Harrison County

Jeepin the Coast 2019

Did you see a lot of Jeeps on the road this weekend? That wasn’t a coincidence. Hundreds of Jeeps lined Highway 90 over the weekend for the annual Jeepin the Coast. Live entertainment, vendors, and even a Jeep parade were…

Crawdads and Candidates

The Gulfport Rotary Club added a twist to campaigning Saturday. Hundreds of pounds of crawfish, live music, and politicians were all on hand at Jones Park for the inaugural Crawdads and Candidates event. Candidates vying for seats in Harrison County…

Blessing of the Fleet

Boaters lined the Biloxi Channel yesterday to take part in an almost century long tradition. Thirty-five shrimpers and boaters lined up to receive their blessings from Father Gregory Barras for a safe and bountiful season. Before the blessings, a ceremonial…

Third annual Baby Olympics

Does your baby have what it takes to be a champion among other babies? Well you can find out this weekend at the cutest competition on the Coast! Baby Olympics is back for its third year with nonstop action. There…

‘A Pretty Mess’ by Sam Stolte

Friday night at the Smith and Lens Gallery in Bay St. Louis, a new featured artist brought out their collection. Sam Stolte has had showings at this gallery before, but this is his first solo. He says he finds his…

Car seat safety check

Is your child safe in the car? That was the question asked today at the Children’s Learning Center in Biloxi. They held a car seat safety check today put on by Safe Kids Gulf Coast. It was free to get…

Fish fry benefit for Robert McKeithen

Merit Health in Biloxi cooked up a southern favorite to benefit the family of fallen Officer Robert McKeithen and the Biloxi Police Department. Plates of fried catfish were served for just a $10 donation. ‘Thin blue line’ bracelets and t-shirts…

Pass Christian man arrested for statutory rape

A man is behind bars tonight facing a felony rape charge for an incident that allegedly took place in December of last year. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, 26-year-old Clyde Fricke of Pass Christian was taken into custody…

2019 Shuckers Kids Clinic

Young Coast ball players packed into MGM Park this morning for the chance to learn from a former Major League player. The Biloxi Shuckers and former New York Mets catcher Barry Lyons teamed up to host the Biloxi Shuckers Kids…

Battle at the Beach Go-Kart Races

For the first time ever, Rok Cup USA makes its way to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Drivers and racing teams from across the country and as far away as Europe made the trip down to Finishline on Beach Boulevard in…

Jeepin the Coast

People from all over the nation are here in South Mississippi for the second annual Jeepin the Coast. This year, it is jam packed with block parties, poker runs, and the beach ride. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood has more. To…

Crawdads and Candidates

No matter what the weather will be, you’ll be covered tomorrow for the first-ever ‘Crawdads and Candidates’ forum set to take place in Gulfport. You’ll get the chance to gather at the Barksdale Pavilion in Jones Park from 2 p.m.…

Summer camps at Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art

Looking for something creative for your kids to do this summer? If so, you’re in luck. The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art is offering four weeks of camps this summer for six to 14 year-olds. The main focus this year is…

WXXV viewer donates check to Seashore Mission

Yesterday, News 25 told you about a local day center for the homeless that needed help to service their nine air cooling units. After seeing this story on WXXV, a viewer donated a check to the Seashore Mission in Biloxi…

Trailer destroyed by fire on Big Creek Road

A hallowed out shell is what’s left of a trailer off of Big Creek Road. A passerby discovered the trailer up in flames around 5:30 this morning. AMR, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, and fire crews from Harrison County, CRTC,…

Meeting to discuss the Bonnet Carre Spillway opening

The reopening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway has been a hot topic on the Coast. Tonight, Coast residents are gathering at the D’Iberville Town Green to voice their concerns and hear from experts. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood has more.

Mississippi Power preparing for hurricane season

With hurricane season just days away, Mississippi Power is gearing up, preparing for what could be in store. The company discussed this year’s storm plans and logistics to prepare for possible power outages during a hurricane. News 25 was able…