In Wiggins for the 11th year in a row, Caring and Sharing served their community, providing everything to make Christmas dinner. Due to COVID, the event location and set up were a little different. Usually everyone is welcome to the fair grounds and spends Christmas Day having a hot Christmas meal. This year, the organizers decided on a drive-thru brown…
Holiday travel and beyond will be safer now for dozens of South Mississippi children and infants thanks to a car seat giveaway and demonstration in Gulfport. A special delivery for some South Mississippi families Friday morning. They drove away with car seats thanks to the Safe Kids Gulf Coast Program. Brad Williams is one of the driving forces behind this…
The Pillars of Biloxi Community Elder-Care Services is preparing for the delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine which could arrive at the facility any day now. At the Pillars in Biloxi, the COVID-19 vaccine gives residents hope for change. The Pillars Administrator Sheila Bachtel said, “Our residents have been excited about the vaccine. We are hoping that our residents are able…
Sip, sip, hooray! The Mississippi Aquarium is gearing up for their first beer-themed event featuring selections from area breweries and of course the aquarium’s many aquatic wonders. News 25’s Jeff Haeger has more. Categories: Harrison County, Local News, News Tags: Ales at the Sails, Mississippi Aquarium
A Gulfport man has been sentenced to 40 years with 20 years to serve in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter and armed robbery. According to District Attorney Joel Smith, 21-year-old Xavier Lamar Simmons of Gulfport entered the guilty plea for those charges at the Hancock County Courthouse for the June 6th, 2018 shooting of D’Ante Washington at Martin Luther…
The Child Development Center in Harrison County never sells itself short with Christmas decorations. Especially when Mickey and the whole gang are invited as this year’s theme is a “Walt Disney World Winter Wonderland.” Walking through their hallway makes you feel as if you’re walking through Disney World with their numerous characters all decked out for Christmas. Most of their…
The state Supreme Court has ruled Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves acted within his rights when he partially vetoed a budget bill. Thursday’s decision is a reversal of a chancery court judge’s ruling in October. Reeves’ spokesperson, Bailey Martin, said the state’s high court interpreted the constitution “The way it was written.” The Republican governor was sued August 5th by two…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reports 2,507 new COVID-19 cases and 34 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 190,411 confirmed cases and 4,354 deaths Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 1,644 cases and 49 deaths Harrison County has 9,262 cases and 133 deaths Jackson County has 7,779 cases and 145…
A family of five escaped injury, but their home suffered major fire damage Wednesday evening. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, the fire is believed to have been caused by a fireplace. Harrison County Fire Rescue, CRTC, American Medical Response, and the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department responded to the house fire. No injuries were reported. Categories: Featured, Harrison…
In the spirit of giving this holiday season, students in one class at St. Stanislaus teamed up to help a neighbor recovering from Hurricane Zeta. The sounds of drills and heavy equipment filled Lajoie Butler’s backyard this afternoon as a group of students and their teacher delivered to her a gift she’ll use for years to come. SSC Senior Bradley…
This evening, the Singing River Health System honored their healthcare heroes across the Coast by lighting up the night. Three thousand luminaries were lit at each Singing River Hospital location in South Mississippi as a way to recognize each team member who has served as a light in the darkness for the community this year. Each display was kept secret…
While Christmas is just around the corner before we know it, the holiday will have come and gone. For those of you who have live Christmas trees and are wondering what you can do with your tree when Christmas is over, Mississippi Power and the Harrison County Beautification Commission have a solution for you that will also help spruce up…
Shining stars, after a period of darkness, this is how leaders with the Second Circuit Intervention Court of Harrison, Hancock, and Stone Counties are describing today’s graduates of this tough, but effective program. Tears are usually not a good sign in the courtroom, but on this day, they were tears of joy and plenty to go around as two of…
Traveling all the way from the North Pole to Biloxi, Mr. and Mrs. Claus brought a drive-thru Christmas brunch to seniors. The drive-thru brunch did not start until 9 a.m., however seniors and their families waited almost two hours in line to brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Two-hundred and fifty gift bags filled with snacks, gifts, books, and essentials…
Making Christmas a little brighter for families on the Gulf Coast, today the Salvation Army hosted their annual Angel Tree distribution in Gulfport. Stacy Crandle is the director of social services at the Salvation Army, but once upon a time she too was a mother in need of help during the Christmas holiday. “I know how it feels to sit…
Children of the Pascagoula Head Start Program went home today with a little something special to help spread the holiday cheer and keep them warm in these cooler temps. Molina Healthcare of Mississippi out of Jackson teamed up with Jackson County Civic Action to give out boxes to children as they were picked up. The boxes were stuffed with hats,…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 2,261 new COVID-19 cases and 26 new deaths with one new death in Jackson and Pearl River counties. The statewide total stands at 187,904 cases and 4,320 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 1,624 cases and 49 deaths Harrison County is now at 9,181…
The Gulfport Fire Department received calls around 8:30 this morning regarding a building with heavy smoke and flames in the downtown area. After the call, they started seeing smoke at their own downtown fire station. They responded to the fire with Gulfport Police and American Medical Responses. The fire was at Alston’s Antiques and Gifts near the intersection of Highway…
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 Thursday. Today, we take you to stop number 16, 17, and 18 of the Biloxi Walking Tour with someone who knows the area well, Biloxi Library Historian Jane Shambra. The tiny…
Due to the cold weather on the Coast, the Salvation Army will open their shelters again tonight. Shelters in Gulfport and Pascagoula will be open from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. The Gulfport shelter is located at 2019 22nd Street. The Pascagoula location is located at 3217 Nathan Hale Avenue. Please note the Pascagoula shelter will close if no one…
Here are the Powerball winning numbers for December 16th. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. Categories: Mississippi State News, News Tags: lottery, lotto, Mississippi Lottery, powerball
The IP Casino is combining Christmas wreath decorating and supporting local charitable efforts this holiday season as a part of its Wreaths for Hope campaign. Twelve non-profit organizations here on the Coast decorated wreaths, all of which are on display at the IP and can also be seen online. Guests and community members are able to vote for their favorite…
One of Hancock County’s major arts programs is expanding thanks to a major donation. ‘The Arts, Hancock County’ recently acquired the former studio of Mardi Gras fashion designer Carter Church thanks to a $180,000 donation from arts supporter Mamie Hillery. Plans for the 2400 square foot facility include office and exhibition space for the organization and its member artists as…
To support the Salvation Army, the WXXV crew joined in on the holiday fun. Joining together at the Neighborhood Walmart on Highway 49 some of the crew volunteered as bell ringers to help raise money for those in our community in need. Donations are not only for Christmas gifts, but for social and community services all year long. Families in…