It’s spring time here on the Mississippi Coast and that means festival time will soon be in full swing. Over in Ocean Springs, downtown streets are being marked and prepared for the Spring Arts Festival set to run this coming Saturday and Sunday. This year’s festival will include COVID-19 safety precautions and also include an expanded footprint. Vendors will run…
After having to cancel its 2020 event, Jeepin’ the Coast is planning a jam-packed four-day event for June 2021. Sunday, the 2021 Jeepin’ the Coast schedule was announced on its Facebook page and a couple new events are featured in this year’s line-up of Jeep events. Jeeps will now be able to participate in a sound contest called ‘Shakin’ the…
A new thrift store is coming to Ocean Springs. The St. Vincent De Paul will have its grand opening this Thursday at 10 a.m. Unlike any other thrift store on the Coast, the St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store is created to help the homeless. The thrift store is opening to help fund a homeless shelter for the less fortunate…
Alligators have been spotted in Pascagoula’s I.G. Levy Memorial Park in Whitehead Lake. News 25’s Sabria Reid takes us to a mini warehouse right across the street from the alligator sightings. There are more than just ducks walking around at Whitehead Lake in Pascagoula. Alligators have recently been spotted by neighbors and park visitors, including our camera today. Across the…
COVID-19’s effects have been far-reaching, even stretching into Uncle Sam’s territory, and by that, we mean taxes and the way we file them. There will be some major changes in filing your 2020 tax return this year that likely impacts everyone, including those who typically do not file. Tax professionals at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service have been fielding a lot…
Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich stopped by WXXV News 25 today and reflects on the city’s past year pushing through the pandemic. It’s been a challenging year for the city, not only fighting COVID-19, but enduring damages from Hurricane Zeta. However, Mayor Gilich is hopeful for the city’s future, especially with developments underway such as the Broadwater Hotel. Mayor Gilich…
A more than $6 million grant is available for Harrison County residents needing emergency rental assistance because of financial stress caused by the pandemic. The grant was approved this morning during the Harrison County Board of Supervisors meeting. The money is being provided by the U.S. Department of Treasury and will allow up to 12 months of rent payments and…
It’s been just over one week since the Fort Bayou Drawbridge was closed to traffic and business owners are sharing how they’ve adjusted over the course of a week. On the Ocean Springs side, Greg Verges owns Fort Bayou Bait Shop right next to the bridge. Verges says the waterway right next to his store remains open for people to…
Governor Tate Reeves has announced some exciting news today that Mississippi has administered one million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Approximately 365,000 Mississippians have been fully vaccinated with 650 to 700,000 Mississippians getting at least one shot thus far. This comes just one year ago when the state saw its first COVID-19 cases. Mississippi is one of the only states…
Around 5 p.m. this evening, the Gulfport Police Department responded to a call about a shooting on South Carolina Avenue. About a two-block crime scene was marked off on South Carolina Avenue, north of Polk Street. Gulfport’s crime scene investigation unit was on scene. It also attracted a group of onlookers. Police tell News 25 that due to the large…
The Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum in Gulfport showcased their new South Station with an open house. The museum was outgrowing their space at the North Station and wanted to add more Lego figures and train figures to the museum. The South Station has an additional 20,000 square feet of modeled trains, over 200 model trains with displays, and over…
Residents in the City of Moss Point came together over the weekend for its first Spring Fling Extravaganza Pop Up Shop at Pelican Landing. Local businesses from across the Mississippi Gulf Coast came together to showcase their business. Over 45 businesses and three food trucks were at the event. This event was a way for small businesses to help…
Educators looking for a job had the opportunity to meet principals and administrators at Pass Christian’s annual career fair on Saturday. The Pass Christian Public School District offered an in-person career fair, giving those interested in working for the district a chance to get well acquainted with the school district and all it has to offer. Each school in the…
Last year, the Waveland Civic Association had to cancel their St. Patrick’s Day Parade due to COVID-19. Now, this year, the parade was back rolling through the streets in Hancock County. After Governor Tate Reeves lifted the mask mandate in the state of Mississippi, the Waveland Civic Association was given the green light to host their St. Patrick’s Day Parade….
A Coast performance and event venue paid tribute to frontline workers ahead of its grand opening Saturday with a special night exclusively for those who have not only served South Mississippi during the COVID pandemic, but are always there to help. The Whiskey Barrel held a soft opening tonight for all frontline workers from firefighters to teachers to nurses. Frontline…
For almost 100 years, Back Bay Mission has had a simple mission: to strengthen neighborhoods, seek justice, and transform lives. “We were first introduced to Back Bay Mission when we were stationed here in 1961 as newlyweds.” For about three months out of every year, Pam and John Small dedicate their time volunteering with Back Bay Mission. “The love that…
Jackson County Superintendent John Strycker surprised the students at St. Martin East Elementary School by dressing up as the former president they’ve been learning about: Abraham Lincoln. As Lincoln walked through the doors of classrooms at St. Martin East, children’s faces lit up. They immediately started identifying Lincoln by his beard and top hat. The kids learned to identify the…
Today is St. Joseph Day. St. Patrick Catholic High School Invited Father Ryan on campus to bless the school and community. Students contributed to a St. Joseph altar. The altar included pictures provided by students of their family members in need of prayer, candles, bread, and a rare relic of St. Joseph’s clothing. The different shaped breads represent something different,…
This morning at North Gulfport Middle School, former student and local basketball star Beverly Coleman donated a check to the school’s athletic program. She never forgot where she came from. Coleman was once a North Gulfport Middle School student and excellent basketball player. She was offered a scholarship and played at MGCCC and the University of South Alabama. After college,…
After all the hurricanes, COVID, and other challenges we have faced in South Mississippi, many of us know first-hand and all too well the meaning of the word ‘restore.’ Habitat for Humanity of the Gulf Coast has generated an all-new meaning of the word through it’s two ReStores on the Coast. Our Mississippi Gulf Coast is home to two Habitat…
A Coast performance and event venue is paying tribute to frontline workers ahead of its grand opening Saturday with a special night exclusively for those who have not only served South Mississippi during the COVID pandemic, but are always there to help. News 25’s Grace Boyles is in Bay St. Louis with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Whiskey Barrel
The Gulfport Police Department created a unique event that brings the public and the police department together to discuss issues and important topics within the community. The barbershop is a way to bring people together from different backgrounds to hear opinions and have open conversations. So, to help bridge the gap between the Gulfport Police Department and the community, the…
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families and FEMA wants to help ease the burden on families. Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplement Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan, FEMA will now provide financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20th, 2020. FEMA will begin to implement the COVID-19 funeral…
They’re setting the stage in Gautier for a candidates’ forum tonight. All of the city’s political candidates, including incumbents, have been invited to a meet and greet candidates forum set to be held tonight starting at 7 p.m. at the Gautier-Vancleave American Legion Post 1992 located off Old Spanish Trail. The public is invited to attend this free event where…