Harrison County

Gulfport PD holds Fallen Officer Ceremony

Today law enforcement officers and family members gathered at the Gulfport Police Department for their annual Fallen Officer Ceremony. Police departments across the country set aside this week to honor the men and women who lost their…

Bacot McCarty Jolly Gala reception

After a year hiatus due to COVID, it’s Jolly Time here on the Coast once again. Tonight, the Bacot McCarty Foundation is holding its Jolly Rancher Gala Reception to benefit nonprofits all over the Coast. News 25’s…

Remembering the life of Cynthia Burges

On Wednesday following a multi-vehicle accident on Cowan-Lorraine Road in Gulfport, 58-year-old Cynthia Burges of Vancleave died on the scene. The other driver received non-life-threatening injuries. Burges’ co workers from Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty tell News 25…

Comic Jon Carden performing in Gulfport tomorrow

All jokes aside, Landmass Comedy is working hard to make the Coast a comedy hub by bringing in talent from across the nation. That’s what they’re doing Saturday night as they host Jon Carden from Austin, Texas.…

Sharing our seas and shores during nesting season

We are in the middle of the Least Tern nesting season and it will soon be the same for the skimmers. Audubon Mississippi is busy putting up signage reminding beachgoers to stay away from nesting areas. Apart…

Fatal vehicle accident and fire at Tradition Parkway

First responders in Harrison County responded to single-vehicle accident this afternoon that resulted in one fatality. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, a vehicle hit some trees and caught on fire on Tradition Parkway around…

Mississippi justices toss voter-backed marijuana initiative

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Supreme Court on Friday overturned a medical marijuana initiative that voters approved last fall. Six justices ruled that the medical marijuana initiative is void because the state’s initiative process is outdated. Three justices dissented.…

Bringing smiles to seniors at the Pillars of Biloxi

One Biloxi nursing home is getting back into the swing of holding interactive events for their residents. The Pillars of Biloxi brought smiles to seniors’ faces for National Nursing Home Week. From birds to chinchillas to even…

Loaves and Fishes seeking a forever home

Loaves and Fishes is in need of the community’s help. Their current lease ends in December and have no option but to close their doors. They are searching for a local building to lease/purchase.  This cannot happen…

Blessing of the Fleet poster unveiling

Local seafood royalty gathered at St. Michael Catholic Church this evening for a big poster reveal. Past kings and queens as well as the 2021 Shrimp Queen contestants helped to reveal the official poster for the 92nd…

‘She Said’ Festival happening at B’Lux this Saturday

There’s a festival happening in Biloxi this Saturday benefiting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. It’s called the ‘She Said Fest’ and it’ll be taking place at B’Lux on I’berville Drive in Biloxi. All proceeds will…

Libertarian Party of South Mississippi meets monthly

The Libertarian Party in Mississippi is growing. The party’s principles can be best summed up as living your life the way you see fit as long as you don’t infringe on another individual’s rights to do the…

Arrested for armed robbery in Gulfport

Two suspects are now in custody following an armed robbery on O’Neal Road in Gulfport Monday. Police say 19-year-old Hollis Grayer and 23-year-old Jaylon Grayer robbed a victim at gunpoint and then fled the scene. Jaylon Grayer…

Crossroads Elementary celebrates Kyleigh Ward

It’s a story that’s touched the hearts of many here in South Mississippi as one school community came together this week to celebrate a special student. Six-year-old Kyleigh Ward is a local kindergartener fighting a mighty battle.…

National Salvation Army Week recognized locally

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Division of the Salvation Army is reflecting on all the work they’ve done over the past year as they celebrate a week dedicated to them. This week is recognized as National Salvation Army…