Harrison County

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…

LONG BEACH HIGH SCHOOL PLANS

The Long Beach school board approved a 20 million dollar bond issue, that if passed by Long Beach residents will go toward building a new long beach high school, as well as adding security upgrades to other schools. The Long…

TRAP SHOOTING COMPETITION BEGINS TODAY IN BILOXI

TODAY IN BILOXI, THE MISSISSIPPI TRAP SHOOT CHAMPIONSHIP BEGAN. A FOUR DAY EVENT FEATURING SOME OF THE BEST MARKSMAN IN THE SOUTH. NEWS 25'S JAYLON MORRIS WENT DOWN TO THE COAST RIFLE AND PISTOL CLUB TO CHECK OUT THIS YEAR'S…

Severe weather preps on the Coast

AS WE CONTINUE TO KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON THE TROPICS, SOUTH MISSISSIPPI IS GEARING UP FOR WHATEVER IS HEADED OUR WAY. NEWS 25 PAYTON MALONE HAS MORE ON HOW YOU CAN PREPARE FOR A WET HOLIDAY WEEKEND. Rupert Lacy,…

AFROMAN AGREES TO PAY FAN HE PUNCHED IN BILOXI

A settlement has been reached in the lawsuit against 'Afro-man' and Kress Live, by the woman he was seen on video punching during one of his shows in Biloxi. We have to warn you--this video has graphic content that may…

Student brings pocket knife to school

Today a West Harrison high school student was arrested after officials searched the student and discovered a pocket knife. Authorities are not releasing what grade the student is in, but tell News 25 in a statement: " A student at…

Gulfport High School Graduation

A sea of blue and orange flooded the Coliseum floor with the class of 2018 Gulfport High School seniors. Friends and families packed the stands, cheering on their loved ones walking across the stage. Over 360 students received their diplomas…

C-USA Baseball Tournament at MGM Park

The Conference USA Baseball Tournament began today at MGM Park. Weather permitting, a champion will be crowned Sunday. Last year, the Conference USA Tournament had a total attendance of 21,000 fans at MGM Park. The tournament has an economic impact…

Buoys added in Back Bay Biloxi

This morning, Keesler Air Force Base and the Department of Marine Resources teamed up to install buoys in the Back Bay. In the past, security forces members have had issues with boaters trespassing onto Keesler. Even though signs on land…

Arrested for assaulting officers

Police say a man was arrested after assaulting officers at the Crossroads Shopping Center in Gulfport. It happened yesterday shortly before 3:15 p.m. when an officer was flagged down by a citizen. While speaking with the citizen, Raphael Parkman approached…