Harrison County

‘Chillin’ on the Plaza’ Music Fest

We are inching closer and closer to the opening date of the new Centennial Plaza in Gulfport. With the opening of this resort comes some exciting activities. The Centennial Plaza is expected to open around August 5th. Shortly after this…

Sea-N-Sail Adventure Camp

The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum welcomed boys and girls from across the Gulf Coast today for the last week of their summer camp. Children ages six to 12 embark on a week of fun and learning. Campers will do…

Saenger Theatre update

A pivotal piece of Biloxi history is still working out some of the kinks for revitalization. The City of Biloxi continues to look for avenues of funding to help with repairs and renovations to the Saenger Theatre. Biloxi City Council…

Biloxi budget meeting for the new year

The City of Biloxi held their second budget meeting today to iron out their finances ahead of the new year. The City of Biloxi will be operating under a budget of $59 million, the same amount that was allocated for…

Mental health services to stay on the Coast

The Harrison County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution that will ensure Gulf Coast Mental Health Center continues services in Harrison County. The county has agreed to ask the four-commissioner board that oversees GCMG to ask the Mississippi Department…

George Ohr Birthday Celebration

The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art celebrated one of its namesakes in style over the weekend. George Ohr’s 126nd birthday celebration featured free admission for attendees to tour and explore the museum. Also known as the ‘Mad Potter,’ Ohr was a…

Therapy Dog Graduation

A group of special dogs were recognized over the weekend as they prepare to provide support in South Mississippi. ‘Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi’ held a graduation ceremony for this year’s group of therapy dogs. The dogs undergo extensive…

‘Christmas in July’ Toy Drive

Motorcyclists from the Coast teamed up this weekend for a charitable cause. Mississippi Coast Harley Davidson and the Christian Motorcyclists Association held a ‘Christmas in July’ toy drive on Saturday to benefit area children. Participants donated a wide selection of…

Second annual ‘Camp Dance Able’

Great dance moves were on display earlier this evening as part of a unique dance camp. The second annual ‘Camp Dance Able’ is designed for individuals with disabilities and gives them the opportunity to express themselves through dance. St. Peter’s…

Algix business concept around algae blooms

In an effort to help rid the Mississippi Sound of harmful algae, a company based in Meridian wants to lend a helping hand. Algix is interested in creating value around algae biomass to create products, awareness, materials, and an economy…

2019 Beach Bot Battle

High school students from numerous states across the south are in Gulfport to test their robotics skills. The third annual Beach Bot Battle is taking place at Gulfport High School. Twenty-four robots and teams are competing in the two-day event.…

‘Camille at 50’ Luncheon

Members of the community gathered today to hear stories and recollections of Hurricane Camille. This week’s edition of the ‘Camille Conversations’ Luncheon at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi featured three retired employees from Mississippi Power who helped…

Back to School Jamboree at Gulfport Central Middle School

As students and parents start preparing for school in August, the ‘Extend a Hand, Help a Friend’ organization will also give back to those in need. On August 2nd, the ‘Back to School Jamboree’ at Gulfport Central Middle School will…

Local veteran’s final wish

Earlier this week, News 25 told you about a retired Seabee who has passed away. His final wish was to have as many Seabees as possible at his funeral. Today, Hubert Dale Bass, also known as Sam Bass, had his…

Final Biloxi Movie Night tonight

The City of Biloxi’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting their final movie night of the month. City officials are expecting large crowds for tonight’s showing of ‘Aquaman.’ While the movie starts at 6 p.m., they’ll have waterslides, carnival games,…

Tap Book, Bar, and Bistreaux opens at Beau Rivage

We are nearing the one year anniversary of legalized sports betting in Mississippi. To celebrate that incredible milestone, the Beau Rivage Casino and Resort is opening a brand new sportsbook. Over 100 TVs, a VIP lounge area, 35 video gaming…

Mental health care services in question in Harrison County

Hundreds of people across the Coast will soon be losing community mental health services. Kay Daneault with Mental Health Association of South Mississippi said, “I hope that people will not panic because we have already had a few phone calls…

Dare 2B Great Camp

Kids in the D’Iberville and St. Martin areas are learning important life-lessons and having fun as part of a camp this week. The D’Iberville Police Department is holding its annual ‘Dare 2B Great’ camp for nearly 100 kids. Today, the…

Ribbon cutting for Driftwood Nursing Center

One local hospital is celebrating the new addition of a medical facility to its network. Driftwood Nursing Center is now Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center after Gulfport’s Memorial Hospital assumed management of the facility from Strategic Healthcare. Hospital leaders and local…

Mental health care services in question

Hundreds of people across the Coast will soon be losing community mental health services. Board members for the Gulf Coast Mental Health Center announced they will no longer be able to fund services after August 11th. This comes after the…

Gulf Coast Big Rig Truck Show

The Gulf Coast Big Rig Truck Show is making its return to the Coast this weekend. The truck show rolls into the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center tomorrow from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will feature dozens…