Harrison County

Charged in connection with shooting in Gulfport

Gulfport police responded to a report of shots fired in the 1600 block of Rich Avenue yesterday. Upon arrival around 11 a.m., witnesses claimed they were shot at by a group of people due to an ongoing dispute. The suspects…

Accident on Highway 49 north Gulfport

Police cleared up an accident that happened just after 11 o’clock this morning on Highway 49 in north Gulfport. The accident involved at least two vehicles and it happened in the north bound lanes. Traffic was delayed for a short…

Teacher Job Fair

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Trang Pham-Bui in about the Teacher Job Fair on March 1st from 3:30 pm to 7 pm at the HCSD Center for Excellence on 15199 Community Rd in Gulfport.

Turkey Creek Project community meeting

A proposed project to develop north Gulfport’s Turkey Creek watershed has been in the works since late 2015. Tonight, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality hosted a community update meeting at the Isaiah Fredericks Community Center in Gulfport where they…

Program honors African American war heroes

Military is the theme of the annual Black History Month Program at the Biloxi Civic Center. The City of Biloxi teams up with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to host the event every year. For our…

New development on Howard Avenue in Biloxi

You might have noticed construction going on along Howard Avenue across from MGM Park. The owner of that building will now be the first business to take advantage of the City of Biloxi’s sales tax reimbursement incentive. The program is…

2018 Keesler Air Force Base Technology Expo

Instructors and trainees alike joined forces in Biloxi today for the 2018 Keesler Air Force Base Technology Expo. As News 25’s Toni Miles shows us, warfare and our nation’s defense are now being fought on a new front and those…

Turkey Creek Project community meeting

A proposed project to develop north Gulfport’s Turkey Creek water shed has been in the works since late 2015. Tonight, residents of the area will hear from the city and contractors about their proposed plans for the area that has…

Black History Month Program

Military is the theme of the annual Black History Month Program at the Biloxi Civic Center. The City of Biloxi teams up with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to host this event every year. News 25’s…

Shoe Drive in Gulfport

Chick-fil-A and the Junior Auxilary of Gulfport have teamed up to provide shoes for kids in need. Today, starting at 5 p.m. at the Chick-fil-A in Gulfport, they will begin collecting shoes for kids, sized toddler to adult teen. Each…

Potential flooding on the way

After heavy showers and thunderstorms this weekend, the National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the Biloxi River. It’s that time of year where heavy showers and thunderstorms return to South Mississippi. With that comes the risk for flooding.…

Black History program in Biloxi

The City of Biloxi will celebrate Black History Month tomorrow. The Black History Month program will take place at the Biloxi Civic Center on Howard Avenue. There will be speakers and table top photo displays. The event is free. Doors…

Golden Nugget is hiring

If you’re out of work, the Golden Nugget in Biloxi is looking to fill around fifty job positions right now. The hotel and casino held a job fair earlier today. The Golden Nugget is opening their H20 pool early due…

Gulfport woman dies in early morning house fire

A 50-year-old Gulfport woman is dead after a kitchen fire broke out in her home this morning. Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt said the fire started from food left cooking on the stove. Firefighters found Sandra Beverly unresponsive in her…

The Bridal Experience

The Bridal Experience at the White House Hotel took place Sunday afternoon. The show was presented by Gulf Coast Weddings Magazine and produced by Studio 3 Productions. VIP bride gifts, a fashion show, giveaways and prizes were all festivities at…

Aggravated DUI arrest

On Saturday, Gulfport police arrested 31-year-old Christopher Garrett of Biloxi, charging him with one count of aggravated DUI and one count of possession of a controlled substance. According to police, Garret ran a stop sign, striking a 1999 Toyota Camry…

Blood drive in Biloxi

Harrah’s Gulf Coast in Biloxi is doing its part to help boost the blood supply for our community. The Blood Center has teamed up with Harrah’s to host a blood drive that started today at 10 a.m. The blood mobile…

Gulfport Woman Killed in Fire This Morning

A 50-year-old Gulfport woman died of smoke inhalation after trying to protect herself from a fire in her home. Firefighters found Sandra Beverly unresponsive in her back bedroom early Monday after responding to a neighbor’s report of fire in the…

Nacho Eating Contest

A few local faces in the community worked up an appetite to compete in a nacho eating contest in honor of the family of mobile officer Justin Billa who was killed in the line of duty. Ten percent of all…

Nacho eating contest to benefit fallen officer

There’s a big nacho eating contest in Biloxi. Guess who is the only female entered in the contest? News 25’s Gina Tomlinson! She’s going up against Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich, and Gulfport Police Chief…

Jump Rope for Heart

Today, the American Heart Association hosted their ‘Jump Rope for Heart’ event at Orange Grove Elementary School in Gulfport. Students were having lots of fun being active and raising money for a good cause. For the third year in a…

Keesler Medical Center named best in Air Force

The Air Force Surgeon General has awarded Keesler Air Force Base Medical Center with ‘Hospital of the Year’ award. With 25,000 patients a year, Keesler Medical Center is one of the largest and busiest hospitals in the entire Department of…

Reported threat at Biloxi High School

Schools have been on high alert lately with threats and rumors circulating around the Coast. A reported threat was found false at Biloxi High School, but before authorities deemed the school safe, it caused a scare. Biloxi School District officials…