Flooding concern warning from Harrison County EMA
News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is in Harrison County with an update from Harrison County EMA. Categories: Featured, Hancock County, Local News, News Tags: flooding, harrison county, Weather
Mega Millions winning numbers for March 23rd, 2021
Here are the winning Mega Millions numbers for March 23rd, 2021. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. Categories: Mississippi State News, News Tags: lottery, lotto, Mega Millions, Mississippi Lottery
Pass Christian candidates speak at town hall forum
Tonight, voters in the Pass learned more about the candidates who wish to represent them for the next four years. A candidates town hall forum was sponsored by the Gazebo Gazette and held at the Pass Christian High School gym. Those in attendance heard remarks from outgoing Pass Christian Mayor Chipper McDermott and School District Superintendent Dr. Carla Evers. Candidates…
New Orleans man guilty in 2018 Waveland bank robbery
Terry Madison III, of New Orleans, pled guilty this morning for the 2018 robbery of the Woodforest Bank located inside the Waveland Walmart. He was sentenced to 15 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $2,304 for the funds he received during this crime. Waveland detectives coordinated…
Rainy weather covers the Coast
News 25’s Grace Boyles has more on the weather conditions around the Coast. Categories: Harrison County, Local News, News Tags: rain, Weather
Singing River Health System named Center of Excellence in robotic surgery
Singing River Health System becomes the region’s first Center of Excellence in robotic surgery. Surgeons at Singing River use the most advanced technologies to improve patient outcomes, reduce risk of wound complications, and pain post operation. To celebrate the new award, employees played a few games and had friendly robotics competitions using the robotic surgery equipment. Singing River has performed…
Biloxi proclaims March as ‘Irish Heritage Month’
St. Patrick’s Day has come and gone, but Irish celebrations haven’t stopped in Biloxi for the month of March. At today’s Biloxi City Council meeting, Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich put on his green jacket and drank green punch to celebrate with members of the Hibernia Marching Society. Mayor Gilich presented the society with an official proclamation designating March as ‘Irish…
Revving up for events at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum
The Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi is setting the stage for the return of some popular events for people all across the board. The COVID-19 pandemic has turned everything upside down over the past year, but some things are returning somewhat back to normal. The Mississippi Coast Coliseum will come to life again on April 8th with a show by…
Easter celebrations and COVID-19
All around the world, Easter preparations are underway as Resurrection Day is just around the corner. COVID-19’s drastic impact on every holiday in the last year has changed the way people gather and celebrate. Church services on Easter are no exception. However, many local churches will open their doors to in-person services and provide an online worship option come April…
Remembering Col. Phyllis Luttman
The Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is asking for community support. One of their long-time volunteers and members Retired Air Force Col. Phyllis Luttman recently died and they want to honor her community service with a memorial. The Biloxi Bay Area Chamber has set up a GoFundMe account for Col. Phyllis Luttman who passed away March 1st. Col. Luttman…
Salvation Army helping those in need with stimulus payments
While many have received their first, second, and now third round of stimulus checks, there are some people who haven’t yet because they do not have a physical address to use. This has been a problem for the homeless who qualify for stimulus money, but there is some good news for those in the South Mississippi area. The Salvation Army…
Singing River Health System has administered over 30,000 COVID-19 vaccines
Governor Tate Reeves announced Mississippi has given one million COVID-19 vaccine shots. Singing River Health System is excited to be a small part of the state hitting that milestone. Singing River has been able to administer over 30,000 vaccines along the Coast. They plan to continue to get vaccines to teachers in schools and throughout the community. The health system…
D’Iberville Middle School gym suffers weather damage
Damage from today’s severe weather is already being reported by emergency management. D’Iberville Middle School’s gym suffered damage to its roof this afternoon due to high wind gusts from the storms that have rolled through. There appears to be a section of the roof of the gym hanging over the side of the building. There was some water damage that…
Gulfport Egg-Stravaganza drive-thru postponed
The weather is putting a little bit of a damper on the Gulfport Egg-Stravaganza Drive-thru Egg Hunt that was supposed to be happening this evening at the Gulfport Sportsplex. The modified Easter Egg Hunt has been postponed to next Tuesday, March 30th at 6 p.m. Due to COVID-19, the hunt this year will be a drive-thru format. However, there will…
Monster Jam® Returns for an Action-Packed Weekend of Family Fun with Fans in Biloxi from April 30 – May 2
The most action-packed experience for families returns after a pandemic pause, roaring into Biloxi at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum on Friday April 30th through Sunday, May 2nd. Monster Jam features the ultimate mix of high-flying action and four-wheel excitement. Tickets start at $20 on ticketmaster.com with Monster Jam preferred customers able to purchase advance tickets starting today before tickets go…
It’s National Puppy Day!
