Harrison County

15th annual Martini Shakedown

It is time to help Make-A-Wish with the 15th annual Martini Shakedown. It’s being described as a ‘can’t-miss event’ that’s bigger and better. This year’s event will include a silent auction, food and some of the best martinis and live…

Gulf Coast Marathon ‘Halfway to Go’ Party

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon ‘Halfway to Go’ Party kicked off Monday night at Murky Waters in Gulfport. The event was free and open to the public and included food, drinks, live music, as well as a fun run. The…

The Great Southern Club fights to stay open

The Great Southern Golf Club on Highway 90 has been open since 1908 and they recently filed for bankruptcy. Now, the state’s oldest golf course is attempting to restructure the debt they’ve accumulated since Hurricane Katrina destroyed the property in…

Saenger Theater in Biloxi remains untouched

Three Saenger Theaters within driving distance have been renovated, but the one in South Mississippi is dark with a leaky roof and safety hazards. Our media partner, the Sun Herald, reports that millions of dollars have been spent to renovate…

East Biloxi Convention Center study shows feasibility

A new non-traditional convention center in East Biloxi is on the mind of the mayor and other city leaders. The East Biloxi Convention Center has been described as a world-class, waterfront, mixed-use convention center and retail project. The city recently…

Harrison County prepares for bad weather

With the possibility of a named storm making landfall sometime this weekend, Harrison County has begun preparing. The Harrison County Emergency Management Agency is keeping a close eye on the non-tropical system that is making its way into the Gulf.…

Wanted for larceny

Biloxi police needs help in identifying an alleged larceny suspect. The suspect stole a cell phone valued at about $500 at the IP Casino on June 10th. The suspect is described as a white male wearing a white baseball cap,…

Coastfest Car Show at Beauvoir

Car enthusiasts of all kinds gathered at a historical site this weekend to showcase their rides. The second annual Beauvoir Coastfest Car Show was held on Saturday. Cars and trucks of all ages lined the trees on Beauvoir’s property for…

Back Bay Fireworks Show

Independence Day may be over, but that didn’t stop people from enjoying some weekend fireworks. The Scarlet Pearl and IP Casino teamed up to present the Back Bay Fireworks Show on Saturday night. Fireworks placed on three barges set up…

World Cup Championship betting

People on the Coast favored the U.S. Women’s National Team when it came to betting on the World Cup Championship game. Betting for the championship game opened shortly after the U.S. defeated England in the semifinal round on July 2nd…

Huge surprise for two brave step-sisters

It’s a celebration fit for a queen -- or more like two princesses. Tonight, the Pink Heart Funds organization honors two brave sisters as they embarked on the journey of their lives, battling bone cancer. Thirteen-year-old step-sisters Natalie Harvey and…

Fundraiser for Zae Crain’s family

Many people are mourning the loss of former Gulfport High football player Zae Crain, but his mother has been hit with tragedy twice within a few days. Zae’s mother, Latoya, lost her son and her brother within the same week.…

Remembering Zae Crain

Tonight, family and friends have gathered to remember the life of Zae Crain, the former Gulfport High School football player. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini is at the candlelight vigil with more.

Gulfport recognized for educational progress

The Gulfport learning community was recently recognized for growth in the area of early school success. The Pacesetter Honors from the ‘Campaign for Grade-Level Reading’ recognizes the progress made in the area, especially in terms of literacy. United Way of…

Vigil for Zae Crain set for tonight

Wednesday Gulfport High graduate Zae Crain died in a tragic car accident. Tonight, the community will come together to remember him. Crain, as well as former Admiral Jeremiah Braziel and Harrison Central alum Keon Moore, now teammates at East Mississippi…

Grizzly bear experience at Gulf Islands Waterpark

Looking to get up-close and personal with one of the largest animals in the wild? Gulf Island Waterpark has you covered. For the next ten days, the Grizzly Bear Experience will be featured at the Gulfport Waterpark. Yogi, Dottie, and…

Lost pets after the Fourth of July

The Fourth of July has come and gone and Coast animal shelters are seeing their intake numbers rise today. Some pets end up lost after experiencing the firework shows. The Humane Society of South Mississippi in Gulfport has already had…

Star-Spangled Cleanup

With the Fourth of July finally wrapped up, Mississippi Coastal Cleanup is making it a point to help clean our beaches. For the third year in a row, the Star-Spangled Cleanup is helping tidy up the beaches of Harrison and…

72nd annual Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo kick off

The 72nd annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is back on the Coast and it’s better than ever. This year, fishers both young and old gathered to try their luck at catching the biggest fish for a $25,000 purse. The…

Bells by the Sea

Today some people took a break from the loud sound of fireworks for the relaxing sound of church bells. The annual Bells on the Beach fundraiser drew a huge crowd to St. Peter’s by the Sea. People of all ages…

Fifth annual Vettes for Vets Parade

A local car club decided to celebrate our nation’s birthday with some veterans! Gulfport is home to the only Armed Forces Retirement Home outside of Washington, D.C. and the Gulfport Corvette Club brought a Fourth of July celebration right to…

Crab Festival kicks off in Bay St. Louis

A Bay St. Louis tradition kicked off today to start the Fourth of July weekend. The 35th annual Crab Festival is put on each year by Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church. Festival-goers have the opportunity to enjoy countless…

Great Southern Golf Club works to solve debt

The Great Southern Golf Club has filed for bankruptcy. Board President Ellis Hill says even though they’ve been in a cash flow positive this year, they still have not been able to pay the debt which is just more than…