Harrison County

Next phase for the Margaritaville resort

The next phase of the $200 million Margaritaville expansion project was discussed at the city council meeting in Biloxi. The Biloxi City Council moves to the next step for the $200 million Margaritaville project involving a new amusement park, a…

$37.8 million headed to the coast

It was announced at the Mississippi Restoration Summit this afternoon that nearly 38 million additional dollars is headed to the Coast. This is all part of the Restore Act from the BP oil spill settlement. The money will fund seven…

Armed Forces Retirement Home response to rate increase

There has been a lot of buzz around the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport since the announcement of fees being raised in April of this year which has caused over 100 residents to move. Today, officials at the AFRH…

Wanted for grand larceny in Biloxi

Biloxi police need help identifying two suspects who are wanted for grand larceny in the 800 block of Beach Boulevard. A victim reported the theft of a watch valued over $1,000 and cash. They are described as two black females,…

Armistice Day Ceremony

On November 11th, we remember veterans from all branches and from all times, but November 11th also marks another important day in military history. Members of the Naval Construction Battalion in Gulfport did not let the day go unnoticed. Bells…

Saints embarrass Bengals in blowout win

Even without Dez, the Saints posted a season-high for points in a game in Sunday’s 51-14 victory over the Bengals. New Orleans moved the ball at will against Cincinnati becoming only the second team this season to put up 50…

Next phase for Margaritaville resort

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, but tomorrow Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich and the Biloxi City Council will discuss matters regarding the Margaritaville Resort expansion. The $200 million Margaritaville project in east Biloxi will take another step forward after the city council…

Lice treatment donation to Harrison County schools

The Orange Grove Rotary Club is back lending a helping hand to the community. This time it was not your typical school supply donation. At their monthly meeting today, the club handed out lice treatment kits to representatives from each…

Premiere Lux nears opening date

A brand new movie theater is about to open its doors in Biloxi. The Premiere Lux Movie Theater at Edgewater Mall is a state of the art facility and is scheduled to show its first movie in two weeks. The…

Catholic Diocese of Biloxi clergy personnel file review

Soon, the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi will be releasing the names of clergy members removed from ministry. The diocese will be releasing the names of anyone removed since 1977 when they were established. They are doing this personnel file review…

Man hit by train in Biloxi identified

Harrison County Deputy Coroner Brian Switzer identified the man who was struck by a train Friday night as 68-year-old Douglas Bumstead of Tennessee. The Biloxi Police Department responded to a train pedestrian fatality in the area of Porter Avenue and…

Ice Skating is back

The Mississippi Coast Coliseum has opened their ice skating rink. Admission is $12 for a session that lasts an hour and a half. The first session started tonight at 6 p.m. and the second took place at 8:30 p.m. Something…

Train/pedestrian fatality in Biloxi

On November 9th, 2018,  the Biloxi Police Department responded to a train pedestrian fatality in the area of Porter Ave and the Railroad Tracks. The victim, a white male in his 60’s, was pronounced deceased on scene by first responders.…

Arrested for auto burglary

On November, 9th 2018, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 24 year old Dewayne Louis Maxwell of New Orleans, LA on a warrant for auto burglary. The warrant was issued as a result of an investigation into an auto burglary reported…

Veterans receive custom mosaic bench in D’Iberville

In honor of Veterans Day this weekend, the Scarlet Pearl decided to recognize D’Iberville’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6731. The Scarlet Pearl gifted the D’Iberville VFW with a custom mosaic veterans bench. The bench was crafted by local Gulf…

Veterans Day Program at the VA

What better place to honor our veterans than at the VA? Veterans from all branches of the military were guests of honor at the Veterans Day Program at the Biloxi VA Medical Center’s recreational hall this morning. On hand were…

Veterans Day Program at Popp’s Ferry Elementary

Popp’s Ferry Elementary held their annual Veteran’s Day Program today. With flags waving and voices singing patriotic songs, Popp’s Ferry Elementary honored veterans in a special way. They invited parents to join their Veterans Day Program and Hero Walk. Students…

Veterans Golf Tournament set for Saturday

A promise made nearly 40 years ago that has not only been kept, but keeps growing strong. South Mississippian Richard ‘Taco’ Sanchez was among the military men assigned on a daring mission back in 1980 to help rescue 53 American…

Ice skating at the Coast Coliseum

From November to January, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum has a great way to test your skills on the ice. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is in Biloxi with more.

Congressman Palazzo speaks on the Coast

This morning, newly re-elected Congressman Steven Palazzo stopped in Gulfport to speak to residents about the efforts going on in Congress. This re-election will mark Palazzo’s fifth term in the U.S. House of Representatives. He tells News 25 as he…

Third annual Big Band Gala for Babies

It’s the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Women’s Resource Center and this year it was completely sold out. The third annual Big Band Gala for Babies fundraiser will help the Women’s Resource Center fund the addition of a…

Gulfport Fire Department recruit ceremony

The Gulfport Fire Department graduated 16 recruits from class 1802 tonight. All 16 recruits went through a ten week academy that consisted of a lot of physical work to make sure they knew everything mentally and physically as well. Tanner…

Ice skating is back at the Coast Coliseum

With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to test your moves on the ice. The Mississippi Coast Coliseum is opening their ice skating rink Friday, November 9th. If you’re wanting to skate there are two sessions tomorrow. Admission…