Harrison County

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…

Vehicle theft arrest in Biloxi

Biloxi police arrested an Alabama man for reportedly stealing two cars out of a casino parking lot. Twenty-eight year-old Winston Thach of Irvington was taken into custody on two warrants issued for felony taking away a motor vehicle. The warrants…

Man wanted for counterfeit

Biloxi police need help identifying a white male who allegedly attempted to pass a counterfeit $100 at the Walmart on CT Switzer Road. The suspect is described as wearing a white ball cap, white shirt, and khaki shorts and appears…

Farm to Fork event in Gulfport

If you are tired of eating greasy food every day and maybe looking to change your ways, United Healthcare might have the perfect option. Tomorrow from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harrison County Good Deeds Community Center in…

Accident on Highway 49 in Gulfport halts traffic

An accident in Gulfport this morning stopped traffic on Highway 49 southbound near Community Road. Chief Deputy Chris Loposser with the Gulfport Police Department says oil was spilled on the road as a result of the accident that happened shortly…

Popps Lamey Convenience Store robbery

Four suspects are in custody after an early morning robbery turned shooting at a D’Iberville convenience store. Police officials tell News 25 four suspects tried to rob the Popps Lamey Convenience Store around 6 a.m.  When the suspects fled the…

MGM resorts going straw-less

MGM Resorts International announced that single use plastic straws will only be served upon request at company operated restaurants in the U.S. That means the Beau Rivage and Gold Strike in Mississippi are going straw-less. As one of the world’s…

Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art celebrates a legend

He was the self-proclaimed ‘Mad Potter’ of Biloxi, but there were many layers to the life of George Ohr. Just one reason why the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi is offering free admission this week to celebrate a major…

Police need help finding missing person

Biloxi police need help locating a missing person. Fifty-one year-old Ralph Morgan was last seen on the Fourth of July at about 10:30 a.m. in the one hundred block of Kenmore Avenue near Edgewater Mall. Police say he may have…

Man wanted in connection with Gulfport shooting

Gulfport Police Department needs help locating a man wanted in relation to an active shooting investigation. Forty-four year-old Ricky McDonald is believed to be connected to a shooting that took place Sunday evening on the 600 block of 3rd Street…

Mississippi superintendents on school safety

The Mississippi Association of School Superintendents is hosting their annual summer convention at the Beau Rivage this week and their focus is school safety. It is summertime and kids are out of school and having fun while superintendents are planning…

Inaugural Coastfest took place this weekend

The inaugural Coastfest kicked off Saturday at the historical Beauvoir. The sun was shining, but the large oak trees and the beach breeze were keeping all of the Coastfest attendees cool. The main thing you would see while walking the…

Stolen car found burning in Harrison County

The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department and the Harrison County Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating a car fire that happened in a wooded area on Huston Ladner Road near Twin Lakes. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan says the car was…