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…
Ice skating is a popular activity at the Coast Coliseum during the winter months and tonight it was all about breaking barriers on the ice. The Coliseum partnered with Century 21 J. Carter and Company to host those with special needs for a night of ice skating with their friends. People of all ages did their best maneuvers on the…
The Gulfport Fire Department is beginning the process of obtaining accredited status through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International. Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt says the performance-based credentialing is a higher standard of credentialing than what other agencies provide. As of right now, there is only one fire department in Mississippi that is accredited by the CFAI. Gulfport Fire is…
Due to the recent fatal crimes involving minors, the Moss Point community has taken several steps toward helping its youth deal with the effects of the ongoing COVID pandemic and the spike in crime. Moss Point Mayor Mario King has implemented a curfew for all Moss Point residents under 18 that goes from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. through Friday….
Blue skies ahead for four South Mississippi Mary Kay businesswomen who have proven to be a driving force when it comes to selling Mary Kay cosmetics. Mary Kay Senior Sales Director Dee Dee Hooks said, “It floats. It’s wonderful. It’s just smooth. It’s just a pink magic carpet ride.” Mary Kay Cosmetics Senior Sales Director Dee Dee Hooks is referring…
The City of Biloxi is now highlighting local artists and city culture over their multimedia platforms. Videographer Renny Sherman premiered his series ‘Biloxi Cooks!’ on January 1st, featuring members of the Biloxi Fire Department cooking one of their favorite meals at the fire house. Also, four locally themed animated stories from Children’s Librarian Kelly Derouen are now being featured as…
It’s been a month and a half since we first brought you the story of a tale of two sea turtles. On December 10th, News 25 rode out into the Mississippi Sound stopped just south of Horn Island as researchers and workers with the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies released two sea turtles back out into the wild after rehab….
This carnival season is rolling in but with no parades. So, how exactly are Mardi Gras stores being affected. ‘Throw me something Mister’ will be one phrase that’s surely missed this year as parades have been asked to stop rolling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With no parades, there is no need for throws which leaves many wondering how is…
An executive order by President Joe Biden requires federal contractors to pay workers a $15 minimum wage. In Biloxi, the city is already considering how much more money they’ll need to ensure city workers if there is a minimum $15 wage. Biloxi Public Affairs Manager Vincent Creel said, “Mayor Gilich and the city council are continuing to watch this anxiously.”…
The expensive price of crawfish today will soon change the closer we get to spring 2021. On the Coast, residents are starting to look for crawfish earlier than usual. Starting back in December, fisherman Jerry Forte was getting requests from locals looking to fill their crawfish craving. Last year’s crawfish season was the longest the fisherman had seen in a…
Thanks to COVID-19, teachers nationwide have faced unprecedented times this past year. Along with many other states, the challenges in Mississippi that teachers face predate virtual learning and COVID-19. Teacher shortages and low salaries are just some of the issues for Mississippi educators. However, relief could be on the way in the form of a pay increase bill currently in…