Harrison County

[Disturbing images] Dolphin death under investigation

A dead dolphin found washed up on Deer Island last Tuesday is being investigated. According to Moby Solangi with the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, the dolphin was severely decomposed when found last week. Following a necropsy, they found the…

Back to School giveaway at Big Play

The ‘A Call to Action’ nonprofit organization partnered with Big Play Entertainment to make going back to school a little easier on families at the fourth annual Back to School giveaway. The nonprofit organization teamed up with Big Play with…

2018 ‘Guns & Hoses’ Pickleball tournament

Calling all first responders past and present: who’s up for a quick game of pickleball? Registration is officially open for the 2018 ‘Guns and Hoses’ pickleball tournament which will feature the police, firemen, and EMT paramedics of the Gulf Coast…

Backpack Blessings bake sale

The Harrison County Circuit Courthouse turned into a bakery this morning. Volunteers dropped off dozens of sweet treats to take part in the Harrison County Circuit Court’s annual fundraiser. The funds raised during the donation-only bake sale will go towards…

New club at Long Beach High takes stand against bullying

Long Beach High School is starting the new school year by saying no to bullying. In order to spread that message, they have started ‘Students against Violence for Everyone” also known as the SAVE Club. “In high school there are…

Black Entrepreneur Expo

It takes a village is the motto for the second annual Black Entrepreneur Expo in Gulfport. At the Paralyzed Veterans of America Building tomorrow, a pop up shop will serve as a platform for black owned businesses to promote their…

S.T.O.P Program at the American Martial Art Academy

Kids on the Gulf Coast returned to school this week. This means some students could become victims of bullying. Thanks to the American Martial Art Academy in D’Iberville, children can practice self-defense. School can be tough for students who lack…

Arrested for vehicle theft in Biloxi

Biloxi police arrested two people for stealing a car out of a parking garage on Bayview Avenue earlier this month. Thirty-year-old Levi Nelson of Moss Point and David Hall Jr. of Grand Bay, Alabama were arrested on warrants for taking…

Long Beach community comes together to help theft victim

A stolen swing prompted a new Long Beach resident to reach out to her community in frustration. Now, she says the events that followed her post have restored her faith in humanity. A swing with sentimental value was stolen off…

Barbecue fundraiser for local family in need

A local family is in need of help after discovering their newborn baby had a congenital heart defect requiring urgent surgery. Cooper Brooks was born after much effort on June 19th. He needed a little extra love in the NICU…

Wanted for shoplifting from Walmart

Biloxi police need help identifying a man accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from the Walmart on CT Switzer Drive. Police say this man pushed a shopping cart out of the store containing unpurchased clothing and electronics.…

Shooting victim identified as Gulfport man

Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove has identified the victim of Tuesday’s fatal shooting in Gulfport as 38-year-old Michael Lossett. Twenty-three year-old Sandra Goff was arrested and charged with first degree murder. The shooting happened in the 13,000 block of River…

Long Beach Harbor Market update

If you’re looking forward to Cruisin’ the Coast, there will now be a new spot to hit up while cruising through Long Beach. Today, News 25 spoke to Quentin Denny, the general manager of the Long Beach Harbor Market, who…

Long Beach community pep rally

Bearcat pride was running high this evening at the Long Beach community pep rally. The event held at the Long Beach Town Green was the first of its kind and was organized in order to get the community ready for…

Piano from 1874 donated to Beauvoir

Descendants of Civil War Field Officer William Henry Haywood Tison are donating his post-Civil War 1874 Square Grand piano which will be on permanent display at Beauvoir. Often referred to as the ‘Poor man’s Steinway,’ this stieff square grand piano…

Fill the Bus school supply drive

The United Way of South Mississippi and the Junior Auxilary of Gulfport partnered once again for their annual Fill the Bus campaign. Today, they delivered thousands of school supplies to students in the area. Last month, Walmart supercenters throughout the…

Gulfport schools start new school year on a good note

All students are officially back to school in South Mississippi as Gulfport students headed back for their first day this morning. The smell of art supplies and the sound of music filled the halls of Pass Road Elementary School as…

Community pep rally in Long Beach

The residents of Ocean Springs aren’t the only ones enjoying some pep rally fun this evening. The City of Long Beach will also be hosting a community pep rally to ring in the new school year. News 25’s Veronica Bayona…

Multiple arrests made in burglary

Around 10:30 last night, Biloxi police responded to Beauvoir Manor apartments located off of Stennis Drive in reference to a burglary in progress. The victim told police that 20-year-old Jeniqua Carr, 18-year-old Johnnia Carr, and a juvenile kicked open the…

Wanted for auto burglary

Biloxi police are asking for help identifying a woman who entered a parked vehicle at a Coast casino, taking several  items. The suspect is a white female. She was wearing a pink or peach colored shirt and ball cap.

SAUCIER ELEMENTARY WELCOMED BACK WITH NEW CAFETERIA

Students at Saucier Elementary headed back to school and were surprised with a change in the cafeteria. You might remember News 25 brought you a story in may about 4th grade math teacher Ashley Jensen painting the cafeteria to make…

GULFPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT UPDATE

Last year was a big year for the Gulfport school district. They officially opened the renovated high school which allowed them to add dozens of new courses for students. This year is no different... Gulfport High School will get underway…

GULFPORT 6TH AND 9TH GRADERS WELCOMED BACK TO SCHOOL A DAY EARLY

Starting a new school year can be scary and overwhelming. Especially for those students making the jump to middle school and high school.. Which is why the Gulfport school district decided to welcome back upcoming ninth graders and sixth graders…