Harrison County

Kentucky Derby Luncheon at Gulfport Yacht Club

Today the Ladies Auxiliary Club brought the Kentucky Derby to the Gulf Coast. When you think of the Kentucky Derby, fashion and big hats might come to mind. There was no shortage of any of that at the Gulfport Yacht…

D’Iberville man sentenced for owning pipe bombs

A D’Iberville man has been sentenced to federal prison for possession of pipe bombs. Mark Bosarge Jr. was sentenced to five years behind bars for possession of a firearm not registered in the National Firearms and Transfer Record. In June…

Crawfish Festival starts tonight

It’s day one of the 27th annual Crawfish Music Festival. It is five days full of music, rides, and delicious mud bugs. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum with more.

The Eagles under the Oaks Charity Golf Tournament

This morning, golf lovers took to the course to not only have fun, but raise funds for a great cause. Wednesday morning more than 100 golfers hit the links at the Oaks Golf Course in Pass Christian for the annual…

Saving Turkey Creek Program

Earth Day has passed, but that doesn’t mean environmental consciousness isn’t still on some minds, especially for the kids of the Forest Heights Boy and Girls Club in Gulfport. For about a year, these youths have learned about how to…

Potential closing of Gaston Point Elementary

Locals in the Gaston Point area are questioning the motives behind the talks of potentially closing the elementary school. The talks of closing Gaston Point Elementary School have been in the works for five years now with meetings taking place…

Update on short term rentals in Biloxi

The short term rental issue in Biloxi has been a hot topic for residents and business owners, but the headaches may soon come to an end. Short term rental is the rental of any residential or commercial dwelling for fewer…

Crawfish Music Festival kicks off tomorrow

For all the music festival and crawfish lovers out there, the event you’ve been waiting for kicks off tomorrow! For more than two decades, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum has hosted the Crawfish Music Festival for five days of entertainment, food,…

Expanding the West Central Historic District in Biloxi

Residents in Biloxi have the chance to let their voices be heard. On Thursday, the Architectural and Historical Review Commission wants to hear your thoughts on expanding the West Central Historic District. The new area being considered is all land…

Eagles under the Oaks Tournament

Keesler Federal Credit Union is inviting you to come out and swing for a good cause. The eighth annual Eagles under the Oaks Charity Golf Tournament is set for this Wednesday, April 24th at the Oaks Golf Club in Pass…

Crime Stoppers Appreciation Breakfast

It’s not often you see hundreds of law enforcement officers from across the Coast in one place. That was the case this morning at the Golden Nugget for the annual Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers Law Enforcement Appreciation Breakfast. Crime Stoppers…

Short term rental workshop in Biloxi

The City of Biloxi will host a short term rental workshop at City Hall on Tuesday that is open to the public. The Biloxi Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider some changes to the current short term rental…

Free lunch during Spring Break

It is spring break for students on the Coast and the ‘Extend-a-Hand, Help-a-Friend Foundation’ wants to give Gaston Point and surrounding communities free lunch throughout the rest of the week. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., kids can go to…

Scarlet Pearl is going green

In honor of Earth Day, Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort is launching a new environmentally friendly initiative that they hope will spark a change. The Scarlet Pearl is going green to help the environment. Hotel, Food, and Beverage Vice President Roy…

Earth Day 2019

Save the bees, plant some trees, clean the seas, love the Earth. It’s Earth Day. Two local environmentalists stopped by today to spread the word on preserving this great planet.

Suspect wanted for string of burglaries in Harrison County

Harrison County authorities are looking for a person regarding a string of burglaries in the Woolmarket area. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, on March 21st, deputies responded to three burglaries in Woolmarket. On March 25th, deputies responded to two burglaries…

Body art exhibit proceeds donated to St. Jude’s

A local fashion designer found an interesting way to raise money for charity. Reginald Robinson hosted his first Body Art Exhibit at the Hyatt Place Biloxi. More than ten models were there to showcase body art. Robinson tells News 25…

Easter Extravaganza

The Second Liners Mardi Gras Club of Biloxi hosted their annual Easter Extravaganza yesterday at John Henry Beck Park. Easter egg hunts, food, games, and balloon animals were just some of the many fun things on hand for the annual…

Unsafe work environment claims at Keesler Air Force Base

Choosing to serve in the military is one of the most courageous things you can do. After serving in active duty, Larry McDonald began fabrication work at the Keesler Air Force Base. Since then, his life has been flipped upside…

Easter Eggstravaganza

With Easter being this Sunday, there are a bunch of activities for the kids to get into on the Coast. Head over to John Henry Beck Park for the annual Easter Eggstravaganza! Just like every year, this event will have…

Easter Egg Hunt at Beauvoir

Beauvoir is calling all kids of the Coast for their Easter Egg Hunt this weekend. The sixth annual event starts tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. with the ages one through four group. Following the little ones, ages five through seven…

Local Vietnam veteran in desperate need of help

In Pass Christian, resident John Trapagnia served our nation as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. Now, this man who has given so much to our country needs our help. John, who goes by Jack now, is 70-years-old living with three…

Dolphins dying at alarming rates in Mississippi

Dolphins and sea turtles are dying at an alarming rate on the Coast. The Bonnet Carre Spillway has opened, putting trillions of gallons of fresh water into the Mississippi Sound. Experts say this has wreaked havoc on marine life in…