Forty-nine year-old Edrick Johnson of Gulfport was sentenced to 13 years in prison for the unlawful touching of a child. The victim, who was five-years-old at the time of the crime, said Johnson had molested her when she was staying…
A man led authorities on a chase this afternoon after stealing a pickup truck in Gulfport and hitting another vehicle on Highway 49 then driving from the scene into Harrison County. Gulfport police and Harrison County deputies were able to…
While construction is underway for both the Watermark and the Hilton Inn, $23 million dollars’ worth of construction will add businesses, hotels, and restaurants to the City of Biloxi. Two hundred and eighty-four building permits were issued to start a…
With the general elections quickly approaching, the Harrison County Republican Women are making sure the community is informed before casting their votes. Tonight, the group held a political forum introducing one of the candidates running for U.S. Senate in the…
The Gulfport Marina will be seeing more traffic as a new elevated structure is in the works. The new building is still in the planning phase, but Gulfport City Council gave the go-ahead on the project this afternoon. The elevated…
While most high school students spend their free time playing on their computers, Harrison Central High School senior Blake Martin is building it. It all started in sixth grade when his uncle taught him about the parts of a computer.…
Climb CDC has a new CEO, John Whitfield, and the mission continues as the group recruits local youth to enroll in their life changing programs. Climb CDC Workforce Training Institute Counselor Shuida Haynes said, “There are some burdens they’re dealing…
Biloxi police are asking for help finding a man wanted for credit card fraud. The person used a fraudulent credit card to obtain approximately $300 from an ATM machine. The vehicle is believed to be a gold or tan Volkswagen…
With the general elections quickly approaching, the Harrison County Republican Women are making sure the community is informed before casting their votes. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is at the MGCCC Hospitality and Resort Management Center where the Harrison County Republican…
On August 21, 2018 at 3:07 a.m., two black males entered the Waffle House located at 2233 East Past Road wearing masks. The males displayed firearms and demanded money. They took an undisclosed amount of cash from the business and…
A rare morning game at MGM Park today provided the perfect opportunity for some local students to take a break from all the back to school commotion. The Biloxi Shuckers hosted Education Day. Several educational exhibits were set up around…
Long Beach police need help identifying a suspect involved in multiple instances of credit card fraud happening between May 28th and July 17th. If you can help identify this man call Long Beach police at 228-865-1981 or call Crime Stoppers.
A local D’Iberville High School student lost her life four years ago. Her mother and a family friend chose to remember her by giving back to the community. Hollie Gonsoulin was a young girl who touched many lives throughout her…
This morning, the former police chief of the Biloxi School District, Paul Cannette, pled guilty to embezzlement. He was accused by prosecutors for embezzling more than $169,000 from the Mississippi Association of School Resource Officers. Cannette was sentenced to ten…
This morning, Long Beach city officials cut the ribbon on the Pineville Road sidewalk project. This project was funded by MDOT Federal Highway Administration and Gulf Regional Planning Commission and made improvements along Pineville Road beginning at the intersection of…
The City of Gulfport has plans to expand the designated ‘leisure district’ eastward along Highway 90. The agenda for tomorrow’s city council meeting will consider amending the current ordinance to include the area along Highway 90 from Courthouse to Cowan…
Two more South Mississippi casinos are now all in when it comes to sports betting. Harrah’s Gulf Coast and the Palace Casino in Biloxi are now offering sports betting. Known for his legendary moves on the gridiron, former Saints running…
Man’s best friend needs your help. Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty is hosting a BBQ fundraiser to raise money for the Harrison County K-9 Unit. If it’s not crime these K-9s are sniffing out, it’s definitely the smell of bbq. Coldwell…
The wet weather today caused slick conditions for drivers resulting in several accidents in South Mississippi. Around 10:45 this morning, a multi-vehicle accident happened on Interstate 10 eastbound near mile marker 38, close to the Cowan-Lorraine Road exit in Gulfport.…
The Inaugural Anchor Games put on by CrossFit 228 pushed athletes to their limits and made for a great time for spectators and athletes alike. Dripping sweat and pure exhaustion didn’t stop any of the Anchor Game competitors from fighting…
A new boutique and soap shop just opened its doors in Long Beach on Saturday, but this isn’t just any shop, it is operated by three sisters all under the age of 14. Mississippi Queen Soap Company and Boutique held…
The casino industry has greatly shaped the Mississippi Gulf Coast and with sports betting on the rise, the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce chose to have the executive director of the Mississippi Gaming Commission speak at their legislative luncheon. Allen Godfrey…
Crusaders for Veterans is a local organization that’s on a mission to raise $75,000 to purchase land for their veterans transitional village. Those plans include a community center for educational courses, PTSD counseling, and group meetings as well as a…
Today the Salvation Army celebrated a milestone in the life of their family store. The family store located in Gulfport has had its doors open for business for a year now and so the Salvation Army family celebrated the one…