An orphaned dolphin discovered in Gulfport has found a new pod, at least a temporary one. Researchers at IMMS give us an update on how they and veterinarians are nursing the juvenile dolphin back to good health. What a difference a week and a half makes. This juvenile male dolphin couldn’t even swim on his own when he was rescued…
Winn-Dixie is giving back! The grocery store chain is dedicated to supporting the communities they serve. A little change can make a world of difference. Starting February 3rd and ending March 2nd, local Winn-Dixie grocery stores are asking customers to round up their change as a donation toward their Black History Month fundraiser. Employee Frederica Smith tells News 25 she…
As you place your bets for Super Bowl Sunday, keep in mind the big game has something for everyone of age to wager on. It’s that time of the year for Super Bowl prop bets. This is an opportunity for people who wouldn’t usually bet on the overall outcome of the game to wager on something fun. There are plenty…
When you are watching the Super Bowl this coming Sunday you will see Pascagoula native Sarah Thomas as she makes history. Thomas is the first female NFL official in Super Bowl history. Pascagoula High School may look a lot different than when Sarah Thomas walked the halls in the 90s, but the mark she left on the school is still…
Residents waited in long lines to receive their COVID vaccinations at the Jackson County Civic Center earlier today. Over 100,000 first doses have been administered at drive-thru testing sites like this and over 2,000 second doses were given to those in need. An appointment is required for all drive-thru vaccinations. You may schedule your second dose appointment as soon as…
Fellow brother in blue Rodney King pays his respect to local fallen deputy Lt. Michael Boutte after his death on Monday while on duty. King is an artist and fellow law enforcement officer who lives in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. After hearing about the death of Lt. Michael Boutte in Hancock County, he decided to use his talent of painting to…
Just after 4 p.m. this afternoon, Harrison County Fire Services, along with Biloxi Fire and D’Iberville Fire departments, responded to a fully involved structure fire on C.J. Dellie Road. News 25 has a reporter at the scene now. Details are limited, but we are told the fire has spread to multiple trailers in the area. News 25 will continue to…
She sailed the ocean blue with Christopher Columbus in 1492. She’s the Pinta and she’s at the Biloxi Schooner Pier. This ship is a replica of one of the three ships that sailed Columbus across the ocean. The over 500-year-old design certainly makes it stick out on the pier, especially compared to the other vessels surrounding it. While it is…
There is a new art exhibit located inside the Pascagoula River Audubon Center. This month, the Moss Point Fine Art Gallery is featuring the exhibit ‘The Pascagoula River: A Treasure Trove of History.’ The exhibit is filled with art and artifacts that tell a fascinating story. Artifacts on display include bottles and decoys found along the river as well as…
A new study reveals most people infected with COVID-19 keep some antibodies to the virus for at least six months. Researchers from UK Biobank measured levels of previous infection in more than 20,000 patients. They found 99 percent of patients who had tested positive for COVID-19 retained antibodies for at least three months and 88 percent still had them six…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 791 new COVID-19 cases and 26 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 277,322 cases and 6,158 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 3,179 cases and 67 deaths Harrison County has 15,412 cases and 234 deaths Jackson County has 11,590 cases and 201…
The Mississippi Aquarium is getting into the carnival spirit with a colorful display of purple, gold, and green. Royalty from the Gulf Coast Carnival Association joined aquarium leaders this evening to light up their iconic sails in Mardi Gras colors. Since opening, the aquarium has lit up the sails during holiday seasons like Christmas. Aquarium CEO Kurt Allen and King…
February is Black History Month. Every Tuesday this month on WXXV we will feature a person here on the Coast who is making a difference. Today, News 25’s Sabria Reid introduces us to Joan Hampton. She refers to herself as a ‘hope dealer.’ Joan Hampton is a licensed professional counselor and owner of Oasis Mental Wellness in Gulfport. As owner…
Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner and many South Mississippi sports bars and restaurants are busy with pre-game preps, getting ready for game day. Boogie’s Grill and Chill is home to the Gulf Coast chapter of the Big Easy Mafia, a local Saints fan club, but owners and workers here at the Biloxi sports bar are rolling out…
This week is National Catholic Schools Week across the country and schools in the Diocese of Biloxi are celebrating with five days of events. Students and staff at St. Patrick High School are focusing on their faith throughout the week while also having fun. Today, the school prayed the rosary together virtually and a family movie night, pizza party, and…
Usually funeral homes are somber places, but that wasn’t the case today at Remembrance Mortuary Services in Pass Christian. Remembrance Mortuary Services Owner Lataya Johnson said, “It’s heartfelt for me because when I was growing up, I told my Granny I wanted to deal with dead people, and she said you’ve got to be crazy, so here I am, 40-something…
Yesterday marked the kick off for the Humane Society of South Mississippi’s ‘Have a Heart’ month and they would like for you to meet the very first ‘Have a Heart’ honoree: Evie! Evie is a five-year-old Catahoula leopard dog mix that found her way to the shelter back in December as a stray. She is a dream to walk on…
A quarter of a million vaccinations have been done in the state of Mississippi, Governor Tate Reeves announced the milestone this afternoon. Reeves says we’re operating at peak capacity and working to get even more vaccines into the state. He says the challenges we face now are more appointments being scheduled due to state run sites having both first and…
Tears filled the room this afternoon as Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam spoke on the tragic death of Lt. Michael Boutte. Lt. Boutte devoted 20 years to law enforcement and served in the United States Air Force and Marine Reserves. He was shot and killed Monday. Sheriff Adam remarked that he was one of his older guys that provided guidance…
‘Do what it takes’ that is the motto for Singing River Health System as they’re hoping to end the pandemic one vaccine at a time. Today, Singing River delivered second dose Pfizer shots at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Pascagoula. They’re anticipating administering around 5,000 vaccines this week after already administering over 8,000 first dose shots. While their primary care…
New beginnings and job opportunities were available at the Win Job Center courtesy of the South Mississippi Regional Center. The organization held a job fair in Gulfport, recruiting a variety of positions such as LPNs, RNs, as well as administrative assistants. SMRC believes it is very important to reach out to the community and inform them this is more than…
There’s a new tool for Ocean Springs residents and visitors to ensure safety within the city. On Monday, the Ocean Springs Police Department announced they’ve partnered with ‘Relay’ providing an app that acts as a neighborhood watch. It’s not designed to replace 911, but can be used to report suspicious activity or non-emergency crime in real time. Those that download…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 825 new COVID-19 cases and 76 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 276,531 cases and 6,132 deaths. Here’s a look at the numbers by county in our area: Hancock County has 3,174 cases and 67 deaths Harrison County has 15,376 cases and 234 deaths Jackson County has 11,495 cases and 199…
A driver fled the scene of a hit and run after striking a pedestrian in a wheel chair in Pascagoula. The Pascagoula Police Department says officers were called to the scene on Highway 90 near Victoria Street at 6:57 p.m. last Friday. The suspect vehicle fled the scene in a light colored mid-sized SUV. According to the department, the victim…