As we start preparing for the holidays, you might want to prepare yourself for these statistics about food insecurity. These numbers have gone up since the pandemic, but as of now within Mississippi one in five adults and one in three children are experiencing food insecurity. The nonprofit ‘Feeding the Gulf Coast’ envisions a future with a hunger-free central Gulf…
Voters are headed to the polls for a runoff special election to decide who Harrison County’s next tax collector will be. Interim Tax Collector Sharon Nash Barnett and District Five Supervisor Connie Rockco were the top two vote getters out of a field of five candidates in the November 3rd general election. Official returns show that Barnett led all candidates…
After a delay opening the ice rink due to Hurricane Zeta, ice skating at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum has returned for the winter season. Skating enthusiasts to beginners are welcome to hit the ice. Admission is $13 and includes ice skate rental. The rink is open to skaters two to four times a day in 90-minute time slots from now…
With the kids home for Thanksgiving break you might be looking for some fun crafts to keep them entertained. Well, save your cardboard boxes because the possibilities are endless when you think ‘inside’ the box. Two Men and a Truck in Gulfport showed what a little hot glue, yarn, ribbon, cardboard, and imagination can do. Sales and Marketing Manager Emily…
In honor of Thanksgiving, the Biloxi Library on Howard Avenue is taking patrons into kitchens of the past. In their display ‘Happiness is Homemade’ you can view a wide array of cooking utensils that might have been used for cooking former Thanksgiving dinners. It’s an interesting and informative display that even features utensils you wouldn’t find in today’s kitchens. When…
For anyone looking for a warm home-cooked meal this Thanksgiving holiday, look no further than Bay St. Louis. For 35 years, the Kelly family has provided a free Thanksgiving meal to the community. They will do so again this Thursday at Our Lady of the Gulf Community Center. Due to COVID-19, this year’s meal will include dine-in, carry-out, and curbside…
We have a happy update on a story that aired on WXXV last Monday. The fallen tree on disabled vet and Gulfport resident Brian McDowell’s home has been removed. During Zeta, a tree fell on McDowell’s mobile home and cracked the roof of his and his wife’s bedroom. McDowell said he waited five days after the storm to report the…
Just a week after Mayor Latoya Cantrell announced there will be no Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans, the first Mississippi Gulf Coast Mardi Gras Association has canceled its parade as well. The North Bay Area Mardi Gras Association released a statement today declaring the cancellation of its 2021 Mardi Gras parade. The statement said that the association along with…
Mississippi has released its COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. A distribution timeline for vaccines is still being developed, but State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs expects the first doses in Mississippi as early as December. With limited vaccine supplies to start, Mississippi’s draft plan calls for about more than 156,000 paid and unpaid workers in healthcare settings with potentially infectious patients…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 699 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths across the state today. The statewide total stands at 143,879 confirmed cases and 3,676 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County now has 1,141 cases and 37 deaths Harrison County now has 6,825 cases and 105 deaths Jackson County now has 6,068…
Retired K9 Officer Rambo from the Pascagoula Police Department passed away in October and is missed this holiday season. A loyal partner in crime and best friend to handler Lt. Richard Davis, Rambo is missed and never forgotten. The outpour of community support has helped him and his family since the loss of the beloved K9. The holidays are an…
Arts and crafts make perfect personalized gifts for Christmas and the Vancleave Arts and Crafts Fair hosted over 35 vendors with unique handmade items. Friends of the Vancleave Public Library hosted their 24th annual Vancleave Arts and Crafts Fair. For those who need to get some Christmas shopping done, the creative and hand-made wreaths, mugs, and art were available at…
Christmas shopping has already begun on the Coast. With unique local vendors, there were plenty of items to gift loved ones this weekend in Downtown Biloxi. In Biloxi this weekend, it was Christmas in the city. Business owners set up their tents and tables to attract Christmas shoppers this holiday season. Locals enjoyed the outside event and took full advantage…
A 19-year-old was arrested this weekend by Gulfport police on one count of manslaughter. Around 1 a.m. on Saturday morning, police responded to Memorial Hospital in reference to a juvenile shooting victim who later died from his injuries. During their investigation, detectives determined that Jeremiah Alexander Becker and the victim were playing with firearms near Henderson Avenue and Third Street…
Multiple fire departments responded to a woods fire in Gulfport Sunday. The fire originated in Gulfport near 53rd Avenue and 28th Street. Long Beach and Gulfport Fire Departments were on the scene and helped to contain the flames. There are no reported injuries as a result and no homes were damaged. Categories: Featured, Harrison County, Local News, News Tags: brush…
Gulfport Police responded to an accident involving a motorcycle this evening on Railroad Street. Police tell News 25 the accident involved a vehicle and a motorcycle and two people on the motorcycle had to be transported to a local hospital. They are both listed in critical condition. Categories: Harrison County, Local News, News Tags: accident, Gulfport
The Spirit of Christmas is coming to the City of Biloxi. Their 16th annual Christmas in the City is tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Biloxi’s Rue Magnolia District. Those attending have the chance to see Santa, enjoy live entertainment, as well as shop from the multiple arts and crafts vendors. Christmas in the City almost didn’t…
Although COVID moved their troop meetings online for months, Girl Scout Troop 3577 has still been able to help find a way to help their community. Saturday at T&N Feed and Supplies in Ocean Springs, Troop 3577 will be teaming up with the Humane Society of South Mississippi to put on an adoption and pet supplies drive from 10 a.m….
Birds were at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi early this morning. Beau Rivage and Extra Table donated 300 turkeys to local charities. The turkeys were picked up at the Beau’s warehouse receiving dock by the recipients. They gave them to local charities knowing they would be able to find families truly needing assistance this Thanksgiving. Among those collecting the birds…
The Gulfport Police Department is sharing big news! Members of the department’s S.W.A.T. Team were honored with the Medal of Valor award. The Medal of Valor is the highest national honor for valor that can be awarded to a public safety officer. According to the Bureau of Justice, the medal is given to public safety officers who have exhibited exceptional…
A Gulfport veteran is raising concerns after experiencing several burglaries over the last 18 months. Freddie Moore is a Gulfport veteran whose home located on Monroe Street has been burglarized seven times in the past 18 months. His home was built by his father in 1949 and he’s lived there off and on his entire life. In the last year…
Pass Christian’s chamber of commerce is sharing some exciting holiday news! In hopes of encouraging local shopping this Christmas, they have launched their 2020 Holiday Passport Program. Visit a business listed on the passport and you’ll get a stamp. Visit eight of these participating businesses and you’ll be entered into a gift card drawing from one of the participating stores….
November is ‘Adopt a Senior Pet’ Month and with a little more than a week left, you still have time to visit your local animal shelter and take home a senior furry friend. The Humane Society of South Mississippi has 282 pets in their care right now and many of them are five years and older. One of those pets…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,638 new COVID-19 cases and 23 new deaths including one new death in Jackson County. The statewide total stands at 140,429 confirmed cases and 3,642 deaths. Here are the numbers for our areas: Hancock County now has 1,114 cases and 37 deaths Harrison County has 6,666 cases and 105 deaths Jackson County has…