Harrison County

Police in search of suspect in shooting in Biloxi

The Biloxi Police Department is currently in search of a suspect in a shooting that occurred in Biloxi earlier today. Police told News 25 they responded to a call about a shooting in Biloxi near Crawford Street and Division. Two…

Raising awareness and money for mental health care

No matter what type of job you have, no worker is immune to the far-reaching and added stress of COVID-19 concerns and mandates. The work place can be stressful during normal times, but add the pressures during these days of…

New Jersey regulators mulling Eldorado buyout of Caesars

By KEN RITTER Associated Press New Jersey gambling regulators plan to vote Friday on the last approval needed for Nevada-based Eldorado Resorts Inc.'s huge $17.3 billion buyout of Caesars Entertainment Corp. to create the world’s biggest casino company. The deal…

Mississippi Aquarium opening August 29th!

The Tide is changing. Mississippi Aquarium is excited to announce their Grand Opening on August 29! This date holds much significance for the state of Mississippi, as 15 years ago, Hurricane Katrina transformed the coastline. The aquarium once again transforms…

Six years since Janaya Thompson’s death

Today marks six years since the death of five-year-old Janaya Thompson. On this day in 2014, five-year-old Janaya Thompson was found sexually assaulted and brutally murdered. Police found her body in a trailer in Gulfport. Albert Garcia was arrested and…

Wanted for questioning regarding credit card fraud

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting assistance with identifying an individual  wanted for questioning regarding a credit card fraud which occurred near the 2600 block of CT Switzer Drive, Biloxi, MS on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. The individual is described…

Businesses getting boost from Coast Chamber of Commerce grant program

Some local businesses are getting a much-needed boost thanks to grants given out by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce. While the chamber’s fundraising capabilities have been limited, the assistance they’re providing South Mississippi businesses is still going strong…

Ship Island opens after repairs to pier

Gulf Islands National Seashore announced today that Ship Island is officially reopened after being closed since June 5th due to Tropical Storm Cristobal. During the storm, the island’s ferry pier was damaged, causing all ferry service to Ship Island to…

Popp’s Ferry Bridge struck by vessel

The Popp’s Ferry Bridge in Biloxi was closed for nearly four hours this afternoon after it was struck by a tugboat pushing three barges. Biloxi officials say the incident took place just before 1 p.m. The vessel ‘Miss Laurie’ and…

Local businesses weigh-in on new face mask mandate

Are the tighter COVID-19 restrictions putting a squeeze on businesses affected here in South Mississippi? It’s business once again and as usual, these few days into the governor’s new mask mandate, according to Butch Simpson, co-owner of Negrotto’s Frame and…