Thursday anchoring
The Ship and Anchor pub in Dagenham that's been closed for a decade and shadowed by a tragedy in 1997
The pub has stood empty for many years, and recently was victim to two fires
Thursday anchoring
- - - with thanksgiving one week from- today, u-s doctors, - nurses and hospital officials - are pleading with - americans to scale back holiday- gatherings as - covid cases and deaths- skyrocket.- as wendy woolfolk reports, the- c-d-c even- recommending people not travel- for the holiday this year.- - with infection rates soaring...- - - the nationwide death toll - passing 250-thousand... - and many hospitals reaching - capacity, the - second covid wave proving worse- than the first... - sot / voice of: dr. henry walke- covid-19 incident manager - cdc- :12 - :19 - "we are alarmed, again, with th exponential increase in cases,- - - - hospitalizations and deaths."
That alarm prompting the c-d-c- to recommend- americans not travel during - the thanksgiving holiday.
- sot / dr. erin sauber-schatz -- cdc :26 - :35 - "this is a serious point in tim in the pandemic and that we nee- to all be doubling- down on the things that we know- work on spreading the spread of- covid - 19."
In an open letter to the- american people, three- organizations - representing health care worker- quote: "strongly urge everyone - - - throughout our country to - celebrate responsibly, in a - scaled-back fashion that limits- the - virus's spread.
- despite pandemic fatigue and- thanksgiving one week away, no- time to let our guard down.
- nats / violin - but in utah...the sound of- gratitude - - - this patient..
Still intubated- and unable to speak...played- the violin to show appreciation- for all of those- who've taken care of him..- nat / violin- - the mississippi state departmen- of health reported- 1,395 new coronavirus cases and- 19 new deaths, including- one new death in hancock and- jackson counties.
- the statewide total stands at - 138 thousand - 791 confirmed- - - - cases and 3 thousand- 619 death- hancock county now has 1,098- cases and 37 deaths.- harrison county is now at 6,604- total cases and 104 deaths.
- - - jackson county has 5,892 cases,- and now 112 deaths.
- stone county has 663 cases and- 14 deaths.- george county has 1,182 cases - - - - and 23 deaths.
Pearl river- county has 1,363 total cases an- 66 deaths.- - the crew over at feed my sheep- in gulfport was busy today- administering rapid covid-19- test or flu shots to local- residents.- not only did the food pantry- serve up much needed meals to - the homeless and vulernable - community this holiday season,- but they also partnered with- coastal family health clinics t- continue to serve another risin- need as covid cases - increase in our state.- executive director of feed my - sheep david lion- leon- says communication is key when- it comes to the - health of the homeless.
- - "it's definitely a challenge with the- homeless people.
They don't hav- just the simple things like - newspapers, as well - as tv access to see what the- recommendations are, so it's a- constant- reminder here.
We remind them - every day; we hand out masks- every day.
We - - - - have disinfectant wipes that we- give them for them to use to- clean their hands.- when they come for lunch that's- when we have chalkboards that - have all the- announcements for the day."
119 people were tested at their- last partnered event.
- both the covid test and the flu- shot were free for anyone, with- no out of pocket expenses.- you can expect to get your- results within 24 hours.- - here's meteorologist ryan mahan- with a quick look at- your weather.
- - easterly flow becoming more - pronounced and long fetched fro- the - - - atlantic as continental high- pressure has now moved over the- north - atlantic and extending a ridge- spline across the gulf states.- this pattern should remain in - place through the weekend befor- - - - softening with the approach of - weakening cold front sunday - night.
Southern branch- short-wave ejects from the- desert southwest- to generate a decent fall storm- in the central and southern - plains.
Models are trending int- a somewhat better consensus on- deeper dynamics into the- mississippi valley to raise som- concerns for severe weather - potential in the pre-frontal ai- wednesday.
This would have- significant impacts on what is- typically one of the heaviest - travel days heading into- thanksgiving day.
