The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 1,452 new COVID-19 cases and 75 new deaths including eight new deaths within South Mississippi. The statewide total stands at 266,598 cases and 5,852 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 3,009 cases and now 63 deaths Harrison County is now at 14,510 cases…
Moss Point Mayor Mario King will host a virtual town hall at 6 p.m. today to address the issue regarding a recent spike of violent crimes in the city. Moss Point went into a local civil emergency Monday at 5 p.m. A curfew for minors begins at 8 p.m. and lasts until 6 a.m. Mayor King wants to speak to…
The process to allow mobile sports betting in Mississippi is gaining traction once again. Soon you may be able to participate in sports betting here in Mississippi in the palm of your hand. Coast Senators Scott Delano and Philip Moran have each introduced bills to allow mobile sports betting through gaming operators in the state. The hope is that a…
The Pascagoula Police Department has released an update to the shooting that happened Friday outside Jerry Lee’s grocery store. Police say that 79-year-old Murphy Jenkins shot 61-year-old Steve Barrow during a verbal disagreement while in the parking lot of Jerry Lee’s last Friday. Barrow received non-life threatening injuries to his leg and was treated at Singing River Hospital. Charges are…
No Parades? No problem as local businesses and residents are still getting into the Mardi Gras spirit. Downtown Bay St. Louis has been sprinkled with some mambo magic. Their main street is decked out for the season with many local businesses going all out for the holiday. Local artist and owner of Clay Creations Jenise McCardell is embracing this year’s…
So far, so good but researchers and care takers at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, as well as workers with Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine have their hands full caring for a young male dolphin they rescued Sunday. This young dolphin fell into the right hands and has a second lease on life thanks to good Samaritan’s…
Applying for federal disaster assistance from FEMA will not affect other federal benefits that Mississippi disaster survivors may receive. Homeowners, renters, non-profits, and others now have the opportunity to apply for FEMA disaster assistance to help with Hurricane Zeta damage and repairs. Officials with FEMA and MEMA sent out a statement this morning to ensure residents understand that in South…
Finances and development was a key focus over in Jackson County as the Chamber of Commerce hosted their second annual State of the Economy Address this morning. A variety of projects were discussed in the virtual meeting. Things like a multi-million dollar investment put towards a new manufacturing facility that’s now operational in Sunplex. Also, a $30 million Rolls Royce…
Mayor Mario King takes a stand on recent crime in Moss Point. He says things have to change and he’s ready to take drastic measures to protect our children. Tonight, beginning at 5 p.m., Moss Point is going under local civil emergency. A curfew for minors will begin from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. Minors unsupervised by a parent or…
Residents who live on Washington and Martin Luther King Blvd in Moss Point speak out about what they witnessed in Sunday’s fatal robbery. A Moss Point homeowner shot and killed an armed intruder Sunday evening in the Mill Avenue area. Moss Point police are still looking for the second suspect involved. Sunday, while watching football, neighbor Bennie McLaughlin heard noises…
It was a battle of the bots for St. Patrick students on Saturday. They call themselves ‘Team Tempest’ and they’ve been training everyday since August for their annual Robotics competition. They’re anticipating that they’ll hold the rank of number one in the state after setting a new high score record of 198 during a match. Under normal circumstances, the team…
Looking to crack a joke or listen to one? Well, a local business called Landmass Comedy is hosting multiple comedy shows and giving comedians opportunities to practice their trade. They have open mic nights in places from the District in the Alley in Gulfport to the Juke Joint in Ocean Springs. It’s a way for beginners to try out new…
A Rosary Rally and Mass for Life was held Sunday evening at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Normally they host a March for Life as a way to protest the practice and legality of abortion. However, out of concern for safety it was canceled. Instead, they prayed and had multiple youth across the Coast give…
Local Power Ranger fans were in for a treat as Three Alarm Comics had a super visit. If you’ve turned on a TV in the 90s you’ve probably heard that iconic theme song from the Power Rangers. If you were in the parking lot of Three Alarm Comics this past Saturday, you probably heard it again as fans of the…
It’s been nearly two weeks since the Gulf Coast community had to say goodbye to David Mohler, the owner of the beloved Tatonut Shop in Ocean Springs. He was a long-term Gulf Coast resident and ran the famous shop, home to “the only real doughnut.” It’s a loss the community can’t seem to shake as a black wreath hangs in…
Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson tells News 25 he will not be seeking re-election in this year’s city municipal election. He was first elected in June 2017 and is finishing up his four-year term. In his announcement, Dobson says he’s proud of many city accomplishments during his term, including increasing the municipal reserve fund, upgrading city technology and increasing police…
The Mississippi State Board of Education voted today to suspend three policies in regards to grading and assessments due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 on the 2020-2021 school year. All required state and federal assessments will be administered as usual. However, schools and districts will not receive an ‘A’ through ‘F’ grading for testing performances. Schools will retain their…
Transportation of all kinds across South Mississippi will be seeing improvements thanks to funds from the Mississippi Department of Transportation and its multimodal transportation improvement fund. It was recently announced $4.4 million in grants have been distributed throughout the Southern District. Grant applications included project details and were then reviewed and approved by a multimodal committee specific to each separate…
Tributes poured out this evening for Caleb Lett, the 19-year-old who was shot and killed in Moss Point on Monday. Lett’s church family at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church held a candlelight vigil in his memory as a way for his family and friends to begin the healing process. Caleb is remembered as an active member of the St….
Lace up your shoes and take a stroll with News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf in today’s edition of Live Local, a series you can catch here on News 25 on Thursdays. Today, we take you to stop number 18 of the Biloxi Walking Tour with Biloxi Library Historian Jane Shambra. Originally planned to be the Harrison County Bank, the building at…
You don’t have to be a doctor to save a life. To help do your part, the Pascagoula High School student council is sponsoring a blood drive tomorrow. The blood drive is open to the public and will be held in the high school gym from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is one of the Blood Center’s largest events…
Many South Mississippi residents and business owners are seeking assistance with Hurricane Zeta damage and some got the answers they are looking for through a free webinar offered online by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce. This morning, a representative with the United States Small Business Administration was the featured speaker in the online presentation “Ask the Expert: SBA…
Family and friends of Caleb Lett are gathering in Pascagoula this evening to celebrate his life and share their memories of him. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has a preview of tonight’s candlelight vigil. Categories: Jackson County, Local News, News Tags: Caleb Lett, candlelight vigil
COVID vaccine roll out has been “a little lumpy,” according to the Mississippi State Department of Health. The state of Mississippi has been allotted 30,000 vaccines each week to be distributed at county-run drive-thru sites. This week, Mississippi now has a total of 19 drive-thru sites for patients who meet the state’s requirements at this time. Mississippi does not require…