Harrison County

Coast casinos to close; sheriff announces curfew

The Mississippi Gaming Commission has announced that Coast casinos will close today no later than 5 p.m. The sheriff of Harrison County, meantime, has announced that a curfew will be in effect from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m.

Keesler Federal Credit Union branch closings

Due to the impending hurricane, Keesler Federal Credit Union branches will observe the following schedule: All branches in Louisiana and South Mississippi (including Stone and Pearl River counties) closed today, Tuesday, September 4, at 1pm. The Louisiana and South Mississippi…

City of Gulfport curfew

Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes declares that a curfew exists within the municipal boundaries of the City of Gulfport starting at 7 p.m. on September 4th, 2018 and continuing until such time as the same is rescinded in writing. Any person…

Harrison County Emergency Management prepares for Gordon

Harrison County Emergency Management is continuing to prepare for the impact of Gordon and create a plan to make sure everyone stays safe. News 25’s Caroline Eaker is at the Harrison County Emergency Management Agency with more.

Edgewater Mall closing early

Edgewater Mall will close at 3 p.m. Tuesday September 4, 2018 due to Tropical Storm Gordon.  Normal business hours will resume Wednesday September 5, 2018.

Olive Garden gives back to first responders

Since 2002, Olive Garden has served more than 12,000 meals to first responders on Labor Day. This year is no different in D’Iberville. What better way to say thank you to those who serve us every day than with a…

Biloxi orders evacuation of harbors

It's official: Gordon is expected to make landfall on the Mississippi Gulf Coast on Tuesday night, and the National Weather Service has issued a hurricane warning, with the possibility of hurricane-force winds expected begining late Tuesday afternoon. All vessels in…

Victim identified in fatal cyclist and vehicle crash

Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove has confirmed the identity of the woman hit by a car while riding her bicycle. She has been identified as 54-year-old Carmella Prestia of Gulfport. According to Gulfport police, the crash happened on Kremer Bridge…

Overnight fire destroys Harrison County home

An overnight blaze has left one Harrison County family without a home. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, the fire destroyed a single story home on West Dubisson Road. No one was home at the time of the…

Inkin’ the Coast

The eighth annual Inkin’ the Coast brought a weekend full of art and fun. Some favorite stars from shows like Ink Master were there to show off their skills. Inkin’ the Coast kicked off on Friday and brought in artists…

Self-serve sandbag locations in Harrison County

Sand bag locations are now available across Harrison County in preparation for potential flooding ahead. Forecasters are predicting heavy rainfall and potential flooding coming our way this week. Locals are encouraged to pick up sandbags at stations all around Harrison…

Inkin’ the Coast

A tattoo and arts festival brings artists around the world to the Coast for a weekend full of fun. Inkin’ the Coast kicks off tonight. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center with more.

Update on West Nile cases in Harrison County

The first confirmed case of West Nile in Harrison County was reported Monday. By Tuesday afternoon, the state department of health confirmed a second case in Harrison County. Since the reported cases, the Harrison County Mosquito Control Center has increased…

Popps Ferry Park is now open

After three decades of work and planning, Popps Ferry Causeway Park officially opened its gates this morning. City officials created this park to improve a site owned by the City of Biloxi by expanding an existing park so that visitors…

Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast Board of Commissoners Meeting

Looking to attract more tourists to South Mississippi, the Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast Board of Commissoners held a meeting in Biloxi. The meeting covered a variety of things like recent revenue coming into the Coast and how the Coast could…

New developments at Edgewater Mall

Edgewater Mall officials have announced another new project development for the mall. Located at the West Eisenhower Drive entrance to Edgewater Mall, the free-standing building will be home to three new stores and a restaurant. Brick and Spoon Restaurant will…

New marine research center for USM in Gulfport

The University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Ocean Science and Engineering has a new marine research center at the Port of Gulfport. The newly opened marine research center at the Port of Gulfport is a two-story, 18,000 square foot state…

Arrested for auto burglary

Biloxi police have arrested a Mobile man for auto burglary. Thirty-five year-old Christopher Davis is arrested from an investigation into a vehicle burglary incident that occurred in the 100 block of Rue Magnolia. He’s being held on a $25,000 bond.

Two females wanted for shoplifting from Belk

Two females are wanted for allegedly shoplifting several items of clothing, valued at $240, at Belk. The unknown suspects entered the store and selected several Polo name brand shirts including children sizes and concealed the items. They left without paying…

Wanted for shoplifting from Belk

Photos show an unknown male allegedly shoplifting multiple pieces of clothing from the Belk store located at Edgewater Mall in Biloxi. This theft is valued at about $100. The suspect is described as a white male, about 5’5” and 120…