Harrison County

What you need to know about the Biloxi air show

Those are U.S. Navy Blue Angels you hear screeching over the skies of Biloxi this afternoon, as members of the precision flying team begin the first of two days of rehearsals before the Blues Over Biloxi air show Saturday and…

New housing option for USM Gulf Park students

Starting this fall, University of South Mississippi Gulf Park students will have the option to live in a dorm-like setting right behind their university campus. Friendship Oak Village Property Operations Manager Jan Gaston said, “This is a privately owned student…

Flooding leaves Woolmarket residents frustrated

With the heavy rains we’ve been experiencing some Woolmarket residents received flooding on the neighborhood streets that they say they normally do not see and are now frustrated with the draining, the construction that’s been done to the ditches, and…

Motorcyclist falls off bridge in accident in Biloxi

One person is in the hospital following a motorcycle accident on I-110 in Biloxi. According to Biloxi police, around 8:30 tonight, a motorcyclist was heading south on I-110 and took an exit heading west onto Highway 90 when they hit…

Biloxi Seafood Festival poster unveiled

The poster for the 37th annual Biloxi Seafood Festival was unveiled this morning. Local artist Matt Stebly took home the prize and his painting will now represent the Seafood Festival once again. Stebly has taken home the top spot many…

Red Cross hurricane response drill

The Mississippi American Red Cross always wants to do what they can to help the community and being prepared for when a hurricane hits can be that help. Staff and volunteers started the hurricane response simulation this afternoon at the…

Storm damage in Gulfport

The severe weather over the past few days has taken its toll on locals at the Southern Oaks trailer park in Gulfport. The recent thunderstorms didn’t just cause high flooding in areas, but roofs are also damaged due to the…

HSSM repairing roof after storms

After heavy rains hit Harrison County over the last few days, the Humane Society of South Mississippi is now in the process of repairing several parts of their roof which collapsed yesterday. No pets were injured, but parts of the…

Jewelry theft at Treasures Kiosk in Edgewater Mall

On June 15, 2018, the Biloxi Police Department conducted an investigation into the theft of jewelry from the Treasures Kiosk located inside Edgewater Mall in which two unknown suspects stole approximately $6,000.00 worth of gold charms/ pendants from the business.…

Aggravated assault arrest

On July 18, 2018, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 55-year-old Bernard Matheny homeless in Biloxi on a warrant for aggravated assault. The warrant was issued by Justice Court Judge Bruce Strong as the result of an investigation into an assault…

Lighthouse Pier now officially open

Lighthouse Pier in Biloxi has officially reopened to the public. The pier has been closed since October after Hurricane Nate’s wind and waves destroyed the low-lying end of it and much of the planking and hand rails. The city had…

Summer camp jamboree

Summer camps on the Coast combined for a day full of activities at Jones Park. Kids were excited to jump in bounce houses, cool off in the splash pad, and meet slithering new friends. There was also time for ultimate…

Traffic plan for Blues over Biloxi

This weekend, tens of thousands of spectators are expected to head to Biloxi as the Blue Angels fly over the beach. Biloxi police are already gearing up for the added traffic that will no doubt come along with the popular…

Biloxi infrastructure project update

We’re now half way through the year and the East Biloxi infrastructure project is in its last six months before the December deadline. This afternoon, the Biloxi City Council approved adding 11 extra days to the contract for weather delays.…

Man arrested for human trafficking

A Gulfport man has been arrested for human trafficking. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, 30-year-old Maxwell Phillips is being held on a felony charge of human trafficking after law enforcement conducted a search warrant in the Town Suites room 313…

A breach in the roof causes serve flooding at Humane Society

This afternoon, a breach in the roof of the Humane Society of South Mississippi in Gulfport caused severe flooding inside the building. At about 1 p.m., the staff at the Humane Society was first alerted of flooding inside a bathroom.…

Cinema by the Shore Friday in Jones Park

You and your family may want to surf on over to Jones Park this Friday for the second to last Cinema by the Shore. The City of Gulfport will host another free movie night under the stars starting at 6:30…

No boating zone for Blues over Biloxi

Blues over Biloxi is almost here and if you plan on taking in the show from your boat this weekend, the Department of Marine Resources has a few rules you’ll need to follow. There will be a no boat zone.…

Blues over Biloxi

Saturday and Sunday, the Blue Angels will soar over Biloxi Beach. The Blues over Biloxi air show will be centered off the beachfront near the Great Lawn between Harrah’s and Margaritaville. The event is expected to draw tens of thousands…

VFW Post 4526 honors our veterans

They’ve served our country overseas and are now on a mission back here at home. News 25’s Toni Miles introduces us to the new commander of VFW Post 4526 in Gulfport as he shares his vision for its members and…

Man wanted for commercial burglary

Biloxi police are asking for help finding a man who reportedly burglarized the Classy Chassis Carwash on Pass Road. The incident happened in June. Surveillance footage of the incident shows a white male suspect driving a maroon Ford SUV. Anyone…

Four years since the death of Janaya Thompson

It’s been exactly four years since Janaya Thompson of Gulfport went missing and her body was found the next day. News 25’s Lindsey Goodwin went to the location today to find out how the residents of the community are still…