One holiday tradition COVID-19 has really shaken up is Christmas Eve church services. While in-person church services have never been shut down by Mississippi’s governor, dozens of churches opted to hold services virtually as a precaution. Gulfport’s First United Methodist Church, located on 15th Street, is one of those churches. However, Senior Pastor Claire Dobbs says it felt important to…
Due to COVID-19, donations to the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign this year are a little different with less of the iconic Red Kettles and bellringers outside of local stores and more online options to give instead. For the rest of this week, donations to the Red Kettle Campaign can be given online at SalArmyALMKettle.org. and at the register during checkout…
Local law enforcement is back lending a helping hand to the community, providing a free meal for Christmas. This will be 31 years the Gulf Coast Public Safety Feed the Needy program has been helping feed those in need. One thousand meals were already served at Thanksgiving and a thousand more will be served for Christmas. This year, every agency…
A couple of Santa’s local helpers made sure the Christmas spirit made its way to the Gulf Coast. Christmas came early to the Ardoin family and others across the Coast as Extend a Hand, Help a Friend, Gulfport Police, Morning Star Baptist Church, and Councilman R. Lee Flowers filled in for Santa. Gulfport resident Leo Ardoin said, “I’m not used…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 1,167 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths with no new deaths in the southern six counties. The statewide total stands at 195,500 cases and 4,411 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 1,708 cases and 50 deaths Harrison County has 9,574 cases and…
The Mississippi Department of Corrections said autopsies are being done on two inmates who have passed away. Seventy-seven year-old Ronald Allen Estelle died Friday at a Greenville hospital. He had been taken there from the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman. The department says 58-year-old Stephon Hudderson died Wednesday in the infirmary of South Mississippi Correctional Institution. At least 99 inmates…
Two detention officers have been accused of attempting to smuggle drugs and cell phones into a Hinds County jail. Hinds County Sheriff’s Department Captain Tyree Jones says that Keirra Clark and Patricia Sandifer were arrested Thursday after the items were found. Jones says the items were discovered during a routine search at the Raymond Detention Center. He says the detention…
Living to be 85-years-old is a milestone to celebrate and the Barnett family couldn’t go without honoring their mother Irene’s special day. The backbone of the family is what they call her and they say she’s the glue that holds everybody together. Since COVID restricted family and social interaction, the Barnett’s hosted a drive-thru birthday celebration for the woman they…
The City of Biloxi hosted its first ever Christmas on Lameuse. This drive-thru holiday treat gifted Christmas bags for children under 11 years old. Cars lined up in front of Biloxi City Hall awaiting a meeting with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Children and parents showed up in full Christmas spirit dressed up in Christmas pajamas to receive their bags. The…
The House of Healing Church in Gulfport reached out to the community to feed its hunger needs. The church is doing its part to take care of those in their community. Hot dinner meals were served to anyone who wanted a plate. The drive-thru pick up allowed for cars to come to the church and ride by to grab as…
Leaving families thankful and full of joy, Biloxi High School students helped spread Christmas cheer across the Coast over the weekend. Changing the lives of complete strangers, the Biloxi High School Campus Security Council’s Project Presents Program transforms Christmas dreams into reality. Biloxi resident Samantha Chase said, “I feel extremely blessed. I’m crying. I’m overwhelmed with joy.” This year, the…
Tonight, the Mississippi Aquarium held its first beer-themed event, highlighting a wide variety of brews and aquatic wonders. Featuring selections from more than a dozen area breweries, attendees had the chance to stop by various tasting stations and sip on craft beer and enjoy a cold one with some live music. With unlimited beer tastings and complimentary food pairings, craft…
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Mega Millions draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. Categories: Mississippi State News, News Tags: lottery, lotto, Mega Millions, Mississippi Lottery
With Christmas only a week away, the Second Liners Mardi Gras Club of Biloxi and the East Biloxi Boys and Girls Club teamed up to bring a little Christmas cheer to the kids here on the Coast. Every year, the Second Liners help facilitate this Christmas party for the Boys and Girls Club. The kids got to enjoy a pizza…
The sounds of the holidays are resounding at one popular Biloxi intersection. Since before dawn, fundraisers for the annual Windy Swetman Kettlethon have lined the intersection at Porter Avenue and Biloxi, collecting money for the Salvation Army. This has become a holiday tradition for Windy Swetman, his family and friends. Earlier today, Windy Swetman, his father, and younger brother, along…
In Wiggins for the 11th year in a row, Caring and Sharing served their community, providing everything to make Christmas dinner. Due to COVID, the event location and set up were a little different. Usually everyone is welcome to the fair grounds and spends Christmas Day having a hot Christmas meal. This year, the organizers decided on a drive-thru brown…
Holiday travel and beyond will be safer now for dozens of South Mississippi children and infants thanks to a car seat giveaway and demonstration in Gulfport. A special delivery for some South Mississippi families Friday morning. They drove away with car seats thanks to the Safe Kids Gulf Coast Program. Brad Williams is one of the driving forces behind this…
The Pillars of Biloxi Community Elder-Care Services is preparing for the delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine which could arrive at the facility any day now. At the Pillars in Biloxi, the COVID-19 vaccine gives residents hope for change. The Pillars Administrator Sheila Bachtel said, “Our residents have been excited about the vaccine. We are hoping that our residents are able…
Sip, sip, hooray! The Mississippi Aquarium is gearing up for their first beer-themed event featuring selections from area breweries and of course the aquarium’s many aquatic wonders. News 25’s Jeff Haeger has more. Categories: Harrison County, Local News, News Tags: Ales at the Sails, Mississippi Aquarium
A Gulfport man has been sentenced to 40 years with 20 years to serve in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter and armed robbery. According to District Attorney Joel Smith, 21-year-old Xavier Lamar Simmons of Gulfport entered the guilty plea for those charges at the Hancock County Courthouse for the June 6th, 2018 shooting of D’Ante Washington at Martin Luther…
The Child Development Center in Harrison County never sells itself short with Christmas decorations. Especially when Mickey and the whole gang are invited as this year’s theme is a “Walt Disney World Winter Wonderland.” Walking through their hallway makes you feel as if you’re walking through Disney World with their numerous characters all decked out for Christmas. Most of their…
The state Supreme Court has ruled Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves acted within his rights when he partially vetoed a budget bill. Thursday’s decision is a reversal of a chancery court judge’s ruling in October. Reeves’ spokesperson, Bailey Martin, said the state’s high court interpreted the constitution “The way it was written.” The Republican governor was sued August 5th by two…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reports 2,507 new COVID-19 cases and 34 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 190,411 confirmed cases and 4,354 deaths Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 1,644 cases and 49 deaths Harrison County has 9,262 cases and 133 deaths Jackson County has 7,779 cases and 145…
A family of five escaped injury, but their home suffered major fire damage Wednesday evening. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, the fire is believed to have been caused by a fireplace. Harrison County Fire Rescue, CRTC, American Medical Response, and the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department responded to the house fire. No injuries were reported. Categories: Featured, Harrison…