The Salvation Army is kicking off the Christmas season this Saturday with their annual Red Kettle Campaign. It will be held at the Edgewater Mall by J.C. Penny entrance at 2 p.m. Their will be a parade of superheroes that will conclude with a social distanced photo-op. The parade will be led by the Red Kettle mascot and the superheroes…
Hurricane Zeta cleanup efforts continue on the Coast. At the Gulf Coast Baptist Association, volunteers are coordinating disaster relief requests. Since the storm, the organization teams have helped out with debris cleanup, chainsaw work and more. Currently they are working on more than 200 requests for service. Executive Director Dr. Steven Mooneyham says the help comes free of charge, but…
MedPharmics is launching a clinical trial in Gulfport to test multiple therapeutics in the early treatment of COVID-19. The primary goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether investigational agents may effectively and safely treat COVID-19 among adults who have it but aren’t sick enough to be hospitalized. For more information visit www.activ-2.org. This site lists where the study…
Today dozens of veterans gathered in Gautier for Veterans Day. The American Legion honored all branches of military who have served our country and thanked those who continue to help the community. Respect, honor, and freedom were the words spoken throughout the American Legion in Gautier, honoring all military veterans on the 11th day of the 11th month at 11…
A local eyeglass lab serves its clients and its country by making eyeglasses for veterans. Superior Optical is an eyeglass lab based in Ocean Springs. The lab provides eyeglasses to multiple VA’s from the Coast all the way to New York. CEO Derek Bodart is also a Navy veteran himself and he takes pride in hiring veterans as well as…
Two South Mississippi nonprofits are teaming up in the fight against COVID. Thursday there will be free drive thru COVID testing at the Salvation Army Kroc Center. Free testing will be provided from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow for anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, such as fever, cough, and runny nose, through Coastal Family Health Center’s mobile unit at the…
House District 110 Representative Jeramey Anderson announced he will run for the Moss Point mayoral position. The Moss Point native was elected to the chamber through a special election in November 2013. At 21 years old, Anderson became the youngest African-American elected to a legislature in United States history. His campaign slogan, ‘restoring hope,’ refers to tackling problems like economic…
Hurricane Zeta caused damage all across the Coast, ripping away the entrance to Beauvoir. It’s one of the most well-known historical landmarks on the Coast and you can see the fence in disarray as you drive along Highway 90. Since the hurricane, only 25% of the fence has been mended. 90 percent of the fence fell during the windy storm….
Today in Gulfport, the community came together for a Veterans Day Ceremony at the VFW Post 2539. This free event was open to the public and for anyone looking to say thanks to those who served. Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes attended the ceremony and presented a proclamation. Mayor Hewes tells News 25 this is more than just a day off…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,256 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths including one in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 129,394 confirmed cases and 3,497 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 1,003 cases and 33 deaths Harrison County has 6,224 cases and 98 deaths Jackson County has 5,528 cases and…
After a year in the making, the Biloxi Fire Department was finally able to unveil their new ‘green’ trucks to the public this afternoon. Although the Biloxi Fire Department’s newest trucks are red in color, these fire trucks are considered ‘green’ trucks because they help reduce the carcinogen intake of the firefighters. Over the past year, an apparatus committee of…
Cadets from the University of Southern Mississippi are holding a 24 hour vigil at the Veterans Memorial Wall in Hattiesburg. This event is held each year, 24 hours before the city holds its annual Veterans Day Program. During that ceremony, the American flag, which has flown over the memorial for the past 12 months, will be lowered and given to…
As people prepare to hit the roads this holiday season, the Gulfport Police Department is asking everyone to remember one simple step that can save lives. Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel seasons on America’s roads and that increases the likelihood for vehicle accidents. That’s why Gulfport police are rolling out the Click it or Ticket campaign once again….
Gulfport police are searching for a suspect wanted for armed robbery that happened Saturday. According to police, DeMario White is wanted for armed robbery that happened in the 600 block of 26th ½ Street. He should be considered armed and dangerous. If you have information that could lead Gulfport police to his location, contact Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers. They pay…
As digital learning becomes more common for schools, the Gulfport School District is rolling out new pieces of hardware to keep their students and teachers connected. Laptop computers were delivered this afternoon to the school district’s technology support facility. Just over 4,000 Chromebooks and 545 laptops were provided as part of the Mississippi Connects Program which aims to provide every…
The Grand Bear Golf Club’s annual Folds of Honor Golf Tournament teed off today in Saucier. Despite a little drizzle early on, the tournament was a success. With Veterans Day Wednesday, the Grand Bear Golf Club held their second annual golf tournament benefitting Folds of Honor. Head Golf Professional Ian Kahn says the goal of the tournament is to help…
The Bacot McCarty Foundation’s biggest fundraising event for the year, ‘The Jolly,’ was canceled due to Hurricane Zeta. While this might be the par-tee you were expecting, the organization is still committed to raising money by having a silent auction. Last year, The Jolly raised millions of dollars for many various causes on the Coast. To help the community again,…
Preparations are underway in Biloxi for tonight’s finals in the Ms. Senior World Competition. Last night ladies from as far away as California rocked the stage at the Biloxi Civic Center in this debut event. Contestants sported active and yoga wear, some even wore gloves, boxing gloves and showed off some nifty moves. As the night’s preliminaries wrapped Monday, contestants…
The burn ban for Harrison County has officially been lifted as of Monday. The ban was issued due to the aftermath of Hurricane Zeta that left behind wide spread outages and piles of debris throughout the county. Fire Chief Pat Sullivan says the hazards from the storm and weather conditions made the ban necessary. He also reminds everyone to be…
The Mississippi Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a dispute between the governor and top lawmakers over control of the state budget. Two Republican leaders in the house sued Republican Governor Tate Reeves in early August, weeks after Reeves vetoed portions of some budget bills. House Speaker Philip Gunn and Speaker Pro Tempore Jason White said Reeves was encroaching on…
One person was sent to the hospital this morning following a rollover accident in Harrison County. Harrison County Fire Rescue was dispatched to a rural area of Riceville Road for a motor vehicle crash resulting in a roll over. The driver had to be extricated by Harrison County firefighters. The patient was transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries….
As the holidays inch closer, Booboo is hoping you’ll give her the gift of a forever home! This sweet senior pittie has found herself down on her luck after she was surrendered to the Humane Society of South Mississippi by her previous owners. She came in with her best pal, Grahams who has already been adopted. Now, Booboo is patiently…
Zeta debris removal continues throughout South Mississippi. Since soon after Zeta, Gulfport residents have had the option of taking their vegetative debris to a drop-off site located at the intersection of Hewes Avenue and Glover Street. That site is still open. Residents are asked to separate the vegetative debris and household waste and to place all of these items on…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 933 new COVID-19 cases and 37 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 128,138 confirmed cases and 3,480 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 984 cases and 33 deaths Harrison County has 6,184 cases and 97 deaths Jackson County has 5,481 cases and 103 deaths Stone County has…