Harrison County

Missing Person: Donald Gordon Jr.

The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Donald Gordon Jr., of Gulfport, MS. Gordon is described to police officers as a white male, 66 years old, he is 5’10” and 170 lbs. Gordon…

National Love Your Pet Day

It’s National Love Your Pet Day! Although, this is something most of us celebrate year round, it’s a great reminder to show your pets just how much you love them. One way to show love to your furry friends is…

Navy Lodge upgrades

The Navy Lodge in Gulfport is getting a face-lift. The lodge, located on the Seabee Base, will be undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has more.

Krewe of Neptune floats arrive on the Coast

The countdown begins to the annual Krewe of Neptune Mardi Gras Parade. We have a sneak peek of the floats that will be on display. Sixteen Neptune floats rolled on to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, stopping at the Coast Coliseum…

Restructuring military treatment centers

Keesler Medical Center will not be part of the defense department’s plan to restructure 50 military hospitals across the nation. The defense department’s authorization act is focused on restructuring and realigning military treatment facilities for only active-duty personnel. These clinics…

Pre-K classes in Gulfport School District begin in August

Four elementary schools in the Gulfport School District are getting ready to welcome toddlers to the classroom! The district is working with MSU’s Head Start Program to allow Gulfport parents and their young kids the opportunity to attend a preschool…

Neptune Parade floats arrive

As carnival season rolls on, the Krewe of Neptune prepares for a celebration in a major way. The annual Krewe of Neptune Parade is this weekend and News 25’s Victoria Bailey is in Biloxi with the details on the preparations.

School bus safety demonstration

School transportation directors from across the state were on the Coast today to learn about new school bus technologies. A school bus safety technology demonstration was held today the Scarlet Pearl as a part of the Mississippi Association of Pupil…

Long Beach High teacher awarded $2,000 grant

One teacher and her students in Long Beach are making money moves and business decisions with a $2,000 grant from the Leo W. Seal Teacher Recognition Award Fund. Congratulations to Long Beach High School teacher Demetria Brown who will use…

22nd annual Gulf Coast Winter Classics

The Gulf Coast Winter Classics have been a staple on the Coast for the last 22 years. The horse competition brings the best of the best right to our own backyard. This seven week event began on February 13th and…

African Americans and the right to vote

The annual Black History program kicked off tonight in Biloxi. The community gathered to celebrate the 15th amendment’s 150th anniversary and other landmark achievements. During tonight’s program, there was a performance from the Infinity Church youth choir, several guest speakers…

City of Gulfport reacts to parade controversy

The Gulfport City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting today. Among the items on the agenda, discussion began over the controversial doll thrown from one of the floats during the Krewe of Nereids Parade over the weekend. During today’s meeting,…

Harlem Globetrotters visit Popp’s Ferry Elementary School

The Harlem Globetrotters made a pit stop in Biloxi to teach some elementary school students a very important lesson. The Globetrotters pride themselves on being the ambassadors of goodwill. Today, a Harlem Globetrotter visited Popp’s Ferry Elementary School to teach…

African-Americans and the right to vote

This marks the 150th year anniversary of the passing of the 15th Amendment securing African-Americans the right to vote. News 25’s Victoria Bailey joins us from Biloxi where a local event is getting underway to celebrate this landmark anniversary.

Operating short term rentals in Biloxi

While there’s been success with short term rentals in the City of Biloxi, there’s still one major issue. There’s a problem with residents operating a short term rental without a license. Several cases are currently in the works, in which…

Veteran Town Hall Tuesday in Biloxi

Veterans, it is time to make your voices heard at the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System’s town hall. This town hall gives local veterans an opportunity to voice their concerns and receive some information about the services they have…

New printer to assist in road signs in Harrison County

From stop signs to speed limit and road work signs, drivers utilize and pass road signs every day. Harrison County has about 800 miles of roads with nearly 2,000 road signs and maintaining them comes with a hefty price. That’s…

North Gulfport Middle School Expansion Project update

There has been some recent progress on the $7.3 million North Gulfport Middle School expansion project. This is a part of the $55 million bond with the Harrison County School District. Phase one is underway, as construction is taking shape…

First Quilts of Valor Awards Ceremony

A new group on the Coast recognized local veterans with a keepsake that will last a lifetime. The Gulf Coast Chapter of the Quilts of Valor Foundation presented five quilts to five veterans at VFW Post 6731 in D’Iberville this…

Long Beach Night Parade

The City of Long Beach had its turn taking part in the Mardi Gras festivities and did so in style. Residents packed the streets of Downtown Long Beach Saturday night to get a glimpse of the floats, music, and action…