Harrison County

Account set up for McKeithen’s family

You can still show your support to honor our fallen hero and the family he leaves behind. Biloxi Police Chief John Miller answered our community’s call after an outpouring of requests from people. The Biloxi Police Department opened an account…

First responders receive help to cope with loss

The loss of Officer McKeithen has affected first responders from across the Coast. To help cope with the tragedy, the Biloxi Fire Department has had various meetings to help them grieve. On Monday morning, the firefighters gathered together and met…

Who was Robert McKeithen? Remembering our fallen hero

The community is still mourning over the loss of one of Biloxi’s very own men in blue. Robert McKeithen, known to those closest to him as ‘Mac,’ spent the past 24 years serving the community with the Biloxi Police Department.…

One dead in 25th Street shooting

Police say a man is dead following a shooting in the 600 block of 25th Street just before 3 this afternoon. News 25's Victoria Bailey is at the scene with more.

Darian Atkinson makes initial court appearance

Nineteen-year-old Darian Atkinson had his initial court appearance at the Harrison County Jail this morning. He is charged with capital murder in the killing of veteran Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. Atkinson told the Justice Court judge he didn’t have…

Backlot project in the works in Downtown Gulfport

It’s no secret Downtown Gulfport is constantly changing and it doesn’t look like things are slowing down anytime soon. The Gulfport Main Street Association is working on a project to attract even more people to the area. Phase two of…

Mother of suspected shooter speaks out

The mother of both Darian and Davian Atkinson is speaking out tonight, saying Darian is “not a thug.” Pamela Broger says that if her son shot and killed Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen it’s because he has mental health problems.…

Remembering fallen Biloxi Officer Robert McKeithen

The Coast is in mourning today after the tragic loss of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. Today, friends and family gathered at the Biloxi police headquarters for a prayer. Biloxi resident Phyllis Bulaock said, “It is the time now to…

Meet your ‘Soul-Mutt’ at the Humane Society

Are you ready to meet your ‘soul-mutt?’ Well, Friday, May 10th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Humane Society of South Mississippi will be hosting their first-ever shelter speed dating event at the Chandeleur Island Brewing Company. For a $10…

Pedestrian walkway up in Biloxi

A new instillation went up over Highway 90 in Biloxi last night. The pedestrian bridge near the Small Craft Harbor was hoisted up and put into place. Cecilia Dobbs-Walton with the City of Biloxi said, “It took several hours to…

Post Legislative Briefing in Biloxi

This morning, five Coast legislators joined together at the Golden Nugget in Biloxi to talk to South Mississippi business leaders about what went on during the 2019 Legislative Session. Members of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce submitted questions…

Downtown development in Gulfport

From streetscaping to adding more and more activities for families to enjoy, Downtown Gulfport is in the process of getting a face-lift. Now we catch up with News 25’s Victoria Bailey who is downtown with a closer look on the…

Remembering fallen Biloxi Officer Robert McKeithen

The Coast is still in mourning after the loss of Officer Robert McKeithen from Sunday night’s shooting. Two men are in custody, but the pain they left is still felt heavily. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood joins us from the Biloxi…

Growing memorial site for Officer McKeithen

Yesterday we showed you the memorial site for Officer McKeithen on his patrol car outside the Biloxi Public Safety Center. Since then, hundreds of flowers, balloons, and notes now cover the car in his memory. The memorial is continuing to…

The Brother of Alleged Biloxi Cop Killer Arrested and Charged

A second arrest has been made in connection with the murder of Biloxi police officer Robert McKeithen, and he's the brother of the man arrested last night and charged with capital murder of a law enforcement officer. Gulfport police, the…

Fatal car accident on Cable Bridge Road

A car crash last night leaves one man dead and another in critical condition. The accident occurred on Sunday night around 10:30 p.m. on Cable Bridge Road. Harrison County Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan says a pickup truck left the road…

Community mourns after police officer shot and killed in Biloxi

Biloxi Mayor ‘FoFo’ Gilich joined Biloxi police officials at a press conference this morning to discuss the aftermath of the fatal shooting of a 24-year veteran Robert McKeithen. Mayor Gilich described this day as a family loss and says everyone…

Officer death brings out scammers in Biloxi

Last night’s murder of fallen Officer McKeithen has brought out scammers who are trying to take advantage of this tragic situation. According to Harrison County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, the scammers are using this to call citizens to collect donations…

Community pays tribute to fallen Biloxi officer

The Gulf Coast community has come together to mourn the loss of Officer Robert McKeithen. Officer McKeithen was killed Sunday night. “He is going to be missed by everybody.” A community devastated at the loss of the one of their…

Southern Summer Arts and Craft Festival

The rain damped a lot of things over the weekend, but not the annual Southern Summer Arts and Craft Festival! Vendors from across the Coast converged under the arena at the Harrison County Fairgrounds for the third installment of the…

Saturday was Free Comic Book Day

Curious about comic books? Three Alarm Comics in Biloxi had an answer for that curiosity on Saturday. In celebration of ‘National Free Comic Book Day,’ the shop hosted a party of sorts. Customers received one free comic and had the…