Newsletter for Biloxi residents
Residents of Biloxi will now have a new way to receive information from the city. Starting at the end of May, a monthly newsletter will go to every address in Biloxi. It will include updates on things like the Biloxi…
Harrison County
Gulfport man arrested for sexual battery
Gulfport police arrested 26-year-old Eliezer Beamen on sexual battery charges. According to police, the department was notified yesterday after a woman stated that Beamen touched her inappropriately while she slept. After issuing a warrant for Beamen’s arrest, the suspect gave…
18 wheeler turns over, closes on ramp near Canal Road
This morning in Harrison County, an 18 wheeler flipped onto its side, shutting down the westbound on-ramp at Canal Road and I-10. The truck was Louisiana bound, carrying 42,000 pounds of sodium bromide, a chemical commonly used in swimming pools.…
Two vehicle wreck in Gulfport
A two vehicle collision on Cowan-Lorraine Road caused traffic to back up in the southbound lanes. The wreck occurred around 1 p.m. this afternoon. The two cars collided with damage to the front end of both vehicles. Police say drivers…
2018 High School Graduations
Graduation season is here and high school seniors across the Coast will be walking across the stage at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum all week. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is at the Coliseum with more.
Several accidents during rain on I-10
The wet weather and slick roads could have been responsible for several wrecks today. Around noon today, after heavy rainfall, a vehicle slid off of Interstate 10 west near Exit 34 in Gulfport. No serious injuries in this accident. Traffic…
Harrison County Gem Show
If you are someone who appreciates gems and minerals, the annual Harrison County Gem Show in Biloxi was the place to be over the weekend. The gem show has been around for 39 years. Locals had the opportunity to purchase…
Jolly McCarty Memorial Golf Tournament
The Bacot McCarty Foundation had a jolly time over the weekend with their golf tournament to honor Jolly P. McCarty at the Shell Landing Golf Club. The proceeds from the tournament will go towards scholarship funds and enable the foundation…
Hollywood medium Tyler Henry at the IP
Tonight, Tyler Henry, a 22-year-old clairvoyant and the star of E! Network's “Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry” paid a visit to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He captured America’s attention by communicating with A-list celebrities deceased loved ones and sharing their…
2018 Jolly McCarty Gala
It’s a Jolly Time at the IP Casino tonight as the Bacot McCarty Foundation hosts its 14th annual Jolly Gala. The Bacot McCarty Foundation focuses on enhancing lives through youth, education, and the arts. This year’s gala theme is Beatlemania…
Nine-year-old Gulfport girl bitten in the face by pit bull
Yesterday, a woman turned herself into the Gulfport Police Department after vicious animal and dog at large charges were filed against her in relation to an incident that took place last Saturday. According to Gulfport police, a nine-year-old girl was…
Fatal accident near mile marker 41 in Harrison County
At approximately 2:04 p.m. Biloxi Police Officers responded to the I-10 median around the 41 mile marker for a report of a single vehicle rollover. When officers arrived it was determined that the driver, and only occupant of the vehicle,…
Wanted for credit card fraud in Biloxi
The Biloxi Police Department needs your help identifying a man wanted for questioning in reference to a credit card fraud. On May 10th, the suspect used a stolen credit card to make a purchase worth over one hundred dollars. He…
Jury deadlocked in Biloxi murder trial
A mistrial was declared in the trial of Orlando Newell. He was indicted for the killing of Michael Anthony Woods in September 2016. The jury was deadlocked at 11-1 for a conviction of first degree murder. Testimony in the case…
Gulfport man shot after meeting Facebook contact
Last week, a 25-year-old Gulfport man planned to meet up with a woman he met on social media, but instead was shot twice in the stomach. Three people have been arrested and face armed robbery and aggravated assault charges in…
Gulfport woman charged with leaving the scene of an accident causing death
On May 17, 2018 at approximately 6:30 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department arrested 34-year-old Erica Chantelle Kelly, of Gulfport, charging her with one count of Leaving the Scene of an Accident Causing Death. On May 17, 2018 Kelly traveled to…
Live burn training in Biloxi
Today was the final day of training for Biloxi fire fighters and Keesler Air Force Fire Rescue. They used three houses on Forrest Avenue and set them ablaze over the past few days. The two departments used the houses as…
D’Iberville High Academic Signing Day
D’Iberville High School recognized more than one hundred seniors who are heading to college or joining the military with an academic signing day event. This year’s theme is ‘DHS Rocks.’ It was nothing but a good time. The D’Iberville High…
Flood insurance rating for Biloxi
This year, the National Flood Insurance Program gave the City of Biloxi a rating of 5 for their flood insurance policies. Biloxi is the only city with a rating of 5 in the state. This means residents who have a…
Woman killed by pit bulls identified
The identity of the woman who died after a pit bull attack in Gulfport yesterday has been released by Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove. Seventy-five year-old Georgia Morgan of Gulfport died after being attacked by two pit bulls in the…
75-year-old woman killed by two pit bulls in Gulfport
According to Gulfport police, a 75-year-old woman was attacked and killed by two pit bulls on Deidra Court while on an early morning walk. Now, neighbors in the community are speaking up about the temperament of those dogs and past…
75-year-old woman killed by two dogs in Gulfport
This morning, a 75-year-old woman was attacked and killed by two pit bulls in Gulfport. According to Gulfport police, the two dogs attacked the unidentified woman after she opened a closed gate to a fenced yard in the 14400 block…
BB gun found in Biloxi student’s backpack
This morning, Biloxi Upper administration was notified about a BB gun in a student’s backpack. The incident occurred on a school bus. A principal met the bus and immediately removed an unloaded BB gun from the student. The student is…
Beau Rivage presents $15,000 grant to Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast
The Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast received a big surprise today from the Beau Rivage. The casino and resort presented the Boys and Girls Club with a $15,000 grant for its Triple Play Day program which aims…