Harrison County

Harrison County 4H Club Horse Show

There was no horsing around at the district 4H Horse Show this afternoon, the 4H Club’s big end-of-the-year event. Some young people spend the start of summer behind a computer screen and others, well, they saddle up, rope ‘em up…

Gulfport road closed due to sewer cave-in

The east and west bound lanes on Edwards Drive between South Kerns Drive and Janell Drive will be closed to thru traffic in order to repair a sewer cave-in. The road closure has been scheduled from June 13, 2018, until…

Gulfport man sentenced for shooting at a Bay St. Louis Bar

District Attorney Joel Smith announced today that 24-year old Trey Hugh Tillery of Gulfport, MS was sentenced this week for two counts of Aggravated Assault before Circuit Judge Christopher Schmidt at the Hancock County Courthouse. Tillery previously entered his plea…

Multipurpose Harbor Market coming to Long Beach

You may have seen a big red sign on East Beach Boulevard in Long Beach that says a harbor market is soon coming to town. A big banner hanging on the facility that was previously Brackish on the Long Beach…

Service for AJ Holloway planned for Friday

Visitation for former Biloxi Mayor AJ Holloway is set for this Friday morning in Biloxi from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Nativity BVM Cathedral with a mass of Christian Burial at noon. Entombment will be at Southern Memorial Park. Holloway…

32nd annual Summer Fair

It’s summertime which means it is time for the 32nd annual Summer Fair at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center in Biloxi. This is a family friendly and affordable event with rides, live music, and different types of contests.…

Gulfport Harbor Farmers Market

Every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Gulfport Harbor Farmers Market allows locals to come in and shop for produce only products. Fourteen vendors showed up with jam, natural grass-fed beef, fruit, and much more. The produce-only market…

Democratic hopeful addresses voters in Biloxi

This morning in Biloxi, a Congressional hopeful addressed constituents to begin his campaign for November’s general election. Twenty-six year-old Moss Point native Jeramey Anderson is up for election as a state representative for the 4th District of Mississippi, a seat…

Arkansas Air National Guard makes emergency landing in Gulfport

Air National Guard officials are investigating why a crew had to make an emergency landing at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport this morning. It happened just before 10 a.m. Air National Guard officials tell News 25 a crew with the Arkansas…

Gulfport shooting suspect charged with attempted murder

Gulfport police have arrested a man in connection with the shooting that sent one woman to the hospital yesterday evening. Thirty-seven year-old Johnny Carter is charged with one count of attempted murder. Police say Carter and the 54-year-old victim were…

Car flips on Highway 90, injures three passengers

All lanes of Highway 90 have reopened since closing earlier in the afternoon after a vehicle reportedly flipped on Highway 90 in Biloxi just outside of the Treasure Bay Casino. Three people were transported to an area hospital after the…

Gulfport man pleads guilty to aggravated assault

A Gulfport man pled guilty to aggravated assault and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. Twenty-nine year-old Rico Brown was found guilty for a 2015 shooting that happened at Memorial Hospital. Gulfport police arrived on scene and located…

South Mississippians cast their votes in the primary election

Since 7 o’clock this morning, South Mississippians have been stopping by their precincts to cast their ballots. Armed with signs, Gulfport resident Roger Brokaw took his message to the street, campaigning for the candidates of his choice in Tuesday’s primary…

Former Biloxi Mayor AJ Holloway dies at 79

Former Biloxi Mayor AJ Holloway died this morning at the age of 79. Holloway was elected mayor five times, serving from 1993 until 2015 when he stepped down from the office due to complications with his health. Growing up in…

Congressional primary voter turnout

Since 7 a.m. South Mississippians have been making their way to the polls to cast their ballot for the 2018 Congressional Primary. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is at the Donal Snyder Community Center in Biloxi with more.

Battle of Midway Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base

In June of 1942, the U.S. Navy overpowered the Japanese in the Battle of Midway, a battle which still has an impact 76 years later. Tuesday morning on Keesler Air Force Base, the Center for Naval Aviation Training Unit held…

Harrison County ‘Reach a Voter’ tool

If you’re a Harrison County resident, a text message is all it will take to stay informed during tomorrow’s primary elections. Last month, the Harrison County Circuit Clerk’s Office announced a new mobile program that will send important information and…

Kids Fire Academy Camp

Dozens of kids are having the chance to learn life-saving skills from some of Biloxi’s finest. Today kicked off day one of the week-long Biloxi Fire Kids Academy Camp.  Kids learn to do things like CPR and they get a…

Bait and tackle shop reopens in Gulfport

Good news for fishermen in Gulfport! They will no longer have to travel to get their fishing bait. Gulfport Marina Bait and Tackle has reopened with a new tenant. The shop is open seven days a week and opens at…

22nd annual Billfish Classic

Big boats, big money, and big fish, it’s time for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic once again. The best fishing teams in the world are in Biloxi this week, gearing up to compete for the top spot. Any angler…

Free summer meals program kicks off

School is out for the summer, but they’re still serving up tasty and nutritious meals in the Harrison County School District. Today kicked off the first day of the Harrison County School District’s free summer meals program. Monday marked the…