Harrison County

Coliseum prepares for large crowds this weekend

In 2017, Biloxi Black Beach Weekend brought in around 60,000 visitors to the Coast. This year, the Gulf Coast Spring Fest Concert at the Coliseum, which is always the biggest event of the weekend, is full of A-list artists like…

New fire boat sets sail along the Gulf

Sometime last week, along the waters of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, you may have seen a new piece of equipment riding the waves. The Biloxi Fire Department went out for a test drive on their brand new fire boat to…

Permit issued to demolish old courthouse building in Biloxi

The Biloxi City’s Community Development Department issued a permit today, valued at $65,000 to DCD Construction. City officials say this permit will reflect the demolition of the old Federal Courthouse Building on MLK Boulevard between Lameuse and Main streets. The…

Barricades up along Highway 90 in Biloxi

The City of Biloxi has begun their preparations for Black Beach Weekend. Come this weekend, the beach will be packed with tourists in town for spring break. Now, all along Highway 90 you will begin to see barricades set up…

Ribbons on cars for child abuse prevention

There’s a powerful message behind the blue ribbons that are now tied on to police cars in Gulfport. They stand for protecting the rights of children who have been abused. In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, a group with…

Howard Avenue Project gets underway

Today, Biloxi Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich put on a hard hat and planted a jackhammer into Howard Avenue. This marked the groundbreaking on the long awaited Howard Avenue Project. In 180 days Howard Avenue will be transformed into a two-lane…

Housing for USM Gulf Park students

One hundred and twenty two students at USM’s Gulf Park campus in Long Beach will be the first of their class to move into the city’s first ever dedicated housing for USM Gulf Park students. Just a few months ago,…

Suspect in trailer theft

Gulfport police are on the lookout for a suspect involved with a trailer theft on Swan Road. Officials have issued a warrant for 39-year-old Jason Conway. He is described as a white male, 5’11”, 200 pounds with green eyes and…

BBQ under the Oaks

The Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra celebrates 30 years of smokin’ fun at the annual Barbecue under the Oaks. The barbecue is the only fundraiser for the symphony orchestra. The event features the friendly competitive spirit of about 30 cooking teams…

Annual Chandy Fest

The sport of bed racing entertained locals at the third annual Chandy Fest by the Chandeleur Brewing Company in Gulfport Sunday. There was live music, crawfish, beer, and the amazing bed race at this event. The bed race is a…

Murder arrest

Two men have been arrested for the murder of a 27-year-old woman that happened Saturday on Mills Road in Gulfport. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, 19-year-old Dannie Bergeron and 21-year-old Jacob Scaife are behind bars after police found…

Man hits cars in Walmart parking lot in Gulfport

Gulfport police received reports of a front end loader vehicle running into other vehicles in the Walmart on Highway 49 yesterday. Gulfport police arrested 32-year-old Shaun Stroud of Kiln, charging him with two counts of aggravated assault, grand larceny, and…

"Chandyfest" Pushed Back To Sunday

A little rain can't stop (shan-dee) Chandy-Fest from happening this weekend, but it will push things back a little... The event was originally scheduled to take place tomorrow but with weather moving into the area, Chandy-Fest will now take place…

New Tools At USM Marine Education Center

Today in Oceans Springs, a lucky group of kids got to be the first to lay their eyes on the USM Marine Education Center's Science on a sphere system. The education center is the schools answer to losing the J.L…

Student Housing Coming To USM Gulf Park

A building is being converted into a student housing complex near the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park Campus. Encompass, a Kentucky-based company, is working with Gulf Coast Student Housing to turn the building in long beach into the friendship…

Springtime At The Community Garden

Just in time for spring, the community of Gulfport is growing together at the 34th Street Wholistic Gardens & Education Center. This morning, the Harrison County Master Gardeners were out at community garden, a 6-acre patch of land at the…

Police Search For Crab Leg Caper

Biloxi police are looking for a man suspected of stealing a bunch of crab legs from the Wal-Mart on C.T. Switzer Road. The theft happened at about 6 p.m. March 17th. The man seen on surveillance video taking the crab…

Police Investigate After Shots Fired

Biloxi police are investigating a report of shots fired in the area of Crawford and Division Street. Lt. Christopher Deback says an argument between two acquaintances sparked the shooting. One of them pulled out a gun and fired a couple…

Dale Brown's Basketball Academy

News 25’s Kristen Durand interviews Dale Brown about the 10th annual Dale Brown Basketball Camp at Taconi Elementary School in Ocean Springs. Camp Starts June 20th - June 23rd to register please call 404-747-9364.

Sisterhood Conference brings hundreds to Biloxi

Almost one thousand sorority sisters have traveled in from across the states for a big weekend in Biloxi. Sisters of Sigma Gamma Rho Incorporated filled the Beau Rivage kicking off the first night of the annual Sophisticated Southeastern Regional Conference.…

Does your child want to be a firefighter?

Registration is now open for the Biloxi Fire Department’s Fire Academy. The academy is a five-day free summer camp for children ages seven to 12. Kids get a chance to learn life skills in fire safety and first aid through…

Finishline Performance Karting in Biloxi

Finishline Performance Karting in Biloxi is expanding the new attraction with three thousand square feet added to the building. The basic ticket office will now include an arcade and concession stand. Drivers and others waiting in line can enjoy refreshments…

Biloxi prepares the city for Spring Break

As Black Spring Break approaches Biloxi is doing everything to prepare the city for the estimated tens of thousands of visitors that will be making their way to the Coast. The city will distribute over 7,000 copies of the spring…

Bomb squad inspects suspicious package at Allen Toyota

Today Gulfport police responded to a call about a suspicious package at the Allen Toyota dealership in Gulfport. The call was received at about 11:40 a.m. Once on the scene, Gulfport Police Department called the Biloxi Bomb Squad. They approached…