There is- enough time to monitor trends - within- the models but this would be th- the state of the coast symposiu- was held this morning.
The 4th- annual symposium looked a littl- - - - 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- business council chairman - - - - anthony wilson emphasized that- the coast economy has - perservered in the face of- these challenges.
- - "2020 has been a year of economic disruption - in coastal mississippi due to - the pandemic, tropical weather- impacts both locally- and regionally.
However, we hav- seen markers of economic- strength- - - - and our coastal economy - continues to exceed - expectations."
- - - wilson also says this year's- symposium was devoted to an - exploration of economic - diversity and resillience of- the mississippi gulf coast.
- - thanksgiving is a time to gathe- with loved ones and enjoy a goo- meal.
- however, preparing that meal ca- be dangerous if - you're not careful.
That's why- the gulfport fire - department held a turkey cookin- demonstration today.- their goal was to show people - what not to do when frying a- turkey.
- fire chief mike beyerstedt says- thanksgiving is the number one- day of the year for house fires- caused by cooking.- - "follow the instructions if youre going to- deepfry a turkey.
Make sure - you're outside in an area with- nothing combustable - around.
Make sure your bird is- thawed and dried out.
Unattende- cooking - accounts for most fires so pay- attention if you have something- cooking."
- - - chief beyerstedt reminds- everyone to call 9-1-1- immediately - if anything goes wrong and to - never put water on a grease - - - fire.
- - over 200 donated meals went to- those in need today, thanks to- the partnership of the hard roc- hotel and casino and the back - bay - mission in biloxi.- news 25's sabria reid has more- - the thanksgiving meal giveaway- in- biloxi at back bay mission- looked differnt this year due t- covid 19.
Everyone lined up - outside and wore face masks - to recieve their hot- thanksgiving meal.- while trying to bring some- normalcy to an unusual year,- back bay mission's sarah boone,- tells news 25, she- hopes to lift spirits and bring- hope during this hard time.
- sarah boone, home at last - caseworker back bay mission: "i think it's gonna lift people's- spirits up show that we are a - community that cares, - we're a mission that cares abou- them and i think it's gonna giv- them a little bit of- hope during a really hard time.- " back bay mission is thankful fo- - - the support and 14 year - partnership with the hard rock- hotel and casino and the- volunteers who come out and - help.
- sabria reid, news 25: - "due to the golbal pandemic people are going hungry and - homeless for the very - first time.
In biloxi back bay- mission is hosting their annual- thanksgiving meal - - - - giveaway thanking the hard rock- hotel and casino for their- donation of over 200- meals."
Sarah boone, home at last - caseworker back bay mission: " just want to thank the hardrock- they do a wonderful job every - year, you couldn't ask- for a better group of volunteer- to come out to help, what a - - - - blessing it is to the community- and i'm happy to be apart of it- and i'm so thankful for back ba- mission - being apart of this community."
- - - by pre-packaging meals and- giving them away in a to-go and- drive - by fashion, the hardrock also - - - - helped make the meal giveaway - covid safe.
- face masks and hand sanitizer - were available for everyone - who attended.
- sammi greco, human resources- coordinator: "this is one of my favorite events to be able to - get outside of the casino walls- and - be able to interract with those- in the community and provide- - - something that they might not - normally get on the regular - basis."
In biloxi, sabria reid, news 25- - coming up...- ryan will have a full forecast- after the break.... - plus... - the department of marine- resources is set to offer in- - person assistance to fishermen- applying for- cares act funding.
Find out if- you may qualify, after- this.
- - - - easterly flow becoming more - pronounced and long fetched fro- the - - - - atlantic as continental high- pressure has now moved over the- north - atlantic and extending a ridge- spline across the gulf states.- - - this pattern should remain in - place through the weekend befor- - - - softening with the approach of - weakening cold front sunday - - - night.
Southern branch- short-wave ejects from the- desert southwest- - - to generate a decent fall storm- in the central and southern - - - - plains.
