Harrison County

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…

Harrison County Fair opens

If you’re looking to get a fun head start on your weekend look no further than the Harrison County Fair in Gulfport. The fair officially opened this morning as vendors and fair employees began setting up for this weekend’s food,…

Fatal crash on Interstate 10 in Harrison County

This morning, around 6:30, a motorcyclist was killed on Interstate 10 eastbound near mile marker 23 in Harrison County. The accident happened when a Toyota Tacoma rear-ended the Harley Davidson and the driver of the Harley was ejected and continued…

Humane Society on pets after storms

The Humane Society of South Mississippi opened today at noon after closing down yesterday in preparation for Tropical Storm Gordon. Development Manager Katie King says they’re very thankful the storm was not as bad as it could have been. Overcapacity…

Casinos Talk Tropical Storm Gordon

At 7:45 Wednesday morning, the Gaming Commission of South Mississippi sent out a notice saying Coast casinos could open back up after a mandatory shutdown issued at 5 p.m. Tuesday in preparation for Tropical Storm Gordon. After the notice was sent…

Armed suspect shot by Gulfport police

A reportedly armed suspect was shot by Gulfport police Tuesday afternoon during an investigation into a series of shootings. The incident happened around 3 p.m. in the 1,000 block of West Birch Drive. The Gulfport Police Department has been investigating…

BP Legislation signing ceremony

Today, Governor Bryant is set to sign off on the BP legislation, bringing $700 million in settlement funds to the Coast. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the Hancock Whitney Building in Gulfport with more.

Prepping for Gordon

While Gordon shifted before making landfall late Tuesday night, Gulfport residents were still on high alert most of the evening and under a curfew. Neon lights dotted the late night sky in downtown Gulfport Tuesday night as Gordon made landfall…

Tropical Storm Gordon’s impact on Biloxi

While parts of Jackson and George counties got pounded by heavy rain from Tropical Storm Gordon, most of Harrison County stayed relatively dry. Every time a hurricane or tropical storm starts brewing out in the Gulf of Mexico it becomes…

Curfew in Harrison County from 7 p.m to 7 a.m.

Harrison County Emergency Managers, first responders as well as county and city officials met today to go over plans for Tropical Storm Gordon. Harrison County Emergency Management Director Rupert Lacy tells News 25 each storm is different and they have…