Harrison County

Biloxi River overflows during weekend

Gulfport residents living along the Biloxi River are now facing the consequences of the weekend’s severe weather. “We are living on the water. We know we need to move, but everybody was like ok. Everything is ok. Nope, it wasn’t.…

Slap ya momma’s catches fire

Slap Ya Momma’s Barbecue in Biloxi caught fire this afternoon sending one to the hospital. According to the Biloxi Fire Department, the call came in around 5:00 this afternoon of smoke coming from the building. Fire crews responded and were…

2018 Technology Expo

Today at the Beau Rivage Casino, entrepreneurs, business start-ups, and fans of cutting edge tech gathered for the 2018 Technology Expo. Social trends, cyber security, and cloud usage are just a few examples of the concepts that were discussed at…

Spring Break Weekend comes to an end

2018 Spring Break Weekend is officially over and the months of planning by Biloxi city officials seemed to have paid off. However, severe weather on the Coast did make a huge impact on the number of people originally expected. Empty…

Biloxi River flooding

You might have noticed cars and boats parked along Highway 67 north of D’Iberville. Residents along the Biloxi River prepared for flooding as heavy rainfall on Saturday caused flooding. The river reached maximum flood stage on Sunday. It is expected…

Theft reported at liquor store in Biloxi

Biloxi police are on the lookout for an unknown suspect who allegedly stole items from a local business. Officials say the theft occurred in the 500 block of Howard Avenue. The subject concealed a bottle of Seagrams gin in her…

Love the Coast worship service

First Baptist Gulfport Church wants to bring love to the Coast as they hosted a worship service at Jones Park. The church wanted their members to find community projects in the city and serve last week. The culmination of all…

Spring Break 2018

Spring breakers tried to make the most out of the stormy weekend as some traveled from as far as Chicago. News 25's Jaylon Morris has the recap on spring break weekend. When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade.. And…

Man Dead After Drowning

A Gautier man is now dead after he fell of a jet ski in Biloxi Sunday afternoon. Harrison County Coroners offices have identified the man as 22 year old Donald Broadnax III from Gautier. Broadnax was jet skiing with friends…

Swift Water Rescue

Sunday around 4-pm D’Iberville police responded to three young adults trapped in the high current of the Tuxachanie Creek. According to officials the 3 were kayaking in the creek when it overturned. One of the stranded kayakers was able to…

Arrested for aggravated assault

A man is behind bars today after reportedly shooting a woman in Biloxi last week. Eighteen-year-old Darrell Rankin Jr. turned himself in to police on a warrant for aggravated assault. The warrant stems from a story we first brought you…

Spring Break business prep

Everybody along the Gulf Coast is well prepared for the Spring Break plans this weekend, including local businesses. Felix’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar in Gulfport will have crawfish ready for the weekend. The restaurant will be well staffed, rain or…

Vendors set up along Highway 90 in Biloxi

While thousands of people will be here on the Coast to enjoy Black Spring Break Weekend, hundreds of others have decided to set up shop along Highway 90 in hopes of making a buck. The number of city-approved vendors who…

Dog injured during response to medical call

What started as a response to a medical call turned out to be a horrific turn of events for one Gulfport resident, whose Labrador was shot by Gulfport police this morning. He wants answers. It all started at about 8:30…

Spring Break Weekend kicks off on the Coast

Today officially kicks off the start of Black Beach Weekend, where thousands of visitors are expected to make their way to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is in Biloxi with more on this weekend’s event.

History of Biloxi Fire Department

Biloxi Fire Chief Joe Boney spoke to a group of citizens at Community Design Studio this morning about the past, present, and future of the Biloxi Fire Department. Chief Boney told News 25 the Biloxi Fire Department has a rich…

White Avenue gate closed for Spring Break

With multiple police departments implementing traffic plans to accommodate Spring Breakers this weekend, Keesler Air Force Base is also steering traffic away from the anticipated congestion on Highway 90. The main entrance to the base at White Avenue was closed…

Holocaust Memorial Program

“Unto every person there is a name.” That’s tonight’s message that was recited at the Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony in Gulfport. Members of the community gathered at Congregation Beth Israel to remember the six million lives lost more than 70 years…

Severe weather for Spring Break

With the possibility of bad weather approaching this weekend, Spring Breakers should stay alert and remain safe. Traffic will not be the only concern for this event as high chances of severe weather could affect plans. The Biloxi Police Department…

Gulfport Fire Chief under investigation

The City of Gulfport’s administration has initiated an investigation into a complaint from fire department personnel concerning Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt. The administration received a complaint from fire department personnel about an incident that reportedly occurred at one of…

VA Medical Center Town Hall

Today, veterans receiving health care services from the Biloxi VA Medical Center had an opportunity to weigh in on many of the services the Gulf Coast VA Health Care System provides. Representatives from the Biloxi National Cemetery and the VA…

Student brings ammunition to a Biloxi public school

A student at the Center for New Opportunities (Alternative School) brought ammunition to school today.  The student did NOT bring a weapon to school. Officials are still following procedures which include discipline and reporting the incident to the proper authorities.…

Not everyone is excited for Black Spring Break

While thousands of visitors pack up and come to Biloxi for Black Spring Break some local residents are headed in the opposite direction. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson went out to a neighborhood off Highway 90 where residents say the big…