Recently, parts of Biloxi have seen significant infrastructure upgrades. In the near future West Biloxi could become the newest area to see improvements. The city’s project in East Biloxi, which total 340 million and included all new water, sewer, and drainage systems, is estimated to be completed within the next year. At the same time, Biloxi has been working on…
As the second week of recovery begins from Hurricane Ida in South Louisiana, businesses on the Mississippi Gulf Coast continue to help our neighbors in need. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf traveled to Terrebonne Parish today with a crew from Dad’s Super Pawn to deliver supplies and has more on the efforts there. The Upper Little Caillou School was completely ripped…
The U.S. Census Bureau released its latest numbers last week and they show big growth for the City of Biloxi. Since 2010, Biloxi has gained nearly 5,400 new residents, making it the fourth largest city in Mississippi, eclipsing Hattiesburg. This 12 percent growth in population is the largest of the cities on the Coast. The latest reports also show that…
The end of last week was sunny and dry, but muggy air and grey skies have moved in. This was bound to happen eventually, but has been enhanced greatly by the development of Tropical Storm Nicholas. There won’t be any landfall, damaging winds, or significant storm surge for South MS, but the deep tropical moisture will keep things wet and…
The non-resident charter license fee for Louisiana guides is being waived by the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources through December 1st. Guides unable to fish in areas hit hard by Hurricane Ida are welcome here in Mississippi. MDMR is allowing Louisiana charter captains possessing the Louisiana charter boat fishing guide license, Louisiana mothership license, or Louisiana charter skiff license, and…
Today, MSDH is reporting an additional 3,763 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 71 deaths for the three-day period running from September 10th through September 12th. Fifty-three of these deaths occurred between September 2nd and September 11th. An additional 18 deaths occurred between August 2nd and September 5th, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi’s total of COVID-19 cases is now…
WXXV and Jeepin the Coast have teamed up with First Federal Bank in Jackson County, the Biloxi Shuckers, Mattina Insurance, and Bayou Concrete in Gulfport for a hurricane relief drive. You can show your love for Louisiana by donating water, cleaning supplies, paper products, non-perishable food items, and other items. Donations can be dropped off at any First Federal Bank…
Vinet Moore, the 41-year-old man who shot his estranged wife last week, will remain behind bars. Moore went to his initial court hearing today and was denied bond by Jackson County Court Judge Mark Watts on an attempted murder charge. According to police, Moore severely injured his estranged wife, 43-year-old Michelle Coleman, after a domestic dispute which led to him…
The North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville and St. Martin held their 12th annual Bears on Patrol Drive on Saturday. The club set up a barricade drive-through where people could donate teddy bears. Each bear was then checked for cleanliness and then shipped off to first responders. This year the stuffed animals were sent to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department….
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce hosted the 40th annual Biloxi Seafood Festival over the weekend. The event was held at Biloxi Town Green and was open both Saturday and Sunday. Attendees enjoyed live entertainment, arts and crafts, kids activities, and some of the best seafood along the Coast. A variety of vendors were set up at the event…
Local organizations joined forces over the weekend to help vaccinate more Mississippi residents. The organizations EEECHO, National Council of Negro Women, Mississippi Rising, and Feeding the Gulf Coast got together to host a vaccine event for the public. The event offered many accommodations for vaccine recipients including food and beverages. The organizations also held raffles every fifteen minutes for vaccinated…
WXXV and Jeepin the Coast have teamed up with First Federal Bank in Jackson County, Mattina Insurance Agency, the Biloxi Shuckers, and Bayou Concrete in Gulfport for a Hurricane Ida relief supply drive for our neighbors next door. Here to tell us more is Jennifer Moran from Jeepin the Coast. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Hurricane Ida, Love for Louisiana,…
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On Mondays here on News 25, we feature children from Mississippi hoping to get adopted in our Grant me Hope segment, made possible by Caring Hearts Counseling Services. Today, we’re introducing you to Erika, a caring 16-year-old hoping to find a family. If you’re interested in adopting Erika, you can visit the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services website at…
COVID vaccines for kids under 11 could be approved next month and the nation’s largest grocer says food prices are headed higher. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
Sean Riley, the principal of Benndale Elementary School in George County, wrote a horror film during the pandemic and it’s since become a reality. It’s called ‘Royal Jelly,’ and it was shot entirely on the Gulf Coast. Here to tell us about it is lead actress and Southern Miss graduate Elizabeth McCoy. Categories: Local News, News Tags: horror film, Royal…
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation held their annual 5K Run and Climb Saturday to honor those who lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks. September 11th, 2001 is a day some of us will never forget. Today, people use events such as the Tunnel to Towers Run and Climb to honor those who died that day. Gulf Park Estate Fire…
The devastating Highway 26 road collapse claimed the life of another individual, bringing the death toll to three. Thirty-nine-year-old Amanda Williams from Wiggins was traveling west on August 30th, the night the road collapsed, when she crashed into the embankment and received injuries. She was transported to Memorial Hospital at Stone County. According to her husband’s Facebook post, Williams died…
A Biloxi man was arrested last Friday after his father’s body was found in Bay St. Louis. Noble V. Marske was charged with first-degree murder by the Biloxi Police Department with assistance from the Gulfport Police Department. On September 9th, Biloxi police asked for help in finding 66-year-old Van Marske. The next day, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, assisted…
Authorities are investigating a body that was found face down on the beach in Gulfport between Courthouse and Tegarden Road. Gulfport police confirmed that the body was discovered at 8:29 a.m. at the edge of the water on the beach. The only information we have is that it was a white male wearing black shorts. Gulfport police say they are…
As TS Nicholas lingers in the western/NW’Tern Gulf, the moisture flow will dominate the region. Activity will be moving at a good pace for the next few days which will help keep rainfall totals for any individual storm within tolerance. With a farther west forecast for Nicholas than some of the models were hinting at yesterday, it will keep tide…
BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — Louisiana charter captains affected by Hurricane Ida will be able to operate from Mississippi ports through the end of the year. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced the decision Friday in the wake of impacts Ida had on Louisiana’s coast. Charter captains must hold a Louisiana Charter Boat Fishing Guide License, a Louisiana Mothership License,…
The moisture flow is back with a vengeance, which for the next several days showers/t-storms will be able to produce heavy rainfall. Activity will be moving at a good pace for the next few days which will help keep rainfall totals for any individual storm within tolerance. With a farther west forecast for Nicholas than some of the models were…
Deep tropical moisture has begun to move north through the area allowing for a return of showers and thunderstorms today. Showers and thunderstorms will continue to increase in coverage as we move into Monday. The day for the most efficient rainfall will be Tuesday as numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected. Flash flooding will continue to be the main threat…