Harrison County

Jojo The Kangaroo's Safe Return

Jojo, the kangaroo is home safe tonight following a 2 day search. News 25's Kristen Anzuini sat down with Jojo's owner and has a heart-warming update and a fantastic end to this story.

The Saints are Marching Into South Mississippi

The Saints are marching into South Mississippi this weekend. News 25 Today Live Shot Reporter Gabby Easterwood gives us the lineup in a live report Friday morning from MGM Park in Biloxi, just one of several sites where you and…

The search for Jojo the kangaroo continues

Jojo’s owner is devastated that his beloved kangaroo is still missing. Today, News 25's Kristen Anzuini sat down with him and talked about what he has been going through over the past several hours. “It is hard to sleep at…

Local veteran reflects on D-Day

And people across the country are remembering D-day, including here on the Coast. Groups like Crusaders for Veterans are remembering World War II veterans and those who died on this day 75-years-ago. It was the largest seaborne invasion in world…

South Mississippi Summer fair in full swing

The 33rd Annual South Mississippi Summer fair is back and better than ever starting today! This year's fair is jammed back with all of the coast favorites like free shows, live music, games, more rides than ever before and of…

Billfish Classic delayed due to bad weather

Anglers from around the nation flocked to the coast for this week's Gulf Coast Billfish Classic. The 23rd annual fishing tournament was scheduled to begin today, but the weather had something to say about that. News 25's Andrew Scherer has the…

Margaritaville master plan moves forward

Today, during a Biloxi Planning Commission meeting, the board voted unanimously to move forward with the Margaritaville master plan. During the meeting the Lodging & Leisure Investments Leadership went before the board to present how phase two and three of…

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…