Harrison County

Suspect wanted in hit and run in Biloxi

Biloxi police need help identifying this woman who is allegedly involved in a hit and run accident that happened September 4th. The incident happened on Eisenhower Drive in Biloxi just before 1:30 p.m. Anyone with information on this crime is…

Labor Day Celebration at the Mississippi Aquarium

The Mississippi Aquarium has been open for over a week now and Labor Day was no exception. They also kicked off their first Labor Day with a special celebration. Families were welcomed to the Mississippi Aquarium on Labor Day morning…

Gas prices lower than national average in Mississippi

Gas prices in Mississippi are lower than the national average by 34 cents on this Labor Day. A three day weekend with no school and no work for some, lower gas prices are just one more thing to celebrate on…

Labor Day on the Coast

In honor of the federal holiday that is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, many spend Labor Day relaxing and that includes Coast residents. Because the holiday is always…

Two local veterans need help with home repairs

Coronavirus put a halt on many large community fundraising events across the country, but the need for help is still there and more prevalent than ever. That rings true for nonprofit organization Crusaders for Veterans here on the Coast. After…

Inaugural Chuck Bond Run for Roses

Saturday, Beauvoir hosted the Inaugural Chuck Bond Run for Roses in honor of the former Beauvoir volunteer Chuck Bond who spent countless hours tending to the gardens on the property. One hundred and 83 bikers participated in the 50 mile…

New sculpture brings music to Downtown Biloxi

Biloxi’s award winning downtown continues to make the Coast a cultural destination for all. This weekend, Biloxi Main Street celebrated one of the city’s newest art projects. Biloxi welcomed its newest piece of art to the community Saturday at a…

Stay safe from COVID-19 on Labor Day

Although Labor Day is traditionally a time to celebrate the end of summer, this year the holiday raises extra concern of health and safety in regards to the potential spread of COVID. The Mississippi Gulf Coast experienced a bump in…

MDEQ lifts Beach Water Contact Advisory in Gulfport

(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted a water contact advisory Monday for Station 11 (Gulfport East Beach). Water samples at this station show the area has attained acceptable bacteria levels. There are currently no…

COVID-19 travel tips for Labor Day Weekend

After months of staying home, many Americans will be traveling this holiday weekend as they enjoy the final days of summer. However, since we are still in the middle of a pandemic, there are things you can do to make…

Chuck Bond Memorial Run for Roses

A new event is blossoming at Beauvoir this Saturday. They are hosting their inaugural Chuck Bond Memorial Run for Roses. This is a ride that is approximately 60 miles starting at Beauvoir and coming back. They will have stops in…

CASA expands into Stone County

Court Appointed Special Advocates, also known as CASA, have advocated for more than 2,000 children in 659 cases in Harrison County since the first case was handled by the group back in 2011. Now CASA’s scope of influence will be…

Goodwill Store now open on Highway 49 in Gulfport

Today was the official grand opening of the Goodwill Store of South Mississippi on Highway 49 in Gulfport. The opening kicked off with a ribbon cutting ceremony while customers lined up all morning to await the event. The first 50…

Betting on the Kentucky Derby at the Palace Casino

Business is picking up at the Palace Casino in Biloxi for Derby Day tomorrow. Bettors are placing their bets on the big race Saturday at the Contact Sports and Race Book. The Run for the Roses tends to bring new…

MDEQ lifts one Beach Water Contact Advisory and issues one

(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted a water contact advisory Friday for Station 12A (Biloxi West Central Beach). Water samples at this stations show the area has attained acceptable bacteria levels. An advisory is…

Rally at Harrison County Confederate Monument

Opponents and supporters of the Confederate monument at the Harrison County Courthouse in Gulfport met there once again this evening as they continue to advocate for either relocating the monument or keeping it in its current location. Heated arguments flared…

Goodwill of South Mississippi grand opening tomorrow in Gulfport

The largest Goodwill in southeast Mississippi will have their long awaited grand opening tomorrow. With 60,000 square feet of shopping opportunity, the staff of Goodwill South Mississippi is looking forward to opening their doors at the location on Highway 49…

Historic Downtown Biloxi Walking Tour: Old Biloxi Library

If you’re looking for something to do during the pandemic you might want to consider taking a stroll on the historic Downtown Biloxi Walking Tour. In our new segment, Live Local, News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is highlighting a new stop…