Harrison County

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…

Scarlet Pearl Casino unveils the Orchid Room

The Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort is upping the ante once again. News 25’s Toni Miles gives us a sneak peek at the D’Iberville Casino’s latest addition, the Orchid Room- Gaming Elevated, set to open Sunday exclusively only to special customers.…

Harrison County preparing beach for Labor Day Weekend

If you plan on soaking up some sun and enjoying the beach over the Labor Day Weekend, Harrison County Sand Beach Director Chuck Loftis wants to remind everyone to be mindful of social distancing while you relax. Loftis tells News…

Arrest of armed robbery suspect

A traffic stop Wednesday in Ocean Springs led to the arrest of an armed robbery suspect. On September 2nd, an Ocean Springs police officer stopped 26-year-old Destan Patrick Dedeaux on Highway 90 for a traffic offense. After a driver’s license…

Terror on the Coast opens September 18th

While Halloween may be two months away, Terror on the Coast is already preparing to open its doors and return to haunting the Gulf Coast. Friday, the eighth-ranked largest haunted house in the nation is holding costume fittings. The haunted…

Saenger Theatre construction update

Construction progress is ramping up at one of Downtown Biloxi’s historic buildings and a major arts hub. If you pass by the Saenger Theatre now, you’ll notice tarps have been removed and you can see construction workers performing repairs on…

Biloxi Fire Department remembers Volunteer Firefighter Kenneth Lamey

Wednesday, the Biloxi Fire Department honored the passing of a former Biloxi Volunteer Firefighter. Kenneth Lamey was a second generation volunteer firefighter for Biloxi whose life impacted so many. Fire Chief Joe Boney said, "It is our privilege and our…

Arrested for shooting into a dwelling in Biloxi

On Tuesday, September 1st, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 19-year-old Edward Payton Jr. of Biloxi for shooting into an occupied dwelling. The arrest stemmed from an investigation initiated on August 30th after a complaint of a residence being shot several…

Woman arrested in overnight shooting in Biloxi

A Biloxi woman is behind bars after allegedly shooting into a home overnight. Just before 1 this morning, officers with the Biloxi Police Department were in the 600 block of Division Street when they heard gunshots in the area. A…