Harrison County

Cedar Popp’s Fire Station groundbreaking

After 18 years of planning, the Cedar Popp’s Fire Station in north Biloxi is becoming a reality. City leaders and members of the Biloxi Fire Department broke ground today on the one year, $4.2 million project which will serve as…

Blue Angels team members ready for show

It’s the final countdown to the Blue Angels Air Show and for the second day in a row you can hear the screech of this U.S. Navy precision flying team overhead along the Biloxi beachfront as they do test runs…

New pharmacy students receive orientation

Today, the very first incoming class to the new school of pharmacy at William Carey University’s Tradition campus got a taste of what they can expect from the upcoming semester. University President Dr. Tommy King and Dean of the school…

F-16 Viper Demo Team arrives in Gulfport

The Blue Angels aren’t the only ones flying high this weekend. The F-16 Viper Demo Team from Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina has officially checked into Gulfport and are getting ready for the show. Loud noise and fast…

AMR plans for hot weekend

There is a heat advisory this weekend and the heat index is expected to reach dangerous levels. AMR is partnering with other local first responders to make sure everyone is staying safe. AMR plans on having ten plus total assets…

Blue Angels arrive on the Coast

For the next few days you will be hearing the loud thunder that is the Blue Angels. This morning, the world famous pilots arrived in Gulfport. Speeds at 1,400 miles per hour, flips and turns like you’ve never seen before,…

Annual ‘Halfway to Geaux’ celebration

This evening, runners are slipping on their running shoes in celebration of the halfway point to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon. News 25’s Veronica Bayona brings us more on the Halfway to Geaux event.

Blue Angels practicing over Biloxi

Anyone traveling along Biloxi Bay or the beach front in Biloxi around midday may have caught a sneak peek of the Blue Angels. The pilots took to the skies of South Biloxi around noon today for a practice run. This…

Motorcyclist falls off bridge in accident in Biloxi

Biloxi police have confirmed that the man involved in a motorcycle accident last night on I-110 died as a result of his injuries. According to Biloxi police, around 8:30 last night, a motorcyclist was heading south on I-110 and took…

The Blue Angels countdown continues

The Blue Angels pilots have made it to the Coast. They touched down earlier today at the Biloxi-Gulfport International Airport and they’re getting ready to take to the skies for Blues over Biloxi. The city is expecting crowds up to…

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…