Harrison County

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…

Inaugural Coastfest

Tomorrow, the first ever Coastfest will take place at Beauvoir in Biloxi. Coastfest is a family-friendly event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be going on underneath the oak trees with the Gulf Coast breeze in Beauvoir’s lawn.…

TNT Ranch and Recovery Fundraiser

Recovery can mean a whirlwind of things, but for the people at TNT Ranch and Recovery it means one thing: hope. Just two and a half years ago, Jim Parker was in a very dark place due to alcoholism. He…

Arrested for auto burglary

Biloxi police arrested 32-year-old Devin Gary for breaking into a vehicle. This incident happened Tuesday night in the 200 block of Beach Boulevard. Evidence obtained during the investigation linked Gary to this incident. He was transported to the Harrison County…

Popps Ferry Causeway Park update

Coast residents have been waiting for the Popps Ferry Causeway Park to open for the last 30 years. After the ribbon cutting has been pushed back two different times, eager park-goers are still waiting. Public Affairs Officer for the City…

Charged with felony eluding in Biloxi

Shortly after 11 last night, a Gulfport man led police on a high speed chase through residential neighborhoods. Police say 44-year-old Elwyn Smith led officers on a chase that ended at the dead end of Rustwood Drive after he drove…

Missing person: Sidney Frazier

Gulfport authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing person. Forty-eight year-old Sidney Frazier was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, jeans, and black shoes. Police say Frazier is mentally handicapped and may have gotten upset during…

Saucier house fire victim dies

Today, the Harrison County Fire Chief confirmed the death of a woman involved in an early Tuesday morning house fire in Saucier. “I kept hearing a popping noise in the attic. It woke me up and I started scrambling to…

Firework trash cleanup in Harrison County

Now that the July Fourth festivities are over, it’s clean up time across South Mississippi beaches. This morning, dozens of residents joined together to make that happen. The fun of shooting fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July may be…

Annual fishing rodeo is in deep water

A 71-year-old tradition for the Mississippi Gulf Coast could be coming to an end soon after 2018 turned out to be a rough year for the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. This year, event organizers were depending on seeing a…

Last day of the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo

After six long days of fishing and fun, the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo will finally be wrapping up tonight in Gulfport. Arts and crafts, carnival rides, live entertainment, and lots of excitement have filled Jones Park over the past…

CrossFit athletes honoring fallen heroes

Fireworks, hot dogs, backyard games, with all the hustle and bustle involved on the Fourth of July, it can be easy to forget the true reason why we celebrate the holiday. Home of the free because of the brave: that’s…

Celebrating July 4th on the beach

Locals and tourists were grillin’ and chillin’ on the beach today to celebrate Independence Day. Visitors from as far as San Antonio, Texas stopped by the beach in Biloxi to spend time with family. People were having a great time…

Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo fireworks at 9 p.m.

It’s the final day of the Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo in Gulfport. As with each year during the annual event, they plan to go out with a bang. Fishing Rodeo President Richie Valdez says the past five days of stormy…

Overnight shooting in Gulfport

Just after midnight officers responded to the 1200 block of Prudie Circle where they found an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers also located marijuana at the scene which they believe could have played a role in the…