The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 911 new COVID-19 cases and 23 new deaths including three in Harrison County and one in Pearl River County. The statewide total stands at 284,664 cases and 6,390 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 3,270 cases and 71 deaths Harrison County is at…
One person is dead following an officer-involved shooting early this morning in Gulfport. Gulfport police say officers responded at about 1:40 a.m. to a 911 call reporting a domestic dispute in the 100 block of David Street. The suspect was pronounced dead on scene. Gulfport Police Chief Chris Ryle explains the details leading up to the discharge of the officer’s…
Blood is always in need and especially now because of the coronavirus, so students at Gautier High School decided to host a blood drive. The students incorporated a blood drive with a fundraiser to help those in the community and help raise money to go towards scholarships for students. Each person that gave blood received Mardi Gras socks and a…
People Across the Coast continue to mourn the loss of their friend local businessman William Lee Brumfield. Pastor Nick Peeples said, “When I got the news, it was disbelief at first. No, that couldn’t be.” Those who knew William Lee Brumfield are still in shock following his death Tuesday morning. The 64-year-old died after being struck by a vehicle that…
People Across the Coast continue to mourn the loss of their friend local businessman William Lee Brumfield. Pastor Nick Peeples said, “When I got the news, it was disbelief at first. No, that couldn’t be.” Those who knew William Lee Brumfield are still in shock following his death Tuesday morning. The 64-year-old died after being […]
You can get a ticket to ride, for free, if you get into the Mardi Gras spirit next Tuesday. February 16th is Fat Tuesday and while there won’t be any parades winding down South Mississippi streets, the Coast Transit Authority is rolling out an incentive to get folks into the Mardi Gras spirit. The CTA is offering free rides all…
Mardi Gras parades and festivities have been canceled along the Coast, but that did not stop Harrison Central High School from keeping the Mardi Gras spirit rolling. Moon Pies, beads, and floats are what most people look forward to during Mardi Gras season, but due to the coronavirus that put a halt to everything this year, the teachers and students…
Today in Long Beach at the West Harrison Civic Center first dose COVID-19 vaccines were given to patients 65 and older and anyone 18 years or older with underlying health conditions. Memorial prepared to give 600 first dose COVID vaccines. Patients had to schedule an appointment prior to arrival. Memorial understands the difficulty of getting an appointment through the call…
Some restaurants took a double whammy hit last year due to Zeta and the COVID pandemic. Restaurants are among the most adversely-impacted industries overall, especially when it comes to COVID restrictions and guidelines. A number of local restaurants are struggling just to stay afloat, but proposed legislation being considered by U.S. Congress could change all that. Mississippi U.S. Senator Roger…
The Small Business Administration has approved more than $12.5 million in low interest loans to help Mississippians recovering from Hurricane Zeta. These are latest numbers today, according to the United States SBA. The money stems from 449 loans in Mississippi approved so far by the SBA through it’s Zeta Disaster Recovery Program. The SBA is offering affordable, long-term, low-interest disaster…
Connecting business, industry, and education, Memorial Hospital has extended their partnership with MGCCC’s nursing program. The number one ranked nursing program and community college in Mississippi has extended their partnership with Memorial Hospital, offering students a new wave of training. MGCCC President Dr. Mary Graham tells News 25 this new scholarship opportunity is a 123 punch that’s very beneficial for…
A Biloxi man is wanted in a shooting that occurred in the Benndale Community on Sunday, February 7th. Police say he is considered armed and dangerous. Eighteen-year-old Harold Latrell Edwards of Biloxi is wanted for one count of aggravated assault and one count of shooting into a motor vehicle. Now he faces upgraded charges of attempted murder. On Sunday evening…
The owners of a family owned and run business in Gautier are feeling like they hit the jackpot and they’ve got the check to prove it. Furlan’s Marine won $100,000 through Waste Management’s ‘Million Dollar Shot’ contest at the 2021 WM Phoenix Open. Waste Management serves as the title sponsor of the PGA Tour Tournament. Through a hole-in-one contest, the…
Mississippi legislators are pushing forward with proposals to let college athletes earn money from their own name, image, or likeness. Legislative leaders say all eight of Mississippi’s public universities and the State College Board support the proposals to help the schools compete for talent. Senate Bill 2312 passed the Senate on Tuesday and will go to the House for more…
The Mississippi Senate has voted twice against expanding Medicaid to people who work low-wage jobs without insurance. Both votes fell along party lines. Democrats in the minority voted in favor of expansion. Republicans in the majority voted against it. Republican-led Mississippi is one of 12 states that have not taken the option to expand eligibility for Medicaid under the Affordable…
Memorial Hospital is hosting vaccination distributions across the Coast. They had distributions in Gulfport at the Isaiah Fredericks Community Center. Their goal is to hold distributions in a variety of locations to ensure there is equal opportunity for qualifying individuals. Ward 1 Councilman Kenneth ‘Truck’ Casey received his first dose of the Moderna vaccine and was impressed with their outreach….
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 784 new COVID-19 cases and 25 new deaths including one in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 283,753 cases and 6,367 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 3,259 cases and 71 deaths Harrison County is at 15,846 cases and 253 deaths Jackson…
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Mega Millions draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. Categories: Mississippi State News, News Tags: lottery, lotto, mega million, Mississippi Lottery
The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System has employed the help of some robots to help keep its hospitals clean, two of which can be found in Biloxi. Say hello to one of the Biloxi VA Environmental Management Service’s newest additions: Tru-D, a smart UVC disinfection robot. At the end of 2020, the Gulf Coast Veterans Health System acquired four…
Tributes poured out from Coast residents this afternoon as they said their final goodbyes to Lt. Michael Boutte. Hundreds of Harrison County residents lined Highway 90 to pay their final respects to fallen Lt. Michael Boutte. Gulfport resident Kenny Hindman said, “I wanted to honor him because he’s a veteran, and not only that, he was a policeman.” Motorcycles and…
A toddler in Ocean Springs is the face behind a movement, proposed legislation called ‘Hudson’s Law,’ Senate Bill 2746 and House Bill 1004, being considered by the state legislature. Hudson’s Law is all about how it can be life-changing and life-saving for those diagnosed with Down Syndrome and their families. “Every single one of them just carries extra love. There’s…
Breaking barriers and making black history, Dr. LaTracey is the owner of Black Authors Rock, the first black-owned bookstore in Biloxi’s Keesler Air Force Base. She calls herself a beacon of hope. Dr. LaTracey is the owner of Black Authors Rock, a full-service coaching, consulting, and publishing firm and now bookstore at Keesler Air Force Base. “I used to joke…
Meet Cinder. She’s a female silver lab mix about eight-years-old. This sweet girl is so calm and loving. She knows how to sit, she’s good with dogs and kids. She’s great on a leash and loves to cuddle. She is kennel trained, spayed, microchipped and up to date on shots. She is $65 to adopt at the Jackson County Animal…
Singing River Health Services staff has distributed thousands of vaccines to Gulf Coast residents in the month. Today, that number increased by the minute as people filed into the Jackson County Fair Grounds in Pascagoula, waiting to receive their first or second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. About a 1000 of each dose was distributed Tuesday, bringing the total number…