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…
Coastal Family Health Center will administer the COVID-19 vaccine, a series of two shots, to those who are 75 years and older. Administration of the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will initially be available at four convenient locations, offering drive-thru service at no out-of-pocket cost. Follow up appoints for the second dose will be made at the same…
Coastal Family Health Center’s Vancleave clinic was open for its first day administering the COVID-19 vaccine. The Moderna vaccine was administered to everyone 75 years old or older and healthcare workers. Patients are asked to call in advance for an appointment just to ensure their vaccine is at the right temperature to be distributed. Upon arrival, there’s an option of…
When it gets cold like this and we think of fires, it’s usually about how to light one in our fire places, but when the temperature drops, potential fire hazards go up. In a matter of seconds, a space heater can go from warming up your house to burning it down. Biloxi Fire Deputy Chief of Fire Prevention Caleb Hudson…
It’s almost National Championship football time between Alabama and Ohio State and that means bettors have made their way to local sportsbooks to place their bets on the matchup. Draft Kings at Scarlet Pearl Sports Book Manager Brad Carpenter is glad the national championship game is being held following a season filled with COVID-19 concerns. The Crimson Tide enter tonight’s…
The baby sloth at Wild Acres is one! The birthday celebration was shared with supporters online. Sammy the Sloth hung around for his birthday. The crew at Wild Acres went live on Facebook to share his birthday party with supporters. Wild Acres Owner Cody Breland said, “Who wouldn’t want to celebrate Sammy’s birthday through Facebook live?” Upon arrival, Sammy took…
It’s CBD Awareness Month and Your CBD Store in Ocean Springs is celebrating its one-year anniversary with customers and community members. Helping people reach their personal health goals is the mission of Natalie Goff, part owner of Your CBD Store. To celebrate the store’s success over the past year, samples, raffles, and discounts were given out to those who came…
Here’s a look at the snow up in Starkville at Mississippi State. Video courtesy of Mississippi State University. Categories: Mississippi State News, News Tags: Mississippi State University, snow, starkville, Weather
The Salvation Army’s cold weather shelters are open through the night of January 12th. This includes the Salvation Army Gulfport Outreach Center on 22nd Street in Gulfport and the Pascagoula Corp and Social Services center on Nathan Hale Avenue in Pascagoula. These shelters are open when it is 35 degrees outside or 40 degrees with inclement weather. Space is assigned…
On Thursday, current Pascagoula Mayor Dr. Steve Demetropoulos announced on Facebook he will not be running for re-election this spring. Following this announcement, Dr. Jay Willis declared via a press release Saturday that he will be throwing his hat in the ring for mayor of Pascagoula. Dr. Willis is a retired local dentist and native to Pascagoula. After retiring from…
Every Monday here on WXXV we feature a child from Mississippi hoping to get adopted. Today, we’ll meet James, a 13-year-old who likes all kinds of sports and hopes to one day travel the world. If you would like to learn more about adopting James call 601-359-4133. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services website is www.mdcps.ms.gov. Next Monday at…
The 2020 high school football season may be over on the Gulf Coast. However, college football recruiting is far from over. Gulf Coast Elite Training is helping those high school football players who are hoping to play the game at the next level with a free showcase and camp tomorrow starting at 11 a.m. at Milner Stadium. The camp will…
Jobs are hard to come by in the middle of a global pandemic, but Harrah’s Gulf Coast now has 40 job openings for Gulf Coast residents. Harrah’s is hosting a career fair that was held today and again tomorrow with the possibility of people being hired on the spot. They are trying to fill positions with their new environmental services…
It looks like brighter days are ahead for those who are receiving money in the second round of stimulus checks. About two-thirds of the second round of stimulus payments have hit Americans’ bank accounts. Fifty-nine percent of Americans say as soon as they get their $600, they’ll use it to pay household bills, but what about small business owners? Well,…
The Mega Millions jackpot for tonight has jumped to a whopping $510 million. Officials say this jackpot could be the 10th largest prize in the game’s history and the highest it’s been since March 2019. Back on Tuesday night, the Mega Millions lottery jackpot climbed to nearly half a billion dollars after no one matched all the winning numbers. You…
Thousands of seniors on the Gulf Coast have been vaccinated this week with the Moderna vaccine. Today at the D’Iberville Community Center, walk-in patients were given their first of two doses. Memorial had 800 Moderna vaccines at this D’Iberville location today. Doors opened at 9 a.m. St. Martin resident Arlene Stewart received her first dose of the vaccine. “I am…
One of our own, former News 25 Production Assistant and USM Gulf Coast Film School graduate Daniele ‘Dani’ Bolf was actually working at the United States Capitol when the chaos erupted and gunfire broke out in Washington, D.C. this week. News 25’s Toni Miles has an exclusive one-on-one interview and account of that day that rocked our nation and the…