COVID vaccines have been in Mississippi for a couple of weeks now. According to the Mississippi State Department of Health, 20,003 people have been vaccinated. Starting today, vaccination sites open across the state. Vaccinations are still in phase one focusing on healthcare workers and residents and staff at long term health care facilities. State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers wants to…
Senator Roger Wicker is supporting the COVID-19 relief package as Congress approves new aid and several Wicker-led bills. This past week, President Trump signed a new COVID-19 relief bill paired with legislation to fund the government through the end of fiscal year 2021. The government funding package included additional measures that will benefit Mississippi. Wicker says he helped guarantee support…
The Mississippi State Department of Heath has reported 1,616 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 223,677 cases and 4,884 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 2,138 new cases and 55 deaths Harrison County is now at 11,228 total cases and 160 deaths Jackson County has…
Today on Mom to Mom, we’ve got a very creative way to help your kids learn how to save money. Tags: Mom to Mom
A Gulf Coast family of three escaped a house fire located on Peyton Drive early this morning. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan says the family escaped the fire around 2:30 a.m. after smoke alarms alerted them of a fire in the home. Fire crews from Harrison County Fire Rescue, Gulfport Fire Department, and CRTC arrived to find fire shooting…
Every Monday on WXXV we feature a child from Mississippi hoping to get adopted. Today we’ll meet Raymon, a fun-loving, skateboarding 13-year-old. “Hi my name is Raymon and I’m 13 years old. I’ve been in Mississippi my whole life. And I like it because it’s big. I would like to live on the beach. “ “I was just fishing, and…
Here are the 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 Millions, Mississippi Lottery
The New Year’s tradition of setting goals for the year to come is not limited to resolutions about getting fit or losing weight. The time-honored custom of making New Year’s resolutions allows people to refocus their energy on self-improvement, beginning on the first of January each year. Resolutions can range from wanting to learn a new language to reading a…
A record number of people turned to the alternative health treatment CBD to ease their stress and anxiety in 2020. A local CBD business discusses the benefits of using CBD going into the new year. We have entered a new year and people are looking to keep their stress and anxiety levels down. 2020 was a stressful year for many…
Fireworks lit up the night sky in many areas on the Coast last night. To celebrate the end of a year unlike any other, News 25 caught up with one vendor to see how sales shaped up this holiday season. COVID delayed and canceled many firework shipments and weather was a big soggy overnight, but Eddie Lovitt, owner of White…
Gulf Coast residents are hopeful for a better 2021. Families spent time on the beach grateful for the time they have together. On the first day of 2021, families on the Gulf Coast gathered on the beach enjoying our warm January weather and reflecting on things they learned in 2020. Pass Christian resident Holly Rhodes said, “Time is a gift…
Some of the most common new year’s resolutions are to focus on diet, exercise, or weight loss. A gym membership might be able to help those that are being health conscious this new year. While there are multiple gyms to choose from finding one that you feel comfortable in might help you stick with your resolution. At Bayou View Fitness…
The U.S. has surpassed 20 million coronavirus cases. As of yesterday, the U.S. had 20 million positive cases since tracking began in February with more than 345,000 deaths. The country crossed the 19 million case mark less than a week ago on December 26th. Categories: Health, News, US & World News Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, health
Moss Point police are investigating a New Year’s Eve shooting that claimed the life of one individual. At approximately 7:30 p.m. yesterday, officers responded to a shots fired call in the area of Richard Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard and another call regarding a gunshot victim at Singing River Hospital. At the hospital, officers discovered that 22-year-old Javantavous Davison…
If you plan on ringing in the new year with a bang by setting off fireworks here are a few tips to keep in mind to keep everyone safe. Biloxi Fire Department Deputy Chief Caleb Hudson tells News 25 to make sure that you’re not in a big crowd of people and the fireworks are well away from and not…
Biloxi DUI enforcement shares a few tips to stay safe this New Year’s Eve. Have a plan! Before you go out, know where you’re going and how you’re getting home. Have all of your Uber, Lyft, and Taxi apps updated and saved in your phone. Plan a place and time for your designated driver to pick you up. It’s not…
D’Iberville residents have a new COVID-19 testing location available to them now courtesy of Memorial Hospital. Due to the high volume of people being tested for COVID-19, Memorial Physicians Clinic changed locations from Popp’s Ferry Road to the Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Building next to D’Iberville Civic Center to help alleviate the traffic backup. Lori Lemoine, clinical director at Memorial Physicians…
Many firework stands across the Gulf Coast have had a tough time getting fireworks in time for the new year due to the coronavirus. Local firework businesses are not letting that affect them. Although firework sales are not booming like they were on the Fourth of July, businesses across the area have been grateful to have a constant flow leading…
Shakers, dancing, and lots of laughs: Lynn Meadows hosted their annual Countdown to Noon New Year’s celebration. Shaking their way into the new year, kids had a chance to welcome 2021 without staying up until midnight. Saylor and her mom Jensine Langley from Hurley joined Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport for the Countdown to Noon New Year’s Celebration. “I…
Many of us are ready to put 2020 behind us as the clock ticks down to a new and hopefully better year as we prepare to say hello to 2021. 2020 has certainly been a year that is sure to go down in the books and a year we will likely remember for years to come. With all the challenges…
The end of 2020 has many residents ready to celebrate a New Year, but with COVID-19 restrictions, New Year’s Eve celebrations aren’t the same. 2020 is an end of a year truly worth celebrating yet for Mississippians hoping to countdown to the new year at their favorite bar or restaurant, they can expect an early last call. Between 11 p.m….
The government reports another 787,000 Americans filed first time claims for jobless benefits on a seasonally adjusted basis during the Christmas week. It’s a decline from the week before and slightly better than economists predicted, but claims were still three-and-a-half times higher than the same time last year. Overall, unemployment claims remain well above historic norms. It signals ongoing pain…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 2,756 new COVID-19 cases and 40 new deaths including one new death in Hancock, Harrison, and Pearl River counties and two new deaths in Jackson County. The statewide total stands at 215,811 cases and 4,787 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 2,033 cases…
Prolific serial killer Samuel Little dies at the age of 80. The California Department of Corrections said Little died at a hospital in LA County Wednesday morning. The cause of death will be determined by the LA County Medical Examiner’s Office. Little confessed to more than 93 murders across the country, including some here in the state of Mississippi. The…