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…
Campground Baptist Church set the stage today for students with West Harrison High School to hold a blood drive for the American Red Cross. This afternoon, students with the school’s Junior ROTC program helped check donors in as people from all walks of life filed in the north Harrison County church to donate blood. American Red Cross leaders tell News…
COVID grounded planes, travel plans, and the airline industry for a while, but passengers once again are taking to the friendly skies and at a record rate in nearly a year. TSA officers screened the highest number of passengers on a single day since March 15th, 2020 over the weekend with more than 1.3 million people at airports on Friday…
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 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…
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…
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…
Girl Scout Troop 3581 of Ocean Springs, along with the Department of Marine Resources, hosted a community cleanup day on Saturday at the Hellmer’s Lane Coastal Birding Trail. The bridge and birding trail were affected by previous hurricanes and the Girl Scouts wanted to help beautify the area as part of their Bronze Award, which is the highest honor a…
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…
For weeks we have been reminding you of the temporary closure of the Fort Bayou Drawbridge in Ocean Springs. After weeks of preparation, the closure is official. Biloxi resident Danny Carter said, “Leave early. Try to get off work early, too.” Woolmarket resident Martin Wagner said, “Definitely going to have to spend an extra 20 minutes of your time to…
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…
Four weeks of food collection came to an end in Gulfport Friday as everyone involved with the March of the Mayors boxed food ready for distribution across the Coast. The March of the Mayors came to an end Friday in Gulfport at the Lyman Community Center. Along with Extra Table and help from volunteers around the community, the mayors on…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
With primaries for local elections just around the corner, cities along the Gulf Coast are beginning to host events for the community to get to know its candidates including Long Beach. Saturday, the Friendly City will be holding a political debate for the public to come out and meet the city’s candidates for mayor, aldermen, and alderman at large. Three…
At 10 p.m. Sunday March 14th, the Fort Bayou Drawbridge will shut down completely for repairs. The closure is expected to last 45 days and is part of an ongoing $20 million bridge repair project to rehabilitate and upgrade the drawbridge on State Route 609. During the closure, crews will be working to replace the bridge bearings and shafts. Mike…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…