The Gulfport Police Department is sharing big news! Members of the department’s S.W.A.T. Team were honored with the Medal of Valor award. The Medal of Valor is the highest national honor for valor that can be awarded to a public safety officer. According to the Bureau of Justice, the medal is given to public safety officers who have exhibited exceptional…
A Gulfport veteran is raising concerns after experiencing several burglaries over the last 18 months. Freddie Moore is a Gulfport veteran whose home located on Monroe Street has been burglarized seven times in the past 18 months. His home was built by his father in 1949 and he’s lived there off and on his entire life. In the last year…
Pass Christian’s chamber of commerce is sharing some exciting holiday news! In hopes of encouraging local shopping this Christmas, they have launched their 2020 Holiday Passport Program. Visit a business listed on the passport and you’ll get a stamp. Visit eight of these participating businesses and you’ll be entered into a gift card drawing from one of the participating stores….
November is ‘Adopt a Senior Pet’ Month and with a little more than a week left, you still have time to visit your local animal shelter and take home a senior furry friend. The Humane Society of South Mississippi has 282 pets in their care right now and many of them are five years and older. One of those pets…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,638 new COVID-19 cases and 23 new deaths including one new death in Jackson County. The statewide total stands at 140,429 confirmed cases and 3,642 deaths. Here are the numbers for our areas: Hancock County now has 1,114 cases and 37 deaths Harrison County has 6,666 cases and 105 deaths Jackson County has…
Looking for a way to give back this holiday season? Here’s one that will bring a smile to the faces of a group of people who have been isolated much of 2020. The Pillars of Biloxi Nursing Home is requesting donations this Christmas for their ‘Stuff a Senior’s Stocking’ campaign. With COVID cases on the rise again, residents won’t be…
Another way locals and visitors can explore the history of the Mississippi Gulf Coast is by taking a stop at the new interactive Brides of Baleine commemorative plaque at the Biloxi Visitors Center. This afternoon, the plaque was unveiled at a ceremony put on by the Brides of Baleine committee. On the plaque visitors can scan QR codes to learn…
Thanksgiving is a time to gather loved ones and enjoy a good meal. However, preparing that meal can be dangerous if you’re not careful. That’s why the Gulfport Fire Department held a turkey cooking demonstration. Their goal was to show people what not do when frying a turkey. Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt says Thanksgiving is the number one day of…
The State of the Coast Symposium was held this morning. The fourth annual symposium looked a little different than in previous years. Due to COVID-19, it was held virtually over Zoom. Several coastal economic and business leaders from Harrison, Hancock, and Jackson counties talked about tourism, healthcare, manufacturing, job growth, and the impacts of challenges endured throughout 2020. Gulf Coast…
The crew over at Feed my Sheep in Gulfport was busy today administering rapid COVID-19 tests or flu shots to local residents. Not only did the food pantry serve up much needed meals to the homeless and vulnerable community this holiday season, but they also partnered with Coastal Family Health Clinic to continue to serve another rising need as COVID…
Over 200 donated meals went to those in need today thanks to the partnership of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino and the Back Bay Mission in Biloxi. The Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway in Biloxi at Back Bay Mission looked different this year due to COVID-19. Everyone lined up outside and wore face masks to receive their hot Thanksgiving meal. While…
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 here on News 25 on Thursdays. Today we take you to stops number 10 and 11 of the Biloxi Walking Tour with someone who knows the area well. Located at the corner of Rue Magnolia and…
The number of people filing for unemployment increased last week. First-time jobless claims totaled 742,000 for the week, according to the labor department. That’s about 30,000 more filings than economists expected. Continuing claims dropped by nearly 430,000, marking a pandemic-era low at 6.37 million. Categories: Business, News, US & World News Tags: jobless claims, Unemployment, weekly job report
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,395 new COVID-19 cases and 19 new deaths including one new death in Hancock and Jackson counties. The statewide total stands at 138,791 confirmed cases and 3,619 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 1,098 cases and 37 deaths Harrison County has 6,604 cases and 104 deaths Jackson County…
Another organization on the Coast lending a helping hand this holiday season is the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence. The GCCN’s annual Christmas Adopt-a-Family program is currently underway with plenty of families in need of some Christmas cheer this year. Some families at GCCN’s shelter that have been impacted by interpersonal violence, such as domestic violence, don’t have the means…
The Gulfport Harbor Market was apparently playing tricks when they said they were ending their season just before Halloween. It’s all treats for now on because they opened again today, giving residents the opportunity to shop for goodies just in time for Christmas. Whether you’re looking for an item to spruce up your house for the holidays, fresh fruits and…
Across the Coast, local organizations and groups are helping make the holidays a little better for those less fortunate this season. One of those organizations is the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department. They recently kicked off their annual ‘Santa Wears a Badge’ campaign. The campaign helps provide Christmas gifts to local underprivileged children. Currently, the sheriff’s department is accepting applications to…
Local business Audrey’s Southern Kitchen and Catering is serving free Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow. Owner Audrey Duncan tells News 25 that while tomorrow’s not Thanksgiving, we should give thanks every day. They’re partnering with Climb CDC, Extend a Hand Help a Friend, and Councilman Kenneth Casey to provide meals to anyone who shows up. It’s curbside delivery and they’re asking that…
Five hundred local families will have a traditional Thanksgiving meal this year thanks to a couple of local organizations. Feeding the Gulf Coast and Winn-Dixie parent company Southeastern Grocer set up at Biloxi Baptist Church this morning and hosted a drive-thru food distribution where all the fixings for a Thanksgiving meal were handed out. Officials with both organizations say the…
Smart homes are coming to Mississippi thanks in part to Mississippi Power. The company announced Tuesday their partnership with Southern Company to build the first smart neighborhood in the world exclusively featuring the Tesla solar roof. Earlier this summer, Mississippi Power and Tesla installed the first solar roof in the state on a Habitat for Humanity home in Hattiesburg. They’re…
Coastal Family Health Center will be holding flu shot and COVID-19 testing events for the community on the following dates: Thursday, November 19th at Feed my Sheep in Gulfport from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for flu shots and COVID-19 testing Friday, November 20th near Goodwill Industries in Ocean Springs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for flu shots Monday,…
Tuesday, the City of New Orleans canceled their 2021 Mardi Gras parades. Mississippi’s coastal cities want to keep everyone safe during the 2021 Mardi Gras season. News 25’s Sabria Reid takes us around the Coast to see how carnival season will look next year. Carnival celebrations bring thousands of people together on the Coast. However, Gulf Coast cities are preparing…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,593 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths including one new death in George, Hancock, and Pearl River counties. The statewide total stands at 137,396 confirmed cases and 3,601 deaths. Here are the numbers in for our area: Hancock County has 1,095 cases and 36 deaths Harrison County has 6,530 cases and 104…
The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department made an arrest for a hit and run accident involving a juvenile. According to Chief Investigator Marc Ogden, 22-year-old Kristen Pittman out of Picayune turned herself in Tuesday evening at around 5 p.m. This incident occurred between 6:30 and 6:50 Tuesday morning when officers responded to a hit and run accident involving 17-year-old Gavin…