Harrison County

New way to recycle on the beach

The Harrison County Beautification Commission, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors, Mississippi Aquarium, and Gulfport High School came up with a new and interactive way to keep our beaches clean on the Coast. They came together to build a mobile…

Gulfport Fire Department Station 9 groundbreaking

It is a historic day for Gulfport Fire Department as they broke ground this morning on station number nine in the Orange Grove community. This station is located on Dedeaux Road and many members of the community and city officials…

Going Beyond the Classroom: This Week's Hometown Hero

News 25 Today's Lindsey Goodwin introduces us to gifted teacher, Dayna Clark, taking us inside the classroom of this special South Mississippi teacher who goes above and beyond to meet the needs and help empower her students, in this week's…

The Gloves Are Off in This Week's Finally Friday!

Find out why the gloves are off in this week's edition of Finally Friday with Porsha Williams, as Porsha shares a sneak peek of some coast events you may want to check out this weekend!

Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum grand opening in Biloxi

It’s a tribute to the history of Mardi Gras in Mississippi. Tonight was the grand opening of the Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum. The newly renovated building is chock full of traditional Mardi Gras attire, including the krewes’ king and…

Criminal Justice Career Fair at William Carey

Criminal justice agencies from across the South were at William Carey University’s Tradition Campus for a career fair today. WCU students, along with community members, got the chance to learn about different law enforcement agencies and the different jobs they…

New casino applies for gaming permit

A new multi-million dollar casino and resort could soon be making its way to the City of Biloxi. Biloxi Capital published its notice of intent to apply for gaming site approval for a 30-acre tract of land in East Biloxi…

What you need to know about the lottery

We are getting closer to being able to play the lottery right here in Mississippi. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is in Biloxi with the Mississippi Lottery Corporation with more on what you need to know about this new attraction.

Gaston Point Community Center gym opens

Three years after the Gaston Point Community Center closed, kids in the community finally have a gym they can call home to play ball. Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes was in attendance as the ribbon cutting for the renovated center took…

Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum opens Nov. 19th

On Howard Avenue, they’re putting the finishing touches on the Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum. A special opening gala is scheduled for tomorrow evening at 6 p.m. Admission to the event is a $75 donation. Formerly the Mardi Gras Museum, once…

Biloxi seeks to save oak tree on Azalea Drive

The City of Biloxi is hoping to save a decades-old live oak on Azalea Drive that some residents are concerned about. The city was made aware of the situation by some of the residents from the neighborhood who complained that…

Train vs. tractor-trailer accident in Biloxi

Just before 10 a.m. a tractor-trailer was hit by a train in Biloxi. According to Major Chris De Back with Biloxi police, the driver of the tractor-trailer parked too close to the track as he was making a delivery on…

Mississippi Restoration Summit

The annual Mississippi Restoration Summit held an open house and community conversations event. The public was invited to the open house that featured representatives from various local and federal organizations, all with the goal of educating the public on the…

‘Family Feud Live’ at the Beau Rivage

One of the most popular game-shows is making its way to the Gulf Coast this weekend and you could be a part of it. ‘Family Feud Live’ hits the stage this Saturday and Sunday at the Beau Rivage. Comedian Rubin…

Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport adds flight to Nashville

A new affordable flight will be departing from the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. Allegiant Airlines has announced a new non-stop service from Gulfport to Nashville beginning February 15th, 2020. To celebrate the company is offering one-way fares on the new route…

Governor Phil Bryant announces $53M in restoration projects

Today, Governor Phil Bryant announced a list of 15 restoration projects during the annual Mississippi Restoration Summit in Biloxi. Restoring the Coast’s natural resources for marine life, for wild life, and for those who utilize the Gulf of Mexico, these…

MSU offers tips on protecting plants in cold weather

The MSU Extension Service offers these tips for protecting your plants. First of all, and most importantly, cover your plants. Fruits and flowers are the least tolerant when it comes to freezing temperatures and so are container plants. If possible,…

Unemployment Eliminators Job Fair

Resident of South Mississippi made their way down to the Coast Coliseum and Convention Center in Biloxi on the hunt for jobs. The Unemployment Eliminators put on this job fair for those transitioning out of military, high school, college, or…

Salvation Army opening cold weather shelter

As we go into tonight, the Coast will see some very cold temperatures so it is important to bundle up. That’s why along the Coast, cold weather shelters are opening, including the Salvation Army’s shelter in Gulfport. They will be…

Patriot Golf Day rescheduled

Today was supposed to be the day of the inaugural Patriot Golf Day at Grand Bear Golf Club in Saucier. Turns out today there was only an empty course because organizers decided to postpone the tournament until Tuesday, November 19th.…