One Ocean Springs girl now has a new place to play after the Make-A-Wish Foundation came together to give her a big surprise this afternoon. It’s a surprise fit for a princess! “We had no idea it was going to be this amazing or this extravagant, so you know it’s a big excitement.” Three-year-old Harper Andrew is currently battling acute…
Hurricane Zeta hit just a little more than two months ago, but many South Mississippians are still reeling from the storm’s effects. Federal help is now available for South Mississippians hit by Hurricane Zeta. Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce CEO Adele Lyons said, “Finally, we got the federal declaration on Hurricane Zeta, which happened on October 28th. Finally, on…
The Mental Health Association of South Mississippi has a new partnership with Big Ridge Baptist Church in D’Iberville, bringing more mental health awareness to homeless and low-income families who need help. The Pathway Resource Center at Big Ridge Baptist Church will continue their weekly Wednesday meetings January 6th from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Pathway Resource Center provides services…
Coastal Family Health Center and the Salvation Army continue to help in the fight against COVID and the seasonal flu. Today, South Mississippians lined up to get flu vaccines at the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Biloxi. The shots were free of charge and just one of many services Coastal Family Health Center’s mobile medical unit is offering throughout the…
There was a constant flow of traffic to receive the COVID-19 vaccine today as the start of phase 1A for administering the doses is in full swing. All healthcare personnel and those living in long-term care facilities qualify for the vaccine. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Harrison County Health Department in Gulfport set up a vaccination drive-thru for…
A reminder to Jackson County resident and travelers that there will be a temporary drawbridge closure in Ocean Springs tonight. Crews will be upgrading the Fort Bayou drawbridge on state route 609 in Jackson County. The repair project will include upgrades to the bridge’s motor, generator, gears, axles, and crews will also be repainting. The draw bridge is expected to…
The Long beach School District Board of Trustees did not have to search long or far for its next superintendent. Monday night, the five board members approved Dr. Talia Lock to serve as superintendent effective July 1st of this year. Lock grew up in Long Beach and graduated from Long Beach High in 1995 where she currently serves as principal….
Biloxi Police Department is searching for 15-year-old Azriel Griffis who reportedly ran away from the 12000 block of Old Highway 67. Griffis is described as being about 5’5” and weighs about 115 pounds and has brown hair. The Biloxi Police Department requests that anyone with information calls them at 228-392-0641 or call Biloxi Police Criminal Intelligence. Categories: Featured, Harrison County,…
Students in the Jackson County School District return to school tomorrow and the district’s superintendent sat down with News 25’s Grant Chighizola this afternoon to discuss his priorities for 2021. After making it through a fall semester unlike any other due to the challenges presented by COVID-19, Jackson County School Superintendent Dr. John Strycker is eager to begin the next…
Moss Point police are searching for a man involved in the New Year’s Eve shooting that claimed the life of 22-year-old Javantavous Davison. Twenty-one year-old Nathan Ramon Dubose is wanted for shooting and killing Davison in the area of Richard Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard. Dubose is considered armed and dangerous. Officers responded to the incident on New Year’s…
It’s time to put the Christmas cookies and champagne toasts behind us and honor those health and wellness New Year’s resolutions. It’s the first Monday of 2021 and there’s no time like the present to step up your health game, but don’t worry you don’t have to do it alone. The Long Beach Energy Club is here to help. They’re…
There’s a new Coast Transit Authority transit center and hub of operations in Gulfport. The fate of the old Harrison County Library in downtown Gulfport hung in the balance for years after Hurricane Katrina nearly demolished it. But on this day, it’s time to turn the page on a new chapter and life for the old library as the Coast…
There’s no need for unhealthy trendy diets. Eat Right Meal Prep has you covered when getting healthy for 2021. Searching for healthy food options can help you reach your New Year’s health goals. Eat Right Meal Prep on Cowan Road in Gulfport already has it all figured out. Owner Michele Clark said, “What you consume is what you are and…
Gulfport’s very own Mississippi Aquarium has reeled in one very prestigious recognition. It looks like they’re big fish now as they ranked number four by USA Today as one of the top ten in the category ‘Best New Attraction.’ They were selected by a poll with people from all over the country voting. The aquarium is thrilled to receive this…
As they say, the show must go on and it is at some South Mississippi theatres like Premiere Lux Cinema at Edgewater Mall in Biloxi. Social distancing guidelines are in effect with proper social distancing and other measures at the Biloxi theatre, but movies are still playing on the big screen. You can even rent your own theatre space to…
Vaccinations are here but they’re being distributed a little slower than expected. That’s what Governor Tate Reeves said this afternoon as he updates the state on where we stand with COVID-19. Governor Reeves believes the reason why the process is moving so slow is because the CDC’s decision to hold back and focus on whom should be getting the vaccine…
After getting married at Jones Park on New Years Day, Jen Jones was robbed of her father’s ashes while having a celebratory toast with her wedding party at the VFW in Gulfport where she worked for ten years. Friday night around 6 p.m. at the VFW on 15206 Dedeaux Road in Gulfport, Jen Jones realized someone got in her husband’s…
Looking for a creative space to head into the new year? Well, look no further than Our Creative Space, a new business on the Gulf Coast looking to help people showcase their talents and artistic abilities. Soothing music fills the room at Our Creative Space, a place where people and artists of every medium come together to collaborate on artistic…
COVID vaccines have been in Mississippi for a couple of weeks now. According to the Mississippi State Department of Health, 20,003 people have been vaccinated. Starting today, vaccination sites open across the state. Vaccinations are still in phase one focusing on healthcare workers and residents and staff at long term health care facilities. State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers wants to…
Senator Roger Wicker is supporting the COVID-19 relief package as Congress approves new aid and several Wicker-led bills. This past week, President Trump signed a new COVID-19 relief bill paired with legislation to fund the government through the end of fiscal year 2021. The government funding package included additional measures that will benefit Mississippi. Wicker says he helped guarantee support…
The Mississippi State Department of Heath has reported 1,616 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 223,677 cases and 4,884 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 2,138 new cases and 55 deaths Harrison County is now at 11,228 total cases and 160 deaths Jackson County has…
Today on Mom to Mom, we’ve got a very creative way to help your kids learn how to save money. Tags: Mom to Mom
A Gulf Coast family of three escaped a house fire located on Peyton Drive early this morning. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan says the family escaped the fire around 2:30 a.m. after smoke alarms alerted them of a fire in the home. Fire crews from Harrison County Fire Rescue, Gulfport Fire Department, and CRTC arrived to find fire shooting…
Every Monday on WXXV we feature a child from Mississippi hoping to get adopted. Today we’ll meet Raymon, a fun-loving, skateboarding 13-year-old. “Hi my name is Raymon and I’m 13 years old. I’ve been in Mississippi my whole life. And I like it because it’s big. I would like to live on the beach. “ “I was just fishing, and…