Harrison County

Daddy Daughter Dance

Another Daddy Daughter Dance took place on the Coast this evening, this time at the Lyman Community Center in Gulfport. Fathers and their little princesses took center stage to dance, take pictures, and make memories that will last a lifetime.…

Night to Shine

An unforgettable prom night experience happened for some special needs people in our community this evening. Most were glued to the dance floor, while some were finding the right pose at the photo booth, but all throughout the Night to…

Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs at Keesler

Today the nation’s most elite honor guard performed in Biloxi. The members of the Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team can’t afford to miss a beat because if they do it could be deadly. Senior Airman Ira Hall said, “It…

Anonymous donor pays off school lunch debt

A Harrison County elementary school has received a donation towards student lunch debt. An anonymous donor, who has donated supplies to Harrison Central Elementary School in the past, inquired with the school about how much money was owed for student…

Arbor Day Plant Giveaway

The Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation District hosted their annual Arbor Day Plant Giveaway this morning. The district gave away live oaks, camellias, magnolias, and blueberry bushes, all for free in the name of Arbor Day. The giveaway focused…

Arrested for possession of counterfeit instrument

Thirty-five year-old Amanda Decelle of Gulfport was arrested by Biloxi police for possession of counterfeit instrument. Decelle went into a local business and attempted to pay for items with counterfeit currency. After the complaint was made, police located Decelle at…

Upgrades to Point Cadet Marina

Point Cadet Marina will be getting some major upgrades in the upcoming months. Point Cadet Marina in Biloxi is getting some much needed upgrades. On Tuesday, the Biloxi City Council  approved a contract for almost a quarter million dollars to…

Short term rentals in Biloxi

The Biloxi Planning Commission and the Biloxi Board of Zoning Adjustments held a meeting to discuss more short term rental applications. The commission approved considering a zoning change from a multi-family zone to single family residential zone for land identified…

Arbor Day festivities

Tomorrow is Arbor Day. In Mississippi, the following week is ‘tree planting week’ designated by Governor Phil Bryant. In honor of Arbor Day, the Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosting their annual tree sale. From 7:30…

Car theft in Biloxi

The Biloxi Police Department is investigating a car theft that happened February 3rd on Bayview Avenue. The stolen vehicle is a white 1997 GMC Sierra Z71 truck with a Mississippi tag. The white male pictured is the suspect Biloxi police…

Biloxi Law Enforcement Awards

The Biloxi Law Enforcement Awards at the Golden Nugget honored those past and present who put their lives on the line to serve the city. The award ceremony recognized retired officers, fallen officers, officer of the year, and much more.…

Make-A-Wish Send Off Party

The Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort and the Make-A-Wish Foundation made another dream come true, this time for a high school athlete. Sixteen-year-old Quantavius Ross Coleman plays basketball for Gulfport High School. He’s battling a tough blood disorder that almost took…

Gulfport PD to be featured on ‘Cops’

‘Whatcha gonna do’ when the Gulfport Police Department comes across your television screen in an upcoming episode of “Cops.” Lieutenant Tony Alves and Officer Victor Moreno are featured on the show. Producers of “Cops” participated in ride-alongs with the Gulfport…

Spending more on tourism

Members of the Mississippi House are pushing for the state to spend more money on tourism advertising. The House voted 111 to 5 for House Bill 1102. This bill would be worth about $11 million after a three year phase…

Gulfport Amnesty Program

The Gulfport Municipal Court announced a new amnesty program in an effort to assist those who may have accumulated old fines. The program will last for over two months, starting February 15th and ending on April 30th. To qualify for…

Semi-truck engulfed in flames in Gulfport

A semi-truck caught fire today in Gulfport on I-10. Shortly after 2 p.m., a semi-truck headed westbound on I-10 blew a tire, forcing the vehicle to pull to the side of the interstate. Upon stopping, the driver realized that the…

Budweiser Clydesdales parading in downtown Biloxi

The world famous Budweiser Clydesdales have arrived on the Gulf Coast and will be parading for the next four days. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood is in downtown Biloxi where the horses are making their first stop.

Clydesdale visiting the Coast

The world famous Budweiser Clydesdales are making a stop on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The horses will make their first appearance today at 5 p.m. in Biloxi. They will parade from MGM Park down Highway 90 past City Hall. If…

Accident on Highway 49

Dense fog in the area caused problem for drivers this morning. An accident in the southbound lane of Highway 49 in Gulfport caused some traffic delays. The accident happened just before 8 at the intersection of Highway 49 and Duckworth…

Grand larceny arrest

This morning, Biloxi police arrested 37-year-old Homer Lee McClelland of Biloxi for grand larceny. Police say a warrant was issued after an investigation into the theft of a motor vehicle in the 200 block of Iberville Drive. He is being…

State of the Union watch party

In Gulfport, residents gathered at the Almanett Hotel and Bistro in downtown Gulfport to watch the State of the Union Address. Many members of the community, political officials, and NAACP members came together to hear what President Trump and Stacey…

Car vs. 18-wheeler accident on HWY 67

Two people were taken to a local hospital by American Medical Response after their car hit an 18-wheeler and was lodged under the truck on Hwy 67 and Shriners Blvd Monday night. Fire units from Harrison County Fire Services, D’Iberville…