Harrison County

Third annual Red, White and Brew

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Wine and craft beers will be flowing next week for the third annual Red, White and Brew Fundraiser for the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce.

A tight race for State Senate District 50

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Every vote counts. In this case, that saying is especially true. The race for the State Senate Seat of District 50 is truly neck and neck. “This is the epitome of every vote counts.” In perhaps the closest race in…

Outside construction work to begin soon on Saenger Theatre

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The City of Biloxi made some important decisions in regard to the renovation and restoration of the Saenger Theatre. Back in June, they received bids for the renovations on the outside of the theatre, which included the fly tower and…

National Lighthouse Day

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The Biloxi Lighthouse is a staple in the City of Biloxi and one of the oldest of its kind in the United States. Today is National Lighthouse Day and the Biloxi Visitors Center wanted to do something special to celebrate.…

Gulfport schools begin the new school year

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It’s that time of the year again for students in the Gulfport School District. School is back. All 11 schools in the district returned today, officially putting an end to summer break. Over 1,500 students returned to Gulfport High School…

Deputy involved car wreck on West Railroad Street in Gulfport

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Gulfport police are investigating a two car crash that involved a Harrison County deputy. Officials say that the Harrison County deputy and a person in the other car were both taken to the hospital for minor injuries. The car that…

Four more beaches closed in South Mississippi

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This morning, four more stretches of beach in South Mississippi have been closed. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality through its beach monitoring program has added four locations of water contact warnings on the Coast. Those beaches include: Davis Ave.…

2019 Primary Mississippi Election Results

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Here’s a list of winners based on unofficial results from Tuesday night’s primaries. Governor Republican: Runoff between Tate Reeves, Bill Waller Democrat: Jim Hood Lieutenant Governor Republican: Delbert Hosemann Democrat: Jay Hughes (unopposed) Secretary of State Republican: Michael Watson Democrat:…

Biloxi City Schools are back in session

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The summer has come and gone and school is back in session. Biloxi City Schools rang the bell for classes to begin this morning at all eight of their schools. They are one of the first school systems on the…

Back to School Jamboree

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The 'Extend a Hand, Help a Friend' organization is giving back to those in need. It was a packed house for the ‘Back to School Jamboree’ at Gulfport Central Middle School today. This event aimed to set students up for…

First day of Summer Fest

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A ferris wheel, tilt-a-whirl, and carnival food are some of the highlights of the Summer Fest at the Great Lawn at Harrah’s Gulf Coast. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has more.

Dedeaux Park drowning victims identified

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A heartbreaking scene unfolded last night as the community mourns the loss of three 14-year-old boys who drowned at Dedeaux Park on the Biloxi River. Harrison County Deputy Coroner Brian Switzer confirmed that Travis Roberson, Javonte Johnson, and Eric Smith…

MDEQ sampling Coast water

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As we enter August, all 21 Coast beaches still remain closed. On June 22nd, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality began issuing water advisories due to the presence of a blue-green algae bloom. As water advisories for all 21 Coast…

‘Pets are Cool for Back to School’ promotion

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The Humane Society of South Mississippi wants to help you start the school year off on the right foot or the right ‘paw.’ This Saturday, the shelter is waiving adoption fees for all cats and dogs over 30 pounds. This…