Harrison County

Sensory Sundays at Lynn Meadows

The Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is making their facility more accommodating to autistic children. Once a month, Lynn Meadows opens their doors early for Sensory Sundays, a program for those with autism. From 10 to 12 they turn off the…

Freedom Ball

Veterans are held close by many people on the Gulf Coast and this shows especially well within the Crusaders for Veterans. On Saturday, they held their third annual Freedom Ball, a black tie event that honors those who have fallen,…

Assaulted while on the job

Caught on camera: an office manager at a car dealership in Gulfport was the victim of assault. On Tuesday, a woman who was upset about having her vehicle repossessed walked into Select One Auto Sales in Gulfport, demanding to have…

Biloxi man arrested for felony touching of a child

A man is in custody today on charges of sexual assault of a child. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 40-year-old Arlan Morris of Biloxi. He’s facing two counts of touching of a child for lustful purpose…

Man in custody for firing gun inside Gulfport business

A former employee of Warren Pavement in Gulfport has turned himself into police after firing shots in a workplace shooting Friday morning. Fifty-five year-old Johnnie Lee Fulton was accused of firing a gun inside Warren Pavement. No one was injured…

New cookie inspired beer released Chandeleur Island Brewing Company

Chandeleur Island Brewing Company in Gulfport is merging two guilty pleasures: cookies and beer. Today, the brewing company released an oatmeal raisin cookie brown ale made with caramel malt, cinnamon, raisins, and oats. Chandeleur has been averaging one beer release…

New thrift store in Long Beach aims to bring aid

This morning in Long Beach, city leaders and community members came together to welcome a new business that aims to help those in need. The God’s Will Thrift Store is the newest outreach by Fatherless and Widows, a nonprofit that’s…

College Park neighborhood discusses crime

Crime prevention starts with awareness and that’s exactly what was on tonight’s agenda for College Park residents. Tonight Gulfport’s Ward Two Councilman Ron Roland hosted a community meeting alongside Gulfport police, allowing locals to speak out about their concerns. Petty…

Celebrating Biloxi’s Mad Potter’s 161st birthday

More than 90 years after George Ohr’s death he is still being honored in the City of Biloxi. Today, the Ohr O’Keefe Museum is celebrating what would have been the Mad Potter of Biloxi’s 161st birthday by providing free admission…

Plans for 34th Street green space

Back in November, the City of Gulfport cut the ribbon on the brand new dog park located on 34th Street right next to the community garden. Gus Wesson, director of leisure services in Gulfport, tells News 25 since they have…

College Park neighborhood crime on the rise

More than 30 crimes have been reported in the College Park area. Rising statistics have the Gulfport community on edge. Concerned citizens have been given the opportunity to speak out. News 25’s Veronica Bayona has more.

Gulfport Connect App

The City of Gulfport is rolling out a brand new app. The app is called Gulfport Connect and can be found on iTunes and Google Play and can be used on any smart phone. The city recently launched it after…

New handicapped access path coming to Long Beach

The City of Long Beach just announced it will be the first city on the Mississippi Gulf Coast to offer a handicapped access path on one of its beaches. The Long Beach Wheel Way will be installed between the Jim…

Farm to Fork program

Healthy and nutritious food isn’t always easy to access in some areas. That’s one reason why the United Healthcare Community Program of Mississippi has partnered with Alcorn State University for the seventh year of their Farm to Fork program. The…

Third Street shooting investigation

Gulfport police are looking for a second suspect believed to be connected with a shooting that happened on Third Street Sunday night. Thirty-six year-old Jermaine Posey of Biloxi is wanted for questioning. Currently, this is an outstanding aggravated assault warrant…

Wanted for questioning in money scam

Biloxi police are searching for a man wanted for questioning in connection with a quick change money scam. The incident happened on May 5th at about 11 a.m. in the 800 block of Howard Avenue. Police say the man was…

Biloxi man charged with credit card fraud

A Biloxi man was arrested for allegedly purchasing more than $5,000 worth of merchandise with a stolen credit card. Police say 30-year-old Charles Challenor committed the fraud at the Belk Department Store located in Edgewater Mall back in May. Challenor…

Treasure Bay Casino expansion

There are big changes in the works for Treasure Bay Casino in Biloxi. News 25’s Caroline Eaker was on hand as casino officials laid out the plans for the casino’s future. Treasure Bay Casino has not changed much since 2007,…

Treasure Bay Casino making improvements

Treasure Bay Casino in Biloxi will be expanding their facility with some additional improvements that will be added in three phases. The Biloxi Development Review Committee will take a look at the facility tomorrow and go over the construction project.…

Camp Deaf kicks off

The de l’Epee Deaf Center in Gulfport is hosting their annual five day camp ‘Camp Deaf’ this week. It’s a place where children whose first language is American Sign Language can come to interact with other like children through field…

Gulfport Fire Department has highest fire rating in Mississippi

Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes, along with Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt, gathered today on the steps of City Hall in Gulfport to make a community announcement. The Gulfport Fire Department is being recognized as part of the top two percent…