Today is National Puppy Day! To commemorate the occasion, the Humane Society of South Mississippi let News 25 stop by and play with their nine puppies that are currently up for adoption. If you would like to take home one of these fur-babies, the adoption center is open 10 p.m. until 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Bianca Janik with HSSM…
Harrison County EMA advises residents to be prepared for potential flooding
With the predicted rainfall, the Harrison County Emergency Management Agency warns residents of potential flooding in low lying areas, creeks, and rivers. Residents should monitor weather and take the necessary precautions to make sure their property is ready. This can be done by cleaning out drainage areas, securing existing tarps, and putting up sandbags. The Harrison County EMA also warns…
Two arrested in Gulfport shooting on South Carolina Avenue
Two arrests have been made in a shooting that happened yesterday in Gulfport. Police arrested 19-year-old Brandon Pittman on one count of aggravated assault and 20-year-old Unkeem Hollis on two counts of shooting into a vehicle and one count of aggravated assault. The incident happened on Monday, shortly after 4 p.m. when officers received a 911 call reporting a shooting…
Feral Feline Coalition cares for feral cats in Ocean Springs
It’s not only the beginning of the spring season, but it’s also kitten season. This refers to the time of year when cats are breeding and having litters of kittens. In an effort to control the cat population in Ocean Springs, the Feral Feline Coalition captures, neuters, and releases cats. The nonprofit is donation driven. Last year they collected over…
Preps underway for Spring Arts Festival in Ocean Springs
It’s spring time here on the Mississippi Coast and that means festival time will soon be in full swing. Over in Ocean Springs, downtown streets are being marked and prepared for the Spring Arts Festival set to run this coming Saturday and Sunday. This year’s festival will include COVID-19 safety precautions and also include an expanded footprint. Vendors will run…
Jeepin’ the Coast announces 2021 schedule
After having to cancel its 2020 event, Jeepin’ the Coast is planning a jam-packed four-day event for June 2021. Sunday, the 2021 Jeepin’ the Coast schedule was announced on its Facebook page and a couple new events are featured in this year’s line-up of Jeep events. Jeeps will now be able to participate in a sound contest called ‘Shakin’ the…
St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store coming to Ocean Springs
A new thrift store is coming to Ocean Springs. The St. Vincent De Paul will have its grand opening this Thursday at 10 a.m. Unlike any other thrift store on the Coast, the St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store is created to help the homeless. The thrift store is opening to help fund a homeless shelter for the less fortunate…
Be aware of alligators spotted at Whitehead Lake in Pascagoula
Alligators have been spotted in Pascagoula’s I.G. Levy Memorial Park in Whitehead Lake. News 25’s Sabria Reid takes us to a mini warehouse right across the street from the alligator sightings. There are more than just ducks walking around at Whitehead Lake in Pascagoula. Alligators have recently been spotted by neighbors and park visitors, including our camera today. Across the…
Deadline for 2020 tax return filings is May 17th
COVID-19’s effects have been far-reaching, even stretching into Uncle Sam’s territory, and by that, we mean taxes and the way we file them. There will be some major changes in filing your 2020 tax return this year that likely impacts everyone, including those who typically do not file. Tax professionals at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service have been fielding a lot…