Harrison County

Explosion and fire destroys Harrison County home

A single story home in Harrison County was destroyed in an explosion and fire Monday evening. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, officials responded to the home located on Saucier-Lizana Road after neighbors discovered the blaze and contacted…

Two arrested after shots fired in Gulfport

Two men were arrested after shots fired in Gulfport. Yesterday evening officers responded to the Magnolia State Apartments in reference to two males armed with handguns shooting at each other. During that incident, a vehicle and an apartment were struck.…

Battle of Iwo Jima reenactment at NCBC

The Seabee Base in Gulfport reenacted the Battle of Iwo Jima this afternoon, one of the bloodiest fights on D-Day in World War II’s campaign against the Japanese in the Pacific. The chief petty officer selection class conducted a battle…

Kemp’s ridley sea turtle release celebration

There’s no place like home and for nine rehabilitated Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, they were released back into their natural habitats at the beach in Biloxi thanks to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies…

Sharing original paintings with young students

Each piece tells a story whether it is through the distinctive Rodrigue oak or the famous blue dog. Today, wife of artist George Rodrigue, Wendy Rodrigue, told her husband’s story by bringing his art work to the classroom at Popps…

Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles release

There’s no place like home and for nine rehabilitated Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles, they will be released back into their natural habitats thanks to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the beach…

Planning for the future

Gulfport Orange Grove Rotary Club members not only know the meaning of good will, they show it in the many service projects they carry out here in our local community, including the group’s ongoing drive to put dictionaries in the…

Gulfport rolls out new app

Today, the City of Gulfport announced the completion of a six month long project to develop a new smart phone app. The new app will be called ‘Gulfport Connect’ and it will allow residents to easily report issues pertaining to…

Gulf Coast Classic Dog Show

This weekend, the Coast Coliseum held some of the most beautiful furry friends in the world. They were here to compete in this year’s Gulf Coast Dog Show. Eleven hundred purebreds came out to compete. This is the tenth year…

37th annual Biloxi Seafood Festival

The 37th annual Biloxi Seafood Festival brought a celebration of seafood heritage to the town green for some good family fun. The long standing tradition of the Biloxi Seafood Festival is something that people from all over the Gulf Coast…

‘Cher: Here we go again’ tour coming to Biloxi

Here we go again, Cher is coming to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi Saturday, February 2nd. The 72-year-old music icon made the announcement today on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. The ‘Here we go again’ Tour will be her first…

Sports books gearing up for NFL kickoff

The NFL regular season started last night and Sunday teams will hit the field for week one. With sports betting on the rise, casinos on the Coast are expecting the NFL to have a huge role in the bets that…

On a mission at Biloxi National Cemetery

Keesler Air Force Base will have volunteers out in full force tomorrow at the Biloxi National Cemetery. Their mission is to help clean headstones for their fellow military men and women who have been laid to rest. It’s headed up…

Crusaders for Veterans volunteer help

The Crusaders for Veterans organization is asking for your help to get a U-Haul unloaded on Saturday. An active duty service member is moving her parents from Florida to Long Beach. Her father is a disabled Vietnam veteran who she…

Police fundraiser for American Heart Association

Biloxi Police Department spent the morning cooking up some good food for a good cause. This morning, the Biloxi Police Department served red beans and rice, rolls, and salad at the Biloxi Lighthouse Pavilion as part of a fundraiser for…

Biloxi Seafood Festival kicks off Saturday

A celebration of seafood heritage in the City of Biloxi kicks off tomorrow with the 37th annual Biloxi Seafood Festival. Attendees will enjoy live entertainment, arts and crafts, kids activities, and some of the best seafood on the Mississippi Gulf…

Man sentenced for credit card skimming device

An illegal alien from Brazil is sentenced to 39 months in federal prison for fraud in connection with a credit card skimming device found on a Gulfport ATM. Back in December 2017, officers stopped 31-year-old Claudio Ferreira and two co-defendants…

Harrison County Fair

Need something to do this weekend? Well, you’re in luck! The Harrison County Fair is back in town and better than ever. News 25’s Taylor Rubach is at the fairgrounds with more.

Development ideas for Point Cadet

The City of Biloxi has been discussing development for the Point Cadet area for years. This afternoon the discussion was continued as the city hosted The Waterfront Center, a group based out of Washington, D.C.  The group specializes in waterfront…

Suspected wanted for stealing firearm in Biloxi

A suspect is wanted by Biloxi police for stealing a firearm out of a car. The incident happened on Miller Street in Biloxi. You can see the subject in surveillance pictures. If you can recognize this person or if you…

Shooting suspects arrested in Gulfport

A reported armed suspect was shot by Gulfport police Tuesday afternoon during an investigation into a series of shootings. The individual shot was 26-year-old Joshua Jones. He has been charged with possession of a weapon after a felony conviction. Twenty-two…

Gulf Coast Classic Dog Show

Biloxi is going to the dogs! Starting today, hundreds of furry friends will be at the Coast Coliseum to compete at the Gulf Coast Classic Dog Show. This event is free to the public and gives anyone a chance to…