Harrison County

Santa’s reindeer visit Edgewater Mall

It’s that time of the year again where Santa comes to town, but what about his reindeer? Of course, Santa couldn’t do his job every year without them. Now, families have the chance to meet and take photos with Santa’s…

Community toy drive at the Child Advocacy Center

The holidays are a stressful time of year for many families, but to make sure no child is empty-handed on Christmas morning one local nonprofit is asking the community to donate toys. It might not be Santa’s Workshop, but one…

West Harrison High student receives musical honor

Gabe Trotter, a West Harrison High School junior, is quite the trumpet player and now has a unique opportunity. Gabe Trotter has studied the trumpet for six and a half years and now those performed notes are taking him to…

Virginia College closes its doors

Students attending Virginia College in Biloxi were surprised today with no way into class. News 25 reached out to representatives for more information, but they have not released a statement. Online a new resource page is under construction with limited…

New pedestrian overpass on Highway 90 in Biloxi

A new pedestrian overpass went up this morning in Biloxi on Highway 90. The walkway has stairwells and elevators on both sides. It connects the Beau Rivage parking garage and their employee garage. At its lowest point it is still…

West Biloxi Boardwalk ribbon cutting

Phase one of the West Biloxi Boardwalk is open to the public. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is in Biloxi where a ribbon cutting ceremony took place with more.

Coat Drive in Gulfport

Amanda and Associates at Coastal Realty Group are asking for the public’s help to make sure no children go cold this winter. They are hosting a coat drive for the Gulfport School District. People can drop off coats anytime today…

Kiwanis Club Pancake Day

Until 7 p.m. in Gulfport, you can eat pancakes for a good cause! The 63rd annual Gulfport Kiwanis Club Pancake Day is taking over the First United Methodist Church. You can get a plate of three to four hot pancakes…

Aggravated assault arrest

D’Iberville police arrested 34-year-old Lon Preston Jr. of Biloxi for aggravated assault. Captain Marty Griffin said police responded to a reported shooting at Rudy Moran Park Monday night. There, officers located 37-year-old Joshua Smith with a single gunshot wound to…

Lighting of the largest menorah in Mississippi

Sunday, December 2nd marked the first day of Hanukkah. Celebrations of the Jewish holiday have begun across the Coast and now everyone will have the opportunity to be part of lighting the largest menorah in Mississippi. It will take place…

Highway 90 at Caillavet to close at Midnight

Overpass work near the Beau Rivage will cause Highway 90 at Caillavet Street to close at Midnight. The pedestrian walkway between Beau Rivage and the employee parking garage will be hoisted into place tonight. Biloxi police will also close HWY…

Body found in Gulfport

This afternoon behind the Dollar General on Creosote Road east of Three Rivers Road in Gulfport an adult male body was found. His family reported him missing yesterday and we’re told that this was the last known location he was…

2018 Boston Marathon winner comes to Mississippi

Runners from 40 states and five countries will take to the pavement this weekend as the 2018 Gulf Coast Marathon gets underway. Marathon officials have announced Des Linden, the 2018 winner of the Boston Marathon, will join runners on race…

Pre-legislative briefing in Biloxi

This morning, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Pre-Legislative Briefing at the Golden Nugget Casino in Biloxi. Representatives David Baria and Greg Haney, joined by Senators Michael Watson and Joel Carter, answered questions about the upcoming…

West Biloxi Boardwalk History

Residents and tourists can expect the West Biloxi Boardwalk to be an outdoor classroom on the Coast. The West Biloxi Boardwalk has been in the works for quite some time. Now, with a tidelands grant from the secretary of state,…

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…