Harrison County

Conditions in Harrison County

All eyes are on the tropics right now as officials are tracking Tropical Storm Barry. We are already seeing this storms affects right here on the Coast. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is in Harrison County with a look at conditions.

Not a good day at the beach

The effects of Tropical Storm Barry are nearing the Coast, but curious people are still braving the conditions to check things out at the beach. It’s not a good day at the beach as Tropical Storm Barry passes the Mississippi…

Tracking Tropical Storm Barry

All eyes are on the tropics right now as officials are tracking Tropical Storm Barry. We are already seeing this storm’s effects right here on the Coast. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has more.

Airport travel waivers

Air travel is expected to be impacted in the area. Be sure to keep up to date on flights if you are traveling this weekend. According to Business Insider, so far, American, Jet Blue, Southwest, and United have issued travel…

Road closures in Harrison County

The following roads have been closed in Harrison County: Talley Street at Bay Shore in D’Iberville Racetrack Road at Batia in D’Iberville The D’Iberville Marina has also been closed. Remember: If you see water covering the roadway, turn around –…

Tracking Tropical Storm Barry

News 25 has been following Tropical Storm Barry closely. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood is at Harrison County EMA Operations Center with more.

Storm surge warning issued for Harrison County

A storm surge warning has been issued for Harrison County from Biloxi to Pass Christian. A river flood warning has been issued for Harrison County. The Tchoutacabouffa River is expected to crest at 10 feet. The Biloxi River is expected…

Gulf Coast braces for Tropical Storm Barry

Officials and the community are getting ready for Tropical Storm Barry. “We are here in paradise and tropical systems are a way of nature and they can happen whenever.” All eyes are on the tropics as officials are keeping a…

15th annual Martini Shakedown

Shaken, stirred, on the rocks or dry, anyway you want it, that’s the way you’ll get it at this year’s Martini Shakedown Saturday at the Beau Rivage. They’ve been shaking it up for 15 years and it’s all to help…

Gulf Coast braces for Tropical Storm Barry

The hot topic is Tropical Storm Barry and how it will affect coastal Mississippi, but with any storm, staying prepared is important. Forecasters say wind won’t be our biggest factor. The big threat with Barry is flooding. News 25’s Kristen…

First responders prepare for Tropical Storm Barry

While you make your preparations for the incoming weather, first responders are doing the same, gearing up for what Tropical Storm Barry may bring. First responders are stressing the importance of ‘turn around, don’t drown’ in case flooding occurs in…

Preparing for severe weather

The hot topic today is Tropical Storm Barry and how it will affect coastal Mississippi, but with any storm staying prepared is important. That’s why Harrison County EMA is leaving no stone unturned. News 25 caught up with Harrison County…

Arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle

The Biloxi Police Department arrested 38-year-old James Michael Jordan Jr. of Biloxi on a charge of being in possession of a stolen vehicle. The arrest was the result of a traffic stop conducted in the 2500 block of Beach Blvd.…

Gulfport boy battling rare cancer

The life of one local boy and his family has been turned upside down with his recent cancer diagnosis. “You can’t put into words when someone tells you that your son has cancer.” Thirteen-year-old Austin Guidry has been in and…

National Kitten Day

It is the cutest day of the year: National Kitten Day. If you have been looking to add a furry friend to your family now is the ‘purrfect’ time. The Humane Society of South Mississippi is full of cats and…

18-wheeler stuck in ditch on Highway 49

Traffic was diverted for a short time on Highway 49 when an 18-wheeler went into a ditch. The accident happened just south of Highway 53 when the truck was headed northbound and attempted to make a U-turn. Upon making the…

Ocean Springs aquaculture program receives $150K grant

Today Ocean Springs High School’s aquaculture program was presented with a check for $150,000 to help expand their program. The grant money came from DMR and has been in the works for over six months. The money will go to…

USM conducts survey of marine life in Biloxi Bay

As the toxic algae bloom continues to take a toll on Coast beaches, the USM Center for Fisheries Research and Development team is studying its effects on marine life. The group went out today to Biloxi Bay to analyze how…

Gulf Coast Food Pantry

Every other month, the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Biloxi looks to provide for the community with a food pantry. People from the community sign up for the goods and volunteers help assist loading vehicles with fresh fruits, veggies, snacks, and…

Gold Star monument headed to the Coast

The City of Biloxi has been working with Keesler Federal Credit Union, the Gulf Coast Gold Star families, and the Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation to bring a Gold Star Family Monument to the city. The monument will be…