Harrison County

Gulfport Fire Department disaster collection relief

Since Monday, the Gulfport Fire Department has collected supplies for those in need from Hurricane Florence. The fire department collected all types of supplies from water to toiletries and even food for pets. They could not receive or send clothes…

Oyster Cook-off and Festival

It’s time to shuck your way over to the third annual Oyster Cook-off and Festival this weekend. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at Jones Park with more.

Virginia College closing in Biloxi

Virginia College in Biloxi has announced it will be closing its doors. The school has been offering courses to students for 13 years, but as of September 10th, the college will no longer enroll new students. On the school’s website,…

Lights for Life lantern vigil

Locals gathered at the beach in Biloxi to spread the message of how important mental health is for everyone at the Lights for Life lantern vigil for suicide awareness. Different organizations came together to shine a light on a dark…

Grand opening of H&M in Gulfport

Heavy rain and wind couldn’t keep dozens of shoppers away from the grand opening of H&M at Gulfport Premium Outlet today. Those eager to check out the new store were lined up outside as they waited for the doors to…

Oyster Festival kicks off Friday

For the third year, Gulf Coast Oyster Cook-off and Festival kicks off tomorrow in Gulfport. One change from last is the venue has moved from the Biloxi Towngreen to Jones Park. This is because promoters are expecting a larger crowd…

Ribbon cutting for TASMG Hangar in Gulfport

Phase one in a 40 million dollar project was celebrated today with a ribbon cutting on the 1108TH Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group’s new state of the art paint hangar. This new hangar is LEED certified, meaning it is very…

Bells across America

Today the Navy Construction Center in Gulfport held their third annual Navy wide ceremony to remember those service members who have lost their life in active duty. Bells across America helps to mend wounds and to unite the military and…

Victim identified in 57th Avenue shooting

Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove has identified 22-year-old Brontava O’Brien Keller of Gulfport as the victim of a shooting that happened yesterday in Gulfport. Hargrove says Keller’s cause of death is still pending autopsy. On Wednesday, Gulfport police responded to…

Fatal shooting on 57th Street in Gulfport

One man is dead after a shooting on 57th Avenue in Gulfport. According to Gulfport police they received a call that shots had been fired at 4:42 p.m. in the 3000 block. When units arrived on scene they found a…

Free prostate cancer screening

It’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Cottone’s urology office in Gulfport had their third annual free prostate screening event today. Prostate cancer affects men throughout the world. Dr. Cottone’s office has this screening once a year for free to…

Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Pass Road Elementary

Today, Pass Road Elementary celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with music, dancing, and yummy tacos. Pass Road Elementary started this celebration three years ago. It gives students a chance to expand their horizons. It also allows the opportunity for some of…

Cruisin’ the Coast begins Sunday

Called America’s Largest Block Party, Cruisin’ the Coast kicks off this coming Sunday. Last year, record numbers were reported and this year could bring the same. Over 7100 car enthusiasts have already pre-registered for this year’s Cruisin’ the Coast, beating…

Wanted for arson in Gulfport

Gulfport police are looking for 26-year-old Tequarian Lewis who is wanted for arson third degree. According to police, yesterday at 6 a.m., authorities responded to a report of a vehicle fire in the 3300 block of 39th Avenue. Evidence confirmed…

World School Milk Day

This morning, students and staff at Bel-Aire Elementary School in Gulfport broke out their favorite plaid outfits, overalls, and cowboy hats to celebrate World School Milk Day. Teachers planned fun and educational activities to educate students on the importance of…

Conservation Education Field Day

Hundreds of students in Harrison County spent the day outside of the classroom and had a chance to explore nature. Students took part in the Conservation Education Field Day hosted by the Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation District. They…

Wanted for theft

The Biloxi Police Department needs help identifying a man involved in a shoplifting in the 1300 block of Lorraine Road. Biloxi police say a man took items displayed for sale and hid them before exiting the store without paying for…

PARENTS ATTEND P.E. CLASS AT PASS CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY

Some Pass Christian parents are recovering from a work out today - after joining their kids in P.E. class at Pass Christian Elementary School. News 25's Toni Miles takes us to the school gym where students and their parents teamed…

GULFPORT POLICE NEED HELP IDENTIFYING BODY

Gulfport police need help identifying the male body that was discovered in Bayou Bernard Monday evening. The body is described as a white male, mid 40's to 50's, about 5'9" to 5’10", 200 pounds, dark hair, beard, and a gold…