Harrison County

Protest for Peace in honor of Reginald Johnson

It’s been over a week since the fatal officer-involved shooting in Biloxi that claimed the life of 48-year-old Reginald Johnson and community members are now asking for more information on the investigation. Family and friends of Reginald…

Cornhole: More than a game for the Cobb family

Cornhole is a game that’s been sweeping the nation in recent years and growing in popularity. It’s not just a game to a McHenry family who have earned titles and money from this world-wide sport. Chris Cobb…

Homeschool Days at the Mississippi Aquarium

The Mississippi Aquarium welcomes homeschool families and groups to visit, explore, and participate in hands-on educational activities. The Mississippi Aquarium welcomes at-home learners to Homeschool Day for families to enjoy. Education Program Analyst Lauren Fuller said, “They…

Protest for Peace in honor of Reginald Johnson

It’s been over a week since the fatal officer-involved shooting in Biloxi that claimed the life of Reginald Johnson. Community members are now asking for more answers on the investigation. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more from…

Salvation Army opening cold weather shelters

The Salvation Army is opening their cold weather shelters. Shelters will be open from 6 p.m. until 7 a.m. on January 27th- January 28th. The Gulfport shelter is located at 2019 22nd Street. The Pascagoula shelter is located at 3217…

IMMS and MSU veterinarians work to save dolphin

So far, so good but researchers and care takers at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, as well as workers with Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine have their hands full caring for a young male…

St. Patrick High Robotics Club sets a new high score

It was a battle of the bots for St. Patrick students on Saturday. They call themselves ‘Team Tempest’ and they’ve been training everyday since August for their annual Robotics competition. They’re anticipating that they’ll hold the rank…

Power Ranger visits Three Alarm Comics

Local Power Ranger fans were in for a treat as Three Alarm Comics had a super visit. If you’ve turned on a TV in the 90s you’ve probably heard that iconic theme song from the Power Rangers.…

MDOT: Southern District receives multimodal grants

Transportation of all kinds across South Mississippi will be seeing improvements thanks to funds from the Mississippi Department of Transportation and its multimodal transportation improvement fund. It was recently announced $4.4 million in grants have been distributed…

SBA addressed Zeta disaster assistance in free webinar

Many South Mississippi residents and business owners are seeking assistance with Hurricane Zeta damage and some got the answers they are looking for through a free webinar offered online by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce.…

Gulfport man found guilty of sexual battery of a child

Gulfport, Miss – District Attorney Crosby Parker announced today that 33-year-old Clyde Fitzgerald Blocton was convicted by a jury of sexual battery of a child after a two-day trial at the Harrison County Courthouse. Circuit Court Judge Christopher Schmidt presided…

Southern District multimodal grants announced

HATTIESBURG, MISS. – The Mississippi Transportation Commission recently announced $4.4 million in funding for multimodal transportation projects throughout the Southern District. The commission approved the Mississippi Department of Transportation to award grants to regional and municipal airports, ports, railroads and public…

Ask the Expert: SBA Disaster Loan Assistance free webinar

Are you or your business still reeling from Hurricane Zeta? If so, you may want to check out a free webinar being offered by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce tomorrow morning. It’s called ‘Ask the…

Fighting COVID-19 on several fronts in Mississippi

The vaccinations are rolling out across the state, but COVID cases are still surging in Mississippi. With today’s latest report from the state health department making January the second deadliest month so far for coronavirus deaths in…

Gulfport police arrests man on one count of homicide

On January 20, 2021, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 36-year-old John William Anderson on one count of Homicide. On January 12, 2021, at approximately 12:45 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to a stabbing in the 2400 block of Demaret…