The Fort Bayou drawbridge in Ocean Springs is set to close mid-March from anywhere between 45 to 60 days. Many headaches are anticipated as it is one of the city’s most used thoroughfares to and from the city. For local business Fort Bayou Bait Shop, this closure could drastically impact business since they’re located right side the bridge. Their busy…
Moss Point city leaders and law enforcement have been engaging with the community in the past few weeks following recent violent crimes in the city. That continues tonight with a student teen panel on gun violence. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is in Moss Point with more. Categories: Jackson County, Local News, News Tags: gun violence, moss point, teen panel
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 705 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 275,706 cases and 6,056 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 3,162 cases and 66 deaths Harrison County is now at 15,292 cases and 223 deaths Jackson County has 11,495 cases…
The Ocean Springs Dog Park added some extra flair to the park. The dog park added an additional twelve trees to add shade to the park for the enjoyment of the dogs and park visitors. This project is part of the group’s focus on promoting the tree canopy in the community, a combination of live oak, chestnut oak, and willow…
Mississippi native Creighton Hobbs has a new documentary film out on Amazon Prime. ‘How Many Chances’ was originally a book written by Hobbs. He then turned the book into a documentary film. The film takes you along the unbelievable life of Hobbs. Hobbs has escaped death nearly five times, survived 24 car wrecks, and ten diabetic comas. Hobbs wants to…
After COVID-19 threw Girl Scouts across the country a curve ball last cookie season, the national organization has fine tuned its sales methods in preparation for another cookie season in the midst of a global pandemic. Girl Scout Cookie season stops for no one or nothing including COVID-19. While some of the traditional sales methods can’t be used due to…
Six Mississippi high schools were recently recognized for helping close the gender gap in computer science, one of which is right here on the Gulf Coast. Ocean Springs High School earned the College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award. The award was only given to schools that have either 50 percent or higher female representation in one of two…
A piece of history is docked at the Biloxi Schooner Pier. A replica of the Pinta caravel, one of the ships used by Christopher Columbus, is open to the public. Driving by the Biloxi Pier you may see something that looks unfamiliar, the Pinta is a replica of the real boat sailed by Christopher Columbus over 500 years ago. Captain…
Doing service never goes out of style. Saturday at VFW Post 5699 in Ocean Springs, the Gulf Coast District 1 VFW Auxiliary is hosting a crafts workshop from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Those who volunteer will be making masks, mats for the homeless, quilts, valentine’s favors, and learn how to knit. All crafts made will go to the VA…
It’s been just over three months since Hurricane Zeta made landfall, wreaking havoc in South Mississippi and beyond. Chances are if you just look around, there are still visible signs of the category two storm’s damage, but help is on the way, although the time to apply for it is ticking down. Sherida Harden works a full-time job and takes…
A relic of the fifteenth century cut through the waters of the Mississippi Sound this afternoon as it prepares to serve as an interactive museum. The Pinta returned to the Biloxi Schooner Pier for self-guided tours that will begin tomorrow morning and run through February 16th. An exact replica of Christopher Columbus’ famous ship of exploration, visitors will have the…
After suffering from symptoms ranging from headaches to hair loss to fainting for the past two-and-a-half years, one Diamondhead resident is speaking out about harmful algae blooms she believes to be affecting her and her family. Joy Dinnella and her family are now in their second home in Diamondhead, hoping that leaving their first home with sewage issues would bring…
Tomorrow the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive in honor of Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich’s granddaughter Ansley who was diagnosed with B-Cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia last March. The blood drive, which was rescheduled after Hurricane Zeta caused the one in October to be canceled, will run from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Slavonian Lodge in Biloxi….
Accelerating the recovery of the gaming industry is the focus of the American Gaming Industry for 2021 according to the group’s leader. Bill Miller, president and CEO of the American Gaming Association, delivered remarks today on the future of gaming’s recovery, policy developments for gaming in Washington, D.C. and the AGA’s priorities for 2021. Miller cited vaccine distribution, responsible reopening,…
Filing taxes can be a real headache, but we have some good news for those of you who live here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. News 25’s Toni Miles shows us one local nonprofit that’s providing free tax preparation services for those who need it most. It’s often said that nothing in life is free, but that’s just not the…
Taking care of seniors has been especially important in our community during the pandemic. Now, Home Instead Senior Care is hiring compassionate workers all along the Coast. Home Instead has an open number of job offers for anyone looking to care for seniors as an in-home aid. No experience is required. Home Instead will train anyone willing to learn and…
A slice of history is making its way to the shores of Biloxi this evening and soon you too can experience the history behind the Pinta. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is at the Biloxi Schooner Pier as the replica of Columbus’ boat makes it way to port. Categories: Harrison County, Local News, News Tags: Christopher Columbus, education, history, The Pinta
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann says four state senators are in isolation after testing positive for the coronavirus. Two of the four had already been diagnosed last week and two more have been added to the list. Hosemann gave the update during a news conference Thursday. House Speaker Philip Gunn said last week that at least one House member was out…
The Mississippi State Department of Health announced that you can now make a COVID-19 vaccine second dose appointment for sites throughout the state immediately after receiving your first dose. No need to wait two weeks before scheduling. Residents can make a second dose appointment for one of the state’s drive-thru vaccination sites immediately after receiving the first dose. Governor Tate…
One Pass Christian family continues to mourn the death of their brother, Kenneth Charlot, who was killed in 2018. Police are still searching for his killer, but they’re not giving up hope. Now a reward is in place to bring Charlot’s death to justice. It’s been almost three years since the death of Pass Christian resident Kenneth Charlot, who was…
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 on News 25 on Thursdays. Today, News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf takes us to the Biloxi Library on Howard Avenue where they have a display featuring king cakes. It’s traditionally in the shape of a ring made…
C Spire Wireless announced an exciting business move that promises to create jobs and lead to economic growth. C Spire is investing one billion dollars to speed deployment of 5G in Mississippi and Alabama. The project will provide ultra-fast, all-fiber broadband services to more than 200,000 homes and businesses by 2025 in Mississippi and Alabama. According to the announcement, Mississippi…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 1,804 new COVID-19 cases and 28 new deaths including two new deaths within South Mississippi. The statewide total stands at 270,476 cases and 5,945 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 3,072 cases and 63 deaths Harrison County is now at 14,829 cases and…
Vice President Kamala Harris made history for black women across the world with her inauguration as the 49th Vice President of the United States. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority shares a sisterly bond to the vice president and they say they have her back one hundred percent. Harrison is the first woman, first black woman, the first South-Asian and first…