Harrison County

Gulfport boy found dead in swimming pool

Investigators are trying to find out what led to the death of a 13-year-old boy whose body was found in an apartment pool Sunday. “He does know how to swim. That’s the one thing that’s getting the whole family is…

50th Avenue shooting investigation

A woman has been transported to the hospital after being shot inside her vehicle. Gulfport police are investigating the incident as they search for the suspect. News 25’s Tanner Stewart joins us with details.

Biloxi Great American Cleanup

Earth Day was the perfect way to kick off Biloxi’s Great American Cleanup. Biloxi invites volunteers to participate in a week long cleanup for areas throughout the city. Individuals are encouraged to pick up areas and neighborhoods at their own…

Earth Day Pier Walk

Since 2012, the family of late Gulfport Mayor Ken Combs Sr. hosted the Earth Day Pier Walk, collecting canned goods and monetary donations to help the Feed my Sheep program. This come and go event asked the public to donate…

2018 Dragon Boat Festival

The United Way of South Mississippi hosted a fundraiser which was the hottest event on the water over the weekend. The 2018 Gulf Coast Dragon Boat Festival supports early education programming and agencies the United Way helps fund in Harrison,…

Infrastructure stalled by historical find in Biloxi

Today, crews in Biloxi are working around the area near the Biloxi Lighthouse after the discovery of human bones brought a temporary halt to infrastructure work last Friday. The find was made during excavation required to install a 16 inch…

Child drowned in apartment pool

The child that was found dead in a pool at the Quarters Apartments located in Gulfport has been identified as 13-year-old Ashton Cole. According to Gulfport police, Cole was reported missing from home while officers were looking for family. Officers…

Wilde's Tavern

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Lynda Farve and Carin Platt about Wilde's Tavern Dinner event on April 28th 12 pm to 7 pm.

Men walk in heels to stop sexual violence

The Gulf Coast Women’s Center for Nonviolence sees around one hundred different victims of sexual assault every year. Helping the fight against sexual violence crowds of all genders took part in “Walk a Mile in her Shoes” in Biloxi this…

Vex Robotics World Championship

Three robotics teams from Bayou View Middle School will travel to Kentucky to compete in the Vex Robotics World Championship. The competition starts on April 25th and will end on the 28th. Standard matches and robot skills challenges will take…

Human bones discovered in Biloxi

During construction on an infrastructure project along Highway 90 today, city workers in Biloxi discovered something out of the ordinary. Five feet below the ground, human bones were discovered next to a water line near the Biloxi Cemetery. Biloxi police,…

Police ask for helping find woman’s attacker

Last month, a Louisiana woman was assaulted inside her vehicle while parked at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino parking garage. The suspect has been identified as 30-year-old Alexander Oneil Stewart of Gautier. An arrest warrant has been issued for…

GHS gets a lesson in cybersecurity

Today at Gulfport High School, students got a lesson in cybersecurity and computer technology at the first ever Duck-Con. The 333rd Mad Ducks from Keesler Air Force Base dropped by to speak to students about concepts like coding, password selection,…

Accident with Injury on Interstate 10

Around noon today several vehicles were involved in an accident on Interstate 10 Westbound near Exit 38. One woman was taken to the hospital. Interstate 10 Westbound was closed at the scene of the accident and traffic was backed up.…

Vote Ocean Springs for Best Coastal Town

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Cynthia Dobbs-Sutton about voting for Ocean Springs as the as the best coastal town. You can vote once per day at www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-coastal-small-town Voting ends on May 14th.

Popp’s Ferry Causeway Park nearing completion

As construction nears closer to completion, the Popp’s Ferry Causeway Park and the City of Biloxi are now seeking an entrepreneur interested in operating the bait shop and kayak rental operation. The elevated boardwalks are already 95 percent complete, paving,…

Wounded Warriors Family Support High Five Tour

Over the next eight months, Wounded Warriors Family Support will be sending drivers across the nation in a patriotic vehicle to thank Americans for supporting military families. Today, the High Five Tour visited Butch Oustalet Ford in Gulfport. “I served…

Harrison County coroner faces discrimination lawsuit

A local coroner says he’s 'colorblind' when it comes to spending public money at funeral homes, but attorneys for the six black-owned funeral homes say two white-owned companies receive a disproportionate share. Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove testified Wednesday in…

Cinema by the Shore

Every third Friday from April to August, the City of Gulfport will have its Cinema by the Shore movie nights in Jones Park. This event allows families and friends to enjoy free movies along with bounce houses, refreshments, popcorn and…

Kindness Challenge at Woolmarket Elementary

A little kindness goes a long way: a key message the Harrison County School District has been promoting throughout the school year. News 25’s Payton Malone takes us to Woolmarket Elementary School where a local rapper used his skills to…

Rock band Foreigner sings with Pass Road Elementary Choir

Last year, the rock band Foreigner let West Harrison High School join them on stage to perform their hit single “I want to know what love is.” The band hits the stage on the Gulf Coast tomorrow night, inviting a…

Wounded Warriors Family Support High Five Tour

The Wounded Warriors Family Support High Five Tour is on the Coast today. The organization sends drivers across the nation in a patriotic vehicle to thank Americans for supporting military families. Today, the High Five Tour has made its way…

Blues over Biloxi looking for sponsors

This summer, the Blues over Biloxi air show featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels will take flight over Biloxi Beach. The event, set for July 21st and 22nd, is expected to draw tens of thousands of people which is why…