Harrison County

Fighting West Nile in Harrison County

Many areas of South Mississippi have seen rain today, but it’s the aftermath of what happens with standing water after the storm passes that poses the most threat when it comes to the West Nile Virus. Harrison County Mosquito Control…

Economic impact of the Mississippi Aquarium

Contractors have been hard at work creating the Mississippi Aquarium in downtown Gulfport. The aquarium will not only bring hundreds of aquatic wonders like alligators, otters, and dolphins to the Coast, but it will also bring economic growth. President and…

Mardi Gras Museum Update

The Mardi Gras Museum in Biloxi has plans to let the good times roll at a new location soon. The City of Biloxi will enter into a lease agreement for a new, unnamed restaurant to operate at the Magnolia Hotel.…

Movie theater opening this November at Edgewater Mall

Something you’ll see at the Edgewater Mall is ongoing construction of the new movie theater. The opening date is still set to be in November before Thanksgiving. The name of the theater is Premier Cinemas and it will have eight…

Hurricane Katrina Memorial Blood Drive

The 13th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina devastating South Mississippi is just days away. Since 2005 the American Red Cross has hosted the Hurricane Katrina Memorial Blood Drive. This Tuesday and Wednesday, August 28th and 29th, you can head over to…

Back the Blue Day

People across the Coast are taking today to show appreciation for men and women in uniform. Today is Back the Blue Day which is a day citizens and students thank law enforcement personnel for all they do for the school…

Fallen Heroes 5K

Bright and early this morning dozens of chief petty officers from the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport came together to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. They took part in the Fallen Heroes 5K to remember 125…

$6.98 million grant awarded to Harrison County schools

U.S. senators Roger Wicker, Cindy Hyde-Smith, and Representative Steven Palazzo, announced the award of $6.98 million to the Harrison County School District to complete a roof hardening project at eight schools impacted by Hurricane Katrina. The grant is an extension…

Embezzlement of an automobile

Thirty-eight year-old Lauren Hays of Pascagoula is behind bars facing an embezzlement charge. Hays was reportedly renting a car from Enterprise through a second party. News 25 was told she refused to return the vehicle for more than a month.…

Jurassic Quest at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum

Jurassic Quest is a spectacular dinosaur event that took families from all over the Gulf Coast back to Jurassic times this weekend. Over 80 life-size animatronic dinosaurs filled the Coast Coliseum Friday through Sunday. There were also plenty of activities…

Kai’s Give Back Gala

Funky Town took on a new meaning at the second annual Kai’s Give Back Gala on Saturday. Kids from all over the Coast were invited to boogie and disco at the 70’s themed party. All they had to do was…

2018 annual Freedom Fund Gala

The Gulfport branch of the NAACP held their annual Freedom Fund Gala Sunday evening at the Beau Rivage while celebrating black excellence. Gulfport’s NAACP invited families of all who have died in the line of freedom in light of this…

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

Saturday night, the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship returned with only its second card at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum. A lot of locals came out to witness these fights. The first fight began at 7 p.m. with each fight holding…

Wanted in connection with burglary in Biloxi

Biloxi police need help identifying a man wanted for questioning in reference to a burglary that happened Tuesday. Police say the suspect entered several vehicles and a business near the 2400 block of Pass Road, stealing several items of value.…

Biloxi Shuckers back to school pep rally

School started just two weeks ago for Harrison Central Elementary School in Gulfport and some familiar faces from the Biloxi Shuckers held a pep rally this morning to get the students excited to be back. Schooner and his Biloxi Shuckers…

Fire at Grande View Apartments

A fire broke out at a Grande View apartment today in Biloxi causing damage. The call came in at 11:16 a.m. and Biloxi Fire Department was on the scene with multiple units shortly after. The fire started and was confined…

Treasure Bay Sports book opened today

The Treasure Bay Sports Book opened this morning. Located on the first floor next to The Den, the new sports book features high-definition TVs and state-of-the-art odds display boards. After placing a bet, guests can order from The Den while…

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

This Saturday at 7 p.m., the Mississippi Coast Coliseum will take part in bringing in a new era for the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. A press conference was held at Harrah’s Gulf Coast to promote the fight card. The card…

First Responders Annual Appreciation

Tonight, Keesler Federal Credit Union held its fourth annual First Responder Appreciation Dinner, but this time it was bigger than ever. For the first time, the event was hosted for first responders in all three coastal counties. More than one…

Hula hoop fun at River Oaks Elementary

You may have seen the viral video of the kids playing the ‘hula hoop: rock, paper, scissors’ game all over social media. Well, now students at River Oaks Elementary in Gulfport are getting to play it for themselves. They have…

Crime Stoppers increases monetary rewards

The Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers needs your help and they are now offering an even bigger monetary reward for anyone who helps solve a crime. Crime Stoppers encourages community members to assist local law enforcement in the fight against crime.…

New safety measures for Ocean Springs schools

Ocean Springs is ramping up safety and security in new and innovative ways throughout the school system. Superintendent Dr. Bonita Coleman spoke with the Ocean Springs Lions Club today about all of the new safety measures they are taking this…

Man wanted for shoplifting in Biloxi

The Biloxi Police Department needs help identifying a subject involved in shoplifting at Game Stop. A black male took a Nintendo 3DS XL, valued at $200, without paying for the item and then left the store. The suspect arrived in…