Models are trending int- a somewhat better consensus on- - - deeper dynamics into the- mississippi valley to raise som- - - - concerns for severe weather - potential in the pre-frontal ai- - - wednesday.
This would have- significant impacts on what is- typically one of the heaviest - travel days heading into- - - - thanksgiving day.
There is- enough time to monitor trends - within- - - the models but this would be th- first significant weather event- - - to unfold in the deep south in- quite some time, barring- tropical- weather of this busy season.- otherwise, temperatures are - expected- - - to be above normal for the- duration of this forecast - package.- rainfall will be quite limited- through monday, but could see - - - - increased coverage as column- moistens tuesday, then greater- - - - chances and impacts wednesday.- the encouraging news is that al- - - impactful weather should be out- of the area for thanksgiving da- - - - and temperatures should remain- mild enough to exercise safer - - - - outdoor dining options next - thursday.
- marine: persistent easterly flo- will maintain elevated tide - levels that - - - - produce some minor inundation o- low lying coastal areas at each- - - harrison county announced this- afternoon that beach debris - cleanup is now complete - following hurricane zeta.
- this means that all beaches in- harrison county are now open to- the public.
- however, work continues on- repairing stairs, benches, and- signage damaged by the storm.
- you're asked to remain cautious- when going from the sidewalk to- the beach.- - the department of marine- resources is preparing to - offer in-office application - assistance for commercial and - charter fisheries participants- applying for- cares act funding.- assistance will be available- from 8 a.m.
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- applicants must be a mississipp- resident 18 years or older and- have possessed a valid- - - - mississippi resident commercial- fishing, dealer-processor or- charter boat license during - the july 2019 to june 2020, - license year.
- you can only apply in one - category and must meet the- threshold of economic revenue - losses greater than 35- percent compared to the prior - five-year average.- if applying as a business, it - must be based in mississippi- and - registered with the mississippi- secretary of state.
- interested applicants can make- appointments by - calling the dmr at 228-374-5000- for more information on the - application deadline and a- list of things needed to apply,- visit our website at wxxv 25.co- - - or the dmr's website as well.
- - m-g-c-c-c and the university of- west alabama have signed a- memorandum of understanding tha- will guarantee- admission for all mgccc - graduates who have a 2.0 grade- point average or better,- this agreement includes advisin- at mgccc or the u-w-a campus- with an academic adviser, and - dedicated academic- scholarships to mgccc students- with a 3.0 grade point average- or- better for up to four - consecutive semesters.- mgccc students who receive- academic scholarships - will also be eligible to apply- for housing scholarships.
- - "im lorraine weiskopf and comin up next - on news 25 we"re hopping back o the historic downtown biloxi- walking tour- - - - where weve covered 9 of the 21- stops and this week we'll cover- an additional two.
Stay - tuned" - - lace up your shoes and take a - stroll with news 25's lorraine- weiskopf in today's edition of- - - "live local," a series you ca catch here on news 25 on- thursdays.- today, we take you to stops - number ten and eleven of the- biloxi walking tour with someon- who knows the area- well... a biloxi library- historian.- - located at the corner of rue- magnolia and jackson street is- stop number 10 of the biloxi- walking tour.
- jane shambra, historian, biloxi- library "this is actually a house - belonging to the cousins, he wa- actually the editor of the dail- herald as - well as the postmaster, they- think the house was built aroun- 1910."
The cousins house is a fine - example of queen anne, the- most romantic or feminine of- victorian architectural - styles.
While the house is newe- than the majority of- other houses on the tour, it's- one of the last standing- buildings on its corner.- where today stands a crepe- myrtle tree, used to be a - caboose where locals could sell- their artwork.- - - - and now where the hospital sits- was once the infamous avelez- hotel.- jane shambra, historian, biloxi- library "so downtown looked completely different in the - 20s,30s, 40s, and so forth."
