Harrison County

Keesler honors World War II hero

Today, Keesler Air Force Base welcomed a special guest of honor whose family has served our country for generations and even made global history, changing the course of world events. News 25’s Toni Miles takes us to Biloxi where Brigadier…

Seabee base holds pinning ceremony

More than two dozen newly promoted Navy chiefs and two master sergeants were honored at the Seabee Base in Gulfport today. Family and friends of the chief selectees pinned the anchor shaped CPO rank on their collars and placed the…

Biloxi Fire Department helping with Hurricane Florence

After going through natural disasters like Hurricanes Camille and Katrina, the Gulf Coast knows what the East Coast is experiencing with Florence which is why the Biloxi Fire Department wants to help. Two Biloxi firefighters are working with the state…

Scianna Hall dedication at William Carey University

This morning, several community members and officials with William Carey University gathered for a dedication ceremony of the new Scianna Hall. Held at the tradition campus in Biloxi, this new extension will be a support building for the new school…

Charged with felony child abuse

Harrison County sheriff’s investigators say a Gulfport man admitted to beating his own son out of anger because the child wouldn’t stop crying. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, AMR was called to the home on Campbell Circle regarding a two-month-old…

IP Sportsbook and FanDuel lounge opens

Tonight’s football game comes just in time for those looking to place a bet at the IP Casino and Resort. Former NFL players Marcus Dupree, Dalton Hillard, Michael Lewis, and Derman Moore cut the ribbon for the new sportsbook and…

Popp’s Ferry elementary principal receives national award

Popp’s Ferry Elementary School Principal Dr. Todd Boucher has been named National Distinguished Principal for Mississippi. The NAESP selects recipients for setting high standards for instruction, student achievement, character, and atmosphere for the students, families, and staff in their schools.…

Man wanted for shoplifting

Biloxi police need help identifying a suspect involved in a shoplifting at the Office Depot earlier this month. The suspect allegedly walked out of the store with a Netgear arlo pro wireless security camera system valued at $190. Anyone with…

Vehicle burglary suspect wanted

Biloxi police are asking for help identifying a man suspected of burglarizing a vehicle at the IP Casino in Biloxi on September 9th. Officials say the suspect took several items from the vehicle.

Babypalooza Baby and Maternity Expo

If you’re thinking of having a baby or just found out you are expecting, there’s an event going on for you this weekend. Babypalooza is in its fifth year on the Coast and will take place this Saturday at the…

Gulf Coast Galleria developments in D’Iberville

The City of D’Iberville can expect huge development in the summer of 2019 with the Gulf Coast Galleria. Development company Rise Partners entered into an agreement with Ramco Developments to start the project next summer. The galleria will have 600,000…

Cruisin’ the Coast citations

Cruisin’ the Coast is just around the corner and the City of D’Iberville is gearing up and asking for local businesses to donate coupons that can be stuffed in Cruisin’ the Coast citations. These tickets aren’t regular citations. They are…

Hang out with Habitat kicks off

With October just around the corner, Habitat for Humanity kicked off their annual Hang out with Habitat fundraiser this afternoon. The launch of this year’s month long event was not your everyday ribbon cutting. Three hundred feet of ribbon was…

Goodwill Superstore grand opening

This morning, officials cut the ribbon on the brand new Goodwill Superstore in Biloxi. People lined up around the corner to get a first chance to shop the racks at the store. To kick off the opening, the first 50…

C-USA is coming back to MGM Park

Overtime Sports and the City of Biloxi made an announcement today for something the Coast can look forward to next spring: Conference USA is coming back to MGM Park for its third consecutive year. It’s one of the biggest economic…

Biloxi construction hurts local business

Division Street and other surrounding streets in Biloxi have been under construction for some time now. Coast Dealing Academy has been caught right in the middle of it. John Montella opened Coast Dealing Academy in October 2011 on Division Street…

Charged with receiving stolen property

A Gulfport man was arrested in Biloxi this morning after police found the car he was driving was reported stolen. Police pulled over the 2004 Camry driven by Jordan Yarnall and also found meth in the vehicle. Yarnall was found…

Hands-on animal experience at Mississippi Aquarium

When the Mississippi Aquarium opens its doors it will bring hundreds of aquatic wonders like alligators, otters, and dolphins to the Coast. Those are only a few of the animals that aquarium officials are planning for as construction continues. Ric…

Blessing of the Badges

It just feels right on 9/11 that the Gulfport Ecumenical Fellowship hosts a Blessing of the Badges celebration and block party for first responders and providers across Harrison County at Gulfport First United Methodist Church. A simple thank you goes…

Biloxi discusses next year’s budget

Biloxi City Council held a special meeting this afternoon to discuss the upcoming year’s budget. According to Mayor FoFo Gilich, the City of Biloxi is expected to end this year in the green. The proposed revenue for 2019 is just…

Harrison County Board talks budget plans

The Harrison County Board of Supervisors held a meeting today with members of the public to discuss budget plans for next year. The budget includes all of the departments in Harrison County. Each department discussed what their needs were and…

9/11 Memorial Ceremony

On this day at 10 a.m. on September 11th, 2001, Battalion Chief Joseph Pfeifer ordered all firefighters to evacuate the inferno engulfing the north tower of the World Trade Center, a radio order he issued while still standing in the…

Blessing of the Badges

The Gulfport Ecumenical Fellowship is hosting a Blessing of the Badges celebration and block party for first responders and providers across Harrison County. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at Gulfport First United Methodist Church with more.