Harrison County

Harrison County School District bond issue vote

Tomorrow as voters in Harrison County head to the polls they will see the Harrison County School District bond issue on their ballots. The district is asking voters to approve a $55 million bond that will go toward two new…

John Ross to O’Neal Road closure extended

The road closure on John Ross Road from Highway 605 to O’Neal Road in Gulfport has been extended. The north and south bound lanes will be closed to thru traffic in order to install a new drainage system along John…

Home invasion in Gulfport

This morning, a Gulfport woman woke up to the terrifying sight of two intruders inside her home with one pointing a gun at her head. Naomi Adkins tells News 25 she heard a loud boom noise as two men came…

Toggle the Arson K9 welcomed at Gulfport Fire Department

A new K-9 was welcomed to the Gulfport Fire Department back in May, but today was her official welcoming ceremony. Toggle is a Labrador retriever who is specifically trained to help firefighters with arson investigations. City officials and members of…

Bowties and Beignets

Harrison County is home to the most child abuse and neglect cases in the state. This year’s number of cases is expected to top those reported in 2017. News 25’s Toni Miles takes us to the Island View Casino in…

Missing person: Gabriella Hymel

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance locating a runaway juvenile. The juvenile, 16 Y/O Gabriella (Gabby) Hymel, has been missing since October 16th, 2018. Hymel has not been seen by her parents since about 11:00 pm on October…

Wanted for shoplifting

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in identifying a subject who allegedly stole merchandise in the 2600 block of C.T.Switzer Rd. The incident occurred on October 29, 2018 about 12:50 pm. The male subject allegedly took several items…

YMCA Humanitarian Award and Charity Banquet

For ten years, the YMCA has recognized one individual in the community who puts their fellow man first and in return they are awarded the John R. Blossman Humanitarian Award. At tonight’s banquet, the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA announced Shane…

Flooding in Biloxi

Earlier this morning in Biloxi, police closed Cedar Lake Road north of I-10 at the bridge due to high waters. Cars heading both directions over the bridge were re-routed because of the heavy flooding. Cedar Lake Road Bridge is now…

Storm damage in Harrison County

Harrison County Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan says Harrison County fire responders and road crews were kept busy this morning with numerous calls of trees down in roadways, power lines on fire or broken, street flooding, and accidents. Sullivan told News…

Mall-o-ween at the Edgewater Mall

The Edgewater Mall also had Halloween festivities. Mall-O-Ween had enough candy to go around for everybody thanks to businesses helping out with trick-or-treating. Parents and kids also got to take complimentary pictures in their costumes. It was a safe, family-fun…

Halloween at the Harrison County Fairgrounds

It was most definitely a happy Halloween at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. Everything from little witches and ghouls to princesses and superheroes packed the grounds eager to fill their bags with lots of sweet treats. Lines wrapped around the barns,…

Harrison County School District Teacher Academy

The Harrison County School District has started a new teacher academy program to try and combat the teacher shortage within our state. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood visited Lyman Elementary School today to talk with some program participants who could be…

Accommodating for special needs children on Halloween

Children with autism and other special needs tend to have some anxiety with trick-or-treating, whether they have done it before or not. News 25 spoke with Wayne Williams, the director of the Center for Autism and Related Development Issues, who…

Burglary of a dwelling in Harrison County

Two men are behind bars for burglary of a dwelling. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, 37-year-old Matthew Bechtel and 32-year-old Robert Wedgeworth were captured by the homeowner, an off-duty law enforcement officer, upon arriving at his residence. The…

Police on Halloween safety

Most people love a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to the safety of the ghosts and goblins running the streets to get candy. Gulfport Police Department tells News 25 there are many tips and tricks to…

Halloween Bash in Gulfport

Another safe place to spend Halloween with your family is the Halloween Bash in Gulfport. The third annual Halloween Bash will be at the Isiah Fredericks Community Center on MLK Boulevard. The event, put on by district 4 Supervisor Kent…

Vehicle crash on Lamey Bridge Road

D’Iberville police responded to the intersection of Lamey Bridge Road and Lickskillet Road yesterday for a vehicle crash with injuries. A 2015 Kia Soul was driving northbound on Lamey Bridge Road, followed by a 2008 Chevy Silverado pickup truck. The…

Halloween fun at MGCCC

With Halloween just one day away, what better way to spend your evening than the fourth annual Fall Festival at the MGCCC Jefferson Davis campus? The activities were endless, from pumpkin patches to haunted trails, the festival had it all.…

Model Contractor Development Program

Are you looking to start a small business? If so, the Steps Coalition will help you get on the right path to success with their Model Contractor Development Program Event. Already in week six, the program consists of a training…

Candle light vigil for Tree of Life victims

The South Mississippi community is mourning the loss of those who tragically lost their lives at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh on Saturday. Tonight, they joined hand-in-hand with one another, paying their respects at a candle light vigil…