Bishop Louis F. Kihneman III today announced that starting Wednesday, March 18, all daily and Sunday public Masses in the Diocese of Biloxi will be temporarily cancelled. However, churches will remain open with limited hours for parishioners and others who…
Biloxi School District will begin providing lunches to children 18 years and under beginning Thursday, March 19th. These meals will be handed out in the car rider line and each meal will also contain breakfast for the next day. Pick…
Jackson, MS) – In a Special Meeting held today, the Mississippi Public Service Commission unanimously voted to approve a rate decrease for Mississippi Power customers. This action is a result of the Commission ordering a rate case to reevaluate rates…
Pass Christian School District will begin serving free meals to children ages 18 and under starting Thursday, March 18th. Children do not have to be a PCSD student to receive meals. No ID is required, but children must be present…
Due to the spreading Coronavirus outbreak and for the safety of the fans, artists and staff, The Mississippi Coast Coliseum will postpone the annual Crawfish Music Festival scheduled for April 15-19. The rescheduled date will be announced soon. “In the…
The Long Beach School District is doing their part to make sure children along the Coast receive meals during this time. Starting Monday, March 23rd they will serve free meals to all children 18 years and younger. This will take…
As we continue to monitor COVID-19 and the recommendations of federal and state officials as well as the CDC and Mississippi Department of Health, the following guidelines will be followed: All schools will be closed for students the week of…
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. movie theaters have closed nationwide due to the coronavirus pandemic. It's an unprecedented shutdown for nearly all of the country's 40,000-plus screens. The largest chains had tried to remain open even as Hollywood postponed its…
In the wake of the newly identified coronavirus, the City of Moss Point is taking precautionary measures to protect citizens, guests, and other stakeholders. Moss Point Mayor Mario King is encouraging everyone to use our online portal and telecommunication systems…
The number of Coronavirus cases in Mississippi has climbed to 21 on Tuesday with cases reported in all three coastal counties, according to the State Department of Health. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, the numbers reported Tuesday…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — All casinos in Mississippi have closed due to the ongoing public health crisis created by the coronavirus. The Mississippi Gaming Commission has ordered the casinos to remain closed until further notice in order to help limit…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The first cases of coronavirus in Harrison County have been identified, according to Kent Nicaud, the Chief Executive Officer of Memorial’s healthcare system. Memorial says the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) announced Tuesday morning they…
In an effort to be better safe than sorry, the Mississippi High School Activities Association is joining the movement to pull the plug on all competition due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This morning, the MHSAA officially suspended all sporting events…
We now have official word the Coast Casinos are set to temporarily close their doors. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.
Many students in the Ocean Springs School District rely on their school lunches each day. With the recent school closures due to the Coronavirus, there are many families unsure of how they will feed their children lunch. This is why…
The Salvation Army Kroc Center Mississippi Gulf Coast elected to close, as COVID-19 cases in South Mississippi increase. "In light of the national developments and rapidly changing conditions regarding the spread of COVID-19 (commonly referred to as coronavirus), the Kroc…
Goodlettsville, Tennessee – Dollar General Corporation announced plans to dedicate the first hour of each shopping day to senior shoppers, as well as amend store operating hours beginning tomorrow, March 17, 2020. Senior Hour Encouragement Beginning tomorrow, Dollar General is…
Just in the last week, nationally we’ve seen cancellations of sporting events, concerts, and political rallies. Not to mention, the Federal Reserve announcing a zero percent interest rate this weekend. All of this is affecting our nation’s economy. News 25’s…
As the impact of COVID-19 continues to spread, Mississippi Power assures customers of its comprehensive plans and procedures in place to ensure the continuation of service. Mississippi Power temporarily suspended service disconnections for customers, meaning service will be maintained until…
Concerns over Coronavirus prompted the Harrison County Board of Supervisors to call a special meeting today. As a matter of protocol, the board issued a local proclamation, declaring a state of emergency for the county and did a first read…
Today, Governor Tate Reeves signed two executive orders responding to the COVID-19 outbreak. Reeves says these orders will activate the Mississippi National Guard to support mobile testing units. It will tell agencies to determine which state workers are essential and…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Cruise lines around the world are suspending operations due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19. With no passengers on board, idle cruise ships are overwhelming several ports that normally host them. Yesterday, the Carnival Valor…
WXXV has spoken with the Mississippi Gaming Commission and all casinos in Mississippi will cease gaming operations at midnight tonight. Most casinos are not taking hotel reservations. It is up to the casino to determine about hotel stays. The Gaming…
LAS VEGAS (WXXV) — MGM Resorts International announced its decision to temporarily suspend operations at its two Mississippi properties, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino and Gold Strike Casino Resort, until further notice, effective as of Tuesday, March 17th. Casino operations will close at midnight, followed by…