Harrison County

Impacts of extended stay-at-home orders

Though a few things will change with the announcement of Governor Reeves’ plans to ease up on shelter in place orders, for some businesses things will remain the same. “If we’re going upscale, sure doesn’t make sense to me to…

‘Walk a Mile in her Shoes’ event moved online

For the last several years, men, women, and their families have been putting on their heels and walking a mile to raise awareness for sexual assault, rape, and gender violence. Like most things around the world, the local ‘Walk a…

Gulfport High senior reacts to school closings

One Gulfport high senior is sharing her thoughts regarding the cancellation of school for the remainder of the semester. Jaden Hickman is involved in Key Club at School and was also a part of the Lady Admirals state championship winning…

COVID-19 survivors urged to donate plasma

Doctors and scientists are working around the clock to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus, but they say that could take at least another year. In the meantime, there’s another way the community can help. News 25’s Lindsey Goodwin has…

Woods fire on Canal Road and 28th Street

Harrison County Fire Rescue, Gulfport Fire Department, and Forestry Commission crews have been battling a large woods fire for six days. Several homes have been threatened near Canal Road and 28th Street, but fire crews have been able to protect…

Beware! Stimulus checks attract the scammers

Now that federal stimulus checks are beginning to arrive in bank accounts or mailboxes, the Biloxi Police Department is reminding residents to beware of scams. Biloxi Police Chief John Miller, appearing on the city's daily Be Prepared video, said police…

COVID-19 hits tourism industry hard

The Mississippi Gulf Coast relies heavily on the tourism industry to drive its economy and now the Coast is taking a huge hit thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. When you think of tourism in South Mississippi you think casinos, beaches,…

Local businesses feeling the impact of COVID-19

Today, President Trump is speaking to all 50 governors to gauge when each state’s leader believes it will be best to reopen for business. While Mississippi’s reopening date has not yet been announced, one thing is for certain: our local…