Harrison County

Biloxi pedestrian overpass update

The long awaited Biloxi pedestrian overpass is complete and near the sight of feet finally getting to enjoy it. Tomorrow at noon, the City of Biloxi will hold a ribbon cutting inviting citizens and visitors alike to use this overpass.…

Taste of South Mississippi

Get ready to get your grub on, the Taste of South Mississippi returns this Thursday to the Salvation Army Kroc Center. Dozens of local restaurants will be there to serve a taste of their specialties. A $30 ticket allows anyone…

Countdown to Conference USA Championship at MGM Park

It’s one of the biggest economic impacts for the City of Biloxi and it is here for the third year in a row. That’s right, the Conference USA Championship Baseball Tournament will be leading off at MGM Park May 22nd…

Mississippi Senior Olympics begins in D’Iberville

Over the next two months, almost 500 Mississippi seniors will compete in the 2019 Mississippi Senior Olympics. Competitors from across the state will gather all along the Coast for over 20 sporting events. You won’t find the rails up here,…

President Trump’s former campaign manager on the Coast

One of President Trump’s former campaign managers was on the Coast today to show his support for a local politician. Corey Lewandowksi was the campaign manager for Donald Trump back in 2016. Now, he is here on the Coast to…

The Pillowcase Project at Bel-Aire Elementary

This morning, two representatives from the American Red Cross gave students at Bel-Aire Elementary a lesson in emergency preparedness by using pillow cases. The American Red Cross developed the Pillowcase Project to teach students how to be prepared in case…

Rapiscan System Classic Pro-Am Tournament gets underway

Today was day one of the Pro-Am Tournament at the Rapiscan Systems Classic out at Fallen Oak Golf Course. Over the next two days, a handful of lucky amateur golf lovers will have a chance to swing their clubs and…

Fatal crash on Lickskillet Road and Old Hwy 67

One woman is dead this morning after a single car crash. Biloxi police and fire went out to the scene around 10:06 this morning on Lickskillet and Old Hwy 67 where they found the passenger, a woman in her 50s,…

Homeland Defense and Security Summit

More than ten nations were represented on the Coast today for the second annual International Homeland Defense and Security Summit. Retired Lt. General Richard Newton said, “In 2019 more and more that world of cyber that we all now live…

Ribbon cutting at Bayou View Middle School

Parents and members of the Gulfport community can rest a little bit easier now knowing students at Bayou View Middle School are safe and sound in their updated building. This morning officials at BVMS held a ribbon cutting to show…

Tech leaders of tomorrow at D’Iberville Elementary School

They aren’t even teenagers yet, but D’Iberville students are already being molded into the tech leaders of tomorrow. Robots programmed to do a multitude of things including playing the piano, driving on a course and even solving a rubik’s cube…

Federal ban on bump stocks

Today a federal ban on bump stocks has taken effect. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood is at the ATF Office in Gulfport with more.

Suspects wanted in alleged shoplifting incident

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping identify the females who are the suspects in an alleged shoplifting incident which occurred on March 12, 2019. The suspects entered a business in the 2600 block of Beach Boulevard,…

Man guilty of child pornography

A dangerous online predator in Gulfport is now spending years behind bars. Thirty-three year-old Scotty Peel pleaded guilty yesterday to having child pornography. He was charged on one count of child exploitation and will be in custody for 15 years…

Economic impact from the Rapiscan Systems Classic

Anytime there is a huge event on the Coast like the Rapiscan Systems Classic, economic impact always becomes a key factor. The sun will be shining and the golfers are ready to tee off into the tenth annual Rapiscan Systems…

Show your report card for a free donut

Do you have a student in the Harrison County School District who has A’s on their recent report card? If so, you’ll want to hear this: send them over to Dunkin’ Donuts on Highway 49 in Gulfport. Students from the…

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March is ‘Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.’ Today, some South Mississippian’s had a chance to learn about the importance of being screened for the disease during Merit Health Biloxi’s Colorectal Cancer Awareness Event. Getting a screening for colon cancer can save…

New casino in the works in Biloxi

A group of developers are looking to breathe new life into the site of an old casino. It’s been vacant since 2014, but now the Margaritaville Casino site could become Biloxi’s ninth casino. Developers have filed an application with the…

Warehouse fire at FV Recycling Plant

An unusual fire took place in Harrison County today. Firefighters from across the Coast had to work tirelessly for hours to extinguish this dangerous situation. Harrison County Fire Marshall Pat Sullivan said, “The danger is that some of this card…

2019 Rapiscan Systems Classic Junior Golf Clinic

For all of those aspiring young golfers on the Coast, the Bacot McCarty Foundation, along with Chevron, is hosting the 2019 Rapiscan Systems Classic Junior Golf Clinic. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the Shell Landing Golf Course in Gautier…

Ales and Rails Fundraiser

Over the weekend, the Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum brought the Wild West to the Coast. The Warehouse in Gulfport hosted this year’s ‘Ales and Rails Fundraiser,’ an event to help support the Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum. Businesses and…

Battle of the Forces Tournament

Military, first responders, and celebrities were all on hand for the first ever Armorbearers Battle of the Forces softball tournament. News 25’s Jeff Haeger participated in the tournament. The event featured teams representing each branch of the military and local…