After months of rehab following a groundbreaking surgery that called upon an array of doctors with human and animal expertise, Stella the Sand Tiger Shark has returned to her habitat at the Mississippi Aquarium. On September 29th, Stella underwent an innovative spinal surgery to help correct the shark’s curvature of her spine from scoliosis and kyphosis. Stella’s condition caused her…
Although COVID-19 has caused some of the Coast’s traditional St. Patrick’s Day festivities to be canceled, the Hibernia Marching Society is still finding ways to celebrate Irish culture throughout March. Due to a blown fuse, the Biloxi Lighthouse was unable to turn green Thursday evening. However, once it’s fixed, the lighthouse will be sporting its new color for all of…
On today’s edition of Live Local, News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf takes us to a place in Biloxi that will ‘surely put a smile on.’ McDonald’s. Biloxi has been lovin’ it since 1962 when patrons could look for the city’s original Golden Arches on Pass Road. What’s more iconic that the fast-food chain’s signature Big Mac with two all-beef patties? Ronald…
Blue skies ahead for the John C. Robinson Brown Condor Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum. Recent donations, including several from an anonymous donor, are taking the Gulfport Museum to new heights. Kenneth Tims picked up a lot of skills during his time with the Navy. Dressing mannequins wasn’t one of them, but this South Mississippi retiree proved to be a quick…
When winter weather forced blood drive cancellations, the impact was more than just a canceled appointment, it meant less blood products available for patient emergencies here and across the country. So, Gateway United Methodist decided to host a blood drive to help those out in the community. The church began hosting blood drives about eight months ago and have been…
Although COVID has caused some of the Coast’s traditional St. Patrick’s Day festivities to be canceled, the Hibernia Marching Society is still finding ways to celebrate Irish culture throughout the month of March. News 25’s Grace Boyles has more. Categories: Harrison County, Local News, News Tags: biloxi lighthouse, hibernia marching society
We know now the identities of the two who were shot and killed Wednesday in Gulfport. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer identified them as 44-year-old Augusta Brooks of Gulfport and 59-year-old Gerald Smith of Gulfport. Their bodies were sent to the Biloxi Crime Lab for an autopsy. Around 3 p.m. yesterday, police responded to reports of a shooting on 19th…
Friday night’s alright for fighting! It’s also the perfect night for the return of local MMA fighter Jason Knight. You can catch Jason making his mixed martial arts return tomorrow night at the Biloxi Civic Center and on UFC Fight Pass. This will be his first MMA fight in two years, coming off of two bare knuckle fighting championship bouts…
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr made a visit to Harrison County this morning. Mississippi Public Service Commission and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College teamed up to welcome Commissioner Carr. The main focus of the visit to the Coast was to talk about the expansion of 5G, broadband internet expansion, and the need for tower technicians. The FCC completed its funding round,…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 479 new COVID-19 cases and 21 new deaths including one in both Harrison and Jackson counties. The statewide total stands at 296,154 cases and 6,764 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 3,502 cases and 77 deaths Harrison County is at 16,780 cases and…
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Powerball draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. Categories: Mississippi State News, News Tags: lottery, lotto, Mississippi Lottery, powerball
When the Bonnet Carre Spillway is opened, it can have impacts on marine life in the Mississippi Sound. Sixteen-year-old Emerson Morris, a St. Patrick Catholic High School student, is trying to improve water quality on the Coast. Emerson Morris is taking her science project this year to a new level. The St. Patrick Catholic High School sophomore says the algal…
President Joe Biden sharply criticizing Texas and Mississippi for lifting coronavirus restrictions, saying: “The last thing we need is Neanderthal thinking that, in the meantime everything’s fine, take off your mask. Forget it.” During a meeting with lawmakers, Biden denounced the move to reverse COVID-19 safety policies including mask mandates and accused the Republican governors of the two states of…
Teachers and staff in the Harrison County School District are joining their fellow educators on the Coast in getting the COVID-19 vaccine. HCSD employees met at the district’s Center for Excellence in Gulfport this afternoon to get their shots and protect themselves against the virus. A total of 150 doses of the Pfizer vaccine were made available today and the…
As more people get vaccinated, more public events and Coast traditions are slowly and safely coming back to life. They won’t be painting the town green like they have in the past, but on Thursday, they’ll be lighting it green, literally, at the Biloxi Lighthouse. There’s an open invitation as they flip the switch Thursday at 5:30 p.m., bringing a…
The Betsy Ann Riverboat set sail today for the first time in over six months. The riverboat had around $100,000 worth of damage due to Hurricane Zeta. The major storm bent the bow and stern and also blew out about six windows surrounding the captain’s chair. The carpet also had to be replaced due to the moisture setting in. Between…
After 35 years in education and five years as Harrison County School District Superintendent Roy Gill announces his retirement. Roy Gill says he can’t believe how fast the time has gone. He carries with him many memories of students and staff who have helped him in his career. Gill tells News 25 he’s checked off all the goals on his…
Memorial Hospital is the first in Mississippi to acquire a new piece of technology that will help detect lung cancer at its earliest stages. Two years ago, Memorial Hospital acquired the Monarch Platform which is a robotic technology that allows physicians to go deeper into a patient and perform a bronchoscopy. With this advancement in technology, it is allowing physicians…
Teachers and staff from Gulfport High School and Bayou View Middle School were scheduled to have COVID vaccines on campus at their convenience. Every member from the Gulfport School District is eligible to receive their COVID vaccine. Today everyone from school teachers, administrators, cafeteria staff, janitorial staff, school nurses, and more lined up to get their first dose of the…
This morning, Singing River Health Systems received their first shipments of the Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine. The Johnson and Johnson Vaccine is the newest on the market. The single dose vaccine was released this week after emergency approval. On Singing River Health System’s Facebook page are more details for appointment times and locations. Vaccines using the Johnson and Johnson…
Clean up, repairs, and recovery still continue to this day, a little more than four months after Hurricane Zeta wreaked havoc here in South Mississippi. As of March, FEMA has approved more than $42.3 million in federal grants, loans, and flood insurance payments for homeowners, renters, and businesses in Mississippi’s five counties affected and damaged by Zeta. This includes $13.9…
Legislation creating an outdoor conservation trust fund has cleared committee work in the Mississippi Senate and now heads to the body for consideration. House Bill 1231 creates a 12-member Board of Trustees appointed by the governor and lt. governor to manage the trust to be used for acquisition of land for public use for grants to counties, municipalities, and state…
On March 3, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 3700 block of 19th Street, in reference to a shooting. Officers attempted to make contact with the occupants which yielded negative results. Officers then forced entry into the residence and located two suspects that were deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. Both subjects have been identified,…
March is Dolphin Awareness Month and who better to talk about it than the Mississippi Aquarium? The Mississippi Aquarium will be sharing videos and contact all month long about their four bottlenose friends: Fin, Archer, Axel, and Nigel. Some interesting facts about dolphins include that they can make their own signature whistle that’s basically like their name. Despite their appearance,…