Harrison County

Prepping for ‘Thunder over the Sound’

We are in the planning stages of the highly anticipated ‘Thunder over the Sound.’ More than 100,000 people are expected to be in Biloxi for the event. The air show will take place on May 4th and 5th and officials…

Courthouse Road construction nearing completion

Road work is finally wrapping up on Courthouse Road. The one mile stretch of road between Highway 90 and Pass Road was initially expected to be completed last summer. While crews are still touching up areas along the road, traffic…

Buddy Ball Opening Night

Providing sporting opportunities for individuals with disabilities is not a new concept, but localizing the opportunities in our area is what the Gulf Coast Buddy Sports is about. Tonight at the Gulfport Sportsplex, this season’s opening ceremonies of Buddy Ball…

Biloxi road woes continue

Dust, gravel, closed streets, pot holes, and puddles: it’s been a common sight in Biloxi as work continues to complete the city’s massive infrastructure project that has dragged out over the past few years, causing headaches for many who live,…

Gulfport fireman gets a heartwarming surprise

What started out as a normal day at work for Gulfport Fireman J.R. Valdez quickly changed into an unforgettable moment when he walked into Gulfport Fire Chief Beyerstedt’s office this morning. J.R.’s family and friends surprised him during his shift…

Home drug raid in Gulfport leads to felony arrest

Handguns, an AK-47, and a variety of narcotic drugs are off the streets today after an overnight drug bust in Gulfport. Thirty-two year-old Dwan Durrell Parnell is now behind bars and facing a number of charges after a search of…

Jump Rope for Heart

Their hearts are pounding and they’re jumping for joy to pump money into a worthy cause. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini is at Orange Grove Elementary School to spell out the details of the school’s Jump Rope for Heart campaign.

‘Careers on the Coast’ Job Fair

Today in Long Beach, students and alumni of the University of Southern Mississippi got a close look at some careers on the Coast during a job fair. The event was held at the USM Gulf Park Campus library. Employers were…

14th annual Coast Observer Covey Awards

The best of the best of South Mississippi filled the Hard Rock Casino tonight for the 14th annual Coast Observer Covey Awards. All kinds of awards were presented like favorite casino, favorite local band, and best night life. There were…

2019 Coast Observer Covey Awards

Nightlife, restaurants, casinos, and more will be honored tonight at the 14th annual Coast Observer Covey Awards. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood joins us at the Hard Rock Casino with a closer look.

2019 Women Build Campaign kicks off

This morning in Gulfport, a group of women came together with their sleeves rolled up and picked up a hammer all to give back to the community. Today started the 2019 Women Build fundraiser with Habitat for Humanity. The National…

Gulfport Courthouse provides new toys for children in court

Appearing in court can be a stressful experience, especially for children, but two members of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors want to ensure the experience children have with the Harrison County Court System is a pleasant one. News 25…

Police officers cleared in 2018 shooting death

Police in an officer-involved shooting in Gulfport have been cleared. The shooting happened on March 3rd, 2018. Forty-one year-old Marvin Ray McMillian died in that shooting during a standoff with police.This happened about two months after a shooting in January…

Coast Observer 2019 Covey Awards

It’s a night to honor hundreds of people in the community who work hard in giving the best Gulf Coast experience. Tomorrow night is the 2019 Coast Observer Covey Awards at the Hard Rock Casino, beginning with a walk down…

Remembering Ke’myrah Jefferson

Tonight, community members, friends, and family came together to remember and celebrate Ke’myrah Jefferson at a vigil held at the same scene where she lost her life. Many came out to remember her, saying Ke’myrah really touched their lives. News…

Local girls receives donation from first responders

Two Gulfport girls were surprised this afternoon by local first responders in a special way. Kaylee and Paige Wilson are the founders of Delicious Divas. They sell lemonade and then use the proceeds to buy mugs for first responders. Those…

Gulf Coast Rescue Mission rebuilds after fire

Two and a half years ago, the people over at the Gulf Coast Rescue Mission had a devastating fire. Now, they are finally rebuilding. The fire burned down the Mission’s main building. Now, they are in phase one of rebuilding…

Construction moves forward on Mississippi Aquarium

This morning a massive step in the construction of the Mississippi Aquarium took place. Contractors from Roy Anderson Corp. installed the first set of acrylic panels that will act as windows for the main habitat. This is phase one of…

Local girl drowns behind apartment complex

What started as a normal Sunday afternoon quickly turned into a tragedy when a little girl lost her life, drowning in a creek behind her apartment complex in Gulfport. "I saw this little boy. I noticed he was soaking wet,…