Harrison County

Chris Ryle appointed next Gulfport Police Chief

It’s official Today, the Gulfport City Council approved Mayor Billy Hewes’ appointment for Gulfport’s next police chief. Protect and serve. It’s something Chris Ryle has done throughout his 22 years with the Gulfport Police Department, at ease eating with local…

Surfin’ into Kindergarten Meet and Greet

Schools in Harrison County are still set to begin August 6th and kindergartners and their families at one school are safely surfing into the new school year in style. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is at North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle…

Popp’s Ferry Elementary celebrates the new school year

As the clock ticks down, excitement is on the rise for Popp’s Ferry Elementary students, their parents, and teachers as we head into the upcoming school year. The new school year will certainly see some changes, but that isn’t stopping…

Memorial offering temporary COVID-19 testing sites

COVID-19 testing continues this month. Memorial is offering drive-up COVID-19 screening and testing sites on: Wednesday, August 5th at the Biloxi Civic Center Thursday, August 13th at the D’Iberville Community Center. Both sites will run from 8 a.m. to 1…

Back-to-School Giveaway Jamboree

Nothing says back to school like a new book bag. This evening more than 400 kids from the Gulf Coast drove away with a new backpack at the third annual Back to School Giveaway Jamboree at Gulfport Central Middle School.…

City of Gulfport names Chris Ryle new police chief

The City of Gulfport has announced that Deputy Chief Chris Ryle has been selected as the next chief of police for the city, succeeding retiring Chief Leonard Papania. In a statement, Mayor Billy Hewes says "Ryle has faithfully served the…

New weapon in fight against drugs

With each passing day, drug traffickers are coming up with new ways to conceal contraband and avoid detection, but law enforcement officers in our area now have a new highly-efficient weapon in the fight against drugs. You’ve likely heard of…

Joyce’s Cool Cutz in Gulfport hosting benefit tomorrow

Joyce’s Cool Cutz Salon in Gulfport isn’t cutting corners when it comes to raising money for a wheelchair accessible van for one of their stylists. About two weeks ago, a client was inspired by hard working stylist Stephanie and her…

This weekend is Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday Weekend

The Sales Tax Holiday kicks off this morning and you can cut down on the cost of school supplies and clothes today and tomorrow. School supplies, including crayons, scissors, pens, and pencils are all covered. Calculators are also included this…

Back to School Mask Giveaway taking place Sunday

If your child will need a mask for school this year, be on the lookout for an event taking place this weekend. District 119 Representative Sonya Williams Barnes will host a back to school mask giveaway on Sunday at Lockett…

Sales Tax Holiday Weekend takes place this weekend

The end of summer break starts the beginning of the need for school supplies and uniforms. You can save money on these items today and tomorrow with Mississippi’s annual fall sales tax holiday. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf has more.

Serving up something good to eat at Magnolia House

This morning, News 25 had the chance to cook with Chef Kelly English, the executive chef at Harrah’s Gulf Coast Magnolia House. Visiting from Memphis, Tennessee, English showed us how to make a few of the staple dishes at Magnolia…