It was most definitely a happy Halloween at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. Everything from little witches and ghouls to princesses and superheroes packed the grounds eager to fill their bags with lots of sweet treats. Lines wrapped around the barns,…
The Harrison County School District has started a new teacher academy program to try and combat the teacher shortage within our state. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood visited Lyman Elementary School today to talk with some program participants who could be…
Children with autism and other special needs tend to have some anxiety with trick-or-treating, whether they have done it before or not. News 25 spoke with Wayne Williams, the director of the Center for Autism and Related Development Issues, who…
Two men are behind bars for burglary of a dwelling. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, 37-year-old Matthew Bechtel and 32-year-old Robert Wedgeworth were captured by the homeowner, an off-duty law enforcement officer, upon arriving at his residence. The…
A nine-year-old Lee County, Mississippi boy is dead after he was hit by a truck while getting on a school bus in front of his house this morning. Dalen Thomas was crossing the street to get on the stopped school…
Most people love a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to the safety of the ghosts and goblins running the streets to get candy. Gulfport Police Department tells News 25 there are many tips and tricks to…
Moss Point police are asking for assistance in locating 80-year-old Richard Lee Campbell. Campbell was last seen by family sitting on the front porch of 5501 Grierson Street on October 29th around 6 p.m. Family members stated Campbell suffers from…
D’Iberville police responded to the intersection of Lamey Bridge Road and Lickskillet Road yesterday for a vehicle crash with injuries. A 2015 Kia Soul was driving northbound on Lamey Bridge Road, followed by a 2008 Chevy Silverado pickup truck. The…
Are you looking to start a small business? If so, the Steps Coalition will help you get on the right path to success with their Model Contractor Development Program Event. Already in week six, the program consists of a training…
The South Mississippi community is mourning the loss of those who tragically lost their lives at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh on Saturday. Tonight, they joined hand-in-hand with one another, paying their respects at a candle light vigil…
This morning, CASA of Hancock County hosted a Faith-Based Outreach Breakfast. The goal of the event was to educate and mobilized the faith-based community to support Hancock County’s at-risk children. Attendees had a chance to learn how the CASA program…
The Bloodstained Men and Their Friends organization hit the streets of Gulfport to protect children and future generations from genital cutting. This nonprofit organization was on East Pass Road and Cowan Road with blood stained clothes to raise awareness on…
A two-fold message today at Popp’s Ferry Elementary School as National Red Ribbon Week begins to wrap. News 25’s Toni Miles takes to the school where the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department tied in another important message as Halloween is upon…
Biloxi police need help identifying a male suspect who allegedly shoplifted from the Belk Department Store inside Edgewater Mall. The suspect took several clothing items valued at over $320. He left the store without paying for the items. He left…
The Biloxi High School swim team has returned home after the Mississippi High School state championship with some new hardware in hand. Multiple swimmers snagged the top spots in their divisions including the men’s 400 freestyle relay. The four swimmers…
If you’re still looking for the perfect place to take your little ones trick-or-treating, here are a few events you can attend in Harrison County. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors presents the Thrills and Chills haunted barn at the…
In order to have a spooky-safe Halloween, here are some safety tips to follow according to the Harrison County Fire Service. Costumes are key to getting a bunch of candy, however, stay away from long trailing fabric that can catch…
Another informational meeting about the Harrison County issue took place this afternoon at Lyman Elementary. Parents who live in the Harrison County School District learned about what they will be voting for on November 6th. If the bond passes, a…
It’s almost Halloween and that means time for candy! If you’re looking for somewhere safe to take your child trick-or-treating or to get a good scare, the D’Iberville Police Department has the perfect place. House of Payne is a haunted…
‘Operation Vet Sail- A Salute at Sea’ is a national initiative by the American Sailing Association and charter boat owners to honor our veterans that has been launched right here in South Mississippi. Dwayne Russell has spent 22 years flying…
The 90-year-old woman that was struck by a vehicle in Gulfport Saturday night has been identified. Harrison County Deputy Coroner Brian Switzer has identified the victim as Ava Baswell of Gulfport. Switzer says Baswell was walking on Robinson Road when…
Halloween is just days away and some witches in Gulfport decided to get into the spooky spirit a little early. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood visited the Gulfport Galleria of Fine Art for their inaugural Witches Brunch. Witches rode in on…
Hundreds fled to the 28th annual Gautier Mullet Festival this weekend. There was a little bit for everyone at this year’s festival such as live music, plenty of vendors, face painting, pet adoptions, and even a car show. The main…
The congregations at First Missionary Baptist Church in Gulfport and Biloxi got a special sermon Sunday morning in light of the upcoming election. Reverend Nelson Rivers is a Civil Rights activist who is passionate about the power in voting. He…