Harrison County

Wanted for shoplifting from Justice

Biloxi police are asking for help identifying two suspects who reportedly stole more than $170 worth of merchandise from Justice today. News 25 is told the two suspects put items in their purses and left the store without paying. One…

Wanted for shoplifting from Dillards

Biloxi police are looking for a woman who reportedly stole nearly $200 worth of merchandise from Dillards. The suspect is pictured with several Polo hoodie type shirts. She then walked out of the store without paying and entered the passenger…

Possession of child pornography

A Gulfport man has been arrested this afternoon and now faces up to 40 years in prison for possession of child pornography. Thirty-two year-old Scotty Peel was arrested after an investigation into his suspicious online activity. Peel was charged with…

Long Beach High School ends JROTC program

Incoming students to Long Beach High School will no longer be able to join the JROTC Program. When school starts in August, Long Beach High School will no longer offer the program after the Harrison County School District and the…

71st annual Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo

In just one month, thousands of fishermen will be dropping their lines in Coast waters hoping to reel in the big one. With more than $72,000 in prizes, there are some important changes you need to know about when it…

Walmart shoplifting

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying two suspects who allegedly shoplifted several items of clothing valued at over $55 at the Walmart on C.T. Switzer Road in Biloxi. The first white female is described as…

Arrested for cultivation of marijuana

Gulfport police arrested 23-year-old Austin Hester for one count of cultivation of marijuana. Officials responded to a disturbance call on Marie Road. Officers observed seven marijuana plants growing in the backyard of the residence and located a room to grow…

Golden Fisherman statue returns to Biloxi

For the first time since it was stolen after Hurricane Katrina, the iconic Golden Fisherman statue will cast his net once again over the Biloxi Bay. This coming Thursday, the Golden Fisherman, which long stood to represent the Coast’s seafood…

Biloxi pedestrian overpass update

Construction has been underway since March 2018 on the new pedestrian overpass located over Highway 90 in between the Beau Rivage and MGM Park. Barricades are in place along Highway 90 as MDOT crews work to build the walkway. Lanes…

Police respond to stabbing in Gulfport

Just before 9:30 this morning Gulfport police responded to AKL Grocery in North Gulfport. Callers reported a stabbing, saying the man fell off his bicycle after he had been stabbed multiple times. Police found the man lying on the ground…

Memorial Day on the beach

Last week, Mississippi Coast residents were preparing sandbags for the forecast 50 to 90 percent chance of rain during Memorial Day Weekend, but instead they were able to enjoy temperatures in the high 80s. The unforeseen sunshine prompted many people…

Biloxi apartment fire leaves one person dead

This morning, Biloxi Fire Department responded to an apartment fire that left one victim dead. Firefighters responded to the Westwick Apartments in Biloxi at about 11:55 a.m. where units found heavy smoke coming from a window in a downstairs apartment.…

Another successful Memorial Day Blowout

It’s a wrap for the 36th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Memorial Day Blowout. More than 700 people packed up and left the Gulfport Dragway today following another successful blowout. The hundreds that came out to enjoy the weekend’s festivities didn’t…

Memorial Day at Biloxi National Cemetery

This Memorial Day dozens of people stopped by the Biloxi National Cemetery to honor those who paid the ultimate price. Dozens of people walked around grounds to pay tribute to the thousands of men and women who sacrificed their lives…

West Harrison High School graduation

Seniors at West Harrison High School are ready for the next chapter of their lives after graduation at the Coast Coliseum Saturday. There were 242 students in the class of 2018. Altogether these seniors have received over $11 million in…

Wanted: armed and dangerous

Moss Point police are on the lookout for a black male who is said to be armed and dangerous following a carjacking that occurred early Friday morning at the intersection of I-10 and Highway 63. According to Moss Point Police…

The run to remember

This morning, the Biloxi Bay Bridge was covered in blue as community members got in a run in memory of the men and women who gave their lives for freedom. The ‘Wear Blue, Run to Remember’ is a support network…

Premier Boxing champs at the Beau Rivage

The Beau Rivage is getting ready to rumble over the weekend in Biloxi. Premier Boxing Champions Promotions are hosting a boxing event on Saturday that will feature Eddie Ramirez and Argenis Mendez in a 140 pound showdown. Twenty-five year-old Ramirez…

New tools help assist Biloxi Fire Department

The Biloxi Fire Department now has a truck that can deliver breathing air to firefighters at fire scenes. The new air truck replaces a nearly 20-year-old unit which could only transport air tanks to fire scenes. A firefighter’s air tank…

Tropical storm preparation in Harrison County

As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, the Gulf Coast is preparing for tropical storm Alberto. Locals in Harrison County are encouraged to stop under the I-110 Bridge in D’Iberville to pick up sandbags for the storm. Another sandbag location is on…

Job Corps College and Career Fair in Gulfport

The Gulfport Job Corps hosted its annual college and career job fair. Local businesses, community partners, and military branches take part in the yearly event. The purpose of the job fair is to introduce the student body to members of…