Moving on to stop number 11,- which is the cathedral of the - nativity of the blessed virgin- mary.
Jane shambra, historian,- biloxi library "it is a cathedral unlike a- regular church; it has a- designation that has another- level of historical - significance."
- - - the cathedral has been rebuilt- three times, the original churc- was made out of wood and- destroyed by a fire in 1870.- jane shambra, historian, biloxi- library "and if you look you'll see lots and- lots of stained glass windows.- which is amazing when you see - and these are - works of art.
These windows are- donated from wealthy families i- biloxi and a window - - - tells a history part of - something in the bible."
Those windows were actually - donated all the way from- germany, and installed in 1906.- live local is made possible - through the support of the- biloxi library system.
Tune in- next thursday as news 25- continues highlighting places o- interest along- our coast.- in biloxi, lorraine weiskopf, - news 25 - - 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 visitor's center.- this afternoon, the plaque was- unveiled at a ceremony put on - by the brides of baleine- committee.- on the plaque, visitors can sca- q-r codes to learn more - about the descendents of the- brides and their story.
- the brides of la baleine- were 88 women who sailed from - france, arriving at old biloxi- on- january 8th, 17-21.
- the women were transported from- france under the- direction of the arhbishop of - paris for the purpose of- expanding the settlement by - marrying french soliders.
- the late randall ladnier -- a - descendant of the brides -- - researched and authored the boo- "the brides of la baleine."
Ladnier's brother, dale ladnier- echoes his brother's- emphasis on the importance of - the brides' story.- - dale ladnier, brides of baleine- society:- "the impact that they have had on this community is something- that needs- to be understood by everybody.- and this is part of our process- here, is, first of all, to- - - - set up a plaque and then we wil- reach out to get more people- involved so that next - year we can have a 300th year - anniversary of their arrival in- - - - biloxi."
"i think it's importa for everybody to understand - where they're from and what - cultures have impacted them."
- - - members of the founding familie- are encouraged to join the- facebook group 'la baleine- society' in order to connect- with- the committee and other - descendants.- - we'll have one final look at- weather, after the break with - ryan, plus we'll take you to ne- york, where macy's is - revealing their holiday - displays.
- - - easterly flow becoming more - pronounced and long fetched fro- the - atlantic as continental high- pressure has now moved over the- north - atlantic and extending a ridge- - - spline across the gulf states.- this pattern should remain in - place through the weekend befor- softening with the approach of - - - - weakening cold front sunday - night.
Southern branch- short-wave ejects from the- desert southwest- - - to generate a decent fall storm- in the central and southern - plains.
Models are trending int- a somewhat better consensus on- - - - deeper dynamics into the- mississippi valley to raise som- concerns for severe weather - potential in the pre-frontal ai- wednesday.
This would have- - - - significant impacts on what is- typically one of the heaviest - travel days heading into- thanksgiving day.
There is- enough time to monitor trends - - - - within the models but this woul- be the first significant weathe- event - to unfold in the deep south in- quite some time, barring- - - tropical weather of this busy - season.
Otherwise, temperatures- are expected- to be above normal for the- duration of this forecast - - - - package.
Rainfall will be quite- limited through monday, but - could see - increased coverage as column- - - moistens tuesday, then greater- chances and impacts wednesday.- the encouraging news is that al- - - - impactful weather should be out- of the area for thanksgiving da- and temperatures should remain- - - - mild enough to exercise safer - outdoor dining options next - thursday.
- - - - macy's flagship store in the- heart of new york city has- revealed its holiday window - designs.- this year's displays are- designed as a thank you letter- to the city and coronavirus - first responders.
- more than 10-thousand fiber - optic lights illuminate a - miniature of the city streets..- with the iconic empire state- building as the centerpiece...- and macy's fireworks launching- from its tower.
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The pub has stood empty for many years, and recently was victim to two fires
Former local news anchor Janelle Stelson has won the Democratic primary to take on Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) this November,..