Harrison County

Penguins and Pops in Gulfport

Hundreds of locals lined the streets in downtown Gulfport yesterday to grab a popsicle and pose with penguins. Pop Brothers and the Mississippi Aquarium teamed up for the first of three ‘Penguins and Pops’ event. With the purchase of a…

Service Set for Long-Time District Attorney Cono Caranna, II

Funeral arrangements have been made for long-time district attorney, Cono Caranna, II.     Caranna served as District Attorney for Hancock, Stone and Harrison counties for 26 years, retiring in 2012. He passed away last Thursday after suffering from recent health issues.…

National Championship wagering at the Scarlet Pearl Sportsbook

We’re just under 72 hours away from the College Football National Championship Game between LSU and Clemson. The Sportsbook at the Scarlet Pearl Casino is expecting large crowds all weekend leading up to the big game and lots of wagering.…

King cake beer returns to Chandeleur Island Brewing Company

With Mardi Gras season officially back the folks at Chandeleur Island Brewing Company are celebrating it the only way they know how. For the third year in a row, Chandeleur’s king cake ale has returned. The creamy ale is made…

Kids Learning Rodeo at Coast Coliseum

This morning, students on the Coast had the chance to learn more about livestock while taking in the rodeo experience. The PCA Finals Rodeo is back in town for another year at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. To kick off the…

‘Penguins and Pops’ this Sunday in Gulfport

This weekend you can chill out with a delicious treat and a couple of cool birds. The Mississippi Aquarium is teaming up with Pop Brothers to give you the chance to get up close and personal with some penguins. For…

Tracking sea turtles

Every day the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies works hard to rehabilitate sea creatures to send them back to their natural habitats. Currently, IMMS is tracking three sea turtles that have been released into their natural environment. The sea turtles…

The Great Kindness Challenge at Delisle Elementary

Kindness is contagious: that’s what the teachers and staff at Delisle Elementary School in Pass Christian have been and continue to promote this month. They even created a video in hopes of inspiring their fellow students. It portrays students performing…

Fundraising for Jubilee Havens

One local human trafficking group has partnered with a local coffee shop in Gulfport to raise awareness and funds for these crimes. Jubilee Havens is a group on a mission to provide safe havens for victims of human trafficking. Currently…

“Who is James Meredith” documentary

Civil Rights trailblazer and icon James Meredith is on the Coast tonight for the release of his documentary “Who is James Meredith?” at this year’s Indie Fan Film Fest International created by his wife Dr. Judy Meredith. James Meredith integrated…

Legislative Session Brief in Gulfport

A legislative session brief was America’s Future Foundation’s first meeting of the new year. The group welcomed the state director for Americans for Prosperity Foundation Trey Dellinger to speak about the foundation’s mission. Americans for Prosperity advocates for policies so…

Popps Ferry students support Australia fire victims

Students in Biloxi are taking the week to learn about and support the victims of Australia’s wildfires. Brandi Hoxie, the art teacher at Popp’s Ferry Elementary School, is making sure all of her students are aware of what is going…

Robert Deming announces candidacy for Congress

One local official known to Biloxi residents has announced his candidacy for Mississippi’s fourth congressional district seat. Robert Deming announced today that he will challenge incumbent Representative Steven Palazzo in the Republican primary for the seat. Deming currently serves on…

Second chance at life for local dog

Many of you may remember Shadow, the dog who couldn’t move on his own and was receiving veterinary care at Fur Baby’s Veterinary Hospital. Today, News 25’s Kristen Anzuini brings a heartwarming update. Just a few months ago, Shadow the…

Severe weather heading to the Coast

As we head into the weekend, the Coastal Emergency Management Agency offers a word of caution. Since Monday, the National Weather Service and the Weather Prediction Center continue to give higher probability of a potentially violent weather system moving into…

Hope from John Ellis

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports about 24,000 babies are stillborn in the United States each year. In 2017,  at 35 weeks into Elisabeth Naff’s pregnancy she lost her son John Ellis. Since then, the Naff family has…

SYF Scholarship Application

Good news for graduating seniors on the Coast! The Simon Youth Foundation is proud to help a deserving graduating senior living near Gulfport Premium Outlets pursue a college education. Students have a chance to secure a one-time $1,500 scholarship that…

Crime cameras available for purchase

In September 2019, the Biloxi Police Department teamed up with the nonprofit corporation Project NOLA to help eliminate violent crime. They set up crime cameras in the downtown area as a test run. After a successful trial run, the cameras…

Early morning fire destroys home in Biloxi

An early morning fire in Biloxi left one home, car, and part of a neighboring home destroyed. Biloxi Fire Department got the call just after 5 a.m. to Travia Avenue off of Irish Hill Drive. Once units arrived on scene…