pilot successfully ejected and was transported to the 96th…
Governor Reeves Announces His Appointments for MDOC and DPS Commissioners
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced Burl Cain as his appointment for the permanent Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) and Judge Sean Tindell for Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS). Governor Reeves made the announcements…
Long Beach High Class of 2020
Here is the Class of 2020 at Long Beach High School. Katie Baker is the valedictorian and Lainey Hillman is the…
South Mississippi reports no deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday
Mississippi reported 263 new cases of COVID-19 and 16 deaths on Tuesday, the Department of Health reported today. That brings the state totals to 11,967 cases reported as of Monday and 570 deaths. Of those numbers, 1,568 cases reported are…
NAACP to give away masks in Moss Point
The Jackson County branch of the NAACP will be in Moss Point on Saturday to give away masks for those who need them. Members of the NAACP will be at the corner of MLK and Main Street in Moss Point…
Port of Gulfport executive director resigns
Jonathan Daniels, the executive director and CEO of the Port of Gulfport, has resigned his position in Mississippi to take a similar position in Florida. The resignation, accepted by the Mississippi State Port Authority Board of Commissioners, is effective June…
Holy Trinity celebrates Our Lady Academy's Class of 2020
Holy Trinity Catholic School honored the seniors at Our Lady Academy in Bay St. Louis and pulled out the stops to send its graduating class of seniors on to their next chapter. This evening, family, friends, and the community paraded…
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CMR certifies four state records
BILOXI, Miss. – The state Commission on Marine Resources certified four all tackle state fishing records at today’s monthly meeting. Abigail Daniels, 13, of Pass Christian set a state record using a cast net for Highfin Goby (Gabinoellus oceanicus) with…
‘SoSo Strong’ rocks for Sophia
It’s an effort to spread a little joy during these tough times. Angel Myers, founder of SoSo Strong Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and a parent of the late Sophia Myers, left decorative rocks in front of Sophia’s sanctuary for all…
Many companies hiring during COVID-19 pandemic
The official unemployment rate last month was 14.7 percent, the highest rate since the Great Depression. Many people are out of a job due to the coronavirus. Despite layoffs nationwide, many companies are still hiring. Many local places are currently…