Harrison County

Locals prepare for National Day of Prayer

Many people of faith live in South Mississippi and some will be heading out on Thursday at various local rallies celebrating National Day of Prayer. ‘Lord, pour out your love, life, and liberty,’ this year’s theme for…

Locals react to police chase in Harrison County

UPDATE: The 4-month-old infant in the vehicle during the police chase has died. Details: https://www.wxxv25.com/2021/05/04/4-month-old-shot-in-south-mississippi-police-chase-on-monday-dies/ ORIGINAL STORY: Today’s police chase had drivers stopping in their tracks on I-10 on the Coast today. Several viewers sent their videos to us…

Suspect dead following multi-agency car chase in South Mississippi

UPDATE: The 4-month-old infant in the vehicle during the police chase has died. Details: https://www.wxxv25.com/2021/05/04/4-month-old-shot-in-south-mississippi-police-chase-on-monday-dies/ ORIGINAL STORY: A murder suspect is dead following a vehicle chase that ended on I-10 eastbound in Biloxi this afternoon with multiple law enforcement…

Coast Coliseum hosting events at full capacity

Governor Tate Reeves is allowing indoor and outdoor venues to reopen at full capacity. The Coast Coliseum is loading their event calendar with festivals and fairs, concerts, and conventions. Many concert and event dates are posted on the Coliseum…

‘Now Hiring’ signs taking over the Gulf Coast

The Coast is experiencing a shortage in workers. Companies are now hiring and help wanted signs are scattered throughout the area. It can be hard work getting back to work after getting fired or laid off because of the…

Community cleanup in District 4 in Gulfport

In an effort to beautify Gulfport, community leaders came together with volunteers to help clean up District 4. The goal of the community cleanup was to help unify the neighborhood and encourage a sense of pride when living in…

Lighted bike ride in Pass Christian

A Harrison County group lit up the road this evening in Pass Christian for a cause to help improve living on the Coast. The Harrison County Active Living Initiative held a pop-up lighted bike ride starting in Henderson Park…

Mississippi Aquarium opens new dolphin encounter

The Mississippi Aquarium is letting visitors get up close and personal with their resident bottlenose dolphins through their new dolphin encounter. The new dolphin encounter allows participants to feed and touch the bottlenose dolphins and includes an educational presentation…

Free food distribution to feed those in need in Gulfport

Today in Gulfport, multiple local organizations came together to feed those in need. At the Goldin Sports Complex in Orange Grove, Gulfport residents started lining up, securing their spot to ensure they received a free food box. Dorothy Travis…

MDEQ Issues Five Beach Water Contact Advisories

(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, through its Beach Monitoring Program, issued two beach water contact advisories Friday for Station 2 (Buccaneer State Park Beach) and Station 8 (Gulfport West Beach). Twelve other advisories remain in effect.…

Monster Jam is back on the Coast

Monster Jam returns to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum this weekend. They have one show Friday, April 30th and shows on May 1st and May 2nd. Megalodon will be facing off against Grave Digger and these 12,000 pound, 12 feet…

Sports betting on the Kentucky Derby

After the 2020 Kentucky Derby was moved to Labor Day Weekend last year due to COVID, the derby is back to the first Saturday of May. The ‘Run for the Roses’ is one of the most popular betting events…

Climb CDC hosts statewide youth build coalition

The Climb Community Development Corporation took the lead today by hosting a state coalition of youth build programs in D’Iberville. Five charter organizations in the coalition, Climb CDC in Gulfport, Mace Youth Build Greenville Mississippi, West Jackson Community Development…

Breakfast with Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich

The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce resumed the annual Breakfast with the Mayor after last year’s cancelation due to COVID-19. At the IP Casino, Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich updated city organizers, law enforcement, and leaders on the progress, restoration, and…

Mississippi Gaming Commission lifts COVID-19 restrictions

Nearly 11 months after casinos were allowed to reopen following a two-month shutdown due to the pandemic, all COVID restrictions for casinos will be lifted beginning tomorrow. The Mississippi Gaming Commission is lifting all COVID restrictions for casinos, effective…