Harrison County

Locals voice concerns on Spillway impacts

Tonight there was a Save Our Coast Initiative meeting to try and find a solution to the growing issues of the fresh water flowing through the Bonnet Carre Spillway. News 25's Victoria Bailey attended the meeting and has more tonight.…

Harrison County prepares for hurricane season

With hurricane season officially underway, Harrison County has begun preparing for the worst. Today, the Harrison County Emergency Management Agency spoke with community partners and volunteers who will be assisting the agency if a hurricane hits. News 25's Andrew Scherer…

Making Connections Teacher Conference

The Making Connection Conference is back at the Coast Coliseum this week. Nearly 2,000 teachers from around the state are on the Coast for the annual conference. Mississippi Power is sponsoring about 150 STEM teachers from our service territory by…

Save our Coast Initiative

Residents, fishermen, and state representatives across the coast are gathering at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies to discuss ways to protect and save our coast from the fresh water impact. News 25's Victoria Bailey is at the meeting and has…

Local fishermen address Spillway concerns

Local fishermen have stepped up in an effort to help save our area's marine life in the wake of more than 260 dead dolphins and sea turtles that have washed ashore this year. Marine life has not been impacted this…

Kangaroo on the loose in Gulfport

If you live in the Gulfport area, be sure to be on the lookout for a kangaroo! While on a visit to a summer camp with fellow-animals from Wild Acres Wildlife photography, "Jojo" was frightened by the weather, causing him…

Environmental studies scholarship applications

Tomorrow is World Environment Day and for many this is a day to raise awareness of the environment. For one 2019 graduate of Gautier High School and Moss Point High School it’s also a chance to earn a scholarship for…

Battling flames and temperatures in Biloxi

With temperatures creeping into the high 90s battling the heat is no easy task, but what about battling flames and extreme heat? When summer rolls around, firefighters are faced with that challenge on a regular basis. The Biloxi Fire Department…

Pet safety during hurricane season

The Humane Society of South Mississippi is reminding you not to forget your pets this hurricane season. You can remember the essentials in three easy steps. Make sure your pet has a micro-chip and a tag that are both up…

Free employee garden at Scarlet Pearl Casino

One local casino is taking big steps to make their employees lives better and they are doing it in an unconventional way. The Scarlet Pearl Casino is not taking a gamble with their employees' health. One of the steps they…

Coast LGBTQ affirming church moves locations

June is Pride Month which is a time for members of the LGBTQ community to come together and feel accepted. Here on the Coast there is an unusual meeting space for many members of the LGBTQ community to gather. It’s…

Harrison County School District receives big surprise donation

The Harrison County School District gets a big surprise! Mississippi Gulf Coast resident Mr. Darrell Saucier passed away in April and chose the Harrison County School District to be the beneficiary of his life savings. That’s a total of more…

One man injured in accidental shooting in Gulfport

One man is hospitalized after an afternoon shooting in Gulfport. Police responded to a call of shots fired off 28th Street at the Regency Way Apartment Complex around 1:30 this afternoon. The male victim suffered a gunshot wound to his…

MS Constables Association Convention

More than 100 constables from across the state are on the Coast this week for their annual Mississippi Constables Association Convention. They started off their 43rd convention this morning at the Courtyard Marriot in Gulfport with introductions and an opening…

BREAKING: Shooting in Gulfport

Gulfport Police are currently on scene investigating a shooting in the 1400 block of 28th Street. One victim has been transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. News 25 has a reporter headed to the scene and will update…

Summer camp season in full swing

School is out and that means summer camp season is in full effect and for the Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast its day one. For some kids, summer break means leaving the classroom and books behind and…

Billfish Classic teams arrive in Biloxi

It’s a 23-year tradition that has fishermen from around the world flocking to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Billfish Classic is just days away, but today teams were docking their boats and prepping for the chance to catch some big…

Harrison County School District Free Summer Meals Program

While summer has not officially started yet, today the Harrison County School District is setting the table for its free summer meals program. The break from school is widely celebrated by students, but for some, the end of the semester…

Missouri students give back to the Coast

The Seashore Mission in Biloxi always needs help and today nine high school girls from Missouri did just that. They have traveled 650 miles on their summer break to help total strangers. These high school students from St. Louis, Missouri…

Teams arrive for Billfish Classic

It’s the 23rd year of a tradition that has fishermen flocking to the water. Today, the teams are arriving for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.