Harrison County

BBQ fundraiser for Ashton Cole

When the Allen Hyundai team found out the family of 13-year-old Ashton Cole might not have enough money to cover funeral expenses after he was found dead in a swimming pool in Gulfport, they knew they needed to help. They’re…

Vehicle burglary arrest

Just after 2 a.m. this morning, Biloxi police officers responded to Bentley Place apartments in reference to a man burglarizing a vehicle at the complex. Residents at the complex detained the individual, 27-year-old Curtis Thompson of Gulfport, until officers arrived…

Taking away a motor vehicle arrest

A man is behind bars following an arrest for taking away a motor vehicle. Biloxi police arrested 38-year-old Biloxi resident Michael Tobayas May after a victim reported their vehicle stolen from Big Play Family Entertainment Center in Biloxi. May was…

Bee Wash Fundraiser

News 25's Caroline Eaker interviews Alice Huffman about the Bee Wash Fundraiser.

Dangerous intersection off I-10 in Long Beach

There are a rising number of accidents at the intersection off the I-10 exit for Long Beach in Harrison County.  Now residents that drive the dangerous commute are pushing for change. The crossroads off the I-10 exit for Long Beach…

Crawfish Fest rides will stick around this weekend in Biloxi

Looks like you’ll have the chance to enjoy some more fun from the Crawfish Music Festival for a second weekend after all. Due to a cancellation on the fair’s end, the midway rides will stick around this weekend, starting tonight.…

Education Day at MGM Park

Today’s game had students from 41 different schools take a break from hitting the books to watch the Shuckers hit the bases for Education Day. There’s nothing like a good school field trip, especially when it’s a trip to the…

Were spring breakers welcomed properly on the Coast?

The thousands of spring breakers that came to Biloxi have been gone for two weeks, but how the crowds were treated is still on the minds of Civil Rights activists on the Coast. Black Spring Break draws thousands of guests…

Coast man pleads guilty to second-degree murder

A 20-year-old Gulfport man could face up to 40 years in prison for the death of a woman nearly three years ago. Devin Gregory pled guilty today to second-degree murder in the death of Tena Broadus in September 2015. During…

Gulfport fire chief assault investigation

Today WXXV received a copy of the police report filed against Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt, charging him with disorderly conduct and interference with business. Previously, News 25 mentioned limited details on an alleged assault that took place at the…

1699 Weekend of Discovery In Ocean Springs

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Elizabeth Feder-Hosey and Stopher Hauge about the 1699 Weekend of Discovery In Ocean Springs. On April 27th at Mary C O'Keefe kick off party from 6 pm to 10 pm. Also on April 28th at…

First Responder Italian dinner

Tonight, Gulfport and Orange Grove first responders were treated to an Italian dinner as a thank you for their services. The event ran from 6 through 9 p.m. at the Handsboro Community Center in Gulfport. First responders were invited for…

Climb CDC’s fifth annual Ports of Call

This Thursday you’ll have the opportunity to sample great food from all across South Mississippi and enjoy live music all while helping at-risk youth looking to make positive strides towards self-reliance. In partnership with the Port of Gulfport and Gulfport…

Health and Wellness Seminar

Today, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce hosted a health and wellness roundtable in Gulfport. Adele Lyons, CEO of the chamber, hosted the event. Lyons lead an open conversation with business owners and employees in order to share and…

Airport emergency exercise

Ambulances, blue lights, and fire fighters on the runway at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport today, a scary sight, but there was no need for alarm. It was only a test. News 25’s Toni Miles shows us how airport workers and…

Citations up for this year’s Spring Break Weekend

Spring Break was two weeks ago. The Biloxi Police Department has released numbers on the weekend. The estimated number of guests were about 70,000 less than expected and the overall number of calls for help were down this year by…

Possession of cocaine guilty plea

A Texas man pled guilty to possessing three kilograms of cocaine. The investigation began on November 28th, 2016 when the Mississippi Highway Patrol conducted a traffic stop on I-10 in Harrison County. Thirty-three year-old Eduardo Nino’s car was stopped due…

Coast Legislation speaks to business owners

Senator Michael Watson, Senator Joel Carter and Representative Scott Delano stopped by the Knight Nonprofit Center this morning to speak in front of the Gulf Coast Business Council. They discussed the issues that dominated the 2018 Mississippi legislative session. According…

Old Federal Courthouse demolished

The Old Federal Courthouse building in Biloxi will no longer be an eyesore to the area. This morning, the property’s new owners, Community Bank, held a ceremony to begin the demolition process on the building which has stood vacant since…

Old Federal Courthouse Demolished

This morning, a building in downtown Biloxi that many consider an eye sore will be demolished. News 25's Caroline Eaker joins us live from outside the building with more.

Shots fired, female driver injured in Gulfport

Around 3 p.m. this afternoon, Gulfport police responded to a shooting in a neighborhood near 28th Street. The shooting occurred in the area of 50th Avenue and Pacific Street while the victim, an 18-year-old female, was driving in the neighborhood. It…

Old Federal Courthouse coming down in Biloxi

A building in downtown Biloxi that many consider an eyesore will be demolished starting tomorrow. The old Federal Courthouse building on the corner of Lameuse Street and Howard Avenue is in the process of being torn down and eventually will…