Many people put a new twist on their Easter egg hunts this year. The crew of Cheer Zone Athletics in Saucier may not be able to hold in-person classes at this time, but they got the chance to see the…
Easter celebrations were very different this year due to Coronavirus social distancing guidelines, but churches on the Coast were still there for worshippers. Pews were empty at Nativity BVM Cathedral in Biloxi, but Bishop Louis Kihneman celebrated Easter Mass as…
A Coastal couple is alive after a fire destroyed their mobile home and killed six of their dogs early Sunday morning. The couple woke up around 2:30 a.m. to smoke and fire in their home and rescued two of their…
The Moss Point School District is temporarily suspending its food services for students. The district says the continued increase in Coronavirus cases in Moss Point, along with the lack of personal protective equipment for employees, contributed to the decision. This…
It's time again for our WXXV pet of the day, where we like to spotlight our pets in need of a loving family, especially during this pandemic. Today's pet is from the Jackson county animal shelter. Holly is a Shepard…
The Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport has released the identity of the employee that died due to COVID-19 complications. Mrs. Carol Jackson was a childcare worker at the Child Development Center at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County. Jackson…
Mississippi Gulf Coast (Monday, April 13, 2020) – The Salvation Army, Mississippi Gulf Coast, is increasing efforts to meet needs caused by COVID-19. The Salvation Army Kroc Center is serving lunch to children 0-18 years old this week, Monday – Friday at…
NEW ORLEANS - Based on the reduced flows in the Mississippi River at Red River Landing, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District began the closing process at Bonnet Carré Spillway today, April 13. The Army Corps will…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists working at the Port of Gulfport made two first-in-Mississippi pest discoveries in fruit shipments during the month of March. The first discovery was identified as a Cholus sp…
The first wave of stimulus relief checks were deposited into some Americans’ bank accounts over the weekend, according to the IRS. The one-time payments were approved by Congress as part of an emergency relief package intended to combat the economic…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 161 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 2,942. MSDH is also confirming 2 new deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus. The death toll in…
MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) — There are 11 confirmed deaths and multiple injuries throughout the state due the severe weather that hit Mississippi on Sunday, according to emergency management officials. Counties Reporting Fatalities: Carroll – 1 Fatality Jefferson Davis – 4 fatalities…
NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION CENTER, Gulfport, MISS. – Mississippi Public Health Authorities have made the Naval Construction Battalion Center aware that one of our Navy civilian employee has passed away due to COVID-19 complications. The employee self-identified as a high-risk…
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The annual Stations of the Cross had limited attendance this year due to COVID-19 gathering guidelines, but News 25’s Toni Miles takes us behind the scenes as the faithful observed this year’s Stations of the Cross at noon today at…
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is teaming up with members of the community to serve the brave men and women of the medical field who are helping COVID-19 patients. You can help Dickey’s Barbecue say thanks to the medical community by joining…
Your Easter plans may have changed this year, but Our Lady of Fatima Elementary School has found a safe and fun way to celebrate that includes the entire family. There will be a virtual Easter egg hunt with an interesting…
Coming next week: Automatic payments begin Eligible taxpayers who filed tax returns for either 2019 or 2018 and chose direct deposit of their refund will automatically receive an Economic Impact Payment of up to $1,200 for individuals or $2,400 for…
WASHINGTON – To help millions of people, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today launched a new web tool allowing quick registration for Economic Impact Payments for those who don’t normally file a tax return. The non-filer tool, developed in…
The Commission on Marine Resources decided Friday to suspend the April 30, 2020, expiration date of commercial licenses and extend the expiration date to May 31, 2020, for commercial licenses. Applicants are still able to obtain commercial licenses by mailing…
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 209 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 2,469 MSDH also reported 6 new deaths on April 9 as a result of coronavirus, bringing the death toll 82. In…
With the U.S. experiencing an extremely high number of initial unemployment claims, WalletHub today released updated rankings for the States with the Biggest Increases in Unemployment Due to Coronavirus. To identify which states have experienced the largest unemployment increases, WalletHub…
At the request and advice of the Mississippi Forestry Commission, Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a proclamation initiating a statewide burn ban, with no exemptions, effective immediately. The burn ban will remain in effect until further notice. “The COVID-19 pandemic…
