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…
Lady Indians also hosting Moss Point. Moss Point-26 Biloxi-19 Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: biloxi, High School Girls Basketball, moss point, sports
Mississippi Power and Southern Company announced this morning a partnership to build the first smart neighborhood in the world exclusively featuring the Tesla solar roof in Lauderdale County. Enzor Place Homes will feature power wall batteries, energy efficient equipment and appliances, and smart home automation. Earlier this summer, Mississippi Power and Tesla installed the first solar roof in the state…
They say that Real Men Wear Pink and earlier this evening those men were honored for their contributions in the fight against breast cancer. Twenty-eight ambassadors from the Coast raised over $100,000 this year for the American Cancer Society’s Real Men Wear Pink campaign. Among pink lighting and in front of community members dedicated to breast cancer awareness, those men…
A Long Beach mother-daughter florist team has been given the chance of a lifetime. A touch of Long Beach will be on display at the nation’s capital this holiday season where Long Beach florists Theresa Cuevas and her daughter Courtney Cuevas will take their decorating talents to the White House. Both Cuevases applied separately for the unique opportunity to assist…
Local organizations are doing all they can to make sure no one on the Gulf Coast goes hungry this Thanksgiving. Feeding the Gulf Coast in partnership with Southeastern Grocers is hosting a drive-thru food distribution for approximately 500 families Wednesday in Biloxi. Each family will receive necessary food items to make a traditional Thanksgiving meal, including a turkey. Vice President…
This week’s Pet of the Week is Kealer, a male pointer/lab mix about two years old. He is good with kids and dogs. Kealer is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on shots. He walks great on a leash, likes to ride in a car, and is crate trained. You can find Kealer at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Categories:…
Teachers and staff at D’Iberville Elementary were decked out in blue this afternoon after receiving one of the highest awards a school can earn. The school held a celebration event in recognition of their 2020 National Blue Ribbon Award and was recognized with a proclamation by the City of D’Iberville and a letter from President Donald Trump. Blue Ribbon Awards…
Students at Our Lady of Fatima Elementary chased the turkey today at their inaugural Turkey Trot. The Turkey Trot is a one mile run where students chased their running club coach, also known as the turkey. OLF’s Running Club had planned on participating in the mayor’s cup but plans changed because of COVID. The Turkey Trot was a way for…