Harrison County

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…

Senior Thanksgiving Breakfast and Fellowship

Thanksgiving is two weeks away, but that didn’t stop the Biloxi Parks and Recreation Department from throwing their first ever Seniors Thanksgiving Breakfast and Fellowship. Anyone over the age of 55 was invited to the Donal Snyder Community Center in…

Harrison County School District bond passed

The $55 million bond for the Harrison County School District passed during Tuesday’s election, but what does this mean moving forward? News 25 spoke with Harrison County Superintendent Roy Gill who says they are all systems go right now, but…

Third annual Big Band Gala for Babies

The third annual Big Band Gala for Babies is an event the Women’s Resource Center puts on to help reach more women in need. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the Biloxi Civic Center with more.

Four arrested, charged with felony shoplifting

Long Beach police arrested four people on charges of felony shoplifting. Eighteen-year-old Jomar Stubbs and 17-year-olds Isiah Crockett and Marquise Buckhaulton, along with a 16-year-old, were arrested after it was determined the four stole multiple firearms and accessories from the…

Gulfport man sentenced to life in prison for murder

A Gulfport man will be spending the rest of his life behind bars after pleading guilty to the first degree murder of his wife. Forty-nine year-old William Douglas Bryant pled guilty at the Harrison County Courthouse. Bryant was charged with…

Veterans Day Breakfast at D’Iberville High

In light of Veterans Day on Sunday, the Junior ROTC and the community service class at D’Iberville High School hosted a Veterans Day Breakfast this morning. Students had a chance to shake hands and mingle with veterans before the special…

Felony shoplifting arrest

Twenty-three year-old Bailey Strickland and 23-year-old Demi LaFluer have been arrested for felony shoplifting. Biloxi police say the investigation shows several shopping incidents that occurred at numerous stores in Edgewater Mall. The combined total value of merchandise stolen was in…

Champions of Magic at Beau Rivage

We could all use a little magic in our lives and you have the chance to take part in a very magical show on the Coast this weekend. The Champions of Magic show is hitting the stage for four shows…

Howard Avenue nears completion in Biloxi

The restoration of Howard Avenue and downtown Biloxi is nearing completion. Ground was broken back in April and since then crews have been working to complete the work on the historic street. Crews have laid bricks down, transforming Howard Avenue…

Cutting edge technology at Merit Health Biloxi

This morning, the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce hosted its last installment of ‘Breakfast with the Mayor’ for 2018. The event took place in the cafeteria of Merit Health Biloxi where Mayor FoFo Gilich became Dr. FoFo Gilich for the day.…

Arrested for touching of a child

Biloxi police arrested 57-year-old John Ludlow for touching of a child for lustful purposes. Police say their investigation stems from a complaint where a juvenile victim disclosed being touched in a sexual manner by Ludlow near the 1300 block of…

Voter turnout in Harrison County

With the Harrison County School District bond issue on the ballot, voters in Harrison County had a huge turnout. There was a steady flow throughout all precincts. Unofficially, around 42 percent came out to vote which is pretty good for…