Harrison County

Toys for Tots Drive at Woolmarket Elementary

The Beta Club at Woolmarket Elementary School has been collecting toys for the Toys for Tots Program since mid-November and today they wrapped up the donations. Local marines came to pick up the toys today and they had boxes filled…

Artist Showcase in Biloxi

The Gulf Coast is full of local talents and this weekend artwork of all kind was put on display. An artist showcase was held at the Biloxi Visitors Center Sunday. Local authors, jewelry makers, and potters had the chance to…

Tour of Homes in Gulfport

Hundreds of people had the chance to live out their HGTV dreams all while giving back to the community. Sunday was Civic League of Gulfport’s 57th annual Tour of Homes. Four beautiful homes in the waterside neighborhood were on display.…

Diamonds and Ice 2018

Diamonds are forever and at the ‘Diamonds and Ice’ event at the Scarlet Pearl they helped raised money for a good cause. The D’Iberville and St. Martin Chamber of Commerce hosted this event for the Mississippi Center for Autism and…

Gulfport Christmas festivities

The City of Gulfport is ready to get into the Christmas spirit starting tomorrow. The Gulfport Christmas Parade will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Before it begins the whole family can visit Sugarplum. Sugarplum will start at 3 p.m.…

Christmas on the Water boat parade

One of South Mississippi’s favorite Christmas celebrations is kicking off this Saturday. The Biloxi Christmas on the Water boat parade will start on Saturday at 6 p.m. It is free and you’ll get to see dozens of boats decked out…

Wreaths for Veterans at Biloxi National Cemetery

For the past six years, members of the community have been placing wreaths on the headstones at the Biloxi National Cemetery. This year is going to be bigger and better than ever. For many a wreath is a symbol of…

Disney on Ice-Worlds of Enchantment

Many of your favorite Disney characters are right here in South Mississippi. You can get a front row seat to watch them perform at the Coast Coliseum in Biloxi in this weekend’s ‘Disney on Ice-Worlds of Enchantment.’ There will be…

Grand opening of Chick-Fil-A Gulfport

For those folks who have been waiting with bated breath for the Chick-Fil-A on Highway 49 in Gulfport to reopen, the wait is over. The newly renovated fast food joint reopened last week and today the city celebrated the finished…

Arrested for grand larceny

An arrest has been made in connection to a grand larceny in Biloxi. This morning, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 33-year-old Lindsey M. Hurlbut of Gulfport. Major Chris De Back says the arrest stemmed from an investigation into a theft…

Fourth annual ‘Flip the Switch’ at Jones Park

The Make-A-Wish Foundation and the City of Gulfport lit up the Christmas season for the Holland family at the fourth annual Flip the Switch event. Three-year-old Sumner Holland is battling leukemia. So, the Make-A-Wish Foundation decided to spread some Christmas…

Biloxi Fire Department awards ceremony

In honor of their hard work, dedication and putting their lives on the line, the Biloxi Fire Department held their second annual awards ceremony this evening. Awards stemming from training to recognition and appreciation plus more were given out tonight…

Hour of Code at D’Iberville High

D’Iberville High School STEM class students hosted an ‘hour of code’ demonstrations today and things got technical. The goal of the STEM class and this day is to spark the interest of students in learning the basics of computer science…

Biloxi Premiere Luxe Cinema opens

A brand new movie theater has opened its doors at the Edgewater Mall. Grab a soda and some popcorn because there is a brand new movie theater in Biloxi with eight screens. Food and Beverage Director Raven Harris said, “We’re…

Port of Gulfport restoration and expansion project complete

Hurricane Katrina nearly wiped out the Port of Gulfport. Thirteen years later, they will be cutting the ribbon Saturday to celebrate the completion of their $570 million expansion and restoration project. Three hundred acres is the current size of the…

Make-A-Wish: Flip the Switch

The Make-A-Wish Foundation looks to light up this Christmas season for the Holland family with the third annual ‘Flip the Switch’ at Jones Park. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at Jones Park with more.

City of Biloxi to front cost of President Trump’s security

The cost of the added security that came along with President Trump’s visit to the Coast Monday night might be coming out of the City of Biloxi’s pocket. Nearly one hundred officers were assigned to work as the presidential detail,…

Ribbon cutting for Biloxi Premiere Lux Cine and Pizza Pub

It’s time to grab some popcorn, silence your cellphones, and get excited for the Biloxi Premiere Lux Cinema and Pizza Pub. The ribbon cutting for the brand new movie theater took place right next to Edgewater Mall. The theater has…

Mississippi State Golden Egg Tour

After beating Ole Miss 35 to 3 in the Egg Bowl, the Mississippi State Bulldogs hit the road to start their Golden Egg Tour. Mississippi State mascot Bully stopped by Gulfport City Hall and he didn’t come alone. He brought…

Father arrested in death of infant son

A Gulfport man is now behind bars on a felony charge of second-degree murder. Twenty-eight year-old Bryon Ellison has been arrested for allegedly abusing his two month old child that later passed away. Sheriff Troy Peterson says deputies responded to…

Arrested for felony simple assault

Biloxi police arrested 20-year-old Jacob Towe of Ione, California for felony simple assault on an emergency medical employee. Police say the arrest occurred in a local emergency room where Towe assaulted an employee of the hospital who was attempting to…

Chancery Court District 8, Place 3

It’s a tight race for Chancery Court district 8, place 3 with Margaret Alfonso and incumbent Sandy Steckler staying neck-and-neck as the final votes are currently being counted, including all affidavit ballots. In Harrison County, districts 2, 3, and 5…

Margaret Alfonso wins runoff chancery court district 8, place 3

Margaret Alfonso’s family, friends, and loved ones celebrated with smiles and tears as the final votes came in. Alfonso tells News 25 her supporters were like no other during the election. After winning, Alfonso already started thinking ahead for the…