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…
Harrison County
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…
Gulfport firefighters put out large trash fire
This afternoon, Gulfport Fire Department reported to the scene of a trash fire in north Gulfport. The fire happened outside a home located on the corner of Miles Drive and Christopher Drive. According to neighbors, the pile of trash had…
Red, White, and Blueberry Festival
Ocean Springs was in the Fourth of July spirit with their 13th annual Red, White, and Blueberry Festival on Saturday. The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce partnered up with the Ocean Springs Fresh Market to bring local berry growers to…
Jeepin’ the Coast
Since 2012, over a thousand Jeepers hit the streets of the Gulf Coast for the annual Jeepin’ the Coast weekend festivities. People from all over the state ride their Jeeps coast wide with families and new friends they meet along…
Blessing of the Fleet Shrimp Festival
Shrimp was the main course meal over the weekend at the Blessing of the Fleet Shrimp Festival in Biloxi. Before all of the boats were blessed Sunday, locals gathered at the Point Cadet Pavilion in Biloxi to chow down on…
Construction accident at Patio 44 in Gulfport
A construction accident in Gulfport puts one man in the hospital. Part of Patio 44’s building frame collapsed on a victim while working in a bucket truck at the construction site. Once firefighters arrived at the scene, another side of…
Gator hunting permits accepted through June 7th
If you’re looking to hunt alligators this season you have seven days from today to submit your application. Applications will be accepted through June 7th through the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. The first drawing for permits will…
Harrison County children’s advocate retires after 34 years
Today, dozens of people gathered in Gulfport to celebrate the retirement of Cindy Alexander. Alexander is retiring as a court administrator from the Harrison County Youth Court and has been a tireless advocate for children in Harrison County for the…
Frigo Orthodontics Scholarship Giveaway
Ten South Mississippi students will get a little extra help when it comes to paying for college thanks to the Frigo Orthodontics Scholarship Giveaway. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the award ceremony with more.
Witness of alleged assault by Gulfport fire chief speaks out
Today Chief Battalion Greg Griffin with the Gulfport Fire Department has officially retired. Griffin was the witness of the reported assault between Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt and firefighter Tim Holliman back in April. The City of Gulfport opened an…
Harrison County escaped inmate captured
This afternoon, an inmate in Harrison County escaped while assigned to a work detail. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, 34-year-old Delbert Thomas Ervin the Third of Gautier was on a work detail to help clean the St. Ann Kitchen and…
Iconic Golden Fisherman unveiled
The newest addition to the City of Biloxi has finally been unveiled tonight at the Maritime Seafood and Industry Museum. The iconic Golden Fisherman is back on the Coast and is turning heads. The South Mississippi community swarmed Point Cadet…
Splash pads opening in Gulfport
Kids are off to a great start to the summer with the opening of three different splash pads in Gulfport. Jones Park, Gaston Point Park and Westside Park all have splash pads available for everyone to enjoy. The splash pads…
Allen Hyundai Buddy Bag donation
Over the last month, Allen Hyundai and Buddy Bags took donations of hair brushes, pillows, gift cards, and toys to create comfort bags. Today they were able to donate one hundred comfort bags to the Harrison County Department of Child…
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…
Electric vehicle charging stations unveiled at Gulfport Premium Outlets
The future of the electric vehicle charging station is now available at the Gulfport Premium Outlets. Electric vehicle owners will now have the opportunity to charge up their cars while getting in a little retail therapy. Electrify America, Simon, and…
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…