Harrison County

Uzbekistan delegation visits Mississippi

A delegation from Uzbekistan took some time out of their trip to Mississippi to visit the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. Uzbekistan and Mississippi have been in the State Partnership Program for seven years. This program pairs states and countries…

Operation BBQ Relief Day of Living

On Saturday, First United Methodist Church in Gulfport hosted ‘Operation BBQ Relief Day of Giving.’ All federal workers and their families were welcome to come and receive a hot meal courtesy of Operation BBQ Relief. Also available to families in…

USM Southern Chorale performs at First United Methodist

The Southern Chorale, or the Vocal Ensemble of the University of Southern Mississippi, visited the First United Methodist Church in Gulfport to perform incredible pieces of music. The 58 member chorale is filled with undergraduate and graduate students consisting of…

CASA fundraiser

There’s nothing like a hot meal on a chilly evening to start the weekend, especially if it’s for a good cause. Connect Fellowship Church in Gulfport hosted a fundraiser to support the CASA organization. For $40 you could purchase a…

Life-saving procedure at Garden Park Medical Center

Garden Park Medical Center is expanding its reach of care. It now offers a low dose lung screening procedure. Roughly 8 million smokers are at risk each year of developing lung cancer. Only 18 percent who are diagnosed survive five…

Hancock Chamber announces new initiatives

The Hancock Chamber has big plans for 2019 and that includes new leadership. This morning during the Hancock Chamber’s annual meeting at the Diamondhead Country Club, former President Stephen Schruff passed the gavel to Nikki Moon as the new president…

The District on Howard Avenue

The Biloxi City Council has approved a $54 million development plan in downtown Biloxi. Two hundred and thirty thousand square feet for different businesses and 330 residential units is the ideal plan to revitalize downtown Biloxi with the District on…

Harrison County deputy speaks out after rescue

A quick response let one man leave with his life from what could have been a fatal accident. “There’s really no training that can prepare you for something like that. I just happened to be at the right place at…

Powers announces run for Gulfport District 2 supervisor

This morning around 10 o'clock, a big announcement was made outside of the Harrison County Courthouse in Gulfport. Rebecca Powers formally announced that she is running for district 2 supervisor. Powers has lived on the Gulf Coast since 1996 and…

Lil Boosie lawsuit settlement

Hip-hop star Lil Boosie has settled part of his lawsuit over being pepper-sprayed at the Edgewater Mall and he’s telling fans to stay away from the community. The rapper settled with the City of Biloxi and the management company and…

Chicken Salad Chick Guest Appreciation Day

Everyone likes free food and that is exactly what is happening over at Chicken Salad Chick in D’Iberville. In honor of ‘Guest Appreciation Day,’ Chicken Salad Chick is offering a free scoop of classic carol to all guests. There is…

Felony DUI arrest warrant

A man is behind bars this morning on a warrant for felony driving under the influence. The Biloxi Police Department arrested 26-year-old Larry Ratliff III of Ocean Springs after a DUI investigation that happened near the 100 block of Main…

Second annual ‘Daddy Daughter Dance’

Calling all dads! Mark your calendar for a special date night which will be perfect for the princess of the house. Tickets for the second annual Gulfport ‘Daddy Daughter Dance’ are on sale. This year, due to an overwhelming response…

‘Fearlessly Me’ program

One teacher at Three River Elementary is teaching girls how to embrace and love who they are through a new program called ‘Fearlessly Me.’ The program meets twice a month and they focus on a different theme each month like…

New fire station to be built in Gulfport

A new fire station is in the works in Gulfport. Gulfport City Council approved the $2.7 million finance package for a new fire station in district 3. The new fire station will replace station 9 and it will be located…

Man and dog rescued from pond in Gulfport

A man and his pup are lucky to be alive after being rescued in a pond last night after their truck veered off the road. The Harrison County first responders were called out to County Farm Road moments after reports…

Wreck on Cowan Road Bridge in Gulfport

Heavy rains have been creating a hazardous roadway for drivers in South Mississippi this morning. Around 10 a.m. a single vehicle accident occurred on the Cowan Road Drawbridge. The vehicle hit the railing of the bridge as well as the…

GULFPORT FOREST HEIGHTS COMMUNITY EXPECTING UPGRADE

A community in Gulfport will be seeing some much needed road upgrades after a vote in Gulfport’s city council meeting this afternoon. The city unanimously approved the request for assistance from the Harrison County Board of Supervisors in this project.…

BILOXI MAN ARRESTED FOR ARMED ROBBERY

Biloxi police arrested a man on charges of armed robbery, the second suspect in this incident. Twenty-one year old Zenas Richburg was arrested on a warrant for armed robbery and aggravated assault. The robbery occurred on Division Street in Biloxi…

PRAYER VIGIL FOR PATTON TILLMAN

Sunday evening 12 year old Patton Tillman was riding his side by side cart on his families land in Harrison County when he crashed and landed with the vehicle on top of him... Causing life threatening injuries. Tillman was airlifted…

LOCAL TEEN BEGINS JOURNEY FOR MS. WHEELCHAIR MISSISSIPPI

In 2015, Emily Oliver was involved in a car crash in Saucier that injured her, her best friend and took her brother’s life. But, she's not letting that keep her down. News 25's Caroline Eaker has the story as Emily…

HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS HELP FAMILIES AFFECTED BY SHUTDOWN

Attention government employees! With the government shutdown going into its 32nd day many of you may be finding finances a bit tight. The Harrison County School District is notifying parents there may be a little bit of room to breathe…

BILOXI STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS

Today was Biloxi’s annual State of the City address. News 25's Kristen Anzuini was there and has all of the details. The city of Biloxi is on the move which was the theme of Mayor Andrew "Fofo" Gilich's state of…

New coffee and sweets shop opens at Scarlet Pearl Casino

There is a new spot to grab coffee at the Scarlet Pearl. Lounge Nocherie opened up on Friday. The upscale café serves all sorts of home-made pastries, pie, and coffee. It also offers a lounge where people can hang out…