Harrison County

Fee waived for pet adoptions at HSSM

If you are looking for a new best friend just in time for the Fourth of July weekend, look no further than the Humane Society of South Mississippi. From June 26th to July 3rd, the Humane Society is teaming up…

Scrapin’ the Coast

They’re cranking it up for the 16th annual Scrapin’ the Coast as low riders and other custom made vehicles make their way and park here in South Mississippi. Car enthusiasts from down the road to out of state are rolling…

Beauvoir selects new executive director

Beauvoir announced today a new executive director has been chosen by the board. Stephen McKinney, a graduate of Auburn University, will take over the reigns as the newest executive director. McKinney comes to Beauvoir with more than a decades’ worth…

Splashin’ the Coast 2018

Almost 400 swimmers will be competing at the natatorium in Biloxi this weekend. It’s all part of Splashin’ the Coast, an annual event that’s been going strong for a decade. The swim meet is sponsored by Biloxi Elite Swim Team,…

Scrapin’ the Coast kicks off today

The 16th annual Scrapin’ the Coast event is set to start today at the Coast Coliseum.  It’s not too late to get in on the action. Pre-registration is over online, but you can still register your hot rod at the…

Miami inspired lounge opens at the Hard Rock

A little piece of Miami now resides in Biloxi with the debut of a new Miami inspired bar and lounge. Tonight, a VIP sneak peek opening party was held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Excitement and anticipation filled…

Scrapin’ the Coast starts tomorrow in Biloxi

The 16th annual Scrapin’ the Coast event is set to start tomorrow at the Coast Coliseum, but it’s not too late, you can still get in on the action. Pre-registration is over online, but you can still register your hot…

Free Transit Day

Locals are taking advantage of the free bus and trolley rides today thanks to the Coast Transit Authority. CTA encouraged people to ‘dump the pump’ with a free transit day. Sixty-three year-old James Ball rides the CTA bus on a…

Disability Connection Resource Fair

Veterans, youngsters, and those with disabilities, people from all walks of life picked up some valuable information and contacts at the Community Resource Fair at Edgewater Mall. Loneliness is the greatest disability and if we support the weakest of our…

Island View Casino expansion opens

As of today, doors are officially open on the new beach front casino expansion at Island View in Gulfport. Gulfport’s only casino upped the ante Thursday as Island View owners, Terry Green and Rick Carter, cut the ribbon on the…

Miami inspired lounge opening in Hard Rock

A little piece of Miami is coming to Biloxi with the debut of a new Miami-inspired bar and lounge being unveiled tonight at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. News 25’s Veronica Bayona has more.

Fourth annual Senior Summer Barbecue

Seniors from all over South Mississippi came out to enjoy the beautiful weather today at Jones Park in Gulfport for the 4th annual Senior Summer Barbecue. The seniors worked up an appetite by walking laps around Jones Park for Mississippi…

Fatal train vs. car collision in Gulfport

A Gulfport man has died after the truck he was driving was struck by a train this morning. Just around 8 a.m., 81-year-old Thomas Baker was driving his truck at the railroad crossing on Texas Avenue when he collided with…

Long Beach Police Department hiring

The City of Long Beach is now accepting applications for the position of police recruit. Long Beach Chief of Police Billy Seal announced applications will be accepted until July 16th at 5 p.m. The starting salary ranges from $27,000 to…

Fourth annual Senior Summer Barbecue

The Boyington Health and Rehabilitation Center invites senior citizens in the Harrison County area from the age of 55 and older to enjoy free food and entertainment at the fourth annual Senior Summer Barbecue at Jones Park in Gulfport. Hamburgers,…

IMMS Summer Camp

Since 2010, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies has been offering a summer camp to marine enthusiasts across the United States. It’s summertime on the Coast and that means children are flocking to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in…

Revving up for Scrapin’ the Coast

Start your engines, South Mississippi. It is gonna be a wild ride this weekend at the 16th annual Scrapin’ the Coast event at the Coast Coliseum. Coast Coliseum crews and Biloxi police are paving the way for the low riders…

Long Beach police officers to carry Narcan

The U.S. is experiencing a serious opioid crisis and it’s happening on the Coast as well. The City of Long Beach is finding new ways to fight this epidemic. The Long Beach Police Department held a press conference informing the…

Scrapin’ the Coast traffic plan

Ladies and gentleman, start your engines because it is that time of year again. This Friday, thousands of low riders and loud engines will descend to South Mississippi for the 16th annual Scrapin’ the Coast. The premiere car, truck, and…

Urban Renewal Plan voted on in Gulfport

The Urban Renewal Plan for three areas of Gulfport will go forward after a City Council vote this afternoon. The three areas that are included in the plan are downtown, the Turkey Creek area, and 19th and 20th Street. The…

Second Baptist Church of Houston visits Coast beaches

Five years going strong and this year is no exception, more than one thousand seventh and eighth graders have made the journey to the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the annual Beach Retreat headed up by Second Baptist Church in Houston.…

SWAT situation this afternoon in Gulfport

A tense situation has ended with a man killing himself this afternoon. A call came into the Gulfport Police Department in reference to a report of an armed man displaying mental issues inside of a residence. SWAT and police respond…

Two bodies found inside Woolmarket pharmacy

A man and a woman were found dead inside the Woolmarket Pharmacy on Shriner’s Boulevard. It was business as usual for most of the morning at Woolmarket Pharmacy. That is until police received a call just after 11 a.m. reporting…

2018 Health and Safety Conference

Today kicked off the first day of the Southeast Premier Safety and Health Conference at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi. Safety and health leaders from some of the most prestigious companies in the southeast joined together to educate and collaborate.…