A Bay St. Louis man is looking for help after his home was severely damaged by Hurricane Zeta. Trees fell on Gary Spencer Smith’s home of over 20 years. With damage all over the Gulf Coast from Hurricane Zeta, this Bay St. Louis resident is in disbelief to the damage done to his home. Gary Spencer Smith lives alone and…
In the age of virtual learning, high speed internet is a must for all students. That’s in part why C Spire announced the addition of the state’s 15 community colleges to Mississippi’s optical network, the state’s research and development program. With the addition, the program will offer a fiber network, higher internet speeds, and more to the community colleges. C…
Lace up your shoes and take a stroll with News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf in today’s edition of Live Local, a series you can catch on News 25 on Thursdays. For this week, we visit the French colonial cemetery, the oldest known French colonial cemetery in the South and second oldest in the United States. What was originally the site of…
Governor Tate Reeves took the time today to update the state on its stance with COVID-19. Reeves held a Facebook live briefing today rather than in his usual press room because he and his family are currently isolating after one of his daughters tested positive for COVID-19. He says there’s been a significant uptick in cases across the board. Governor…
They put their lives on the line to protect and serve everyday and on this day some of our South Mississippi law enforcement officers received the recognition they deserve at the 10th annual Crime Stoppers Law Enforcement Appreciation Awards. For the past ten years, it’s been a packed house at the annual Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers awards, but this year,…
A coronavirus vaccine could be available to healthcare workers and first responders in Mississippi as soon as next month. State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Beyers said Mississippi has been tentatively approved to receive an initial round of 183,000 doses of the vaccine. The vaccine is being developed by Pfizer and partner Biontech. Supplies are limited so those who are the most…
Another 709,000 Americans filed first-time claims for unemployment benefits last week on a seasonally adjusted basis. The labor department reported those official numbers Thursday. There were also nearly 300,000 new pandemic unemployment assistance filings. That program gives benefits to those who aren’t eligible for normal state aid such as people who are self-employed. If you include that number, first-time claims…
On November 12, 2020, at approximately 2:51 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department was dispatched to a suspect abusing an animal and acting irate in the 2400 block of 25th Avenue. As the officers approached the suspect, the suspect pointed a firearm at the officers. The white male suspect was engaged by two white officers. The suspect was transported to a…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,271 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths including two in Harrison County and one in Hancock County. The statewide total stands at 130,665 confirmed cases and 3,514 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 1,008 cases and 34 deaths Harrison County has 6,279 cases and 100 deaths Jackson…
Coastal Family Health teamed up with the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Biloxi to provide free coronavirus testing to the community. The drive-thru style format allowed residents with any symptoms of COVID-19 to get tested and receive results within 24 to 48 hours. It’s all an effort to help with the recent spike of COVID-19 cases in Mississippi. The two…
A new senior living facility is set to open soon in Biloxi, creating more jobs and featuring brand new amenities. Caring for our senior citizens is an important task and a new facility off Popp’s Ferry Road is set to bring a new touch to senior care. Caroline Barry said, “We like to participate in that growth and development and…
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The Biloxi School District revealed its newest addition to its arts program this evening. Education in the arts on the Mississippi Gulf Coast received an upgrade Wednesday evening with the unveiling of the Biloxi school’s state-of-the-art theatrical facility. Over two years after its groundbreaking, the performing arts center is finished. The facility boasts 950 seats, a 5,000 square foot stage,…
The Salvation Army is kicking off the Christmas season this Saturday with their annual Red Kettle Campaign. It will be held at the Edgewater Mall by J.C. Penny entrance at 2 p.m. Their will be a parade of superheroes that will conclude with a social distanced photo-op. The parade will be led by the Red Kettle mascot and the superheroes…
Hurricane Zeta cleanup efforts continue on the Coast. At the Gulf Coast Baptist Association, volunteers are coordinating disaster relief requests. Since the storm, the organization teams have helped out with debris cleanup, chainsaw work and more. Currently they are working on more than 200 requests for service. Executive Director Dr. Steven Mooneyham says the help comes free of charge, but…
MedPharmics is launching a clinical trial in Gulfport to test multiple therapeutics in the early treatment of COVID-19. The primary goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether investigational agents may effectively and safely treat COVID-19 among adults who have it but aren’t sick enough to be hospitalized. For more information visit www.activ-2.org. This site lists where the study…
Today dozens of veterans gathered in Gautier for Veterans Day. The American Legion honored all branches of military who have served our country and thanked those who continue to help the community. Respect, honor, and freedom were the words spoken throughout the American Legion in Gautier, honoring all military veterans on the 11th day of the 11th month at 11…
A local eyeglass lab serves its clients and its country by making eyeglasses for veterans. Superior Optical is an eyeglass lab based in Ocean Springs. The lab provides eyeglasses to multiple VA’s from the Coast all the way to New York. CEO Derek Bodart is also a Navy veteran himself and he takes pride in hiring veterans as well as…
Two South Mississippi nonprofits are teaming up in the fight against COVID. Thursday there will be free drive thru COVID testing at the Salvation Army Kroc Center. Free testing will be provided from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow for anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, such as fever, cough, and runny nose, through Coastal Family Health Center’s mobile unit at the…
House District 110 Representative Jeramey Anderson announced he will run for the Moss Point mayoral position. The Moss Point native was elected to the chamber through a special election in November 2013. At 21 years old, Anderson became the youngest African-American elected to a legislature in United States history. His campaign slogan, ‘restoring hope,’ refers to tackling problems like economic…
Hurricane Zeta caused damage all across the Coast, ripping away the entrance to Beauvoir. It’s one of the most well-known historical landmarks on the Coast and you can see the fence in disarray as you drive along Highway 90. Since the hurricane, only 25% of the fence has been mended. 90 percent of the fence fell during the windy storm….
Today in Gulfport, the community came together for a Veterans Day Ceremony at the VFW Post 2539. This free event was open to the public and for anyone looking to say thanks to those who served. Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes attended the ceremony and presented a proclamation. Mayor Hewes tells News 25 this is more than just a day off…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,256 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths including one in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 129,394 confirmed cases and 3,497 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 1,003 cases and 33 deaths Harrison County has 6,224 cases and 98 deaths Jackson County has 5,528 cases and…
After a year in the making, the Biloxi Fire Department was finally able to unveil their new ‘green’ trucks to the public this afternoon. Although the Biloxi Fire Department’s newest trucks are red in color, these fire trucks are considered ‘green’ trucks because they help reduce the carcinogen intake of the firefighters. Over the past year, an apparatus committee of…