Harrison County

Warrant of grand larceny arrest

A Picayune man is now behind bars on a warrant for grand larceny. Yesterday, Biloxi police arrested 30-year-old Ricky Don Chisum Jr. after an investigation into grand larceny. Police say the incident happened on August 2nd, 2018 in the 200…

Harrison County School Bond update

Back in November, the $55 million Harrison County School Bond passed. News 25 spoke with Harrison County School District Superintendent Roy Gill about where they are on the bond process. Right now, there is a lot of foundation prep for…

Remembering Bishop Howze

Bishop Joseph Lawson Howze played a key role in establishing the Diocese of Biloxi back in 1977, serving as their first bishop for 24 years. Howze passed away this morning at Ocean Springs Hospital at the age of 95. Bishop…

Popp’s Ferry Bridge morning lane closure

Tomorrow morning from 9 to 10 the southbound lane of the Popp’s Ferry Bridge in Biloxi will be closed. This closure is for maintenance work on the steel deck of the bridge. The city has to work on this section…

Bishop Joseph Lawson Howze dies at 95

A local leader in the Catholic faith has passed away. Bishop Joseph Lawson Howze died this morning at Ocean Springs Hospital. He was 95-years-old. Howze was bishop emeritus of Biloxi and was also Biloxi’s founding bishop, serving as the first…

Cold weather shelter opening tonight in Harrison County

Temperatures are expected to drop tonight and a cold weather shelter is opening in Harrison County. The Harrison County Multipurpose Building, located in the Auto Mall Parkway in D’Iberville, will be open from 6:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. Please contact…

CRTC trains local firefighters on new technique

Some South Mississippi firefighters are learning one of the latest approaches in trying to save lives thanks to the Air National Guard Base in Gulfport. The Combat Readiness Training Center Fire Department is conducting on-going training for the Harrison County…

Harrison Central students have big plans after graduation

There are five months left in the school year and a few seniors at Harrison Central are already looking into their futures and those futures seem pretty bright! Keon Barney, Angelique Peregerina, and Olivia James have already received early acceptance…

Getting served with top awards

Some South Mississippi seniors have resolved not to live out their days beyond purpose and today their efforts and service were recognized at an annual awards event at the Harrison County Jail. Some seniors were served Tuesday at the Harrison…

‘Shop to Shine’

Next month special needs teens in our area will have a prom night like no other. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood is at Bridal and Formal Boutique House of Tux in Gulfport where these teens are picking out their attire for…

Downtown Biloxi restoration update

In just a few weeks, the restoration project of downtown Biloxi is expected to be complete and there are signs showing daily progress. Today, sidewalks were paved on Howard Avenue next to the People’s Bank. This side of Howard Avenue…

Night to Shine

February 8th will be an unforgettable prom night experience for those with special needs in our area. Woolmarket Baptist Church will host ‘Night to Shine’ sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. ‘Night to Shine’ coordinator Adrian Holland tells News 25…

Climb CDC giving out education grant

Climb CDC is looking for motivated people ages 17 to 26 to earn an education grant. Climb CDC is a Mississippi nonprofit community development agency that provides work-force training, housing, and financial counseling, housing development, and disaster recovery services in…

Gulfport High students gearing up for national competition

Samsung is investing in our young people and those young people at Gulfport High School are paying it forward. Once again the school has landed the top spot in the state in this year’s ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ contest. These students…

Lil Boosie Black Beach lawsuit

Hip-hop star Lil Boosie says he was pepper-sprayed by a mall guard in Biloxi because he is black, but the guard and police say otherwise. The Sun Herald reported on pretrial testimony in Boosie’s federal lawsuit. He entered a Dillard’s…

Car submerged in water near Merlin Necaise Boat Launch

One woman was taken to the hospital this afternoon after Harrison County Dispatch received a call. Once units arrived at Merlin Necaise Boat Launch off of West Wittman Road they found a woman lying on the boat ramp and a…

Local brewery sees sales increase

Following the passing of legislation allowing for Mississippi breweries to sell their product directly to consumers, the Lazy Magnolia Brewery has seen their sales increase dramatically. Before the bill, local breweries could only give out samples to those who took…

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

Throughout the holidays, D’Iberville police participated in the ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign. This campaign is an effort to remind people of the dangers of driving under the influence. During this New Year’s holiday weekend, the D’Iberville police…

New semester starts at Gulfport schools

It’s back to school time for Gulfport students and with the new year comes new goals for many students. Today is the first day of spring semester at Gulfport High School.  According to Gulfport High Principal Michael Lindsey, the spring…

Twelfth Night Celebration

‘Tis the season for king cakes and Mardi Gras beads as the sixth annual Twelfth Night Celebration takes place tomorrow evening in Biloxi. It’s a tradition that goes way back to celebrate the beginning of Mardi Gras. The celebration starts…

Ms. Senior USA Crowning

After being crowned Ms. Senior Universe 2018, Sherry Strother was on-hand at the Hard Rock Casino to crown two Ms. Senior USA hopefuls, including Ms. Senior Mississippi. Following a second place finish in the Ms. Senior USA pageant, Biloxi resident…

Update on human remains found in Desoto National Forest

Still no official word yet on the identity of the person whose remains were found in the Desoto National Forest, but the remains have been sent to the state crime lab. A hunter found the remains on Christmas Day along…

Travel tips for 2019

If travel is in your near future, you may want to book soon. According to Skyscanner, a travel search engine, the cheapest month to book airfare in 2019 will be January. January is known as a dead zone for traveling…

Biloxi looking ahead in 2019

Coming off a successful year, the City of Biloxi is looking forward to bigger and better things in 2019. Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich tells News 25 he’s trying to conclude a few projects from last year while trying to start…