Harrison County

Summer recreation opportunities in Biloxi

The summer season officially kicks off tomorrow and the City of Biloxi is gearing up for a season full of fun. The city has over 26 parks and programs for people of all ages, including seniors and those with special…

Biloxi Fire Department offers free smoke alarm checks

A Coast fire department is offering a free service to ensure that your home is protected in case of a fire. The Biloxi Fire Department is offering free fire alarm checks for residents. All you have to do is call…

Taste, Rattle, and Roll

Some Gulf Coast residents are getting to taste the best of what the City of Gulfport has to offer tonight at the annual Taste, Rattle, and Roll. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is at the Island View Casino with more.

Exhibit telling story of Biloxi Beach Wade-Ins

It’s been 60 years since the 1969 Biloxi Beach Wade-Ins and today on those same beaches there is a new historical exhibit to commemorate those times. The Biloxi Beach Wade-Ins were a Civil Rights Movement protest. African-Americans were not allowed…

Fire ratings drop at two fire stations in Harrison County

Two additional Harrison County fire stations located in district three have received a decrease in ratings from the Mississippi State Rating Bureau. The West Harrison Fire Department (station 6) in Pass Christian dropped one point from a seven rating to…

Hearing for accessory suspects in murder of Officer McKeithen

Following Darian Atkinson’s preliminary hearing yesterday for the murder of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen, five suspects for accessory after the fact in the same crime had their hearings today. News 25’s Andrew Scherer has more.

Credit card fraud

The Biloxi Police Department is asking for your assistance in identifying a person. The Biloxi Police received a complaint of a credit card fraud that occurred in the 1700 block of Pass Road in Biloxi. The unknown female pictured used…

Hobnob with Long Beach city officials

This morning, alderman and other Long Beach city leaders met to discuss city projects and its growth. The purpose of the hobnob was to show their transparency with the community. Each alderman got a chance to speak about what is…

Hearings for accessory suspects

Following Darian Atkinson’s preliminary hearing yesterday for the murder of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen, five suspects for accessory after the fact in the same crime will have their hearings today. Davian Atkinson, Wanya Atkinson, Joshua Kovach, Dalentez Latavian, and…

The Great Southern Golf Club is facing foreclosure

The oldest golf course in Mississippi is being foreclosed on. The Great Southern Golf Club has been open since 1908. Sources tell News 25 that the auction price is set to be around $3.4 to $3.8 million. Many members are…

Gulfport man arrested on child porn charges

Thirty-seven year-old Daniel Tarnowski of Gulfport was arrested on a child pornography charge. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, authorities searched Tarnowski’s home where they found multiple computers actively downloading child pornography at the time of his arrest. He’s…

Public outcry over Biloxi’s Saenger Theater

It was a packed house at Biloxi’s City Council meeting today over the future of the Saenger Theater. During a city council meeting earlier this month, an item that would award a contract to the Saenger Theater to fix their…

Centennial Plaza is hiring

If you are looking for a job, Centennial Plaza in Gulfport is the place to be. The resort is hosting a job fair Mondays through Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m. until all the positions are filled. Plaza leadership is…

Dixie Newman headed to Washington D.C.

A Biloxi City councilwoman is headed to our nation’s capital to visit with politicians regarding the Bonnet Carre Spillway openings. Ward Three City Councilwoman and State Senate candidate Dixie Newman will be heading to Washington D.C. on Wednesday to discuss…

Capital murder suspect’s preliminary hearing

The suspect in the murder of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen had his preliminary hearing today in Biloxi. Harrison County prosecutors presented their evidence against Darian Atkinson with the hope of obtaining a trial. As you may remember, there was…

Capital murder suspect’s preliminary hearing

The suspect in the murder of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen had his preliminary hearing this morning at the Harrison County Courthouse. Nineteen-year-old Darian Atkinson smiled as he entered the courtroom for his testimony hearing. During the hearing, Gulfport Police…

Southern League All-Star Gala at the Hard Rock Casino

Tonight the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Biloxi filled with Shuckers players, coaches, executives and of course fans for the 2019 kick off to the Southern League All-Star game. The weather couldn't stop the poolside food, fun, and music. Shuckers…

Centennial Plaza taking reservations

Reservations have opened up for a much anticipated Gulfport resort. The Grand Centennial Hotel and the Oasis Resort have both begun taking reservations for Labor Day Weekend which is planning to be the Grand Centennial Plaza’s grand opening weekend. Construction…

Scrapin the Coast coming this weekend

As the South Mississippi Summer Fair leaves another event makes its way to the Gulf Coast. The City of Biloxi is prepping for this weekend’s Scrapin the Coast. Thousands are expected for the annual car and truck show which has…