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.
Harrison County
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…
Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport collecting pajamas
It’s time to slip on your onesie and favorite pajamas! For the third year in a row, the Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport has partnered with Chick-Fil-A to host pajama parties at their Gulfport and D’Iberville locations with the goal of…
The Spring Arts Festival: Herb, Garden, and Art
Spring is in the air this weekend in Ocean Springs for the Springs Art Festival. On tap for the weekend are all things herb, garden, and art. City officials are putting the final touches on Downtown Ocean Springs. You can…
Battle of the Forces and Celebrity Softball Clash
On Saturday, the Armorbearers will host the Battle of the Forces event. Meet Jack Walker, a Mississippi Army National Guard veteran and Purple Heart recipient. He’s an incomplete quadriplegic left leg amputee. “I was blessed to come home to my…
Gulf Coast Winter Classic
The Harrison County Fairgrounds are in store for a big weekend as the Gulf Coast Winter Classic is in full swing. With just two weeks remaining in the annual event, the public is invited to come out on Sunday for…
Battle of the Forces
In less than 24 hours, the Armorbearers will host a Saturday full of softball games and other events to benefit Purple Heart recipient Jack Walker at the Battle of the Forces event. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at MGM Park…
Habitat for Humanity Women Build
Habitat for Humanity of the Mississippi Gulf Coast is in day four of the Women Build campaign. So much has already been done since the project started this past Tuesday. After holding a fundraiser to purchase materials for the home,…
Bancorp South bank robbery suspect wanted
Gulfport police are searching for a suspect involved in a bank robbery in Gulfport. Shortly after 9:45 this morning, a black female walked into the Bancorp South Bank on Cowan Road. The female approached the teller and demanded money using…
Police release image of Bancorp South Bank robber
On March 22, 2019, at approximately 9:46 A.M., Gulfport Police responded to the 900 block of Cowan Road to investigate a Robbery. Initial investigation revealed that a suspect walked into the Bancorp South Bank and produced a note demanding money.…
Military Affairs Breakfast
This morning Retired Rear Admiral Mark Buzby, the U.S. Maritime administrator, stopped by the Great Southern Club in Gulfport to share some vital information about water borne transportation with local business leaders. The Maritime Administrator promotes the use of transportation…
Stolen motorcycle in Biloxi
The Biloxi Police Department needs help locating a stolen motorcycle. A blue 2005 Harley Davidson Electra GL with an Alabama license plate 156-518-M has been missing since March 2nd. The motorcycle has ‘1776’ in white lettering on the back and…
Public hearing on short term rentals in Biloxi
With the hot topic of short term rentals in the City of Biloxi, there was a full house for the public hearing in the auditorium of the Biloxi Community Development building regarding the issue. One by one, locals walked up…
Pack 23 Cub Scouts Awards Ceremony
Cub Scout Pack 23 held their first award ceremony as a pack tonight in Gulfport. These Cub Scouts were awarded with their pack badges and a certificate for learning the basics of the program. There are 15 boys participating in…
Gearing up for Black Beach Weekend
One of the biggest spring break events on the Coast is just a few weeks away. The sixth annual Black Beach Weekend will be here starting April 11th. This is the first year they are starting the party on Thursday.…