In Jackson County, there are currently no restrictions or plans to close down beaches at this time. County Administrator Brian Fulton says officials monitored the beaches over the weekend and observed only small and more socially isolated crowds. Any future…
A two vehicle accident this morning left a Vancleave man deceased and three other people with non-life threatening injuries. Sheriff Mike Ezell says around 11 a.m., the driver of a silver Hyundai Elantra was traveling northeast on Old Fort Bayou…
South Mississippi leaders are keeping a close eye on the Coronavirus threat and latest developments. News 25’s Toni Miles takes us to this morning’s meetings by the Harrison County Board of Supervisors. Local mayors weighed in on curfews and the…
The Salvation Army kicked off its efforts to help those in need during this Coronavirus outbreak by reaching out to local senior citizens. Around 80 hot dog meals along with gallons of milk were prepared by a team at the…
The City of Moss Point Planning and Code Enforcement Department along with the Utilities Department will be closed for a total of six days due to an employee showing a symptom of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The facility closed at 3 p.m.…
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has compiled a host of learning-at-home resources for students in pre-K through grade 12 to support student learning during the extended school closure. The resources are available online at www.mdek12.org/LearningAtHome. The…
Coast residents had the chance to escape their boredom and witness a unique experience with the paranormal through their screens. David Childers, the founder of Mississippi Paranormal Research Institute, photographer, and actor for 26 years, hosted the ‘Under the Grave’…
With seemingly every industry affected by COVID-19, one marine upholstery shop on the Coast has temporarily shifted gears to provide protection to those helping others during this time. With protective equipment at a premium during this Coronavirus outbreak, one Harrison…
Moss Point Mayor Mario King is calling on the state government to step up its response to the Coronavirus outbreak. Mayor Mario King is calling on the leaders of other local governments to come together and reach a consensus on…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The Harrison County Board of Supervisors rejected enacting a curfew despite the recommendation to implement one by Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson and police chiefs in Harrison County. However, they warned that could change in the…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — An employee at Ingalls Shipbuilding has tested positive for COVID-19. The company said in a statement Sunday night, the employee will be quarantined for at least 14 days and will not return to work “until medical…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — Rumors are circulating about a possible “lockdown” in Harrison County in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson and police chiefs in Harrison County are recommending a two-week, 24-hour curfew beginning Monday…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The number of coronvirus cases in Mississippi continues to rise as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens around the world. The state total now stands at 207, with 1321 individuals tested. Sunday night, the Mississippi State Department of…
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will now be keeping an active list of local COVID-19 testing sites throughout the state. The list has been provided to MSDH from local county emergency management agencies and local…
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With many places practicing social distancing, several events and activities are canceled or postponed, including the University of Southern Mississippi’s graduation ceremony. “I was hurt. I was disappointed because I felt like I had worked my way up twenty plus…
The Mayor of the City of Ocean Springs hereby proclaims it necessary and in the best interest of the public welfare and safety to impose certain regulations pursuant to Mississippi law for the purposes of protecting life and property, preserving…
In keeping with newly released Mississippi State Department of Health guidelines, the City of Gulfport is putting the following measures in place: • Closing all City properties (parks, centers, harbors, and marinas) to gatherings of groups of more than 10…
Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich has announced that bars, taverns, lounges and dining rooms of restaurants must close tonight by midnight and until further notice. Gilich made the announcement this evening after teleconferences with mayors and other leaders this afternoon. Other…
If you're missing movie nights with friends during social distancing, Google Chrome and Netflix have a solution. It's called "Netflix Party." The Chrome extension allows you to watch and chat with your friends from separate locations. All you have to…
The Mississippi State Department of Health now recommends that all restaurant and bars suspend dine-in service in order to help slow the spread of COVID-19, effective immediately. This decision is consistent with the social distancing principles from the Centers for…
Infinity Church Pastor Rick August tells News 25 the 300 meals they prepared were gone in about an hour today so they stopped serving meals at about noon. There will be another free meal giveaway at the same location, Harmony…
A number of local non-profits, churches, and our local community are getting a helping hand thanks to the Scarlet Pearl Casino. On a typical work day you’d find Executive Chef Anthony Rametta preparing and overseeing food at one of the…
