Local sports books preparing for March Madness

This week, March Madness begins and Coast casinos are prepared for all your sports betting needs. This time last year, sports books and casinos were closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, one year later, Gulf Coast casinos are open and preparing for March Madness sports betting. Scarlet Pearl Sports Book Supervisor Nikki McGowan said, “Happy we’re going to be…

Josh Latch named new Gautier Fire Chief

The City of Gautier has a new fire chief. Josh Latch has been named Gautier’s new fire chief and has been serving as interim chief since October 2020. The 44-year-old has been a firefighter with Gautier Fire Department since 2008. In 2016, he was promoted to lieutenant, and in 2020 he became the department’s training chief. Categories: Featured, Jackson County,…

Memorial Hospital scheduling appointments for the Pfizer vaccine

Memorial Hospital is now scheduling appointments for the Pfizer COVID vaccine starting tomorrow. All Mississippi residents, or out of state residents who work in Mississippi, are eligible by appointment only. Vaccinations will be distributed on Tuesday, March 16th from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lyman Community Center in Gulfport. To schedule an appointment, call the COVID-19 hotline at…

MSDH reports 101 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths

The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 101 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths including one in Pearl River County. The statewide total stands at 300,881 cases and 6,903 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 3,587 cases and 80 deaths Harrison County is at 17,117 cases and 292 deaths…

Beach Boulevard Market is back at a new location

Saturday was a nice day to shop locally at the Beach Boulevard Market in Gulfport. The market moved from the front law of the Island View Casino to Centennial Plaza. The marketplace features crafts, art, and food all produced by local vendors. Unique items in jewelry, personal care products, accessories, and art are also sold. The marketplace offers a wide…

The Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra is back

The Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra is back and hosted their first event in their new home at the Impact Center located at MGCCC. The orchestra lost their home at the Saenger Theatre and moved to playing at the First United Methodist Church in Gulfport, but then COVID-19 hit and forced them to cancel all of their shows. Now they are…

Greyhounds Lacrosse holds Lacrosse Shootout for Veterans Fundraiser

The Greyhounds Lacrosse team took the field Friday for their Shootout for Veterans Fundraiser game against Lower Alabama Lacrosse out of Daphne, Alabama. In addition to accepting donations, the Greyhounds were collecting $10 from each car that attended the benefit game, all of which went to Crusaders for Veterans, a nonprofit that helps veterans on the Gulf Coast through various…

Beauvoir hosting Garden Work Day Saturday

It’s that time of the year again, time to pull up your sleeves and get to work on Mrs. Varina’s Garden. The Beauvoir is hosting their annual Garden Work Day tomorrow from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Water and snacks will be provided. All you need to bring is your gloves and energy. Kitsaa Stevens is over development and programs…

Nasa’s rover catches sound of wind on Mars

Source: NASA   Perseverance is sending back wind sounds from Mars. The super cam microphone is located at the top of the rover’s mast. The recording might sound a bit muffled because the mast was still down. The rover is roaming Mars searching for signs of ancient life. It has already sent back hundreds of photos. During its two-year mission,…

Mandal Buick GMC hosts Red Cross Blood Drive

They were all revved up at the Mandal Buick GMC Auto Dealership this afternoon where a blood drive was held for the American Red Cross. South Mississippians poured into the D’Iberville dealership to donate blood in this critical time of need. About two dozen people were already signed up to donate blood before the drive even began. American Red Cross…

MS: Top travel spending market in U.S. for 2020

Despite COVID drawback and across the board hits to tourism across the nation, Coastal Mississippi has been placed as one of the highest performing destinations in the nation last year. Coastal Mississippi’s recovery plan helped to continue our area’s momentum to keep building and even grow in the wake of COVID. Mississippi was a top travel spending market in the…

Scarlet Pearl offering extra cash to employees who receive COVID-19 vaccine

The Scarlett Pearl Casino Resort is offering extra cash to each employee who receives the COVID vaccination. Scarlet Pearl has teamed up with Memorial Hospital to administer vaccinations to their employees. Scarlet Pearl received 100 Johnson and Johnson vaccines and they were distributed this morning to employees. Next Friday, the Moderna vaccine will be administered. Scarlet Pearl CEO LuAnn Pappas…

Local boutique still taking COVID-19 safety precautions

After Governor Tate Reeves lifted the mask mandate order last week, Edgewater Mall removed all of their signs asking customers to wear a mask. Many stores inside the mall are still requiring their customers to wear masks. Other stores like Bella Rose Boutique are going along with the governor’s orders and not requiring people to wear masks, but letting people…

Family of 19-year-old murder victim Mickell Gordon speaks out

The past Wednesday, 19-year-old Mickell Gordon was shot and killed near Gulf Park Estates in Ocean Springs. His body was found lying in the road on the intersection of Center Street and Spruce Street. The suspect has been identified as 14-year-old Bridgett Leann Forehand of Vancleave. The family of Mickell Gordon sent News 25 this statement. Mickell’s grandmother Marilyn Welch…

NEWS 25 Will Debut New Set March 22nd

On Monday, March 22nd, WXXV News 25 will debut a renovated set and graphic look in the “News at Noon” half-hour newscast on WXXV NBC 25. The half-million dollar project took two months to complete and includes state-of-the art cameras, three video walls and an anchor desk. A new weather center and interview set complete the transformation from a completely…

Local reactions to transgender athlete bill

One local mother of a 13-year-old transgender daughter says the bill banning transgender athletes from participating in girls sports is another example of the government portraying trans women as dangerous. Katey Vinstead’s daughter Emily has not been allowed to join her middle school girls basketball team because the school district requires the use of the student’s gender indicated on their…

Candidates discuss community issues at the Ocean Springs Aldermen Forum

Ocean Springs political candidates gathered tonight to answer community questions and lay out their visions for the city. The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce hosted the Ocean Springs Aldermen Forum at the City’s Civic Center. Candidates for the mayoral race and seven board of aldermen spots had the chance to outline their platforms and answer questions submitted by the public…