They’re upping the ante and moving on up. The Spa at Beau Rivage Resort and Casino has earned the number 22 spot on ‘Spas of America’s top 100 spas of 2020.’ Do you need a break? Just a few moments to get away from it all? You’re not alone. Despite the COVID-related challenges of 2020, people were still searching for…
The Mississippi National Guard is sending troops to Washington D.C. for the Presidential Inauguration. A National Guard press release says that troops will work to keep the event a “safe and secure environment” to allow for a “peaceful transition of authority.” The Mississippi National Guard is part of a broad contingent of National Guard soldiers from various states that will…
There’s still some time to get your Mega Millions lottery ticket for a drawing featuring an all-time jackpot. The next drawing is tonight on WXXV! The jackpot soared to $750 million after no one won on Tuesday. This is the second largest Mega Millions jackpot in history. Also, after no one won the Powerball jackpot in Wednesday’s drawing, the top…
If you are in or near Hancock County Saturday, you may feel the ground shake and hear the roar of rocket engines. NASA will test-fire all four engines at once on its new space launch system at the Stennis Space Center at 4 p.m. which will hopefully be ready to fly to the moon in 2022. It’s the only rocket…
As Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaches us, one group here on the Coast is honoring his legacy with engaging events for citizens. For over 30 years, the Coastwide Martin Luther King Jr. Committee has been committed to celebrating the life and works of the man who changed America. Due to COVID-19 the committee will virtually host a series of…
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to locate a reported missing person. Thirty-nine-year-old Edward Birkla was reported missing Thursday. He was last seen on Christmas Day in the 1900 block of Popp’s Ferry Road. Edward Birkla has reportedly made statements of harming himself. Birkla is described as a white male, about 6’2” and weighs about 200…
Biloxi residents now have a new place to sit back and unwind in the downtown entertainment area. Fly Llama Brewing opened its doors for the first time today in the old Biloxi Brewing Building on Bohn Street. Fly Llama currently has 14 beers and seltzers on tap with more planned in the future. In addition to the taproom area, the…
Earlier This evening, Moss Point Mayor Mario King held a virtual state of the city address. After handing out awards to Moss Point citizens in recognition of their work in the community, Mayor King reviewed what his rejuvenation administration has done in the past three-and-a-half years. King noted his administration’s push for residents to keep their yards clean to help…
Mardi Gras events here on the Coast are looking very different this year. However, the crowning of the 2021 Barkloxi King and Queen will still commence. Reigning King Huckleberry Foofer and reigning Queen Okra Huckins will be giving up their thrones to the king and queen contestant that collects the most donations for the Humane Society of South Mississippi. For…
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 here on News 25 on Thursdays. Today, we take you to stop number 20 of the Biloxi Walking Tour with Biloxi Library Historian Jane Shambra. At 770 Jackson Street stands the Redding House, one of the…
COVID-19 has caused the need for help to go up exponentially, one Biloxi based non-profit is going above and beyond to meet the needs of those in our local community while also expanding their services. Like it’s namesake and biblical background story, Loaves and Fishes feeds the multitudes and in the wake of COVID, they’re going above and beyond their…
A new brewery is celebrating its grand opening this afternoon in Downtown Biloxi, giving local residents a new choice in downtown entertainment. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more from the tap room of Fly Llama Brewing. Categories: Harrison County, Local News, News Tags: Fly Llama Brewing
At the Harrison County Courthouse in Gulfport, Governor Tate Reeves announces two new judicial appointments. Former District Attorney Joel Smith has been appointed to the Mississippi Court of Appeals and former Chief Prosecutor Crosby Parker has been appointed to Harrison County District Attorney. The two men have worked together as lawyers for the last ten years. Governor Reeves has full…
Governor Tate Reeves shares frustrations with COVID vaccine roll out. Getting the COVID vaccine into arms as soon as doses are available is the goal for Governor Tate Reeves. In Gulfport Thursday, the governor told News 25 that the state of Mississippi has only put half the doses the state has received in arms and he is frustrated. “Hospitals across…
It’s been almost three months since Hurricane Zeta pummeled our area and some people are still waiting for repairs to be complete. As many of us South Mississippians know, it’s best to assess damages as quickly as possible after a hurricane or storm and file a claim with your insurance company, and get a professional appraisal of the damage to…
The president of the Mississippi Lottery Corporation is warning people not to fall victim to scams. Tom Shaheen says in a news release Wednesday that fake communications about lottery winnings are common. He says the corporation was told about a scam in Mississippi with people receiving phone calls about a second chance at winning the Mega Millions jackpot. The news…
Our state legislators are once again mulling over pay increases for teachers. A Senate bill unanimously passed the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday. It would give certified teachers with three or more years of experience a $1,000 pay increase. Teachers with two years of experience and less would get a $1,110 bump. That would bring them to a starting salary…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 1,948 new COVID-19 cases and 41 new deaths including three in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 245,847 cases and 5,356 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 2,469 cases and 57 deaths Harrison County is now at 12,806 total cases and now…
The Gulfport Fire Department family is mourning the loss of one of their own. Former Fire Chief James White passed away earlier this week. Chief White began his career with the department in 1965. Just under 20 years later, he came to lead the department in 1984 as chief. Chief White retired in 1990, but came out of retirement to…
On a day that was much to do about the return of Michael Thomas and Alvin Kamara, the New Orleans Saints made it even more about their defense in a slime-filled 21-9 win over the Chicago Bears. Both Thomas and Kamara scored touchdowns in their respective returns of a game that never really felt like the Saints were in danger…
Later this month, families on the Coast will have the chance to step back in time and explore a piece of nautical history. The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum announced today that the Pinta will dock at the Biloxi Schooner Pier for tours beginning January 29th and running through February 16th. The Pinta is an exact replica of one of…
Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day and it comes during unprecedented times this year as many children of all ages head back to school virtually and online. News 25’s Grace Boyles sits down with two community members that work to bring attention to the realities of human trafficking in the nation and here on the Gulf Coast. The dangers…
One Harrison County city took quite a few hits during last year’s storm season, but is making progress and heading toward a full recovery. Tropical Storm Cristobal and Hurricane Zeta caused millions of dollars in damage in Pass Christian, but Mayor Chipper McDermott says things are moving forward. The Pass Harbor, both old and new, are back up and running….
Informing and preparing the public about disaster weather, man-made emergencies, and much more, Harrison County appoints a new emergency management director. Matt Stratton was recently promoted to director of emergency management in Harrison County, filling the vacancy left in 2020 after Rupert Lacy retired. Stratton looks forward to working with community members and sharing helpful information to keep us safe…