Monday night, Harrison County Fire Rescue and Pass Christian Fire responded to a trailer which burned around 11 p.m. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Pass Christian, trailer fire
Harrison County Fire Rescue, along with CRTC and Gulfport Fire Department, responded to a trailer fire Monday night. This fire was reported shortly before 8 p.m. on Hwy 49 in Saucier. The trailer was vacant at the time of the fire. There were no injuries, but the trailer suffered heavy fire damage. The fire is under investigation. Categories: Harrison County,…
The funeral service for fallen Hancock County Deputy Lt. Michael Boutte, who was killed in the line of duty, took place today. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf has more. Categories: Featured, Hancock County, Local News, News Tags: funeral services, hancock county, Hancock County Sheriff’s Department, Lt. Michael Boutte
Across the country, thieves have been taking to stealing catalytic converters off of unattended cars and trucks and selling the parts. This trend has also become a problem here on the Coast as of lately. At 4:40 p.m. Monday morning, Gulf Hills Auto Group in Ocean Springs became the latest victim of a string of catalytic converter thefts along the…
Across the country, thieves have been taking to stealing catalytic converters off of unattended cars and trucks and selling the parts. This trend has also become a problem here on the Coast as of lately. At 4:40 p.m. Monday morning, Gulf Hills Auto Group in Ocean Springs became the latest victim of a string of […]
Today Coastal Family Health Center announced their COVID-19 waiting list has exceeded the vaccine supply. They are no longer adding names to the waiting list until their current inventory of the vaccine is used. Operators are currently scheduling vaccine appointments for callers and patients already on the list as quantities arrive. They encourage patients to review the list of local…
Ocean Springs annual King Cake Contest has returned. However, due to the pandemic, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce is holding the event virtually this year. Locals and visitors will be encouraged to purchase a king cake treat from one of the participating locations, taste them, and then go online and vote for their favorite. The king cake treats range…
Did you know there are veterinarians right here in Mississippi specially trained to conduct eye exams on sea turtles? Some of these veterinarians made the trek from Starkville to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies to check on the status of those cold-stunned rare Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles rescued from the waters of the northeast several weeks ago. Veterinary Ophthalmologist…
In East Biloxi, railroad crossings closures are happening today. The city is warning drivers to be aware of detours and take alternative routes. Two of the six East Biloxi railroad crossings are now closed. The railroad crossing closure between Biloxi and CSX Railroad Transportation is now underway. Vincent Creel with the City of Biloxi said, “Of those 29 crossings, 21…
Harrison County has the fourth highest COVID vaccination rate in Mississippi, following only behind Hinds County and two other nearby counties. According to the latest information released today by the Mississippi Department of Health, Harrison County has administered 15,144 COVID-19 vaccines with about a third of those taking place at the Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, which is serving as one…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 635 new COVID-19 cases and one new death. The statewide total stands at 282,313 cases and 6,270 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 3,237 cases and 70 deaths Harrison County is at 15,747 cases and 244 deaths Jackson County has 11, 838 cases…
The woman who was struck and killed by a vehicle Saturday night in Gautier has been identified and her family has been contacted. The woman has been identified as Kay Canter Sullivan, a 39-year-old Gautier resident. She was in the middle of the street when she was struck by an SUV. The driver of the vehicle called 911 and has…
The Gulfport Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened late Sunday night that sent one man to the hospital. Officers responded to the shooting on Tegarden Road at 11:35 p.m. A black male victim suffering from a gunshot wound was found on the scene. The man was transferred to a local hospital and his current condition is unknown. Residents…
Thousands of home owners, renters, and business owners in South Mississippi are getting some much needed help to make repairs and rebound from Hurricane Zeta thanks to disaster assistance being allocated by the SBA and FEMA. As of this morning, more than 12,000 Mississippians have been approved for Hurricane Zeta Disaster Assistance through FEMA, according to Media Relations Manager Robert…
Valentine’s Day is Sunday and since red roses are a symbol for passion, it’s no surprise it is the busiest time of the year for florists. At Village Florist in Gulfport, they say that during this time they do a month’s worth of work in just days. Owner Tanya Jones gives viewers a tip on how you can find the…
A father and son are teaming up to provide food reviews on local small businesses. Randal and his son Calvin Constant are helping small food businesses on the Coast gain more customers through their social media. In 2018, Randal started making LinkedIn videos with his son, who has cerebral palsy. Randal wanted to give his son an outlet to express…
Although Mardi Gras parades are not rolling, that did not stop the Gulf Coast Carnival Association from enjoying the good times. The association held their 9th annual Run for the Beads 5K. The 5K is held to help raise money for the organization. Around 100 people signed up for the 5K, but due to the weather many decided not to…
Harper Andrew is a little girl, but she is fighting a big battle. The three-year-old is battling leukemia. In hopes of lightening the load, the VFW Post in Ocean Springs hosted a blood drive and a silent auction for Harper and her family. While last year was a tough year for many, it was especially hard for Harper Andrew, a…
One person escaped a fire on Highway 15 early this morning in D’Iberville. Firefighters responded to the scene around 6 this morning to find an RV destroyed due to the fire. According to D’Iberville Fire Chief Gerald Smith, one woman was able to escape the fire without any injuries and it was quickly extinguished. Chief Smith tells News 25 the…
A woman was struck and killed by a vehicle in Gautier. According to Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr., the woman was identified as 39-year-old Kay Sullivan of Vancleave. Sullivan was walking on Ladnier Road when she was struck by the vehicle. The incident remains under investigation. Categories: Jackson County, Local News, News Tags: fatal accident, Gautier, pedestrian involved accident
You can help Ocean Springs police in the fight against crime. It’s right at the tips of your fingers thanks to the launch of the Relay App several days ago. Ocean Springs residents and visitors are encouraged to download the app and report any criminal or suspicious activity they may observe. If you have any emergency however, you should call…
Gulf Coast residents are falling in line to receive their COVID vaccines. The Coast Coliseum is now offering both first and second doses and they’re working hard to keep the Coast safe. The National Guard stationed at the Coliseum is increasing staff to accommodate for more patients. Next week they are pushing to get 800 shots in arms each day….
The Gulfport Fire Department’s recruit training is underway. They had a guest this morning as New 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf decided to see if she had what it takes to be a future Gulfport firefighter. After a long morning of wearing the over 50-pound gear and attempting their drills, it is safe to say she won’t be fighting fires near you…
They’ve served our country and now members of Mark Seymour VFW Post 5699 are serving our local community. Their latest mission is to help a South Mississippi girl in her fight against cancer. VFW Post 5699 Commander Lela Bremen and her crew are ready to draw blood, but it’s for a good cause: a blood drive to help three-year-old Harper…