Harrison County

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.

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…