Harrison County

Traffic plans for Cruisin’ the Coast in Biloxi

It will be time to clean off your rides before you know it for Cruisin’ the Coast! With the fun that comes with the event, the number of tourists and residents who hit the streets of South Mississippi during that…

Historical Society of Gulfport meeting

The Historical Society of Gulfport is making it a mission to preserve local artifacts and history. Tonight, the group met to discuss plans of turning two rooms in the Historic Railroad Depot in downtown Gulfport into a museum full to…

Informative meeting about the 2020 Census

With the 2020 Census Day soon approaching, it is helpful to understand why this nationwide activity is so important. That’s why the Biloxi Cultural and Historical Society hosted an informative meeting about the United States Census tonight. Many people are…

MDEQ awards grant to Harrison County School District Transportation Dept.

The Harrison County School District Transportation Department was awarded a $30,000 grant from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to purchase two new school buses. Harrison County School District purchased 10 new buses this year. Thanks to the MDEQ grants,…

City of Biloxi seeking proposals to remove structures

There are a few days left for those who may seek interest in demolishing or moving six structures on Division Street in Biloxi. The City of Biloxi seeks proposals for five houses and one office building. The structures were acquired…

City of Gulfport splash pads staying open longer

If you have been outside lately, you know it is hot. The City of Gulfport has noticed, too. That’s why they decided to extend the city’s splash pad closing until the Monday after Cruisin’ The Coast. They normally close down…

Overnight fire in Harrison County

Quick response by Harrison County firefighters is being credited with saving a home in north Harrison County from major damage. Crews with Harrison County Fire Rescue and Lizana Fire responded to a fire alarm going off at a house on…

Senate District 50 race update

There are new developments in the Senate District 50 race between Scott Delano and Dixie Newman. Newman was certified as the winner of the race on August 14th by a margin of one vote over Delano. Now, Delano’s campaign tells…

D’Iberville police officer hit by drunk driver

A D’iberville police officer was sent to the hospital with injuries after a drunk driver struck her on the side of the road Saturday morning. According to D’Iberville Police Chief Wayne Payne at about 3:30 Saturday morning, a female officer…

‘Rising Hope’ IPA released today

Chandeleur Island Brewing Company is partnering with Brewing Funds the Cure. In an effort to raise money for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Chandeleur Island Brewing Company released its ‘Rising Hope’ IPA today.  It’s a passionfruit and tangerine double IPA…

Biloxi Police Department accepting applications

Have you ever thought of becoming a police officer and serving the community? Now is your chance. The Biloxi Police Department is now accepting applications for police officers. If you are interested in the position, officials at the station say…

Grandparent’s Day at Popp’s Ferry Elementary

Grandparents have a special place in every grandchild’s heart and they deserve to be celebrated. That’s why all morning in the Biloxi School District, students, teachers, and staff did just that! It was ‘Grandparent’s Day.’ News 25 had the chance…

Donations needed for Hurricane Dorian relief efforts

Several hundred local volunteers and staff with the Red Cross are on standby waiting to be deployed over these next few weeks. Officials with the Red Cross tell us that this will be a long-term recovery effort and they will…

Local sportsbooks ready for NFL regular season

The NFL regular season is back in full swing tonight and local sportsbooks on the Coast are ready for what’s in store. The Scarlet Pearl Sportsbook in D’Iberville expects a great crowd tonight as the Green Bay Packers take on…

Local church gives back to community

A church in Biloxi is going above and beyond to make sure members of the community are taken care of. Praise Temple of Biloxi will now be hosting an open food pantry for the community every other Wednesday. They will…

Gulfport Reports: I-10 and North Gulfport

Gulfport, like the rest of the Coast, is always looking for ways to develop and grow and this morning residents had the chance to learn that their city is working towards just that. ‘Gulfport Reports’ is a series of events…

Being prepared in an active shooter situation

It’s something that’s hard to talk about, but the Biloxi Police Department says it is something that everyone needs to be talking about: active and mass shootings. There have been more mass shootings than days in 2019. According to gunviolencearchive.org,…

Crime cameras coming to the Coast

It’s nearly impossible to be everywhere at once, but the Biloxi Police Department is going to give it a try. The Biloxi Police Department is collaborating with Project NOLA, a nonprofit organization committed to eliminating violent crime. An eye in…

Pedestrian and Tram Bridge vision for Hwy 90

A new walkway above Highway 90 in Gulfport will allow for safe and easy access to Gulfport’s newest attraction: the aquarium. This video put together by the architects behind the project, Eley Guild Hardy, brings this project to life. Coast…

2019 Labor Day Blitz

During the Labor Day holiday, the Biloxi Police Department was out making sure everyone was having a safe and fun weekend. In that time span, there were no major issues in the city. According to Officer Jason Cummings, with 228…